Billionaire attendance at Trump’s inauguration: Musk, Bezos, Zuckerberg, and more

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 Musk, Bezos, Zuckerberg, and more

As Donald Trump prepares to step into his second term as President of the United States, Washington, DC, is set to host a remarkable gathering of the world’s wealthiest individuals.
The inauguration festivities are expected to bring together billionaires from across industries, with high-profile names like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg topping the list.
Billionaire line-up
According to Forbes, leading the billionaire pack is Elon Musk, the Tesla CEO and the world’s richest individual, with a net worth of $433.9 billion.

Musk, a staunch supporter of Trump, spent over $250 million to bolster the President’s campaign. Joining Musk on the inauguration dais will be Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, worth an estimated $239.4 billion, and Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg, valued at $211.8 billion.

Bezos and Zuckerberg, despite their past clashes with Trump, have made significant efforts to strengthen ties. Bezos, who previously accused Trump of costing Amazon a multibillion-dollar Pentagon contract, praised Trump’s composure following an assassination attempt, stating he “showed tremendous grace and courage under literal fire.” Similarly, Zuckerberg, whose platforms once banned Trump, has since contributed $1 million to the inaugural fund and made strategic changes to Meta's operations to align with Trump’s administration.
Corporate giants
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, worth $1.1 billion, has confirmed his attendance, while Apple’s Tim Cook, who personally donated $1 million to the inauguration, plans to participate in related events. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong ($12.8 billion) received an invitation, though his attendance remains unconfirmed.
Other notable attendees include billionaire backers Miriam Adelson ($31.9 billion), Tilman Fertitta ($10.2 billion), and Todd Ricketts, co-hosting a pre-Inaugural Ball reception with Zuckerberg. Fertitta, who hosted a fundraiser for Trump, has been nominated as US ambassador to Italy.
Record-breaking fund
Trump’s inaugural fund has shattered records, raising over $170 million—nearly three times the amount raised for President Joe Biden’s inauguration, according to Forbes. Donations came from major corporations like Microsoft, Ford, Google, and Ripple, with perks like exclusive tickets to events, including a candlelight dinner with Trump and a black-tie ball, offered to top contributors.
Corporate heavyweights such as Pfizer’s Albert Bourla and Walmart’s Doug McMillon are also expected, with reports of TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew planning to attend after Trump delayed the platform’s nationwide ban.
The inauguration weekend will feature grand celebrations, like the “Inaugural Crypto Ball” with Snoop Dogg and events by Uber and Coca-Cola.

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