Who's Who: VIPs Attending Donald Trump's Inauguration

Published On Tue Jan 21 2025
Who's Who: VIPs Attending Donald Trump's Inauguration

Who is attending Donald Trump's inauguration? | fox43.com

WASHINGTON — With the swearing-in ceremony for President-elect Donald Trump moved indoors due to cold temperatures, only a few hundred people are able to be in the room where that's taking place. Here's a look at who made the cut on that exclusive list and who was bumped to an overflow room.

CEOs in Attendance

The CEOs of Meta, X, and Amazon were seated in front of the president-elect’s entire Cabinet, highlighting the importance Trump has given the heads of some of the most powerful companies and social media platforms over his agency heads. Among the prominent figures present were vocal Trump ally Elon Musk, owner of Telsa and the social platform X, along with Google’s Sundar Pichai and Amazon owner Jeff Bezos. Celebrities at inauguration Facebook owner Mark Zuckerberg, Apple CEO Tim Cook, and TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew were also spotted in the rotunda.

Supreme Court Justices and Other Dignitaries

The capacity of the event significantly reduced when it was moved indoors due to cold temperatures. Notably, all nine Supreme Court justices were present in the Capitol rotunda, with the entire court entering led by Roberts. Other big-name attendees who didn't make it to the main room watched the inauguration ceremonies on a large screen in the Capitol’s visitor center. Celebrities like Evander Holyfield, Danica Patrick, Conor McGregor, and Crowds at inaugurationJake Paul and Logan Paul were also present in the Emancipation Hall.

Celebrities and Business Leaders

As Trump begins his second term in office, some celebrities and business leaders are seeking closer relationships with him compared to his first term. Trump has already shown to be a valuable ally, intervening over the weekend to try and prevent a ban on TikTok. The event was attended by a mix of political figures, business leaders, and Oldest Supreme Court justices at inaugurationcelebrities, showcasing the diverse range of individuals interested in the presidential inauguration.