The event comes weeks after Trump chose the Houston billionaire to be his ambassador to Italy. Fertitta will be joined by Mark Zuckerberg and Mariam Adelson.

The Houston Rockets owner will join tech billionaire Mark Zuckerberg and Dallas Mavericks owner Miriam Adelson in ringing in the President-elect's second term.

Landry’s, Inc., was founded in Katy in 1980 and is currently owned by Houston billionaire Tilman Fertitta, who also owns the NBA's Houston Rockets and is being considered as a possible pick for U.S. ambassador to Italy.

Zuckerberg, along with a collection of pro-sports team owners, is hosting the event on the evening of Inauguration Day.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerburg is co-hosting a black tie reception Jan. 20 after President-elect Trump’s inauguration to celebrate the Republican’s win. The tech giant teamed up with Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertita,

During the 2024 election, Fertitta donated more than $1 million to state and federal Republican political action committees. One of Fertitta’s largest contributions was made to the Trump 47 fundraising committee,

Mark Zuckerberg will co-host a meeting of Republican billionaires for the Trump inauguration next week, sources told The Associated Press. View on euronews