Trump's Inauguration: A Mix of Wealth, Power, and Surprises

In the heart of the Capitol Rotunda, President Donald Trump's inauguration wasn't just about politics. It was a gathering of some of the world's richest people, influential tech leaders, and even foreign dignitaries. Among the crowd were four of the world's wealthiest individuals, five former U. S. presidents, and big names from tech like Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, and Sundar Pichai. The seating arrangement was far from ordinary. TikTok's CEO, Shou Zi Chew, sat next to Tulsi Gabbard, whom Trump nominated for a crucial intelligence role. Meanwhile, popular podcaster Joe Rogan, who endorsed Trump just before the election, was also present. Trump's family, including his son Barron and granddaughter Kai, were there too. Barron, now a college student, has been credited with helping his dad's campaign online. Kai, only 17, has been making waves on social media. Major campaign donors like Miriam Adelson and John Paulson had prime seats. Even former presidents, including Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, were in attendance. In a surprising move, Trump also invited foreign leaders, like Argentina's President Javier Milei and Italy's Premier Giorgia Meloni, to the event.