Trump names himself chair of L.A. Olympics task force, sees role for military during Games
(LA Times) In past Olympic Games held on American soil, sitting presidents have served in passive, ceremonial roles. President Trump may have other plans.
An executive order signed by Trump on Tuesday names him chair of a White House task force on the 2028 Games in Los Angeles, viewed by the president as "a premier opportunity to showcase American exceptionalism," according to a White House statement. Trump, the administration said, "is taking every opportunity to showcase American greatness on the world stage."
At the White House, speaking in front of banners adding the presidential seal to the logo for LA28, Trump said he would send the military back to Los Angeles if he so chose in order to protect the Games. In June, Trump sent the National Guard and U.S. Marines to the city amid widespread immigration enforcement actions, despite widespread condemnation from Mayor Karen Bass and other local officials.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/trump-names-himself-chair-l-221638998.html

marble falls
(68,620 posts)whopis01
(3,882 posts)lapfog_1
(31,276 posts)no tourists... we will be a complete police state by then... and maybe no athletes. Should just cancel the games now.
johnnyfins
(2,916 posts)Now after only 6 months, you are correct.
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Lovie777
(20,288 posts)shithole's gonna screw that up too.
shithole will allow dictators and their minions into the country for the event.
johnnyfins
(2,916 posts)he shows his demented old carcass at any events.
TexLaProgressive
(12,601 posts)The man who has a history of crashing everything into the ground will likely live up to his past.
CincyDem
(7,225 posts)tanyev
(47,806 posts)to be chair of the Kennedy Soon-to-be Trump Center, chair of an Olympics task force, carry out the destruction renovation of the Rose Garden and plan a yuuuuge remodel of the White House. And all of this while shitposting on his social media platform several hours a day and spending many days at his own properties to play golf!
Its as if hes not doing any real work at all. 😒
LymphocyteLover
(8,758 posts)3auld6phart
(1,628 posts)Give Thanks to that asshole Rogers an his asslivking Supreme Court sycophant s.
twodogsbarking
(15,857 posts)choie
(6,103 posts)Hitler and the 1936 Olympics.
twodogsbarking
(15,857 posts)Pacifist Patriot
(25,119 posts)Just Jerome
(350 posts)will emerge as the Jesse Owens to defy shitler?
SusieCreamcheese
(11 posts)This was the first thing I thought of when I read about his take-over of the Olympics committee. "American Exceptionalism" = "Aryan Exceptionalism".
global1
(26,218 posts)You might want to google the '36 Olympics to see what we might be in for.
I guess Tr**p is still trying to emulate his role model!!!
lark
(25,470 posts)He wants to emulate his hero, that is for sure.
gab13by13
(29,808 posts)Sending in the military is pretty suspicious. He wants dearly to be in charge, through the military, of law enforcement in all the states.
liberalgunwilltravel
(914 posts)The 1936 Olympics. Fucking Nazi. I hope he has his bunker moment soon.
lark
(25,470 posts)I predict these will be the worst attended and worst rated games - ever! He will have police all over the place and bet they arrest anyone here a day after. If he's totally stupid - it will happen during the games.
Hornedfrog2000
(866 posts)He is gonna blow his cover fucking the country up so badly so fast.
rubbersole
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Deuxcents
(24,075 posts)A showcase of the host countrys history and hospitality..Not a countrys military display
Bev54
(12,888 posts)They allowed the Olympics to go ahead in Russia when it was obvious they were preparing to invade Ukraine. The IOC and FIFA officials are all powerful and they delight in their power as much as Trump does.
the nelm
(169 posts)rubbersole
(10,555 posts)Irish_Dem
(75,008 posts)speak easy
(12,386 posts)Irish_Dem
(75,008 posts)If I see them I will Give them a piece of my mind.
Damn traitors.
US army has no balls if they do this.
Orrex
(66,045 posts)usonian
(20,611 posts)USA gets clean sweep.
Lonestarblue
(12,927 posts)As they left their ship and drove to their hotel, they were greeted with Nazis and Nazi flags all along the street. It was absolutely chilling. I can imagine something similarand just as sinisterwith the streets leading into Olympic venues lined with masked stormtroopers and Trump MAGA flags.
Given the nastiness of ICE and border control agents, I wonder how many people will refuse to attend. Imagine spending a lit of money on airplane tickets and Olympic events and then being refused entry to the because you criticized Trump or Vance on some social media app. Why take the risk?
Of course, by 2028 Trump may be well into dementia and unable to be shown in public.
MiHale
(12,161 posts)By then
okay
even today
whats American greatness?
Gold and glitter
flags and pennants
soldiers and war machines?
American greatness is destroyed
its not material things.
American greatness is an idea; an agreement that that idea can be visualized and brought to fruition for individuals as well as groups for the betterment of all. Birthed in an environment of cooperation, understanding, compassion and commitment.
Cloudhopper
(133 posts)orangecrush
(26,749 posts)Of having him insert his little mushroom dick into every aspect of life.
underpants
(193,068 posts)Ocelot II
(127,257 posts)and have his picture on them.
Marthe48
(21,862 posts)At least the gold medals.
murielm99
(32,346 posts)What did he do, Marthe?
Marthe48
(21,862 posts)Somehow he weaseled his way onstage when FIFA awarded the World Cup trophy to Chelsea.
traitor felon took the original, claiming FIFA gave it to him. The Chelsea team will get a copy.
underpants
(193,068 posts)Ocelot II
(127,257 posts)Ocelot II
(127,257 posts)Which, with any luck at all, will set his hair on fire.
Pacifist Patriot
(25,119 posts)tinrobot
(11,776 posts)This is going to be treated like his own personal Miss Universe pageant.
Marthe48
(21,862 posts)Or judo, or fencing.
Chasstev365
(6,285 posts)Dulcinea
(9,151 posts)Abnredleg
(1,152 posts)For instance, for the 1996 Atlanta Olympics there were 11,000 uniformed military providing security and logistical support. It was the same for the 2002 Winter Olympics. It took 30 seconds of Googling for me to learn this.
There is legislation to allow this, and what Trump is doing is no different than what his predecessors have done.
Ferrets are Cool
(22,404 posts)"what Trump is doing is no different than what his predecessors have done"
Abnredleg
(1,152 posts)The devil will be in the details.
Volaris
(11,046 posts)Is the OPPOSITE of what American Greatness, really IS.
'There was a dream that was Rome. You could only whisper it, or it would VANISH.'
That's the core incorrect conviction that defines MAGA..that a whisper is the same as screaming it from the rooftops.. even as it dissappears in front of their own eyes, they'll scream it's never been more real.
Whatever. Trumps 'time for honoring himself' is fast coming to an end. Jeffrey and his own hubris is seeing to that lol.
Ocelot II
(127,257 posts)If, on the other hand, you're turning into a third-world shithole because your leader is a megalomaniac so incompetent that he bankrupted a casino, you have to put on a big fancy show. A Potemkin Olympics, as it were.
Volaris
(11,046 posts)Potemkin
DOJ
Economics
Defense
'Christian' values
Etc..you name it, and theyre gonna find a way to potemkin the shit out of it.
Historic NY
(39,281 posts)all person desiring entry including the contestants can be barred at Trumps will.
Abnredleg
(1,152 posts)And doesnt apply if your country is in the Visa Waiver Program. The vast majority of those wishing to travel to the Olympics wont be require to post a bond.
https://www.dhs.gov/visa-waiver-program
sdfernando
(5,903 posts)people won't come. I wouldn't and I would bet that 90% of sane people wouldn't either.
The games rarely, if ever turn a profit for the hosting city. I think LA 1984 was the last that actually made some $$, but that was because they used existing facilities, there was a large media presence, LA was the only bidder. So these games will lose $$ like pretty much all the rest...and that orangefelon will blame it on LA, Bass (or whoever is mayor).
I wouldn't even put it past that freak to threaten/intimidate event judges to ensure the US athlete wins because he cheats at EVERYTHING!
I certainly will not attend nor watch a 1936 redux of the Olympics.
bucolic_frolic
(52,412 posts)Big Beautiful Bod seeks admiration for fitness
Hartpi978
(37 posts)Isn't that what Hitler did in the 1936 Berlin Olympics? maybe not, but the script is the same.
dalton99a
(90,306 posts)CanonRay
(15,615 posts)pfitz59
(11,868 posts)and photo bomb every award ceremony.
Tetrachloride
(8,988 posts)JT45242
(3,631 posts)Seriously the whole point of the Olympics is anti-military.
flashman13
(1,503 posts)samsingh
(18,167 posts)Ocelot II
(127,257 posts)Farmer-Rick
(12,078 posts)The military will probably have to do a better parade than the one they did in DC. Pedo Trump will probably have a military march for the opening ceremony. Then the military will be needed to help out as non whites are rounded up and put in cages and concentration camps.
He has lots of plans for the military in California. He may even just arrest Newsom.
vapor2
(3,103 posts)George McGovern
(9,438 posts)Dulcinea
(9,151 posts)Et tu, Couchbanger?
Irish_Dem
(75,008 posts)In order to degrade and destroy everything.
no_hypocrisy
(53,088 posts)democrank
(11,789 posts)He has to be in the spotlight at all times. His name is plastered everywhere. Trump steaks, Trump sneakers, Trump vodka.
One place we wont see his name is on historys list of Vietnam Veterans.
ultralite001
(2,064 posts)NOW, you obfuscating old perv
The Olympics + Wotld Cup + Big Bawdy Ballroom wont get you off the hook
Pachamama
(17,475 posts)Its 1936 and the fuhrer wants his games
DBoon
(24,288 posts)will he next crown himself emperor?
quaint
(4,160 posts)Paladin
(31,620 posts)Linda ladeewolf
(996 posts)No one is going to be there if he sends the military in.
kimbutgar
(26,058 posts)Paris still has the infrastructure and Im sure some other countries could step up to take it on.
While I feel bad for Los Angeles they will suffer more than gain for his takeover. And you know he will be grifting from it. Demanding paybacks.
DBoon
(24,288 posts)kimbutgar
(26,058 posts)Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin
(128,760 posts)Solly Mack
(95,735 posts)Highlight contributions to the sciences, to medicine and to education.
Everything Trump hates - embrace and showcase.