Apple CEO Tim Cook and many other big tech CEOs have been spotted at one of Monday's inauguration events that heralds Donald Trump becoming President of the United States for the second time.

Joe Rogan, Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos were among those invited inside the Capitol for Donald Trump's swearing in.

Tesla boss Elon Musk appeared momentarily memorised by the ornate ceiling of the rotunda, while Argentina's far-right president, Javier Milei was seen laughing with Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni.

A parade of tech billionaires and key members of his orbit joined President-elect Donald Trump as he kicked off his inaugural day celebrations with a church service on Monday morning. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg, Apple leader Tim Cook, and Google chief Sundar Pichai were seen taking their prime seats at St John's Church.

Donald Trump, who overcame impeachments, criminal indictments and a pair of assassination attempts to win another term in the White House, will be sworn in Monday as the 47th U.S. president.

US tech multibillionaires -- including Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos -- were given prime positions at Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday, in an unprecedented demonstration of their power and influence in the White House.

Eight years ago, it was mostly family and elected officials behind Trump as he took the oath of office. This time fellow billionaires will surround him.

At President Trump's inauguration, a notable assembly of tech billionaires, including Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos, marked the event. Significant donations from these industry leaders underscored their influence,