A new directive issued by US President Donald Trump bans citizens from 12 countries and partially restricts entry from seven others, but specifically exempts athletes, their families and officials. This ensures their participation in major sporting events.
LA28 Olympic Games officials, including CEO Reynold Hoover and Chairman Casey Wasserman, have expressed strong confidence in the administration's full support.
LA28 is currently collaborating with the White House and the Department of State to facilitate visa access.
US President Donald Trump's directive banning citizens from 12 countries from entering the U.S. exempts athletes, and LA28 officials said on Thursday they were confident the Games have the full backing of the administration.
Trump signed the proclamation on Wednesday as part of an immigration crackdown he said was needed to protect against "foreign terrorists" and other security threats.
