Donald Trump speaks with Olympic leader in support of LA 2024 effort, officials say
Los Angeles has taken its case for the 2024 Summer Olympics to President-elect Donald Trump.
Last week, Mayor Eric Garcetti — who has spearheaded the bid — spoke with Trump about a number of issues, including the Games.
Now, LA 2024 officials say, Trump called Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee, on Wednesday to express support for the bid.
Trump has been a topic of conversation for the IOC over the past year, with some members expressing concern about his comments regarding NATO, immigration and international trade agreements.
LA 2024 bid leaders made the issue part of their presentation at a major sports assembly in Doha, Qatar, last month.
Los Angeles is competing against Paris and Budapest for the 2024 Games. The IOC is scheduled to select a host city next September.
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