Bernard Arnault, front row at Donald Trump’s inauguration

On January 20, at the inauguration ceremony of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States, Bernard Arnault, CEO of LVMH, found himself at the heart of the event in Washington. Placed just behind former U.S. presidents, he marked his presence among a hand-picked international elite.

Accompanied by his daughter Delphine, son Alexandre and wife Hélène, Bernard Arnault represented France at this exclusive gathering. His proximity to influential figures such as Barack Obama underlines the importance of his place in the world of business and diplomacy.

Only a handful of French guests were present, including political figures Éric Zemmour, Sarah Knafo and Marion Maréchal, members of conservative parties. Among the distinguished guests were tech giants such as Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk, reinforcing the international dimension of the event.

This participation highlights Bernard Arnault’s role as a world leader in the luxury goods industry – a powerful symbol of the intertwining of business, politics and diplomacy.

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