President Donald Trump leading the Los Angeles Olympics task force has sparked criticism from a USA Today columnist.
The president signed the executive order for the task force on Tuesday, which includes Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Attorney General Pam Bondi, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, and deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller, among others.
“America is a nation of champions, and in 2028, we’ll show the world what America does best, and that’s win,” Trump said. “The Los Angeles Olympics are shaping up to be a wonderful moment for America. . . . It’s a great time to be a sports fan in America.”
But not everyone shares the same enthusiasm, with Nancy Armour likening Trump to a “toddler” in a recent column.
Armour compared Trump to a “rambunctious puppy” and criticized the decision to put him in charge of the task force.
One of the task force’s main priorities will be coordinating government efforts on transportation and streamlining visa processing for foreign athletes, coaches, officials, and media.
Armour also raised concerns about Trump’s comments regarding deploying the National Guard or military for security during the Olympics.
Before the Olympics, the U.S. will host the FIFA World Cup in 2026, a fact that Trump has expressed delight in welcoming.
