Music, politics, global diplomacy: Check out high-profile lineup for Trump's inauguration day celebration | Full list inside

World News: Donald Trump is poised to make history as the second U.S. president to serve non-consecutive terms, following Grover Cleveland. Trump will hold the unique distinction of being both the 45th and 47th president, marking a significant moment in American political history. Notably, he will also be the first president to assume office after a criminal conviction and will be the second oldest individual to serve as Commander in Chief.

A Star-Studded Inauguration Event

The inauguration event promises to be a grand spectacle, featuring an impressive lineup of high-profile attendees, including celebrities, foreign dignitaries, and influential business leaders. This gathering will symbolize the commencement of Trump's unprecedented second term.

Musical Performances

The event will showcase performances from renowned artists:

• Carrie Underwood will sing "America the Beautiful."
• Lee Greenwood is set to perform his iconic anthem "God Bless the USA."
• Christopher Macchio, an opera singer, will deliver the national anthem.
• The Village People will make an appearance.
• The country group Rascal Flatts is scheduled to perform at the Commander-in-Chief Ball.
• Notable musicians Kid Rock and Billy Ray Cyrus will join the Make America Great Again Rally on Sunday.

Global Representation

Foreign leaders are expected to attend, reflecting the international interest in Trump's second term:

• A delegation from China led by President Xi Jinping.
• Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
• Argentine President Javier Milei.
• Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
• Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.
• Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya has confirmed his attendance.

The event will also see participation from far-right politicians such as Nigel Farage (UK), Eric Zemmour (France), and former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, although his travel remains restricted.

Notable Absences

Despite the high-profile nature of the event, several prominent figures will be absent:

• Russian President Vladimir Putin was not invited, although Trump hinted at a potential separate meeting.
• Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will also miss the inauguration.
• North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has not responded to invitations.
• Former First Lady Michelle Obama has confirmed she will not attend.

Business Leaders in Attendance

The inauguration is set to attract some of the most influential business figures globally:

• Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX.
• Jeff Bezos, Executive Chairman of Amazon.
• Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google.
• Tim Cook, CEO of Apple.
• Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI.
• Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta.
• Shou Zi Chew, CEO of TikTok.

As January 19, 2025, approaches, all eyes will be on this historic inauguration, which promises to blend political significance with cultural celebration.