The incompetence of Los Angeles and California Democrats in handling violent riots and other criminal activity is embarrassing. It may even embarrass the United States on the world stage as Los Angeles prepares to host the World Cup and the Summer Olympics in the coming years.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said Tuesday that community leaders must come together to clean up the blocks covered in graffiti before the World Cup in 2026. Los Angeles will host eight of the 104 World Cup games as part of the joint U.S.-Canada-Mexico bid, including the U.S. Men’s National Team’s first match. In 2028, the Olympics will also come to town, meaning Los Angeles will be at the forefront of global sports for the next few years.