WASHINGTON: Tech billionaires Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos were prominently featured at Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20, 2025, showcasing their influence in U.S. politics.
Musk, Bezos, and Zuckerberg are ranked as the world's three richest individuals by Forbes. Sergey Brin, co-founder of Google, also attended, placing seventh on the wealth list.
In the weeks following the election, these tech leaders have actively sought favor with Trump, marking a significant shift from the previous antagonistic stance of Silicon Valley during his first term.
Other notable attendees included Apple CEO Tim Cook and Google CEO Sundar Pichai. TikTok CEO Chew Shou Zi was seated at the back of the stage, amid uncertainty regarding his platform's future in the U.S. Trump later announced a 75-day pause on enforcing a law that could ban TikTok.