Now, as Trump returns to the White House, the tech mogul has changed his tune in a shift that could have far-reaching consequences for the businesses attached to his name: Amazon, Bezos’ rocket company Blue Origin and The Washington Post, which Bezos bought in 2013.

Sanders then said that the three wealthiest men in the United States, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg had sat behind the president at his inauguration, adding that their wealth has increased by $233 billion since Trump won the 2024 presidential election. "They couldn't be happier," Sanders said.

Trump's former chief strategist told ABC Sunday he believes the billionaires' inauguration attendance is an "official surrender" to the next administration.

A host of prominent figures from the worlds of politics, business, and entertainment gathered for this historic event

Former NHL player Wayne Gretzky was in attendance with his wife, Janet Jones. Trump has teased the former Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings and New York Rangers star. On Christmas Day, Trump urged Gretzky to become the next prime minister of Canada.

Lauren Sánchez, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' fiancée, sported a white pantsuit to President Donald Trump's inauguration.

As Donald Trump and J.D. Vance are officially sworn into office at the 2025 Inauguration Jan. 20, Barack Obama, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and more public figures are in Washington, D.C., to show support.

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

A white suit from Alexander McQueen seems to be one of Lauren Sánchez's favorite outfits. She rewore it recently at Donald Trump's inauguration.

The inauguration of Donald Trump saw political leaders, industrial barons and far-right world leaders attend. Here's who was in the audience.