Some of the most exclusive seats at President Donald Trump’s inauguration were reserved for powerful tech CEOs who also are among the world’s richest men.

Trump's inauguration drew several business and tech CEOs, including Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, Tim Cook, and TikTok's Shou Zi Chew.

Big Tech billionaires such as Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg angered onlookers at Donald Trump's inauguration – all because of where they sat

Among the guests at Donald Trump's second inauguration in Washington, D.C. today were three billionaire tech CEOs: Amazon's Jeff Bezos, Tesla's Elon Musk, and Meta's Mark Zuckerberg. They were also joined by Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Apple CEO Tim Cook.

Tech billionaires including Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos were given prime ... Musk, Bezos and Zuckerberg are the world's three richest people, according to Forbes. Google co-founder Sergey Brin, who also attended, ranks seventh.

Tech billionaires and leaders attended Donald Trump’s inauguration, sparking curiosity given their past criticisms of him. The gathering hints at a possible shift in tech and political alliances.

Altman and Musk were OpenAI’s founding co-chairs in 2015, but their relationship has devolved into name-calling and lawsuits.

The swearing-in ceremony in Washington, moved indoors due to glacial temperatures, is being attended by former presidents, foreign dignitaries, tech and business executives, and an assortment of performers and celebrities.

Among the tech CEOs in attendance at Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony inside the Capitol rotunda on Monday, Jan. 20, were Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos and Tim Cook

Argentina's far-right president was seen sharing a laugh with Italian PM Giorgia Meloni, while UFC boss Dana White and influencers Jake and Logan Paul were also there.

WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 20: Guests including Mark Zuckerberg, Lauren Sanchez, Jeff Bezos, Sundar Pichai and Elon Musk attend the Inauguration of Donald J. Trump in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on January 20, 2025 in Washington, D.C. Photo by Julia Demaree Nikhinson – Pool/Getty Images.

The world's richest accumulated massive wealth in 2024, which some speculate could reach even greater heights in the next few years.