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Trump names himself chair of L.A. Olympics task force, sees role for military during Games

Trump names himself chair of L.A. Olympics task force, sees role for military during Games
sports8/5/2025

Trump’s news conference may prompt questions about whether a president with a penchant for showmanship might assume an unusually active role in planning the Olympics.

Casey Wasserman, chairman of LA28, speaks to reporters Tuesday alongside President Trump, who signed an executive order forming a task force for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. In past Olympic Games held on American soil, sitting presidents have ... [8610 chars]