Casey Wasserman, LA28 chairman and president, is facing growing pressure to step down from his role. During a gubernatorial forum in Sacramento, candidates were asked whether Wasserman should step down. Allen, who chairs the state special committee on the 2028 Olympics, said he wanted to see the report done by the LA28 board about Wasserman before making a decision. Representatives for LA28, the nonprofit overseeing the Games, and Wasserman did not respond to requests for comment. Gavin Newsom, when asked about the drama surrounding Wasserman, last week declined to weigh in and said he needed to talk to him.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 19, 2026 05:33 UTC