Sykes told insidethegames that he "felt strongly that the Games transcends politics and brings people together" amid concerns that the travel ban on seven countries imposed by Trump could damage their chances of emerging victorious from a three-horse race, which also includes Paris and Budapest.

He reiterated Los Angeles 2024's claims that the bid would have the full support of the White House, citing the relationships the Bid Committee has with "very senior" members of the Government.

Trump’s executive order, signed on January 27, prohibits citizens from seven Muslim-majority countries - Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen - from being granted entry to the US for a 90-day period.

Iran responded in kind by banning Americans from their country and reports today claim USA Wrestling have been denied the chance to take part at the Freestyle Wrestling World Cup in Kermanshah on February 16 and 17.

According to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), Iran claimed President Trump’s policy made the Foreign Ministry inevitably opposed to the idea of the American team travelling to compete.

The United States Olympic Committee have already agreed to grant expedited access to athletes to allow them to take part in events in America.

The move was welcomed by the International Olympic Committee.

"President Trump during the transition before he was inaugurated made it very clear by talking directly with President Bach how much he supports Los Angeles 2024,” Sykes told insidethegames.

"We have heard that from the White House time and again.

"Los Angeles 2024 and the United States Olympic Committee have, both individually and collectively, lots of relationships with people within the Government, including people in very senior positions in the White House.

"We’re very confident we have their full support and that they will work very hard to try to help us make the very best presentation possible and be as effective as we can be.

"We’re not talking about politics, we are here to make the bid and the opportunity for the Olympics as strong as possible.

"I believe strongly that the Games transcends politics and brings people together.

"We think everyone understands that it is inherent in the nature of Olympism and the Olympic Movement.

"What we want to do is use all the resources we can and we are appreciative of the fact that the White House understands that they are part of that and they want to support us in every way possible.

"So we’re optimistic that it will turn out to be a strength."

Los Angeles 2024 chairman Casey Wasserman also remained upbeat on the city’s chances of victory at the IOC Session in Lima on September 13 despite Trump’s policy.

He claimed the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has "always acted in the interest of sport above politics".

"We have no doubt the same will continue in this process," Wasserman added.

"When we raised our hand to host the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, it is because we believed in the power of the movement to unite the world.

"And that was the ability to unite the world through sport, not politics.

"We believe that now, frankly, more than ever."

Los Angeles, Paris and Budapest have all submitted their third and final candidature files to the IOC, which focuses specifically on "Games Delivery, Experience and Venue Legacy".

The three cities are now free to promote their bid internationally.

Los Angeles 2024 marked the submission with a dawn workout session and party in front of the iconic venue here, before their logo was projected onto the Pacific Wheel on Santa Monica Beach.

Paris 2024 have also held a launch event in the French capital today.

Budapest 2024 have postponed the launch of their international campaign, however, due to growing calls for a referendum to be held on their Olympic and Paralympic bid.

Organisers in the Hungarian capital will make no statement today.

To mark the submission, Los Angeles 2024 have released the first part of a video series, involving Wasserman, entitled "What's Not in the Bid Book".

It aims to tell the story of the city "through the eyes of a lifelong Angeleno" and will include Wasserman detailing "lesser-known" treasures of Los Angeles.

"When people think about Los Angeles, they think right away about our weather, about Hollywood, and the beach, but LA is so much more than that," Wasserman said.

"Leading up to the IOC’s final vote in eight months time, this series will paint an intimate picture of our city, giving viewers the inside scoop on where to buy the rarest sneakers in LA the best hikes in LA, the companies that are reinventing the world that are based here in LA, and much more."