Topline: A star-studded lineup of billionaires, collectively worth approximately $1.2 trillion, gathered for President Donald Trump’s inauguration, with notable names like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg strengthening their connections with the newly elected president.

On inauguration morning, Trump's inauguration ceremonies saw attendance from the world's wealthiest individuals including Bezos, valued at $239.4 billion, Zuckerberg at $211.8 billion, and Musk, the richest person globally at $433.9 billion. The trio shared the inaugural dais alongside other influential figures such as Sam Altman of OpenAI and Apple’s Tim Cook, who reportedly made a personal donation to the inaugural fund.

Among attendees was Miriam Adelson, a key backer with a net worth of $31.9 billion, along with former chairman of Fox News Rupert Murdoch and luxury magnate Bernard Arnault, enhancing the event's significance with their presence.

Also spotted were Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani and Las Vegas casino owner Phil Ruffin, reinforcing the international backdrop to the affair. Some billionaires rumored to have job offers in the Trump administration, such as Howard Lutnick and Vivek Ramaswamy, were present, showcasing their political affiliations.

Notably, Zuckerberg co-hosted a pre-inaugural ball in favor of Trump, while multiple high-profile corporate leaders from companies like Pfizer and Walmart were reported to have attended.

Despite previous tensions between Trump and figures like Bezos—due to past criticisms and competitive friction over contracts—many attendees had recently patched their relationships with the president, eager to cultivate business-friendly policies under his administration.

The event marked a significant fundraising endeavor, with Trump’s inaugural committee reportedly having raised over $170 million, far surpassing the amounts collected during previous inaugurations, signaling strong financial backing from the business elite.

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