LA 2028 Olympics tested by scandal and boycott fears amid Trump-era tensions
TL;DR
LA's 2028 Olympic plans are being buffeted by a political scandal surrounding Casey Wasserman's past emails with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, sparking calls for his resignation and fueling fears of international boycotts amid anti-Trump sentiment, as LA officials and IOC balance political and financial uncertainty while pursuing contingency planning and sponsorships ahead of the Games.
- Trump and the Wasserman scandal jolt LA’s Olympics plans Politico
- Expo Park’s big glow-up won’t happen in time for the Olympics LAist
- Where are the adults? LA’s reckless gamble on the 2028 Games Los Angeles Daily News
- San Fernando Valley To Host LA28 Events In Sepulveda Basin Hoodline
- Historic venues highlight Olympic footprint for LA 2028 NBC Olympics
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