The swearing-in ceremony of Donald Trump
The swearing-in ceremony of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States on January 20 is turning out to be a star-studded and politically significant event, with several high-profile attendees confirmed. Billionaires Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg will attend the ceremony, NBC News reported, citing an unnamed official involved in the planning of the ceremony. The three influential tech giants will sit together on stage along with key guests, including Trump's Cabinet nominees. Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX and majority owner of X, has emerged as one of Trump's closest allies. His presence at the swearing-in ceremony is not surprising, given his association with Trump's hard-right politics and his financial support for the presidential campaign. Musk's role in Trump's administration is already taking shape, as he has been selected to co-lead an advisory commission called the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) aimed at reducing federal spending and bureaucracy. Bezos and Zuckerberg, though less closely associated with Trump, have made efforts to develop a relationship with the president-elect.
Global leaders and diplomats
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will represent the country at the ceremony after an invitation from the Trump-Vance inaugural committee.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has also confirmed her invitation, saying she hopes to attend if her schedule allows.
China's President Xi Jinping will send a high-level envoy to represent Beijing, while Argentina's President Javier Melli - breaking with tradition - plans to attend the event himself.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has received an invitation but has not yet announced his decision, and former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has also been invited despite facing legal troubles and being banned from running for political office in Brazil until 2030.
Former US presidents present
Joe Biden has confirmed his attendance, dismissing the controversy surrounding his presence as a "childish game".
Several former US presidents will also be present, including Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton. They will be accompanied by their spouses, with the exception of Michelle Obama, who has opted to skip the event. Trump's swearing-in marks a break from some tradition, with his team extending invitations to many, international leaders and former heads of state, indicating a global platform for the event.
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