Donald Trump’s opening as the 47th President of the United States, scheduled for January 20, is shaping up to be a star-studded and politically important occasion, with an array of high-profile visitors confirmed.
Entrepreneurs Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg may attend the ceremony, NBC News reported, citing an unnamed national involved in the show’s planning. The three well-known software moguls may sit together on the platform, along with Trump’s cabinet nominees, along with other prominent people.
Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX and the majority owner of X, has emerged as one of Trump’s closest friends. His appearance at the opening is expected, given his position with Trump’s hard-right politicians and his financial assistance for the presidential campaign. Musk has been appointed to co-lead an advisory commission dubbed the department of government efficiency ( DOGE ), which aims to reduce federal spending and bureaucracy, as his role in Trump’s administration is already taking shape.
Bezos and Zuckerberg, while less strongly aligned with Trump, have made attempts to maintain a relationship with the president-elect.
World leaders and officials
Following proposal from the Trump-Vance annual committee, foreign affairs minister S Jaishankar will attend the ceremony.
Giorgia Meloni, the prime minister of Italy, has also confirmed her invitation and stated that she intends to go if her schedule allows.
China’s President Xi Jinping may take a high-level minister to represent Beijing, while Brazilian President Javier Milei—breaking tradition—plans to attend the event himself.
Viktor Orban, the prime minister of Hungary, has been invited, but he has not already made an announcement. Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has also been invited despite legal issues and a suspension until 2030 for his political business.
Past US Presidents in presence
Joe Biden has confirmed his presence, denying the discussion that refers to his” childish game” status.
Many former US president will also be present, including Barack Obama, George W Bush, and Bill Clinton. With the exception of Michelle Obama, who has chosen to forgo the event, they will be accompanied by their families.
Trump’s inauguration breaks some traditional patterns, with his group inviting a number of foreign officials and former heads of state, creating a global level for the event.
