Los Angeles 2028 Olympics organisers have made it clear that the re-election of Donald Trump to the U.S. presidency will not affect preparations for the upcoming Games, stating that the Olympics are “above politics.” LA28 Chairman Casey Wasserman emphasized that the event, set to take place in the politically Democratic city of Los Angeles, would transcend political divides. He expressed confidence in working with the incoming Trump administration, having already been in contact with Trump’s transition team.
Wasserman told reporters, “The Olympics aren’t about politics, and they’re not about red and blue – they’re about red, white, and blue.” He highlighted that the Games are a national event, and discussions with the federal government, whether with Republicans or Democrats, would always focus on cooperation. “Our conversations with the federal government always involve talking with folks from every party,” he said, reinforcing that the Games must be approached with unity and coordination.
The LA28 chairman also noted that Trump was president when Los Angeles won the bid for the 2028 Olympics in 2017. At the time, Trump signed binding documents committing to provide federal support for security and transportation, both essential elements for the successful hosting of the Games. Wasserman expressed no concerns over potential disruptions from the new administration, even with Trump’s promises of stricter immigration policies, pointing out that the federal government is accustomed to supporting large-scale international events like the Olympics.
LA28 CEO Reynold Hoover, a former U.S. Army general, added that organisers had already reached out to various federal agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Commerce, to ensure a smooth collaboration for the Games. Despite some concerns from local officials about the potential impact of Trump’s policies on federal funding for the city, Wasserman remains confident in the successful partnership between the federal government and Los Angeles in the lead-up to the Olympics.
