LA City Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson expressed worries that international countries might boycott the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles due to human rights concerns and the actions of the US government. Despite reassurances from LA28, Harris-Dawson highlighted potential financial harm from a boycott and the need for a 'Plan B'.
, insisting the city needs a “Plan B” — despite there being no sign of any pushback to the international sporting event. At a Monday meeting, City Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson fretted that countries in Europe and elsewhere could refuse to compete because of Trump and alluded to “ human rights ” concerns following the fatal shooting of a nurse in Minneapolis by federal agents.
“It’s hard to miss it. The situation with the national government in this country makes human rights an even more important question than it would ordinarily be,” Harris-Dawson said, per a report inCasey Wasserman, chairman of LA28, presents President Trump with a full set of medals from the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles at a 2025 event.“I noticed at least three reports of countries discussing in a formal way – I mean, big countries like Germany, France – discussing boycotting FIFA , because of the actions of the U.S. around Greenland or whatever, so we have a national government who’s setting the stage for an environment where we can have a serious boycott,” Harris-Dawson added.'Foul' liquid that Rep. Ilhan Omar was sprayed with revealed: 'I had to throw up' “We need to have a Plan B … We could be talking about a lot more irreparable harm financially,” she said.LA28 Chief Operating Officer John Harper dismissed the concerns of a boycott, saying there are “no indications” that boycotts would thwart the event.We’ve had no discussions with the IOC, no indications that that is going to be a concern here, but obviously, we’ll continue to work with the IOC and the as they drive towards 2028,” said John Harper. “But all indications are that we’re looking forward to welcoming the world, all 206 nations of all the NOCs represented in 2028.”LA City Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson claimed that countries across the globe could refuse to compete in the games thanks to US “human rights” violations.“Given the ICE activities, one of my concerns is that there is going to be a federal task force tied to 2028,” said Rodriguez, a San Fernando Valley Dem.summer 2028 Olympics “I think they can, but they have to have the security of the military, and it’ll be great,” Trump said in an exclusive Oval Office'Foul' liquid that Rep. Ilhan Omar was sprayed with revealed: 'I had to throw up'Instacart abruptly charges NYers new fee on orders thanks to new law — here's how much more you'll pay7 buzzy celebrity-backed sex toy and intimacy brands to try in 2026 ‘The View’s Whoopi Goldberg Roasts Melania Trump After She Asked ICE Protesters To “Protest In Peace”: “I Can’t Remember The Last Time I Saw Her”Browse Covers Casey Wasserman, chairman of LA28, presents President Trump with a full set of medals from the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles at a 2025 event.LA City Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson claimed that countries across the globe could refuse to compete in the games thanks to US"human rights" violations.
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