The New York Times reported that for LA, the host city of the Summer Olympics, rebuilding the worst wildfire damage and preparing for the Olympics at the same time became a formidable task.
In order to resolve LA's chronic traffic congestion, it is necessary to build a public transportation system, and LA's finances are under pressure due to the largest-ever recovery from forest fires.
Some analysts say that the launch of the Donald Trump administration will also put a burden on LA.
Federal support is essential for the construction of a public transportation system that costs trillions of won, but it is unclear how much the Trump administration, which has pledged to cut large budgets, will help.
In response, California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently appeared on NBC News' Sunday news program "Meet the Press" and stressed the need for federal support, saying, "The LA Olympics is an opportunity for Trump, the U.S., and California to shine together."
Opponents of the LA Olympics are also raising their voices in the wake of the wildfires.
"We can't afford to spend the time and energy of public funds and officials on global TV shows in this crisis," said Eric Sheahan, who leads an anti-Olympic group, after referring to the L.A. wildfire damage.
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