Shocking amount five billionaires have lost combined since sitting behind Trump at inauguration

During Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20, five of the world’s wealthiest men—Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, Bernard Arnault, and Sergey Brin—showed their support by attending the event. This marked the beginning of Trump’s second term, which was characterized by executive orders that introduced high tariffs, a ban on LGBTQ+ pride flags, and a controversial two-gender policy. While the event was significant for US politics, it also had an impact on these billionaires, as they would later lose billions in the aftermath.

Elon Musk had been notably active during Trump’s first term and continued to play a role in the White House through his involvement in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). However, the reasons for the presence of the other billionaires—Bezos, Zuckerberg, Arnault, and Brin—at the inauguration remained unclear. Despite their support, the men experienced financial setbacks following the event, leading to significant losses.