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Tech billionaires, influencers and fighters: Who was at Trump's inauguration?

Argentina's far-right president was seen sharing a laugh with Italian PM Giorgia Meloni, while UFC boss Dana White and influencers Jake and Logan Paul were also there.

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Who was at Trump's inauguration?
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Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos and former UK prime minister Boris Johnson are among the famous faces in Washington DC for Donald Trump's inauguration.

The three men were sitting in the same row at St John's Church as the president attended a church service before his swearing in.

Other high-profile names who had a prime seat for the big moment included Tesla boss Elon Musk, who appeared momentarily transfixed by the ceiling of the US Capitol.

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Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk looks upward as he sits in his seat during inauguration ceremony before Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th US President in the US Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025.     SAUL LOEB/Pool via REUTERS
Image: Elon Musk appeared to be checking out the ornate ceiling. Pic: Reuters
The ceremony was held in the rotunda in Washington's US Capitol building. Pic: Reuters
Image: The ceremony was held in the rotunda in Washington's US Capitol building. Pic: Reuters

The Tesla boss was perhaps Mr Trump's most famous backer during the election race and he'll help lead an "efficiency" department in the new government.

Mr Musk was seen chatting to Google boss Sundar Pichai in the moments before the swearing-in, with Amazon boss Jeff Bezos and his partner Lauren Sanchez on the other side.

Mr Musk later spoke after the inauguration ceremony.

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'We're going to take Doge to Mars'

In an energised speech, he said he would plant the US flag on Mars, saying: "Can you imagine how awesome it would be to plant the American flag on another planet for the first time?"

Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg was a few spaces along with wife Priscilla Chan - as the titans of tech waited for Mr Trump to arrive.

Priscilla Chan, CEO of Meta and Facebook Mark Zuckerberg, and Lauren Sanchez attend the inauguration ceremony.
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Image: Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg with wife Priscilla Chan (left) and Lauren Sanchez. Pic: Reuters
Jeff Bezos, Alphabet鈥檚 CEO Sundar Pichai and Elon Musk attend Donald Trump鈥檚 inauguration.
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Image: Google boss Sundar Pichai (middle) and Elon Musk, with Jeff Bezos (left). Pic: Reuters
Apple chief Tim Cook was also among the tech billionaires in attendance. Pic: Reuters
Image: Apple chief Tim Cook was also among the tech billionaires in attendance. Pic: Reuters

The multi-billionaires will be hoping the new president's policies will boost, or at least not hinder, their vast money-making machines.

Apple chief executive Tim Cook was also at the swearing in, while TikTok's boss Zhang Yiming was also expected to be in Washington DC.

Mr Trump has pledged to give the app a reprieve from a ban that made it temporarily go "dark" in the US on Sunday.

Argentina's far-right president, Javier Milei, was one of only a few world leaders in attendance.

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Image: Argentina President Javier Milei and Italian PM Giorgia Meloni. Pic: Reuters

Mr Milei, with his "rock and roll" hair cut and sideburns, was pictured laughing arm in arm with Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni.

Chinese President Xi Jinping was also invited, according to Trump spokesperson Karoline Leavitt, but is believed to have declined.

Foreign leaders are not normally invited to presidential inaugurations but Mr Trump broke with tradition.

UFC boss Dana White is a long-time Trump supporter. Pic: Reuters
Image: UFC boss Dana White is a long-time Trump supporter. Pic: Reuters
Boxer Jake Paul and wrestler Logan Paul
Image: Influencer brothers Jake Paul and Logan Paul. Pic: Reuters
Gianni Infantino
Image: FIFA boss Gianni Infantino was spotted in the background

UFC boss Dana White was also suited and booted for the swearing-in ceremony and seen standing next to Barack Obama.

The mixed martial arts promoter often hosts Mr Trump at his events and is credited with helping boost his appeal among young men.

Influencers and fight stars Jake and Logan Paul were also in the building, watching from a nearby area called the Emancipation Hall.

Gianni Infantino, the controversial boss of FIFA, was there too (circled above), as was media mogul and Fox News owner Rupert Murdoch.

As is customary, the other living former presidents Bill Clinton and George W Bush also turned out.

Former Executive Chairman of Fox Corp Rupert Murdoch and Elena Zhukova attends the inauguration.
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Image: Rupert Murdoch and Elena Zhukova. Pic: Reuters
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former President Bill Clinton arrive. Pic: AP
Image: The Clintons, former president and secretary of state, were also there. Pic: AP
Former President George W. Bush, former first lady Laura Bush and former President Barack Obama. Pic: AP
Image: Former presidents George W Bush and Barack Obama. Pic: AP

Mr Trump's family were all there of course, with wife Melania wearing a wide-brimmed hat alongside their son Barron.

However, there was an awkward moment when Donald Trump went in for a kiss but came up short - seemingly blocked by her choice of headwear.

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Melania's hat stops Trump kiss
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: Barron Trump attends the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States. Chip Somodevilla/Pool via REUTERS
Image: Barron Trump waiting for his father's moment in the spotlight. Pic: Reuters

Outgoing president Joe Biden appeared relaxed as his final minutes as commander in chief ticked down.

The Democrat received an ovation as he entered the Capitol's rotunda with first lady Jill Biden.

Defeated candidate Kamala Harris also watched the handover of power - at times stony-faced as Mr Trump said he would declare an emergency at the southern border to halt migration - and to "drill baby, drill" for oil.

The outgoing president and vice president looked unimpressed with Mr Trump's speech. Pic: Reuters
Image: The outgoing president and vice president looked unimpressed with Mr Trump's speech. Pic: Reuters
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Image: Mr Trump promised to 'drill baby, drill'. Pic: Reuters

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Nigel Farage, the leader of the UK's Reform Party and long-time supporter of Mr Trump, is believed to be in Washington but - like Boris Johnson - hasn't been seen at the inauguration ceremony itself.

Posting a picture from a Trump victory rally at the weekend, Mr Farage said: "We are so back."

Images on X also show him alongside party treasurer Nick Candy, the billionaire UK property developer, and former SAS Who Dares Wins star Ant Middleton - who's now trying to enter politics.