President-elect Donald Trump is set to be inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, coinciding with Martin Luther King Jr. day. Despite being a public holiday, several notable figures are expected to attend the inauguration ceremony at the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington D.C. Among the anticipated attendees are all living former Presidents, tech moguls Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg, as well as musicians such as Carrie Underwood, Lee Greenwood, and The Village People.
Elon Musk confirmed his attendance and will be seated with other cabinet officials, despite being competitors in the tech industry. Meta, Jeff Bezos’ company, has donated $1 million to the Trump inaugural fund, and Zuckerberg’s Facebook has adjusted its content moderation policies to align with the new administration. Carrie Underwood will perform “America the Beautiful” at the event, joining other performers like Lee Greenwood and Christopher Macchio.
One notable figure who will not be present at the inauguration is former First Lady Michelle Obama, who cited scheduling conflicts as the reason for her absence. Her decision not to attend has sparked conversation about her strained relationship with Trump and his administration. Despite this, the inauguration is expected to include a mix of political, tech, and entertainment figures coming together to mark the beginning of Trump’s presidency.
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