U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno calls for moving 2028 Olympics from Los Angeles amid protests
- U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno called on June 11, 2025, to move the 2028 Olympics and 2026 FIFA World Cup matches from Los Angeles due to ongoing unrest.
- Moreno cited recent protests starting June 6, describing Los Angeles as in chaos and blamed local leaders for failing to enforce laws and protect residents.
- He urged moving the events to locations with stronger law and order and questioned whether current officials can safeguard tens of millions of visitors.
- Moreno argued that there are numerous locations across the United States better prepared for the event and called on Mayor Bass and Governor Newsom to clarify how they plan to improve their approach.
- The call suggested potential relocation unless event security improves, while officials like Hoover and Senator Lankford expressed confidence in preparedness.
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LAUSANNE, Switzerland — Olympic officials meeting Wednesday in Switzerland took a calm, long-term view of the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles after days of images of deployed military personnel and burning cars on the streets of the host city.


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