As some of the richest people in the world gathered at the U.S. Capitol on Monday, President Donald Trump's second inauguration changed from a political event to an indication of money and power.
Billionaires from multiple industries and countries participated, showing their interest in and help for Trump's pro-business policies. Their collective net worth was over $1.2 trillion.
Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, Jeff Bezos, the chairman of Amazon, and Mark Zuckerberg of Metawere are among the popular guests. It was an extraordinary gathering of financial and technological power, with world-famous people like LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault and Indian tycoon Mukesh Ambani joining them.
The presence of other Billionaire
Some of the world's richest people were on the guest list, including:
Elon Musk: The $433.9 billion CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, who was influential in Trump's campaign, has been selected to head a government efficiency project.
Jeff Bezos: The chairman of Amazon and the founder of Blue Origin joined the ceremony with his fiancée Lauren Sanchez to indicate his $239 billion fortune.
Mark Zuckerberg: With a net worth of $216.7 billion, Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, co-hosted a pre-inauguration ball with other billionaires and has worked to align Meta's policies with those of Trump's government.
Miriam Adelson: With a net worth of over $31 billion, Miriam Adelson is a Republican mega-donor and casino billionaire who organized efforts to guarantee Trump's reelection by making significant financial contributions.
Bernard Arnault: The French luxury tycoon, showing off his $179.6 billion enterprise, attended the inauguration with his family.
Other Prominent: Apple CEO Tim Cook, Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani, and TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew were among the other prominent guests.
Significance of their Attendance
These billionaires' attendance at Trump's inauguration indicates they support his pro-business policies, including deregulation and tax measures that will probably support their respective businesses.
It also highlights how, after the scandals surrounding his leadership, Trump managed to have sway over internet giants and world elites. They support Trump in their every effort to continue the gathering.
Key Takeaways
- Attendees at Trump's 2025 inauguration indicated a total wealth of almost $1.2 trillion.
- Global billionaires like Bernard Arnault and Mukesh Ambani, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg were among the essential players.
- These moguls' participation shows Trump's ongoing sway over the corporate community.