"India’s S. Jaishankar, Italy’s Giorgia Meloni, and tech moguls like Elon Musk among high-profile attendees at Donald Trump’s swearing-in."
The inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States on January 20 at the US Capitol is shaping up to be a high-profile event, with a mix of global leaders, prominent politicians, and billionaire tech moguls expected to attend. The ceremony will commence at 12 pm ET (10:30 pm IST).
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Notable Global Attendees
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- S. Jaishankar: India’s External Affairs Minister will represent India at the inauguration, following an official invitation from the Trump-Vance inaugural committee. His presence signifies India’s support for strengthening US-India ties.
- Giorgia Meloni: The Italian Prime Minister and a staunch conservative leader has confirmed her tentative plans to attend, highlighting Italy’s alignment with Trump’s policies.
- Javier Milei: The Argentine President will attend the ceremony himself, breaking tradition by not sending a representative.
- Viktor Orban: Hungary’s Prime Minister, a close ally of Trump, has received an invitation but has yet to confirm his attendance.
- Takeshi Iwaya: Japan’s Foreign Minister will attend as part of Japan’s strategy to build trust and strong relations with the Trump administration.
Other world leaders invited include:
- Xi Jinping: While the Chinese President will not attend, a high-level envoy will represent Beijing.
- Nayib Bukele: The El Salvadoran President, a key Trump ally in Central America, is expected to be present.
Tech Titans and Former US Presidents
In a unique twist, several influential tech leaders, including Elon Musk, Sam Altman, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg, are expected to attend the event.
Former US Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton will also be present with their spouses, except for Michelle Obama. Despite political differences, Joe Biden has confirmed his attendance, dismissing criticism as “childish games.”
International Diplomacy and Controversies
The inauguration also carries elements of political intrigue:
- Jair Bolsonaro, the former Brazilian President, faces challenges attending due to a confiscated passport amid ongoing investigations into the 2023 coup attempt.
- Eric Zemmour (France) and Nigel Farage (UK), far-right politicians and Trump allies, have also confirmed their attendance, underscoring Trump’s influence on conservative politics globally.
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