Former NHL player Wayne Gretzky was in attendance with his wife, Janet Jones. Trump has teased the former Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings and New York Rangers star. On Christmas Day, Trump urged Gretzky to become the next prime minister of Canada.

Now, as Trump returns to the White House, the tech mogul has changed his tune in a shift that could have far-reaching consequences for the businesses attached to his name: Amazon, Bezos’ rocket company Blue Origin and The Washington Post, which Bezos bought in 2013.

Several high-profile tech leaders and celebrities made headlines at Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th president of the United States on January 20, 2025, in Washington, DC.

President-elect Donald Trump is set to make history once again with his upcoming inauguration. The event promises to be a grand spectacle, featuring an impressive guest list of billionaires, former presidents,

Major tech companies like Meta, Apple, Google and TikTok were represented in the front row at Trump's second presidential inauguration.

Inauguration Day will feature a number of high-profile attendees, and there are some notable names on -- and off-- the guest list.

The world’s richest people are done feigning concern for immigrants, LGBTQ Americans, or democracy — they’re ready to cash in with Donald Trump.

People watch the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump from the Capital One Arena on Jan. 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States. (Christopher Furlong/Getty)

Former US president Joe Biden and former US vice president Kamala Harris listen as US President Donald Trump (L) delivers remarks after being sworn in as the president of the United States in an inauguration ceremony in the rotunda of the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, January 20, 2025. —Reuters/Shawn Thew

How Donald Trump's presidential inauguration unfolded as he was sworn in as the 47th President to succeed Joe Biden.