Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai is set to attend U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday, according to a source familiar with the plans, Reuters reported Wednesday.
Apple CEO Tim Cook will also join the event, Bloomberg News revealed earlier the same day. Additionally, other high-profile tech leaders, including Tesla’s Elon Musk, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, and Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg, are expected to be present, as reported by Reuters on Tuesday, citing another source close to the planning.
The participation of these influential CEOs highlights the engagement of Big Tech with the incoming administration. However, the event also raises questions about how the sector will navigate its often complex relationship with government policies under Trump’s presidency.
Alphabet’s attendance underscores its role as a key player in the tech world, with its leadership likely aiming to foster dialogue with the new administration on issues like technology regulations, innovation, and digital economy growth.
Apple, meanwhile, declined to comment on the reported attendance of its CEO. The inauguration is shaping up to be a significant gathering of tech visionaries and political leaders, reflecting the industry’s importance in shaping modern governance.
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