As Donald Trump prepares to move into his second word as President of the United States, Washington, DC, is set to host a extraordinary meeting of the world’s wealthy people.
The inauguration ceremonies are expected to bring up entrepreneurs from across sectors, with high-profile brands like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg topping the list.
Billionaire line-up
According to Forbes, leading the tycoon group is Elon Musk, the Tesla CEO and the world’s richest person, with a net worth of$ 433. 9 billion.
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Musk, a staunch supporter of Trump, spent over$ 250 million to bolster the President’s campaign. Joining Musk on the opening floor may be Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, fair an estimated$ 239. 4 billion, and Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg, valued at$ 211. 8 billion.
Bezos and Zuckerberg, despite their earlier conflicts with Trump, have made significant efforts to develop relationships. Bezos, who recently accused Trump of costing Amazon a multibillion-dollar Pentagon deal, praised Trump’s calm following an execution effort, stating he “showed great joy and confidence under precise fire. ” Similarly, Zuckerberg, whose websites once banned Trump, has since contributed$ 1 million to the annual account and made strategic shifts to Meta’s functions to coincide with Trump’s management.
Business companies
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, worth $1.1 billion, has confirmed his attendance, while Apple’s Tim Cook, who personally donated $1 million to the inauguration, plans to participate in related events. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong ($12.8 billion) received an invitation, though his attendance remains unconfirmed.
Other notable guests include billionaire donors Miriam Adelson ($ 31. 9 billion ), Tilman Fertitta ($ 10. 2 billion ), and Todd Ricketts, co-hosting a pre-Inaugural Ball greeting with Zuckerberg. Fertitta, who hosted a charity for Trump, has been nominated as US ambassador to Italy.
Record-breaking bank
Trump’s inaugural fund has shattered records, raising over$ 170 million —nearly three times the amount raised for President Joe Biden’s inauguration, according to Forbes. Gifts came from big companies like Microsoft, Ford, Google, and Ripple, with perks like promotional tickets to events, including a light dinner with Trump and a black-tie game, offered to major contributors.
Corporate heavyweights such as Pfizer’s Albert Bourla and Walmart’s Doug McMillon are also expected, with reports of TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew planning to attend after Trump delayed the platform’s nationwide ban.
The inauguration weekend will feature grand celebrations, like the “Inaugural Crypto Ball” with Snoop Dogg and events by Uber and Coca-Cola.
