Global Leaders Present at Trump’s Inauguration Amid Notable Absences
Giorgia Meloni, Javier Milei, Rupert Murdoch, and Conor McGregor were present at Donald Trump's second inauguration, though prominent European leaders and certain far-right personalities were not in attendance.
An array of international personalities attended Donald Trump’s second inauguration, featuring political leaders, business magnates, and celebrities.
Among the prominent figures were Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Argentina's President Javier Milei, both associated with right-wing populism.
Meloni, a close Trump ally, was spotted conversing with media tycoon Rupert Murdoch during the event.
Milei, lauded by Trump for his 'chainsaw' deregulation strategies, also participated in the occasion.
Other right-wing attendees included French far-right politician Éric Zemmour, noted for his contentious remarks on immigration, and British politician Nigel Farage, who attended a gala despite lacking an official invitation to the swearing-in.
Former UK Prime Ministers Boris Johnson and Liz Truss were in Washington for the occasion, although not present at the Capitol rotunda.
A few official foreign representatives were in attendance, such as China's Vice President Han Zheng, Japan's Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, and India’s External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.
Several distinguished business figures, like Bernard Arnault, founder of LVMH, and FIFA President Gianni Infantino, were also present.
Conor McGregor, a mixed martial arts fighter and Trump supporter, attended, further solidifying the link between Trump’s campaign and the combat sports arena.
Notably absent were major European Union leaders, including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and top diplomat Kaja Kallas.
Other far-right figures from Europe, including Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro, were also unable to attend, as Bolsonaro’s request for a passport to travel to the US was denied by Brazil’s Supreme Court.
Among the prominent figures were Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Argentina's President Javier Milei, both associated with right-wing populism.
Meloni, a close Trump ally, was spotted conversing with media tycoon Rupert Murdoch during the event.
Milei, lauded by Trump for his 'chainsaw' deregulation strategies, also participated in the occasion.
Other right-wing attendees included French far-right politician Éric Zemmour, noted for his contentious remarks on immigration, and British politician Nigel Farage, who attended a gala despite lacking an official invitation to the swearing-in.
Former UK Prime Ministers Boris Johnson and Liz Truss were in Washington for the occasion, although not present at the Capitol rotunda.
A few official foreign representatives were in attendance, such as China's Vice President Han Zheng, Japan's Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, and India’s External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.
Several distinguished business figures, like Bernard Arnault, founder of LVMH, and FIFA President Gianni Infantino, were also present.
Conor McGregor, a mixed martial arts fighter and Trump supporter, attended, further solidifying the link between Trump’s campaign and the combat sports arena.
Notably absent were major European Union leaders, including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and top diplomat Kaja Kallas.
Other far-right figures from Europe, including Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro, were also unable to attend, as Bolsonaro’s request for a passport to travel to the US was denied by Brazil’s Supreme Court.
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