Executive Order 14328—Establishing the White House Task Force on the 2028 Summer Olympics

On August 4, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed Executive Order 14328, which establishes the White House Task Force on the 2028 Summer Olympics. This Task Force, chaired by the President and vice-chaired by the Vice President, is designed to coordinate federal planning and response related to the security, transportation, and entry/exit processes for the 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games. It will also support interagency cooperation and information-sharing with state and local entities. The Task Force will be housed within the Department of Homeland Security, which will provide its funding and administrative support, and is set to terminate on December 31, 2028, unless extended by the President.

The order affects various federal departments and agencies, whose leaders are members of the Task Force, including the Secretaries of Treasury, Defense, Attorney General, Commerce, Transportation, and Homeland Security, along with the Director of the FBI and Chairman of the FCC. These agencies are expected to provide information and assistance to the Task Force. The stated purpose of this action is to ensure maximum safety, secure borders, and world-class transportation for millions of visitors throughout the Games, showcasing American strength and welcoming the world.

This action matters as it aims to organize the federal government's efforts to prepare for a major international event the United States will host. While the President has authority to manage the executive branch and create task forces within the White House, the constitutionality of executive orders that restructure federal entities can be debated, depending on whether they create advisory bodies or attempt to restructure agencies in ways that conflict with existing laws.

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