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Joe Rogan, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg among Trump VIPs at 2025 inauguration

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President-elect Donald Trump began 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 at St. John's Church in the capital on Monday morning.

The three were seen chatting while attending the service with Trump to kick off his inauguration.

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

Other guests spotted at the Church of the Presidents included podcaster Joe Rogan and former Fox News media mogul Rupert Murdoch.

Among those in attendance were FIFA President Gianni Infantino, as well as Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel.

Former United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson also sat next to Bezos and his fiancée Lauren Sanchez.

Tesla and X CEO Elon Musk and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump's presumptive nominee for Health Secretary and defense pick Pete Hegseth, were also spotted.

Joe Rogan, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg among Trump VIPs at 2025 inauguration

The group of tech titans who showed up for the ceremony have all sought a stronger relationship with Trump after his election victory in November. Zuckerberg, Bezos and Murdoch are all circled above

Other guests spotted at the Church of the Presidents included podcaster Joe Rogan, seen below right

Other guests spotted at the Church of the Presidents included podcaster Joe Rogan, seen below right

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

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

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

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

Footage later emerged after the service showing Joe Rogan and Pete Hegseth in conversation.

Elon Musk was also spotted chatting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, with Musk previously having to deny an affair with Meloni after images of them together emerged on social media.

The group of tech titans who showed up for the ceremony have all sought a stronger relationship with Trump after his election victory in November.

As the service ended, staff at the Capitol were putting the finishing touches on a lunch that will take place after Trump's swearing-in ceremony.

Employees set the tables with cutlery, name tags and chairs prior to the lunch that will start the afternoon.

Bezos' and Zuckerberg's nametags were spotted between the seats, as well as a card for Trump that only reads:

The president will be joined by lawmakers, distinguished guests, at the Capitol after the ceremony.

Shortly after 10 a.m., guests arrived for the ceremony, which included his Cabinet picks, including his pick for Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

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

Bezos' and Zuckerberg's nametags were spotted between the chairs, as well as a card for Trump

Bezos' and Zuckerberg's nametags were spotted between the chairs, as well as a card for Trump

Former President Barack Obama also arrived for the ceremony, while his wife Michelle was noticeably absent after deciding to snub the inauguration.

Former President Barack Obama also arrived for the ceremony, while his wife Michelle was noticeably absent after deciding 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 a seat at the inauguration ceremony before Donald Trump is sworn in

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

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

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

President of Argentina Javier Milei was seen smiling as he spoke to former Speaker of the House of Representatives Kevin McCarthy

President of Argentina Javier Milei was seen smiling as he spoke to former Speaker of the House of Representatives Kevin McCarthy

Comedian Jeff Ross arrives for the inauguration of newly elected US President Donald Trump in the US Capitol Rotunda

Comedian Jeff Ross arrives for the inauguration of newly elected US President Donald Trump in the US Capitol Rotunda

MAGA roaster Marjorie Taylor Greene was all smiles in the rotunda

MAGA roaster Marjorie Taylor Greene was all smiles in 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 deciding to snub the inauguration.

Foreign dignitaries, including President of Argentina Javier Milei, were seen laughing as he spoke to former Speaker of the House of Representatives Kevin McCarthy.

Comedian Jeff Ross smiled at photographers while holding a Starbucks cup in the rotunda.

MAGA roaster Marjorie Taylor Greene smiled in the rotunda and also shared a moment with former speaker McCarthy.

As guests took their seats, Trump and Biden exchanged smiles for the cameras as they met at the White House before he formally took power.

The president-elect and Melania Trump walked hand in hand up the stairs, where President Biden and first lady Jill Biden were waiting for them. “Welcome home,” Biden told Trump.

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

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

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

The two couples will enjoy coffee and tea at the White House residence before driving together to the Capitol for Trump's inauguration.

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

Before the president-elect arrived, 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 that he has written a letter for Trump that will be waiting for 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 his wife Jill Biden took one last selfie outside the Oval Office before leaving the building and posted it to the White House social media accounts.

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