During Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20, five of the world’s richest men—Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, Bernard Arnault, and Sergey Brin—attended the event,

showing their support. This marked the start of Trump’s second term, which was defined by executive orders imposing high tariffs, banning LGBTQ+ pride flags, and enforcing a strict two-gender policy. While the inauguration was a major political event, it also affected these billionaires financially, as they faced significant losses in its aftermath.

Elon Musk, who had been actively involved during Trump’s first term, continued his role in the White House through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). However, the reasons behind the attendance of Bezos, Zuckerberg, Arnault, and Brin remained uncertain. Despite their presence at the event, their businesses suffered financial setbacks, resulting in billions in losses.