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Tech Titans and Celebrities Shape Trump's Inaugural Power Play

1/21/2025

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At Donald Trump's inauguration, a star-studded gathering of tech titans like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg alongside celebrities and former presidents sparked worries about the sway of wealth in shaping U.S. policy. The attendance of TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew was particularly striking, coinciding with Trump’s decision to postpone a ban on the popular app.

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At Donald Trump's inauguration, a star-studded gathering of tech titans like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg alongside celebrities and former presidents sparked worries about the sway of wealth in shaping U.S. policy. The attendance of TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew was particularly striking, coinciding with Trump’s decision to postpone a ban on the popular app.