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Trump Confident in LA's 2028 Olympic Success Despite Criticism

1/27/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump expressed confidence that Los Angeles can host the 2028 Summer Olympics, citing security needs supported by the military.
He told The California Post that the National Guard's Washington, D.C., role offers a model for success.
He criticized Gavin Newsom and Karen Bass as incompetent, but remained optimistic about the Games.
The Olympics ticket lottery opened this month, with events running July 14–30, 2028, and 11,000+ athletes expected.

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U.S. President Donald Trump expressed confidence that Los Angeles can host the 2028 Summer Olympics, citing security needs supported by the military.
He told The California Post that the National Guard's Washington, D.C., role offers a model for success.
He criticized Gavin Newsom and Karen Bass as incompetent, but remained optimistic about the Games.
The Olympics ticket lottery opened this month, with events running July 14–30, 2028, and 11,000+ athletes expected.