Sundar Pichai and Elon Musk spotted using their phones at Donald Trump’s inauguration: ‘These kids and their phones’

Sundar Pichai and Elon Musk, in another visual, were also seen sharing a laugh.

Updated on: Jan 21, 2025, 06:56:48 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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Donald Trump completed a remarkable return to power and was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States of America. Besides his family, inner circle, political allies, and supporters, the event was also attended by many tech CEOs including Sundar Pichai and Mark Zuckerberg. Several visuals from the event also made their way onto social media, leaving people stunned. Among them is a photo that has spread smiles among social media users. It captures a moment where the CEOs of two of the largest companies were seen using their phones with the utmost attention. They're Elon Musk and Sundar Pichai.

Elon Musk and Sundar Pichai looking at thier phones. (Screengrab)

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“There are rumors that Elon Musk has again challenged Mark Zuckerberg for a fight,” joked an X user and shared the photo. “For Elon Musk and Sundar Pichai, phone is way more important than President Trump,” commented another. A third joked, “These kids and their damn phones.”

The photo shows Elon Musk and Sundar Pichai on their phones. While Pichai is seen using a Pixel series phone, Musk is busy with his iPhone. The picture further captures Jeff Bezos’ fiance, Lauren Sánchez. It seems like she is looking towards Musk and Pichai. Highlighting that, an X user wrote, "She's saying, 'Can you two please put your phones down for this ceremony?'."

Take a look at the viral photo here:

Sundar Pichai's message for Donald Trump:

Sundar Pichai also took to X to share a special message for the 47th president of the USA. "Congratulations to @POTUS Donald Trump and @VP JD Vance on your inauguration. We look forward to working with you to usher in a new era of technology + AI innovation that will benefit all Americans."

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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