World leaders and influential figures hope to attend the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump on January 20th.
Trump, known for his unconventional approach and doing what it takes to get things done, broke with tradition by inviting foreign presidents and prime ministers to events.
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According to reports, President Trump raised more than $170 million for his inauguration, a record amount, and tech executives and major donors donated large sums of money to support the ceremony. are.
The massive amount of money raised by President Trump’s inaugural committee is more than double the $62 million President Joe Biden set aside for his inauguration four years ago, according to Federal Election Commission records.
Vice President J.D. Vance will also be sworn in at the same event.
The invitation was also extended to several major world powers and key allies of the United States, including India. At the same time, key players in the industry are scrambling to secure VIP passes to win the support of the next administration.
President Donald Trump’s inauguration event: Who will be invited?
joe biden
Joe Biden admitted he would “of course” attend Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration, rejecting what he called the Republican Party’s “childish play.”
“The only president who avoided Inauguration Day is the president who is about to take office,” Biden said in an interview aired on the Meidas Touch Network.
Although the White House had previously announced that Biden would attend, this was the first time Biden had personally addressed the issue.
Notably, President Trump did not attend the swearing-in ceremony of Biden as the 46th President of the United States on January 20, 2021. Mr. Trump became the first president in 150 years to eschew the traditions that mark the peaceful transfer of power in the United States.
China’s Xi Jinping
Chinese President Xi Jinping received a personal invitation from President Trump, a surprising move amid continued geopolitical tensions between the United States and China.
Transition spokeswoman Caroline Levitt told CBS News the invitation was an example of Trump “creating an open dialogue with the leaders of not only our allies but also our adversaries and competitors.” .
However, media reports suggest that Mr. Xi may send a senior official instead. According to News18, Vice President Han Zheng or Foreign Minister Wang Yi may represent China on January 20.
Giorgia Meloni of Italy
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has announced her intention to attend President Trump’s inauguration, but her schedule is still being confirmed.
“I’m happy to participate if I can,” she said.
Meloni was previously invited to attend President Trump’s inauguration and a surprise dinner and movie at Mar-a-Lago. During the event, President Trump praised her as an “amazing woman” and said, “She really took Europe by storm.”
Her visit to Mar-a-Lago was widely seen as a huge show of support for the next president of the United States.
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Argentina’s Javier Millay
Argentine President Javier Milei, a key ally of President Donald Trump, plans to attend the inauguration, a spokesperson confirmed to CBS News last month.
Bloomberg News first reported Milay’s attendance, citing Argentine government officials.
Milley, who was elected leader in 2023, is known for her close relationship with President Trump.
El Salvador’s Naive Boucle
Last year, Donald Trump Jr. attended the inauguration of El Salvador’s President Nayib Boucle for his second term.
Bukele became one of the first world leaders to publicly congratulate Trump after his election victory.
Hungarian Viktor Orbán
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is said to have received an invitation to the event, sources told CBS News, adding that he was still considering whether to attend.
Mr. Orbán, one of Mr. Trump’s most loyal foreign allies, was welcomed by Mr. Trump at Mar-a-Lago after his election victory.
Many Trump supporters in the United States see Mr. Orbán’s policies as a potential model for Trump’s second term.
Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who was invited to attend the inauguration, said he is currently working to recover his passport, which was seized last year during an investigation into the 2023 coup attempt.
Mr. Bolsonaro told Ta.
Japan’s Takeshi Iwaya
Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya has confirmed plans to attend President Donald Trump’s inauguration as Japan seeks to strengthen ties with the next US administration.
“We aim to build a relationship of trust with the Trump administration,” Iwaya said in an interview with Japan’s public broadcaster NHK.
Japan, a longtime ally of the United States, wants to set the stage for a successful second term for President Trump.
Who will represent India?
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will represent India at President Donald Trump’s swearing-in ceremony.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a press release that Jaishankar will meet members of the incoming government and other senior officials who will be present at the event.
“At the invitation of the Trump Vance Inaugural Committee, External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. S. Jaishankar, on behalf of the Government of India, will administer the oath of office to President-elect Donald J. Trump as the 47th President,” the MEA statement said. I plan to attend the ceremony.” of the United States. ”
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other leaders
Besides major world leaders, figures like Elon Musk and Indian-American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy are also expected to attend Trump’s inauguration.
French far-right politician Eric Zemmour will also be attending the ceremony.
A Team Trump adviser told CNN: “President Trump really wants world leaders to come together for his inauguration. He wants a global stage.”
According to Sky News, British politician Nigel Farage also confirmed his attendance.
President Donald Trump’s inauguration: Who won’t be invited?
Notably, Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who reportedly did not receive an invitation, will be absent from the event.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will not be attending, but has expressed interest in engaging with the new government at an early stage.
“We have no invitation and no plans to attend,” EU spokeswoman Paula Pinho confirmed, adding that “we will seek early contact with the new government.”
Which technology leaders are expected to attend?
Bloomberg reported that Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is scheduled to attend the event.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman will also be in attendance, according to a company spokesperson.
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi will participate in related celebrations. Bloomberg has revealed that Uber plans to host an inaugural party in Washington in conjunction with Elon Musk’s X Company and media company Free Press.
Will I run out of VIP passes?
According to the New York Times, demand for President Donald Trump’s inauguration has created a shortage of VIP tickets, leaving many major donors unable to secure tickets.
Earlier this week, the donation link provided by fundraisers for large donations stopped working, despite initial plans to keep it open until Friday.
Due to the shortage, organizers stopped ticket sales early. Marketing materials on the donor package clearly stated, “Space is limited.”
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