Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has urged Casey Wasserman, the president of the organizing committee for the 2028 Olympic Games, to resign following revelations about his connection to Jeffrey Epstein. In a recent CNN interview, Bass expressed her disappointment that the Olympic committee executive board supports Wasserman, asserting, "In my opinion, he should resign." This call for resignation comes in light of recently released emails by the U.S. Department of Justice, which revealed sexual content sent by Wasserman in 2003 to Ghislaine Maxwell, a close associate of Epstein.

The controversy surrounding Wasserman has led to numerous calls for his resignation, especially following the release of these damaging emails. Despite the mounting pressure, the Olympic committee has shown continued support for Wasserman, as expressed in a statement on February 11. This situation has put the committee in a difficult position, balancing the integrity of the event against the allegations surfacing about its leadership.

This incident raises broader questions about accountability and the influence of individuals with controversial pasts in significant public-facing roles, particularly in major events like the Olympic Games. As the host city, Los Angeles hopes to maintain a positive image while grappling with the implications of hosting such a prestigious event in light of the scandals surrounding key figures involved.