Why was MAGA torchbearer Steve Bannon absent at Donald Trump's inauguration? Is Elon Musk getting the last laugh?

Steve Bannon, who is the former chief strategist for US President Donald Trump was notably absent from the US Presidential Inauguration of the year 2025 amidst his ongoing feud with tech billionaire and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, reported Daily Beast.

According to Daily Beast, while Steve Bannon covered the event on his WarRoom podcast, at the same time, Tesla CEO Elon Musk was seen to be prominently seated behind US President Donald Trump specifically highlighting the growing divide between MAGA's traditional leadership and its new billionaire allies. Previously, Steve Bannon has already expressed his disdain for the influence of these ‘oligarchs’ while criticizing their presence and claiming that the decision to move the inauguration indoors was made to cater to them.

The severe criticisms by Steve Bannon extend to Tesla CEO Elon Musk's support for H-1B visas which he believes undermine the American workers. Adding onto that, he labeled Elon Musk as ‘truly evil’ and has vowed to reclaim MAGA from the billionaires, asserted Daily Beast.


In numerous interviews, Steve Bannon referred to the attendance of tech leaders like Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg at the inauguration as an ‘official surrender’ to US President Donald Trump while suggesting that they are now seeking favor after previously opposing him, noted Daily Beast.

In spite of their huge financial support for US President Donald Trump's campaign, Steve Bannon remains extremely skeptical of the billionaire’s loyalty to the MAGA movement. He have also insisted that MAGA is fundamentally a populist movement prioritizing American citizens over elite interests.

FAQs:

Which famous personality was notably absent from the inauguration of US President Donald Trump?

Steve Bannon, who is the former chief strategist for US President Donald Trump was notably absent from the US Presidential Inauguration of the year 2025 amidst his ongoing feud with tech billionaire and Tesla CEO Elon Musk.

How did Steve Bannon express his disdain for the oligarchs?

Steve Bannon expressed his severe disdain for the influence of these ‘oligarchs’ while criticizing their presence and claiming that the decision to move the inauguration indoors was made to cater to them.