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Trump’s Second Inauguration: International Leaders and Allies to Attend

On Monday, January 20, Donald Trump will take the oath of office for his second term as the President of the United States. The day will be filled with festivities, including musical performances and a parade, as both Trump and Vice President JD Vance will mark the beginning of a new administration.

However, unlike traditional U.S. presidential inaugurations, this event will feature a mix of close allies of Trump, as well as some of his political rivals, including foreign leaders. At least seven sitting heads of state and two former leaders have been invited, with an expected turnout of around 500,000 guests, according to international media reports.

The inauguration will include speeches, a parade, musical performances, and will be a significant international occasion, with nearly a dozen global leaders invited. Most of the invitees are right-wing or populist figures, which marks a departure from the usual presence of diplomats or foreign ministers at U.S. presidential inaugurations.

**Who’s Invited?**
Several heads of state, particularly from right-wing or populist governments, have been invited, including the following:

– **Argentina’s President Javier Milei**: Milei’s attendance has been confirmed, and Trump has praised him as a leader who can “make Argentina great again.” Trump also welcomed Milei to his Florida residence in December.

– **Chinese President Xi Jinping**: Trump invited Xi in December, signaling a potential readiness for dialogue with China. However, it’s reported that Vice President Han Zheng will represent China instead of Xi at the ceremony.

– **Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni**: Meloni, leader of the far-right “Brothers of Italy” party, visited Trump’s residence in January. She is expected to attend if her schedule permits.

– **Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán**: Orbán, a close ally of Trump, is expected to attend. Orbán has expressed confidence that Trump will help end the Russia-Ukraine war.

– **India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi**: Since Trump’s first presidency, Modi and Trump have shared a close relationship. However, due to scheduling conflicts, India’s Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar will represent Modi at the inauguration.

– **Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa**: Noboa, who has praised Trump’s win as a victory for Latin America, confirmed his attendance and will travel to Washington for the event.

– **El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele**: Bukele’s attendance is yet to be confirmed, but Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr., is friends with Bukele.

– **Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro**: Known as the “Trump of the Tropics,” Bolsonaro will not attend due to travel restrictions following his involvement in investigations surrounding attempts to overturn the 2022 election results.

– **Poland’s Former Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki**: Morawiecki, a leader of the right-wing European Conservative and Reformist Party, is also invited.

**Who’s Not Invited?**
Notable absentees include:

– **UK’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer**: Starmer has not been invited, but far-right politician Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform UK Party, has received an invitation.

– **European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen**: Most European Union and NATO members, especially from central governments, have been excluded from the guest list.

– **Germany’s President Olaf Scholz**: Despite leading the largest economy in the EU, Scholz has not been invited, but the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party leader Alice Weidel has received an invitation, with her co-leader Tino Chrupalla representing her.

– **France’s President Emmanuel Macron**: Despite friendly relations with Trump, Macron was not invited, though far-right French politician Éric Zemmour will attend the event instead.

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