FCC Chairman Brendan Carr Welcomes President Trump's Executive Order for LA28 Olympics

Strategic Insights -

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has been tapped to play a crucial role in planning and executing the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has welcomed President Trump's Executive Order creating the White House Task Force on the 2028 Summer Olympics, with the FCC Chairman named as a member of the Task Force. The Task Force is tasked with helping to plan, organize, and execute events surrounding the LA28 Games, with a particular focus on meeting the spectrum needs and other operational requirements of the event.

Key Takeaways:

  • The FCC will bring its expertise to bear to meet the spectrum needs and other operational requirements of the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
  • The Commission will work alongside Federal, state, and local partners, as well as the LA28 Olympic Committee and other stakeholders to ensure robust, reliable communications during the Games.
  • FCC staff have been actively working with partners across the U.S. government and the LA28 Olympic Committee in preparation for the Games.
  • The Task Force, led by President Trump, includes FCC Chairman Brendan Carr and other cabinet members, tasked with helping to plan and execute events surrounding the LA28 Games.
  • The 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be one of the largest sporting events ever hosted in the United States, bringing together over 50 sports, 800+ events, and more than 3,000 hours of live action across more than 40 venues.

Statistics:

  • The 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games will take place in Los Angeles, with over 50 sports, 800+ events, and more than 3,000 hours of live action across more than 40 venues.
  • The event is expected to bring together thousands of wireless devices operating simultaneously within the RF spectrum.
  • The FCC's Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, with support from the Enforcement Bureau, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, the Office of Engineering and Technology, and others, are leading the Commission's efforts in preparation for the Games.

Sources:

  • August 5, 2025, FCC Document: "Chairman Carr Welcomes President Trump's LA28 Olympics EO"
  • FCC.gov: "FCC to Play Key Role in 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games"