Security fears have been heightened in the wake of the news of the thwarted terrorist attack at Taylor's Swift's Eras tour stop in , and specifically at the . The singer had to cancel her three-day stop in Vienna because of a terrorist plot. According to authorities, was inspired by ISIS.
Investigators said they had found bomb-making materials including chemical substances and technical devices that showed "concrete preparatory acts" in "advanced stages" at the home of one of the suspects. Officials also shared that one of suspects confessed to planning "to kill as many people as possible outside the concert venue." Three suspects are being held custody for the plot.
An as the third teen involved in helping the main suspect, a 19-year-old Austrian citizen, and their suspected accomplice, a 17-year-old Austrian citizen. that two-high ranking individuals that are familiar with the organizing of the surprise LA portion of the closing ceremony highlighted security and crowd control was already a concern before the news of Vienna. But that security will consider potential threats from the air, land and seas in Los Angeles.
The publication agreed to keep the location of the performance a secret due to increased fears surrounding live music events. Multiple sources have said Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg and the Red Hot Chili Peppers are going to feature in the Closing Ceremony but in a mixture of pre-taped and live performances. The next Olympics is in Los Angeles, scheduled for July 1.