The swearing-in ceremony for President Donald Trump's second term unfolded at the U.S. Capitol, drawing an extraordinary array of guests including billionaire tech giants and international leaders. In a notable indoor celebration caused by inclement weather, tech luminaries such as Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, and Sundar Pichai gathered alongside various other notables.

The morning began with a church service at St. John’s Church, where the likes of Musk and Bezos joined forces with Apple CEO Tim Cook in a show of solidarity with the incoming Trump administration. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden hosted a tea for Trump's family at the White House prior to the main event. Notably absent from the church service, the Biden couple extended their formalities with the Trumps as per time-honored presidential customs.

As the noon EST hour approached, Trump made his grand entrance to be sworn in amidst a backdrop of powerful attendees which included foreign dignitaries like Argentinian President Javier Milei and Chinese Vice President Han Zheng. This marks a rare instance of a U.S. president inviting foreign leaders to an inauguration. The assembly incorporated not only tech moguls but also political figures, including former Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama, reflecting a cross-section of American political history.

Remarkably, the event continued with several inaugural traditions, such as a signing ceremony and subsequent inaugural balls slated for the evening. Interestingly, Senator John Fetterman made headlines as he attended the ceremony in casual athletic wear, drawing attention to contemporary approaches to formal events.

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