China's Vice President Han Zheng will attend the ceremony instead of Xi Jinping, whom Trump had invited to attend. The performers include country star Carrie Underwood, the Village People,...

Jan 20, 2025 · Here is a partial list of the bigwigs who attended Donald Trump’s second inauguration, based on observation of who appeared during the ceremony, seating placards that were placed in the Rotunda,...

Jan 20, 2025 · In a historic move, Trump invited international leaders such as Argentinian President Javier Milei and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. China's Vice President Han Zheng, representing President Xi Jinping, also attended.

Jan 19, 2025 · China’s vice president, Han Zheng, is also expected to attend to represent President Xi Jinping, who Trump invited to attend. According to State Department records dating back to 1874, a foreign leader has never attended a transfer-of-power ceremony.

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng, a close ally of Chinese President Xi Jinping, and former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson also were at the ceremony. The Supreme Court justices attended...

Jan 20, 2025 · Han Zheng, Vice President of the People's Republic of China, attends the inauguration. Photo by Shawn They/UPI

Jan 19, 2025 · “Victory rally” performers: Now in full swing, prominent Trump supporters including musicians Lee Greenwood and Kid Rock graced the stage at Capital One Arena along with tech-billionaire Elon...

Jan 20, 2025 · Xi will not attend, but Vice President Han Zheng will be there. Italy’s right-wing leader Giorgia Meloni was the only European Union head of state to receive an invite. It’s unclear if she will...

Jan 20, 2025 · Notably, the vice president of the People's Republic of China, Han Zheng, will also attend the rotunda ceremony, according to the Trump transition team. While Trump's inauguration is constitutionally mandated to occur at 12 p.m. EST on Monday, the entire day is full of inaugural events, traditions and ceremonies.

Jan 17, 2025 · It was later announced that China’s Vice President Han Zheng would attend the event. [23] Other confirmed guests include US President Joe Biden, former US President Barack Obama, ... [24] The event's performers include Carrie Underwood, The Village People, and Lee Greenwood. [25] Assessments.