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    Should LA not host the 2028 Summer Olympics?

    The clock is ticking for LA’s 2028 Summer Olympic Games. But as the city faces mounting financial hurdles and conflicts with the Trump administration, should LA drop out as host?

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • Aug 12, 2025 • 3m Listen

    The clock is ticking for LA’s 2028 Summer Olympic Games. But as the city faces mounting financial hurdles and conflicts with the Trump administration, should LA drop out as host?

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      Steve Chiotakis

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      Shaquille Woods

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      Gustavo Arellano

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