Tech titans and media moguls get pride of place at inauguration
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President-elect Donald Trump started his second inauguration day surrounded by tech titans and media moguls.

Amazon boss Jeff Bezos, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, and Apple CEO Tim Cook were all present inside St. John’s church in the capital on Monday morning. 

The three were spotted chatting amongst themselves as they attended the service with Trump to kick off his inauguration. 

Google CEO Sundar Pichai was also spotted sitting behind the three, with TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew also seen after the service.

Other guests seen inside the Church of the Presidents included the likes of podcaster Joe Rogan and former Fox News’ media mogul Rupert Murdoch. 

The President of FIFA Gianni Infantino was among the congregation as well as Evan Spiegel, the CEO of Snapchat. 

Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson was also seated near Bezos and his fiancée Lauren Sanchez. 

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, was seen alongside Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is a nominee for Secretary of Health under the Trump administration. Pete Hegseth, the defense pick, was also in attendance.

The group of tech titans who appeared for the ceremony have all sought stronger relationships with Trump following his election win in November. Zuckerberg, Bezos and Murdoch are all circled above

The group of tech titans who appeared for the ceremony have all sought stronger relationships with Trump following his election win in November. Zuckerberg, Bezos and Murdoch are all circled above

Other guests spotted inside the Church of the Presidents included the likes of podcaster Joe Rogan, seen here on the bottom right

Other guests spotted inside the Church of the Presidents included the likes of podcaster Joe Rogan, seen here on the bottom right

Mark Zuckerberg,  Sundar Pichai, Tim Cook, Jeff Bezos and Evan Spiegel all attend services as part of Inauguration ceremonies at St. John's Church

Mark Zuckerberg,  Sundar Pichai, Tim Cook, Jeff Bezos and Evan Spiegel all attend services as part of Inauguration ceremonies at St. John’s Church

Former Executive Chairman of Fox Corp Rupert Murdoch (L) attends services at St. John's Church on January 20

Former Executive Chairman of Fox Corp Rupert Murdoch (L) attends services at St. John’s Church on January 20

Jake and Logan Paul were also seen chatting with CEO of OpenAi Sam Altman as they arrived

Jake and Logan Paul were also seen chatting with CEO of OpenAi Sam Altman as they arrived

Images later emerged following the service showing Joe Rogan and Pete Hegseth in conversation. 

Elon Musk was also spotted in conversation with the Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni, with Musk having to previously deny an affair with Meloni after images of them together appeared on social media. 

The group of tech titans who appeared for the ceremony have all sought stronger relationships with Trump following his election win in November. 

As the service ended, staff in the Capitol put the final touches to a luncheon that will occur after Trump’s swearing-in ceremony. 

Staffers set up the tables with silverware, name cards and seats ahead of the lunch which is set to kick off afternoon. 

Bezos’ name card and Zuckerberg’s was spotted among the seats, as well as a card for Trump which just reads

The president is to be joined by lawmakers, distinguished guests inside the Capitol after the ceremony. 

Shortly after 10am guests started arriving for the ceremony including his cabinet picks including his Secretary of State pick Marco Rubio. 

Jake and Logan Paul were seen chatting with CEO of OpenAi Sam Altman as they arrived. 

Others included Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy who Trump both picked to co-lead his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). 

Bezos' name card and Zuckerberg's was spotted among the seats, as well as a card for Trump

Bezos’ name card and Zuckerberg’s was spotted among the seats, as well as a card for Trump

Former president Barack Obama also arrived for the ceremony, with his wife Michelle noticeably absent after she decided to snub the inauguration

Former president Barack Obama also arrived for the ceremony, with his wife Michelle noticeably absent after she decided to snub the inauguration

CEO of Meta Mark Zuckerberg arrives for the inauguration ceremony

CEO of Meta Mark Zuckerberg arrives for the inauguration ceremony

Musk takes his seat at the inauguration ceremony before Donald Trump is sworn

Musk takes his seat at the inauguration ceremony before Donald Trump is sworn

US businessman Jeff Bezos (R) and his parter Lauren Sanchez (L) arrive for the inauguration ceremony

US businessman Jeff Bezos (R) and his parter Lauren Sanchez (L) arrive for the inauguration ceremony

President of Argentina Javier Milei was seen laughing as he spoke with Former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy

President of Argentina Javier Milei was seen laughing as he spoke with Former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy

Comedian Jeff Ross arrives for the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump in the US Capitol Rotunda

Comedian Jeff Ross arrives for the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump in the US Capitol Rotunda

MAGA firebrand Marjorie Taylor Greene was all smiles inside the rotunda

MAGA firebrand Marjorie Taylor Greene was all smiles inside the rotunda

Bezos and his partner Lauren Sanchez were spotted holding hands as they entered the rotunda, while Zuckerberg, Cook and Shou all entered together. 

Trump’s former political nemesis Hillary Clinton was seen with former-president Bill Clinton as they arrived for the service.

Former president Barack Obama also arrived for the ceremony, with his wife Michelle noticeably absent after she decided to snub the inauguration.

Foreign dignitaries including President of Argentina Javier Milei was seen laughing as he spoke with Former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy. 

The Vice President of China Han Zheng was seen sitting beside Rupert Murdoch inside the rotunda, he is China’s representative at the inauguration. 

Murdoch was also sat beside his wife Elan Zhukova, the pair married last year at a ceremony on his California estate.

Comedian Jeff Ross smiled for photographers as he clutched a Starbucks cup inside the rotunda.

MAGA firebrand Marjorie Taylor Greene was all smiles inside the rotunda and was also seen sharing a moment with Former Speaker McCarthy.

Hockey icon Wayne Gretzky and his wife Janet Jones took their seats in the rotunda after Trump previously said he wanted the former NHL star to be Governor of Canada.

Murdoch is seen here alongside Vice President of China Han Zheng, the country's representative at the inauguration

Murdoch is seen here alongside Vice President of China Han Zheng, the country’s representative at the inauguration

Murdoch and Elena Zhukova attends the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump

Murdoch and Elena Zhukova attends the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump

Former NHL player Wayne Gretzky and his wife Janet Jones arrive for the Presidential Inauguration

Former NHL player Wayne Gretzky and his wife Janet Jones arrive for the Presidential Inauguration

Britain's former Prime Minister Boris Johnson arrives to the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump

Britain’s former Prime Minister Boris Johnson arrives to the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump

Susie Wiles and Miriam Adelson arrive inside the U.S. Capitol on the inauguration

Susie Wiles and Miriam Adelson arrive inside the U.S. Capitol on the inauguration

Trump’s Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and Israeli-American physician Miriam Adelson were seen together in the rotunda 

Adelson’s family was the largest donor to Trump through his last term as president, and also now owns the Dallas Mavericks.

According to Forbes, the  businesswoman is worth a staggering $34.4billion, which makes her the third richest owner in American sports. 

As guests took their seats Trump and Biden exchanged smiles for the cameras as they met at the White House, ahead of him formally taking power. 

The president-elect and Melania Trump walked up the front stairs hand-in-hand, where President Biden and first lady Jill Biden awaited them.  ‘Welcome home,’ Biden told Trump.

The two couples shook hands and briefly posed for pictures, looking visibly cold in the wind. 

Unlike eight years ago, when Melania arrived with a gift wrapped in Tiffany blue for Michelle Obama, she was empty-handed when she greeted Jill Biden.

The two couples will enjoy coffee and tea in the White House residence before riding to the Capitol together for Trump’s inauguration.

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden greet President-elect Donald Trump and Melania Trump as they arrive at the White House

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden greet President-elect Donald Trump and Melania Trump as they arrive at the White House 

Outgoing first lady Jill Biden and outgoing President Joe Biden pose at the White House with incoming President Donald Trump and incoming first lady Melania Trump

Outgoing first lady Jill Biden and outgoing President Joe Biden pose at the White House with incoming President Donald Trump and incoming first lady Melania Trump 

When Biden leaves the White House, it will be his last time as president. Trump takes the reins at noon ET.

Ahead of the president-elect’s arrival, Biden told reporters he was feeling ‘good. It’s a beautiful day.’ He said his message for the day was ‘joy’ and ‘hope.’

He also confirmed he wrote a letter for Trump that will be awaiting the new president when he enters the Oval Office. When Biden was asked what was in it, he replied: ‘That’s between Trump and me.’

He and wife Jill Biden took one last selfie outside of the Oval Office before departing the building, posting it to the White House social media accounts.

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