Establishing the White House Task Force on the 2028 Summer Olympics
President Donald J. Trump issued an executive order establishing the White House Task Force on the 2028 Summer Olympics.
The Task Force, chaired by the President and vice-chaired by the Vice President, will coordinate federal efforts to ensure the safety and security of the Games, including managing transportation, entry/exit processes, visa processing, and interagency cooperation with state and local partners.
The order outlines the task force's functions, membership, reporting structure and termination date, emphasizing a collaborative federal approach to support the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Arguments For
Intended Benefits: Streamlined federal coordination for a successful and secure Olympics, ensuring efficient use of resources and minimizing potential disruptions.
Evidence Cited: The document cites the importance of the Olympics as a major international event and the need for a unified federal effort to handle the influx of visitors and maintain security. The Constitution and laws of the United States are cited as the basis for the order.
Implementation Methods: Creation of a White House Task Force composed of high-ranking officials from relevant federal departments and agencies, responsible for planning, coordination, and response related to several key areas.
Legal/Historical Basis: The order is issued under the President's constitutional authority and the laws of the United States.
Arguments Against
Potential Impacts: Potential for bureaucratic overlap and inefficiency despite the intended coordination. Concerns about the allocation of resources to the Task Force and its long-term impacts on other federal programs.
Implementation Challenges: Coordinating the diverse range of federal agencies involved in the Task Force may prove difficult. Challenges may arise in balancing national security concerns with the need to welcome international visitors.
Alternative Approaches: Alternative approaches might include relying more heavily on existing interagency structures or creating a more decentralized planning and response system.
Unintended Effects: Potential for the Task Force to become overly influential or exceeding its mandate, affecting the established functions of existing federal agencies.
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and in anticipation of the 2028 Summer Olympics, it is hereby ordered:
This introductory section establishes the legal authority and purpose of the executive order.
It proclaims the order to prepare for the 2028 Summer Olympics.
Section 1. Purpose. The United States will host the 2028 Summer Olympics, one of the most prominent international sports events of the 21st century. This extraordinary occasion offers a powerful opportunity to showcase American strength, pride, and patriotism while welcoming the world to our shores. The Federal Government will lead a unified effort to ensure maximum safety, secure borders, and world-class transportation for millions of visitors throughout the 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games (Games).
This section states the purpose of the executive order: to establish a unified federal effort to ensure a successful and secure 2028 Summer Olympics.
It highlights the importance of the Games as an opportunity to showcase the United States and emphasizes the need for safety, secure borders, and efficient transportation.
Sec. 2. Establishing the White House Task Force on the 2028 Summer Olympics. (a) There is hereby established the White House Task Force on the 2028 Summer Olympics (Task Force). (b) The President shall serve as Chair of the Task Force, and the Vice President shall serve as Vice Chair. (c) The Chair shall designate an Executive Director, who shall administer and execute the day-to-day operations of the Task Force, and who shall report to the Chair through the Assistant to the President and Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Implementation. The Chair, the Vice Chair, or a member of the Task Force designated by the Chair, shall convene regular meetings of the Task Force, determine its agenda, and direct its work, consistent with this order. The Executive Director and the Assistant to the President and Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Implementation shall assist in the performance of these duties. The Chair may designate any member of the Task Force to preside over meetings of the Task Force. (d) In addition to the Chair and Vice Chair, the Task Force shall consist of the following members: (i) the Secretary of State; (ii) the Secretary of the Treasury; (iii) the Secretary of Defense; (iv) the Attorney General; (v) the Secretary of Commerce; (vi) the Secretary of Transportation; (vii) the Secretary of Homeland Security; (viii) the Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff; (ix) the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs; (x) the Assistant to the President and Deputy Chief of Staff; (xi) the Assistant to the President and Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy and Homeland Security Advisor; (xii) the Assistant to the President and Deputy Chief of Staff for Legislative, Political and Public Affairs; (xiii) the Assistant to the President and Deputy Chief of Staff for Communications and Cabinet Secretary; (xiv) the Assistant to the President and Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Implementation; (xv) the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation; (xvi) the Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission; and (xvii) the heads of such other executive departments, agencies, and offices that the Chair or the Vice Chair may, from time to time, designate or invite to participate. (e) The Task Force shall coordinate with executive departments and agencies (agencies) to assist in the planning, organization, and execution of the events surrounding the Games. Agencies shall provide information and assistance useful and necessary to the Task Force. (f) For administrative purposes, the Task Force shall be housed in the Department of Homeland Security, which shall provide funding and administrative support for the Task Force. (g) Agency heads serving as members of the Task Force shall each provide a report to the Task Force regarding their agency’s respective planning and activities concerning the Games. These reports shall be submitted to the Executive Director of the Task Force no later than October 1, 2025. (h) The Task Force shall terminate on December 31, 2028, unless extended by the President.
This section details the establishment of the White House Task Force, its leadership (President as Chair, Vice President as Vice Chair), membership (including numerous cabinet secretaries and other high-ranking officials) , administrative support (housed in and funded by the Department of Homeland Security) reporting structure, and termination date.
The Task Force's role is to coordinate federal agencies' efforts related to the 2028 Olympics.
Sec. 3. Functions. The Task Force shall: (a) coordinate Federal planning and response related to the security, transportation, and entry/exit processes for the Games; (b) support interagency cooperation and information-sharing with State and local partners; (c) identify legal, logistical, or regulatory barriers that could impede effective Federal support for the Games and recommend timely solutions; (d) assist in the planning and implementation of visa processing and credentialing programs for foreign athletes, coaches, officials, and media personnel; and (e) ensure operational readiness across law enforcement, counterterrorism, transportation, and emergency response functions.
This section outlines the specific responsibilities of the Task Force, including coordinating federal planning for security, transportation, and border management; facilitating interagency cooperation with state and local entities; addressing potential logistical hurdles; and managing visa processing for international participants.
The Task Force will also ensure preparedness across various crucial operational areas.
Sec. 4. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect: (i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or the head thereof; or (ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals. (b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations. (c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person. (d) The costs for publication of this order shall be borne by the Department of Homeland Security.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE, August 5, 2025.
This section includes general provisions clarifying that the order does not override existing legal authority or budgetary processes.
It also states that the order does not create any legally enforceable rights and specifies that the Department of Homeland Security will cover the publication costs of the order.
The order is signed by President Trump and dated August 5, 2025.