Mathews: With Trump's threats, Los Angeles should halt 2028 Olympics preparations
Briefly

Los Angeles should stop preparations for the 2028 Summer Olympics because it is no longer safe for California. The potential for danger arises from the federal government's militaristic approach to law enforcement and the current political climate, which complicate hosting such an event. National Special Security Events require increased federal control over security operations, sidelining local governance. The current agreement involving federal agencies like the Secret Service contradicts California leaders' demands for community safety, particularly concerning immigration raids and the presence of federal troops. This situation suggests hosting the Olympics may exacerbate existing tensions.
Hosting an Olympic Games requires cities to work with a lawless U.S. regime, as it openly waged war against California. National Special Security Events put the U.S. Secret Service in charge of security during the Olympics, raising concerns about local community safety and rights.
California leaders' demands to end immigration raids and remove troops are incompatible with the Olympic agreement, which allows federal agencies to control security personnel during the event, undermining local governance and community priorities.
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