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On January 20, 2025, Donald Trump is set to become the 47th president of the United States. The inauguration will mark the start of his official second term alongside vice president-elect JD Vance. Trump will become the second president in history to serve two nonconsecutive terms.

Full List of Key Guests at Donald Trump's 2025 Presidential Inauguration

Preparations for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20, 2025, are underway. Invitations have reportedly been extended to several global and domestic figures. While the confirmed list is not available, some Trump loyalists and world leaders are expected to attend.

Key Potential Invitees

  1. Xi Jinping, China: Chinese President Xi Jinping has been invited but is not expected to attend. China is preparing to open its economy weeks after Trump spoke about increasing taxes on Chinese imports.

  2. Javier Milei, Argentina: President Milei, close to Trump and the American conservative movement, will fly to Washington DC for Inauguration Day after receiving an invite from Trump.

  3. Nayib Bukele, El Salvador: President Bukele, a close Trump ally, has received an invitation and is considering attending.

  4. Viktor Orban, Hungary: The Hungarian PM has received an invitation and is still considering attending.

  5. Giorgia Meloni, Italy: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was invited but has not confirmed her attendance. She recently met with Trump at his Mar-a-Lago resort.

  6. Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine: The Ukrainian president has been invited, though his presence is not yet confirmed. Zelenskyy mentioned that Trump's strong and unpredictable stance could end the 'hot' stage of the war quickly.

  7. Vladimir Putin, Russia: The Kremlin confirmed that Vladimir Putin has not received an invitation.

The 2025 inauguration marks the 60th inauguration ceremony in the US. As has been the case since 1981, it will be held on the West Front of the Capitol.

Domestic Figures

  1. Elon Musk: The Tesla chief, close to Trump, has been part of several of Trump's meetings and parties. While Musk has not confirmed his presence, he will likely attend.

  2. Vivek Ramaswamy: The DOGE co-chief, a close ally of Trump, endorsed him after dropping out of the 2024 race. Ramaswamy and Musk have been included in Trump's administration as heads of the newly-formed Department of Government Efficiency.

The White House confirmed in late November that President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will attend the inauguration. Prior to the election, the president said he'd attend regardless of who won. “This president believes in the peaceful transfer of power and that's what you're going to see this president do,” said White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre.

How can I watch the inauguration?

The inauguration should be available to watch live on any news channel, but if you’re looking to stream the event, there are a few places to choose from: News outlets, including CNN, ABC, CBS, and the New York Times are expected to livestream the event on their respective apps and YouTube channels, as they have for past inaugurations. Other likely streaming options include the White House Live Stream, live feeds on X (formerly Twitter), and the White House YouTube Channel. Typically Politico also offers a livestreaming option.