Eight years after his first term as US president, Donald Trump is triumphantly returning to the White House, buoyed by unprecedented popularity. The inauguration ceremony, scheduled for January 20, promises to be one of the most striking events of the year. It will be attended by politicians, world leaders, stars and influential figures, notes The Times, quoted by Focus.
Which celebrities will be part of the event?
Among the confirmed guests are country star Carrie Underwood, the legendary Village People group, popular with the hit song “YMCA“, Lee Greenwood, singer Kid Rock, Hollywood actor Sylvester Stallone, as well as rappers Waka Flocka Flame and Fivio Foreign. Even wrestler Hulk Hogan will be among the special guests.
At the traditional “Legacy of Freedom“ ball Influential names from the worlds of sports, digital media and entertainment are also expected to attend, such as YouTuber Anton Daniels, former NFL star Antonio Brown and the popular Cartier family, famous in podcast circles.
Presence of world leaders
The ceremony is also attracting attention on the political scene, with a number of world leaders already confirmed to attend. Among them are Argentine President Javier Miel, Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has also expressed his desire to attend, if he is granted a passport.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are also among the invitees, but are unlikely to attend. Zelensky said he would not attend without a direct invitation from the US president, as such a visit would be inappropriate. The UK will be represented by Ambassador Karen Pierce.
Former US Presidents
The event is expected to bring together all former US presidents, including Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama and current President Joe Biden, along with their wives. The only exception is the absence of Michelle Obama.
Representatives of the global business elite
Many of the most prominent figures from the business world will also be in attendance. Among them is Elon Musk, who donated a significant sum of $250 million to Trump's campaign. He is joined by Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Sam Altman and Tim Cook, who have also made generous donations.
The ceremony as a social and political phenomenon
Trump's inauguration is expected to be not only a significant political event, but also a social phenomenon, uniting representatives of different areas and countries.