U.S. Chamber Hosts Inauguration Watch Party

Published

January 21, 2025

When the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump and Vice President JD Vance was moved indoors due to extreme weather, many guests were left without a seat.

So the Chamber hosted a viewing party.

"Presidential inaugurations are a powerful reminder of the strength of our great nation and the promise that America’s best days lie ahead," said Chamber President and CEO Suzanne P. Clark.

The watch party included invited guests of members of Congress who had seats outside but were not able to be in the Capitol once the program was moved indoors and space reduced. Guests at the Chamber included local chamber executives, business leaders, and constituents invited by members of Congress.

The Chamber will work with the new Administration to increase opportunities for all Americans. Through effective partnership, we will advance the nation’s economic priorities and allow businesses of all sizes and their workers to thrive.

Inauguration of 47th President Donald J. Trump Viewing Party

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Inauguration Viewing Party

The Chamber hosted a viewing party of the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump and Vice President JD Vance.

Inauguration of 47th President Donald J. Trump Viewing Party

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Attendees at the U.S. Chamber's 2025 inauguration party watch the swearing-in of President Donald J. Trump.

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Ross Perot Jr. (left), Chairman of The Perot Group and U.S. Chamber board member, attended the U.S. Chamber's 2025 inauguration watch party.

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Gretchen Watkins, President of Shell USA and U.S. Chamber board member, attended the Chamber's 2025 inauguration watch party.

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Attendees at the U.S. Chamber's 2025 inauguration watch party.

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Nicholas Perkins, Chairman, President, and CEO of Perkins Management and Fuddruckers; Rick Wade, senior vice president of Strategic Alliances and Outreach at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce; and Anton Bizzell of Bizzell Group; attended the inauguration watch party.

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James Schenck (right), PenFed Foundation CEO and the President & CEO of PenFed Credit Union and U.S. Chamber board member, attended the Chamber's inauguration watch party.

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Steve Van Andel (right), chairman of the board of directors of the Amway and U.S. Chamber board member, attended the Chamber's inauguration watch party.

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Arvin Malkani, CEO of ISN Corporation and U.S. Chamber board member (left) speaks with Neil Bradley, Executive Vice President at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, during the watch party.

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Attendees viewed the inauguration in the U.S. Chamber's Great Hall.

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Attendees at the U.S. Chamber's 2025 inauguration watch party.

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Albert Bourla, CEO of Pfizer, attended the Chamber's 2025 inauguration watch party.

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Attendees at the U.S. Chamber's 2025 inauguration watch party.

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Attendees at the U.S. Chamber's 2025 inauguration watch party viewed the swearing-in of Vice President JD Vance.

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Bryan Jones (left), President for Mid Atlantic Region of HNTB Companies and U.S. Chamber board member, alongside Neil Bradley, Executive Vice President at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, at the inauguration watch party.