On August 5, President Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing the White House Task Force on the 2028 Summer Olympics. The signing pinpoints a critical moment for the execution of the largest Olympics ever.

The 2028 Summer Olympics will be held in Los Angeles, making it the third Summer Olympics hosted in the city (after 1932 and 1984) and the fifth U.S.-hosted Summer Olympics overall. It will bring together over 10,000 athletes across 31 sports, and up to 700 more for five sports new to the Olympics: baseball/softball, cricket, flag football, lacrosse, and squash. In addition, 2028 will be the first time in Olympic history that athletes will be majority female, reflecting the International Olympic Committee’s commitment to gender equality.

The White House can initiate task forces for a variety of reasons, from responding to the COVID-19 pandemic to addressing women’s rights. The Task Force on the 2028 Summer Olympics brings together high-level officials to coordinate logistics and oversee the execution of the upcoming games—to ensure that the Games are “safe, seamless, and historically successful.” Working with the Departments of State, Defense, Homeland Security, Justice, and Transportation, this group will tackle everything from security and transportation planning to visa processing for international participants.

Chaired by President Trump, the task force will appoint an Executive Director to look over the day-to-day operations. “The Federal Government will . . . ensure maximum safety, secure borders, and world-class transportation for millions of visitors,” the White House stated. Officials have also emphasized that they will “streamline visa processing and credentialing for foreign athletes, coaches, officials, and media” to make the Games as smooth as possible.

The economic impact is expected to be substantial: White House projections estimate that the 2028 Games will generate over $18 billion in nationwide economic activity, support the equivalent of 90,000 full-time jobs, generate $6 billion in labor income, and contribute around $700 million in tax revenue to state and local economies.

“Hosting the 2028 Summer Olympics will be a historic opportunity to unite the nation, celebrate American excellence, and reinforce our status as the premier global destination for major events,” the White House states. With less than four years to go, preparations are now in full swing to deliver the biggest Olympics the world has ever seen.