Donald Trump Inauguration: Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States at 12 p.m. local time (10:30 p.m. IST) on Monday, marking the start of his second and final term in office.
In a break from tradition, Trump has extended invitations to global leaders for his inauguration. The event, which will take place indoors in Washington D.C., is expected to be attended by prominent business figures, tech industry leaders, and others.
Donald Trump Inauguration
Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on Monday at 12 p.m. local time (10:30 p.m. IST), beginning his second and final term in office. The Donald Trump inauguration ceremony will take place indoors in Washington D.C. In a departure from tradition, Trump has invited several world leaders to attend the event, making it a more global affair.
Alongside political figures, top business leaders, and tech industry moguls are expected to be present, marking a significant moment in U.S. history as Trump starts his second term as president.
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Guests to Attend Donald Trump Inauguration
The following a list of notable guests attending the Donald Trump inauguration ceremony:
- S. Jaishankar: India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, has been invited by the Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee to represent India at Donald Trump’s swearing-in ceremony. He will also meet with representatives from the new US administration, according to a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
- Takeshi Iwaya: Japan’s Foreign Minister, Takeshi Iwaya, will represent Japan at the event.
- Penny Wong: Australia’s Foreign Minister, Penny Wong, will also attend to represent her country.
- Javier Milei: Argentina’s President, Javier Milei, a close ally of Trump, has confirmed his attendance at the ceremony.
- Viktor Orban: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, another Trump supporter, has expressed interest in attending.
- Xi Jinping: Chinese President Xi Jinping will not be attending the ceremony. However, he will be sending Vice President Han Zheng as his representative to the event.
Prominent Indians to Attend Donald Trump Inauguration
Several prominent Indian and Indian-origin leaders have been invited to the Donald Trump inauguration. Here’s a look at the key attendees:
- S. Jaishankar: The Indian External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, is the official representative of the Indian government. He will attend the function alongside JD Vance, whose wife, Usha, is of Indian origin, as he takes his oath as Vice President.
- Mukesh and Nita Ambani: Mukesh Ambani, the chairman of Reliance Industries and one of the world’s wealthiest individuals, will attend with his wife, Nita Ambani.
- Kalpesh Mehta: Kalpesh Mehta, founder of Tribeca Developers and the Trump Organisation’s licensed partner in India, is also present at the inauguration.
- Pankaj Bansal: Pankaj Bansal, Managing Director of M3M Developers, is attending the event. His company is involved in the Trump Towers project in Gurugram.
- Ashish Jain: Ashish Jain, Managing Director of Kundan Spaces, a real estate firm from Pune, is also in the US for the inauguration.
- Sundar Pichai: Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google and its parent company Alphabet, will be attending alongside other tech giants like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos. The attendance of his Microsoft counterpart, Satya Nadella, is still uncertain.
Additionally, renowned Sarod player Amit Bhattacharya from Varanasi, the only Indian artist invited, has reportedly declined the invitation due to the absence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the MP from Varanasi.
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Donald Trump Inauguration FAQs
Q.1. When will Donald Trump be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States?
Ans. Donald Trump will be sworn in at 12 p.m. local time (10:30 p.m. IST) on Monday, marking the beginning of his second term.
Q.2. Who are some of the notable world leaders attending Trump’s inauguration?
Ans. Notable attendees include India’s S. Jaishankar, Japan’s Takeshi Iwaya, Argentina’s Javier Milei, and Hungary’s Viktor Orban.
Q.3. Will Chinese President Xi Jinping attend Trump’s inauguration?
Ans. No, Xi Jinping will not attend but will send Vice President Han Zheng as his representative.
Q.4. Who are some of the prominent Indian guests at the inauguration?
Ans. Mukesh and Nita Ambani, Kalpesh Mehta, Pankaj Bansal, Ashish Jain, and Sundar Pichai are among the key Indian figures attending.
Q.5. Why did Amit Bhattacharya decline the invitation to Trump’s inauguration?
Ans. Amit Bhattacharya declined due to the absence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the MP from Varanasi.
