President Donald Trump’s inauguration boasted the attendance of numerous celebrities who witnessed Trump announcing the start of the nation’s “golden age.”
In addition to lawmakers and former presidents, athletes and several billionaires in the technology sector attended Trump’s inauguration. A few podcast hosts were also spotted, as Trump made multiple podcast appearances before the 2024 election.
Here’s every celebrity who was spotted at Trump’s inauguration:
Podcast hosts
Joe Rogan, the host of the Joe Rogan Experience, was seated behind congressional leadership at the ceremony, with his seat not far from Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD). Trump appeared on Rogan’s podcast more than a week before the 2024 election, with his episode becoming one of the show’s most popular.
Joe Rogan spotted sitting behind congressional leadership
h/t eagle-eyed (and very tall) @EugeneDaniels2 pic.twitter.com/kt35EnaZqR
— Andrew Desiderio (@AndrewDesiderio) January 20, 2025
Comedian Theo Von was also spotted taking photos with other guests at the inauguration. Von’s podcast, This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von, also featured an appearance by Trump before the election. The podcast is a favorite of his youngest son, Barron Trump.
Here to support @realDonaldTrump and America 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸@KyleForgeard@john@TheoVon @jakepaul @LoganPaul pic.twitter.com/g0kE8xiM83
— Alex Bruesewitz 🇺🇸 (@alexbruesewitz) January 20, 2025
Sports icons
UFC President Dana White, a Trump ally and supporter, was seen in attendance, wearing a deep-blue suit and red tie at the ceremony.
@danawhite in attendance for the Presidential Inauguration pic.twitter.com/ZmCXn5lL5l
— RSBN 🇺🇸 (@RSBNetwork) January 20, 2025
Likewise, WWE wrestler Logan Paul and his brother, boxer Jake Paul, were in attendance with Von. Logan Paul hosted Trump on his podcast, ImPaulsive, in June 2024, while Jake Paul endorsed Trump a few days before the election.
Irish mixed martial artist Conor McGregor was spotted with the Paul brothers at the ceremony. Prior to the ceremony, McGregor stated that “the energy” between Trump’s first inauguration and the second was different. When asked about rumblings that McGregor would run for president of Ireland, McGregor simply responded, “We will see.”
“I feel the people are backing him.” @TheNotoriousMMA Conor McGregor on the massive difference in response to President Trump this time. pic.twitter.com/o5LqfbYhzO
— Daily Wire (@realDailyWire) January 20, 2025
Additionally, former professional boxer Evander Holyfield was seen at the ceremony, stating he knows that when Trump says “he’s going to do something, he’s going to do it.”
Evander Holyfield is among the VIPs in the Emancipation Hall.
“I just know if Trump says he’s going to do something, he’s going to do it.” pic.twitter.com/42gzGhFKmQ
— Ari Natter (@AriNatter) January 20, 2025
Technology billionaires
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, stated he is “excited” about Trump’s second presidency ahead of the inauguration because Trump’s leadership will be “great for American competitiveness and AI.” In December, Altman underscored the need for the United States to lead the charge on artificial intelligence.
Altman was spotted taking a selfie with the Paul brothers.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is seated in Emancipation Hall.
“I’m excited,” he said of Trump’s second presidency. “I think it will be great for American competitiveness and AI.” pic.twitter.com/SntkyMN1C1
— Ari Natter (@AriNatter) January 20, 2025
Besides Altman, other billionaires in the technology field attended the ceremony, including X CEO Elon Musk, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, Apple CEO Tim Cook, Google CEO Sundar Pichai, and Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg.
World leaders
Argentine President Javier Milei and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, both allies of Trump, were spotted taking a photo together at the ceremony.
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Other celebrities reported to be in attendance ahead of the ceremony were Amber Rose, who spoke at the 2024 Republican National Convention, and Caitlyn Jenner, a Trump ally who could launch a 2026 gubernatorial run in California.
Meanwhile, a handful of celebrities reportedly turned down the invitation to attend Trump’s inauguration, including talk show host Dr. Phil, who opted instead to cover the inauguration on MeritTV, on which his show airs. Comedian Roseanne Barr was also reportedly invited but decided not to attend.
