Nearly $1 trillion in net worth: Tech titans gather at Trump’s inauguration
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump’s second inauguration on Monday became not just a political event, but a showcase of wealth and influence, as some of the world’s wealthiest individuals gathered at the U.S. Capitol.
With a combined net worth exceeding $1.2 trillion, billionaires from across industries and continents attended, signaling their support and interest in Trump’s pro-business policies.
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Among the high-profile attendees were SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg, and Amazon chairman Jeff Bezos. Joining them were global leaders like Indian magnate Mukesh Ambani and LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault, making it a rare congregation of financial and technological power.
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Priscilla Chan, co-founder of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative LLC, from left, Mark Zuckerberg, chief executive officer of Meta Platforms Inc., Lauren Sanchez, Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon.com Inc., Sundar Pichai, chief executive officer of Alphabet I
By the numbers:
The guest list featured some of the wealthiest individuals on the planet, including:
- Elon Musk: The Tesla and SpaceX CEO, worth $433.9 billion, played a key role in Trump’s election campaign and has been tapped to lead an efficiency initiative in the administration.
- Jeff Bezos: Amazon Chairman and Blue Origin founder, accompanied by fiancée Lauren Sanchez, represented his $239 billion fortune at the ceremony.
- Mark Zuckerberg: The Meta CEO with a net worth of $216.7 billion, co-hosted a pre-inauguration ball alongside other billionaire backers and has worked to align Meta’s policies with Trump’s administration.
- Miriam Adelson: Republican mega-donor and casino billionaire with a net worth exceeding $31 billion, known for leading efforts to secure Trump’s reelection through substantial financial contributions.
- Bernard Arnault: The French luxury titan attended with his family, representing his $179.6 billion empire.
Additional notable attendees included TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew, Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani, and Apple CEO Tim Cook, among others.
Tech titans, including Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Sundar Pichai, and Elon Musk, attended Donald Trump’s inauguration, representing a combined net worth of nearly $1 trillion.
The significance of their attendance
Big picture view:
The presence of these billionaires at Trump’s inauguration reflects their alignment with his pro-business policies, which include tax reforms and deregulation initiatives likely to benefit their industries.
It also highlights Trump’s ongoing influence among tech moguls and global elites, despite political controversies surrounding his leadership.