Trump’s Inauguration: A Gathering of Global Far-Right Leaders

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Donald Trump's guest list for his inauguration as U.S. president on January 20 is shaping up to be an unusual collection of global far-right populists, signaling a clear ideological stance for his upcoming administration.

 

Inaugurations are typically domestic-focused ceremonies, with foreign diplomats attending as a courtesy rather than foreign leaders. However, Trump’s approach deviates from tradition. His invitations extend to many leaders he's engaged with, including Argentinian President Javier Milei and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Notably absent are key figures from the European centrist mainstream, such as EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. In contrast, prominent far-right and nationalist politicians, including British anti-EU figure Nigel Farage, French nationalist Éric Zemmour, and Belgium’s Tom Van Grieken, have been invited.

 

Edward Frantz, chair of the department of history and political science at the University of Indianapolis, notes the abnormality of foreign leaders attending such a ceremony, highlighting that it is "entirely a domestic matter." Yet, the presence of these far-right figures reveals much about the political direction Trump may pursue and who could influence him once in office.

 

The list of invitees reads like a Who’s Who of right-wing populism. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Argentinian President Javier Milei, both likened to Trump in their rhetoric and policies, are set to attend. Meloni’s visit earlier this month to Mar-a-Lago, where Trump praised her as a "fantastic woman," underscores her significance on this list.

 

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, another far-right leader and admirer of Russian President Vladimir Putin, was also invited, though he will not attend. For other leaders, attending Trump’s inauguration is a calculated move, reflecting the need for diplomatic leverage and the importance Trump places on personal relationships and public respect.

 

While some, like Meloni, may prefer to engage with the new administration after the inauguration week, her interest in attending indicates a strategic respect for Trump. EU diplomats acknowledge that the request to attend, though unusual, is taken seriously because it matters to Trump, and many leaders need to maintain good relations with the U.S.

 

China’s Xi Jinping was invited in a move seen as an attempt to open dialogue, although the likelihood of his attendance is slim due to the short notice and the rarity of such appearances by Chinese heads of state. Still, China may send senior officials to represent its interests and initiate discussions with Trump’s incoming foreign policy team.

 

India's Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and Japan’s Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya have confirmed their attendance. Latin American leaders such as El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele and Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa are also expected, alongside former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who, due to legal issues, cannot attend.

 

The tech industry will be represented by figures like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg, with French billionaire Xavier Niel also attending.

From Europe, the guest list includes far-right politicians like Germany’s Alternative for Germany (AfD) candidate Tino Chrupalla, who will represent the party following Elon Musk’s endorsement. Spain’s Vox leader Santiago Abascal and Portugal’s Chega leader André Ventura will also be present.

 

In contrast, notable figures like EU Commission President von der Leyen and French far-right leader Marine Le Pen were not invited, suggesting a preference for those who have openly supported Trump.

 

This guest list, packed with far-right leaders and allies, not only highlights Trump’s political leanings but also sets a tone for his administration’s international relationships, favoring those aligned with his ideologies.

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Based on a report by Politico 2024-01-18

 

 

[Tango777]

Just a quick note for people who don't read a lot, probably too busy or something. Trump is not 'far right'. He is moderate by any sense of the word.

[Jingthing]

14 minutes ago, Tango777 said:

Just a quick note for people who don't read a lot, probably too busy or something. Trump is not 'far right'. He is moderate by any sense of the word.

Yeah and the Pope is a Methodist.

[soalbundy]

The people don't stand a chance, they're all in it together. International companies won't be paying their fair share of the tax burden while the working population gets screwed, Trump is gathering his sycophantic club together, no invite is a warning, toe the line or else.

[RetiredNavy71]

49 minutes ago, Tango777 said:

Just a quick note for people who don't read a lot, probably too busy or something. Trump is not 'far right'. He is moderate by any sense of the word.

Whatever he is or isn't doesn't matter.  It's what he does that represents his true self.  

[Jingthing]

Career government workers are being screened for their loyalty to Trump.

He's completely un-American.

It's supposed to be about loyalty to the constitution, not loyalty to dear leader.

So people voted for this to lower egg prices. They won't even get that.

[HappyExpat57]

12 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

Career government workers are being screened for their loyalty to Trump.

He's completely un-American.

It's supposed to be about loyalty to the constitution, not loyalty to dear leader.

So people voted for this to lower egg prices. They won't even get that.

Well, yeah, but they will be the most ATTRACTIVE workers ever. Perfect hair and wet, puffy lips (in case the felon ever visits their workplace) will be mandatory,  along with a signed loyalty oath. Constitution? Who needs that when you have a supreme leader?

[Paul Henry]

Inviting countries he can do private "business" deals with. With Trump its not politics it how much he can personaly gain to buld his wealth.

[Theforgotten1]

The looney left crying again 

[Smokey and the Bandit]

28 minutes ago, Theforgotten1 said:

The looney left crying again 

Quite, they never stop whining, they can't get over Trump won in a landslide!😃

[Chomper Higgot]

32 minutes ago, Theforgotten1 said:

The looney left crying again 

There’s a lot to cry about.

 

 

[Srikcir]

6 minutes ago, Smokey and the Bandit said:

Trump won in a landslide!

In Re popular vote - No.

Americans opinion of Trump Jan. 17, 2025: Unfavorable 47.5% vs Favorable 46.7% https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com

Trump's POTUS political honeymoon ended even before his Inauguration.

[Andre0720]

1 hour ago, RetiredNavy71 said:

Whatever he is or isn't doesn't matter.  It's what he does that represents his true self.  

Quite right.

And what he will do must be what the people who elected him want.

And these people who did elect him want the borders secured, and an end to the invasion to people who cannot adapt to the US culture. And want their country to be free from criminal gangs, of drug traffickers, and want to be safe in their country.

I hope like you that he will succeed

[WDSmart]

2 hours ago, Tango777 said:

Just a quick note for people who don't read a lot, probably too busy or something. Trump is not 'far right'. He is moderate by any sense of the word.

Trump is "far wrong." 

[Chomper Higgot]

7 minutes ago, Andre0720 said:

Quite right.

And what he will do must be what the people who elected him want.

And these people who did elect him want the borders secured, and an end to the invasion to people who cannot adapt to the US culture. And want their country to be free from criminal gangs, of drug traffickers, and want to be safe in their country.

I hope like you that he will succeed

I thought it was the price of eggs.

 

[Srikcir]

24 minutes ago, Smokey and the Bandit said:

Trump won in a landslide!

In Re popular vote - No.

Americans opinion of Trump Jan. 17, 2025: Unfavorable 47.5% vs Favorable 46.7% https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com

Trump's POTUS political honeymoon ended even before his Inauguration.

[Taboo2]

If "FAR RIGHT"means the folowing:

1.  You love your country and do not want it overrun with parasites and want legal and smart immigration,

2.  You care about your sons and daughters going to school without having to worry about pissing off a certain religion,

3.  You do not want folks to come into your country and practice their own law (Sharia) and ignore the laws of your country,

4.  You do not want your daughter, your friends daughters, your niece, or any young western girl GROOMED and R&&&&ed,

 

Then I am very, very FAR RIGHT!  I want to practice my own religion of my country and want to live in the same manner my ancestors lived.

 

OK!

[Taboo2]

3 minutes ago, Srikcir said:

In Re popular vote - No.

Americans opinion of Trump Jan. 17, 2025: Unfavorable 47.5% vs Favorable 46.7% https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com

Trump's POTUS political honeymoon ended even before his Inauguration.

And?  Try living in America before posting numbers that do not make sense!

[Srikcir]

4 minutes ago, Taboo2 said:

And?  Try living in America before posting numbers that do not make sense!

Try fact checking before you claim the ridiculous. 

MAGA supporters belatedly realize their vote for Trump was a mistake and reflected in current polls.

[Srikcir]

5 hours ago, Social Media said:

an unusual collection of global far-right populists, signaling a clear ideological stance for his upcoming administration.

Another flip-flop - money before the American People.

"As a candidate, Donald Trump enjoyed pillorying the globalists. “We will no longer surrender this country, or its people, to the false song of globalism,” he said in his first major speech on foreign policy in April 2016." by John Feffer, Jan. 31, 2018 "Big Surprise: Rich Globalists Love Trump," https://fpif.org

[herfiehandbag]

Some "very good people" indeed.

 

But wait, no British government representative? What of the "special relationship" I hear you wail?

 

After all, we have a special place in our hearts for Donald:

 

[Chomper Higgot]

24 minutes ago, Taboo2 said:

If "FAR RIGHT"means the folowing:

1.  You love your country and do not want it overrun with parasites and want legal and smart immigration,

2.  You care about your sons and daughters going to school without having to worry about pissing off a certain religion,

3.  You do not want folks to come into your country and practice their own law (Sharia) and ignore the laws of your country,

4.  You do not want your daughter, your friends daughters, your niece, or any young western girl GROOMED and R&&&&ed,

 

Then I am very, very FAR RIGHT!  I want to practice my own religion of my country and want to live in the same manner my ancestors lived.

 

OK!

Let’s start with allegiance to the Constitution and not to any one man. 
 

 

[Srikcir]

5 hours ago, Social Media said:

signaling a clear ideological stance for his upcoming administration.

And a clear rejection of the American People - an odd approach to his inauguration.

 

[UWEB]

Looks like the international right wing scum comes together.

[Andre0720]

55 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

I thought it was the price of eggs.

 

Well thanks for your contribution.

But here is a video about Trump's nominee for DHS Secretary "At today's Senate Homeland Security Committee hearing, Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) questioned Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD), President-elect Trump's nominee for DHS Secretary, about her border actions.

Appears that they forgot to mention the price of eggs.

It is people like you who should be invited to these hearings, for the betterment of the US society. This wall will certainly halt the importation and distribution of eggs. How sad...