#Trump names himself chair of #LA #Olympics task force, sees role for #military during Games
In past #OlympicGames held on American soil, sitting presidents have served in passive, ceremonial roles. Trump has other plans.
An #ExecutiveOrder signed by Trump on Tues names him chair of a White House task force on the 2028 Games in #LosAngeles….
#AbuseOfPower #law #PosseComitatusAct
latimes.com/politics/story/202…
Trump names himself chair of L.A. Olympics task force, sees role for military during Games
Trump’s news conference may prompt questions about whether a president with a penchant for showmanship might assume an unusually active role in planning the Olympics.Michael Wilner (Los Angeles Times)
Nonilex
in reply to Nonilex • • •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 #LosAngeles if he so chose in order to *protect* the Games. In June, #Trump sent the #NationalGuard & US #Marines to the city amid widespread immigration enforcement actions, despite…condemnation from Mayor Karen Bass & other state officials.
#LA #Olympics #OlympicGames #AbuseOfPower #law #PosseComitatusAct
JoelBarr
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in reply to Nonilex • • •“We’ll do anything necessary to keep the Olympics safe, including using our National Guard or military, OK?” #Trump said. “I will use the National Guard or the military. This is going to be so safe. If we have to.”
Trump’s #ExecutiveOrder establishes a *task force* led by him & #JDVance to *steer* federal coordination for the Games.
#LA #Olympics #OlympicGames #AbuseOfPower #law #PosseComitatusAct #NationalGuard #military
JonChevreau
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