Mon Jan 20 14:33:00 UTC 2025: ## Trump’s Second Inauguration: A Star-Studded Return to Power
**Washington, D.C.** – Donald Trump was sworn in for a second term as President of the United States today in a ceremony held at the Capitol Rotunda. The move indoors from the traditional location marked a departure from past inaugurations. The day’s events began with a traditional church service at St. John’s Episcopal Church, followed by a White House tea with outgoing President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden.
The inauguration attracted a high-profile guest list, including a mix of foreign dignitaries, celebrities, and tech giants. Confirmed attendees from the business world include Elon Musk (Tesla and SpaceX), Jeff Bezos (Amazon), Mark Zuckerberg (Meta), Tim Cook (Apple), and Sam Altman (OpenAI). Each of Bezos, Zuckerberg, Cook, and Altman donated $1 million to the inauguration committee. Uber and its CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi, also contributed $1 million.
The entertainment lineup featured a diverse range of stars, including NFL players Antonio Brown, Evander Kane, and Mike Tyson; martial arts fighter Jorge Masvidal; and musicians Anuel AA, Justin Quiles, Rod Wave, Kodak Black, Fivio Foreign, and the Village People.
The inauguration committee, chaired by Steve Witkoff and Kelly Loeffler, reportedly raised over $170 million for the festivities, surpassing the record $106.7 million raised for Trump’s 2017 inauguration. Taxpayers covered the cost of the swearing-in ceremony itself. The official events conclude Tuesday with a prayer service at Washington National Cathedral.
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