Trump's Inauguration Breaks Tradition with Guest List

Donald Trump's upcoming inauguration has attracted significant attention due to his unconventional guest list, which includes several far-right and nationalist figures from around the world. This includes leaders such as Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, and Argentinian President Javier Milei, marking a departure from traditional U.S. protocol that typically excludes foreign heads of state. Notably, China’s Xi Jinping was invited but declined, while other major allies like the UK, Canada, and Israel were not extended invitations. The event has also drawn interest from prominent business figures, with Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg confirmed to attend. Meanwhile, Quinnipiac University student Alan McNeely, attending the inauguration through a seminar program, expresses hope for a unifying and bipartisan future following Trump's return to the White House. Former Presidents Obama, Bush, and Clinton, along with their spouses, are expected to attend, maintaining the tradition of past presidents participating in the ceremony.