Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration: Full list of celebrities attending events

Today is the day of Donald Trump‘s inauguration and there will be a variety of celebrities in attendance.

Trump will be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, with his inauguration expecting to be attended by over 200,000 people, The Washington Post reported, citing local and federal officials.

His team has enlisted the help of some celebrity acts for the ceremony and related events—and there will also be some famous faces in the audience.

Carrie Underwood

A Presidential Inaugural Committee spokesperson confirmed singer Carrie Underwood’s appearance to Newsweek on January 13. She was the first big-name performer to be confirmed for the inaugural festivities, where she will perform a rendition of “America the Beautiful.”

The Armed Forces Chorus and the United States Naval Academy Glee Club will accompany Underwood, the Presidential Inaugural Committee spokesperson also confirmed.

Fans and critics of the American Idol winner were quick to speak out on X, formerly Twitter, with their opinions, with many criticizing the singer for performing. However, various celebrities have defended Underwood, including Whoopi Goldberg and John Rich.

“I love our country and am honored to have been asked to sing at the inauguration and to be a small part of this historic event. I am humbled to answer the call at a time when we must all come together in the spirit of unity and looking to the future,” Underwood told Newsweek in a previous statement.

Opera singer Christopher D. Macchio, who performed at Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally in New York City in October, will perform the national anthem.

Rascal Flatts

Rascal Flatts’ lead vocalist, Gary LeVox, confirmed on social media that he will perform with the band—known for hits such as “Life is a Highway” and “What Hurts The Most”—at the Commander in Chief Ball.

“I am so humbled and honored and grateful for the opportunity again to play the inauguration of the 47th President of the United States,” he posted to Instagram on January 14. “I got to play it in 2016 and now Rascal Flatts will be performing at the commanders ball and I am so looking forward to it! Thank you to Governor Kristi Noem and Mrs. Virginia—it will be a night to remember!”

The band split in 2021 but announced last year that they will be reunited for a reunion tour to commemorate their 25th anniversary.

Logan Paul and Jake Paul

According to TMZ, both brothers will be attending the inauguration.

Logan Paul, a controversial YouTuber and professional wrestler, interviewed Trump for a June episode of his Impaulsive podcast in June.

During his appearance, Trump urged young voters like Paul’s followers to vote for him over President Joe Biden, who he was running against at the time. The two men also discussed Trump raising $140 million as a convicted felon and his “friendship” with Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

In a YouTube video released in October, Jake Paul announced his endorsement for Trump for the 2024 election and drew a bold comparison between the president-elect’s legal battles and the historic struggles of America’s Founding Fathers.

Jake Paul covered a wide range of topics influencing the 2024 campaign, including the economy, immigration, women’s rights and Trump’s legal challenges. He praised Trump’s previous economic record and criticized the current Democratic administration.

Newsweek emailed spokespeople for the brothers on January 15.

Theo Von

TMZ has also reported that Theo Von, the host of the This Past Weekend podcast will be in attendance. Von, who has 3.51 million subscribers on YouTube and 7.3 million followers on Instagram, interviewed Trump for his podcast in September.

His widely popular podcast has a huge audience among young men, with Trump’s episode on his podcast having been viewed 15 million times to date.

When Trump claimed victory in last year’s election, he and his inner circle gathered on stage. As Trump thanked his supporters and his family, his long-time friend Dana White thanked some of the podcast hosts that Trump had appeared on during the campaign, “I want to thank the Nelk Boys, Adin Ross, Theo Von, Bussin’ With The Boys, and last but not least, the mighty and powerful Joe Rogan.”

Newsweek has emailed a spokesperson for Von on January 15.

Caitlyn Jenner

A representative for Caitlyn Jenner confirmed that she will be in attendance, telling Newsweek: “Yes she will be there, just as she was in 2016.”

Jenner is a long-time Republican and a vocal supporter of Trump. In August she promoted his reelection, claiming it was a surefire route to “world peace.”

She has frequently visited his Palm Beach resort, Mar-a-Lago, appearing at fundraising events for Trump’s 2024 campaign and attending his election night party.

Dana White

White, Trump’s longtime friend and the CEO of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), will also be present, per TMZ. Trump, first connected with White back in 2001, when White hosted a UFC at the Republican‘s former casino hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey, at the Trump Taj Mahal.

Trump has also appeared with White at UFC matches over the years, especially in his 2024 campaign as part of efforts to appeal to younger male voters. White has had speaking roles at the 2016, 2020 and 2024 Republican national conventions.

Newsweek emailed a spokesperson for White on January 15.

Amber Rose

TMZ has also reported that Amber Rose will be in attendance at the inauguration, though it didn’t specify in what capacity.

Rose declared her support for Trump in May, at the RNC, despite formerly being a critic of the Republican GOP candidate. In her speech, she said she realized Trump and his supporters were her “people” because they “love” all people “whether you’re Black, white, gay or straight.”

Newsweek emailed a spokesperson for Rose on January 16.

Lee Greenwood

Lee Greenwood told Newsweek the inauguration will be a “magic moment” for him as he takes the stage to sing “God Bless the USA” with the United States Marine Corps band. He will perform on stage before Trump takes his oath.

The singer expects it to be a “premier performance,” with him and Underwood sandwiching performances around Trump taking his oath of office.

“My song is a tribute to the culture of America, Black, white, red, yellow, economic standards,” Greenwood told Newsweek. “It is about an American, whoever we are as Americans. If they embrace my song as their song, it makes me proud.”

He also said Trump is a friend and he has visited the president-elect at Mar-a-Lago for dinner.

Village People

On January 13, the Village People announced on Facebook that they had “accepted an invitation from President Elect Trump’s campaign to participate in inaugural activities, including at least one event with President Elect Trump.”

The Village People performed at the Victory Rally on Sunday and will perform at the Liberty Inaugural Ball Monday night, the inaugural committee confirmed. The disco group has received backlash for its decision, with some branding the members “traitors.”

“We know this won’t make some of you happy to hear however we believe that music is to be performed without regard to politics,” the band said in its social media post. “Our song Y.M.C.A. is a global anthem that hopefully helps bring the country together after a tumultuous and divided campaign where our preferred candidate lost.”

Its announcement continued: “Therefore, we believe it’s now time to bring the country together with music which is why VILLAGE PEOPLE will be performing at various events as part of the 2025 Inauguration of Donald J. Trump.”

Over the years, Trump has been known to play the disco group’s enduring 1978 hit “Y.M.C.A.” at his political rallies. Victor Willis, the Village People’s lead singer and sole remaining original member, previously voiced objection to Trump using the group’s music, and a cease-and-desist letter was sent to Trump’s campaign in May 2023.

Megyn Kelly

Megyn Kelly will also be at Trump’s inauguration. The journalist and Trump have had a rocky relationship over the years. In 2015, Kelly and the then-presidential hopeful clashed during a Fox News primary debate in which as moderator she pressed him on key issues, including about his comments on women.

The line of questioning prompted attacks from Trump, who told CNN that “you could see there was blood coming out of her eyes. Blood coming out of her wherever.” Kelly was subsequently on the receiving end of a nine-month campaign of attacks from Trump and his supporters.

In July 2023, it seemed things had cooled down, as Kelly said she and Trump were on great terms. Kelly explained that they met one-on-one during a Turning Point USA conference, years after he had described her as a “bimbo” and “crazy.”

Trump revived his feud with Kelly at a rally in Georgia in March 2024, claiming she was “making a career” by “pretending” to like him. However, this seems to be water under the bridge, as Kelly delivered a fiery speech supporting Trump during a rally in Pittsburgh on November 4. She defended him against various controversies and said “he will be a protector of women.”

Newsweek emailed a spokesperson for Kelly on January 16.

Gavin DeGraw

Gavin DeGraw, best known for his platinum-certified song “I Don’t Want to Be,” which served as the theme tune for One Tree Hill, will headline at the Starlight Ball.

The event is one of three inaugural balls scheduled for the evening, following Trump’s swearing-in ceremony earlier in the day.

Newsweek emailed a spokesperson for DeGraw on January 16.

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