Mukesh and Nita Ambani join an exclusive gathering with US President-elect Donald Trump
Exclusive Dinner with Trump
Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani were among a select group of 100 attendees at an intimate candlelit dinner hosted by President-elect Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., on January 18. Sources confirmed that the Ambanis were the only Indians at the event, which also featured Vice President-elect JD Vance and his wife, Usha.
Invitation to the Swearing-In Ceremony
The Ambani family has been invited by the Trump family to attend the official inauguration on January 20, highlighting their close relationship with Trump. This marks another notable interaction between the Ambanis and the Trumps, continuing a history of mutual visits and engagements.
Ambanis’ Long-Standing Ties with the Trumps
The relationship between the Ambanis and the Trump family dates back several years. Mukesh Ambani was present during Ivanka Trump’s 2017 visit to Hyderabad for the Global Entrepreneurship Summit. Additionally, Trump’s visit to India in 2020 as US President also included interactions with the Ambanis.
In March 2024, Ivanka Trump, along with her husband Jared Kushner and their daughter Arabella, attended the pre-wedding festivities of the Ambanis’ youngest son, Anant. Ivanka shared moments from the event on Instagram, describing the celebrations as magical.
Star-Studded Inauguration Ceremony
The January 20 inauguration is set to host some of the world’s most influential individuals, including former US Presidents Joe Biden, Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton. Tech moguls like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Tim Cook, and Sundar Pichai are also expected to attend, underscoring the event’s global significance.
Contributions from Big Tech
Executives from leading tech companies, including OpenAI, Meta, Amazon, and Google, have reportedly contributed significant funds to Trump’s inauguration committee. These companies anticipate that Trump’s second term could influence policies on taxes, trade, and antitrust regulations, making their participation a strategic move.
This grand event reflects the merging of global business and politics, with the Ambanis representing India on this high-profile stage.
