WASH INGTON – President-elect Donald Trump has a known admiration for populist leaders, frequently lauding them for their disregard for traditional norms and their ability to achieve results.

In a departure from established norms of American political tradition, Trump has extended invitations to foreign presidents and prime ministers for his inauguration on January 20. Among them is former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro.

Bolsonaro recently announced his hope to attend Trump’s swearing-in during a post on social media. Here’s a rundown of some other notable invitees:

Former President Jair Bolsonaro of Brazil: Bolsonaro stated on social media that his lawyer has “already forwarded a request  to retrieve my passport so I can attend this significant historical event.”

The ex-leader, often referred to as the “Trump of the Tropics,” faces accusations of conspiracy related to a failed coup attempt in 2022, responding to his electoral defeat. His passport was taken in February 2024, following these serious charges against him and others for an alleged attempt to “violently dismantle the constitutional state.”

Officials allege the conspiracy included a plan to assassinate Brazil’s current president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, prior to his inauguration in January 2023.

President Xi Jinping of China: Trump has included Xi in his invitations, but Xi has opted to send a delegation instead of attending personally. Trump has referred to Xi as a “strong man,” calling him a “King” with the ability to “control 1.4 billion people with an iron grip” and a “president for life.” In 2018, he remarked, “I think it’s fantastic. Maybe one day we’ll consider that as well.” This invitation stands out as particularly noteworthy, considering Xi’s position as the communist leader of one of America’s major geopolitical adversaries.

President Javier Milei of Argentina: Milei, who was among the first foreign leaders to meet Trump in person after his victory in 2024, is reportedly planning to attend the inauguration. Trump has referred to this far-right libertarian and former TV commentator as his “favorite president,” partly due to Milei’s focus on cutting expenses to combat inflation. Sharing Trump’s confrontational style, he often brands his political opponents as “parasites” and refers to the Argentine Congress as “the rat’s nest.”

President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador: Bukele, a far-right populist with links to Trump’s circle, faces accusations of significant human rights abuses, including countless arbitrary arrests. He began his second term in June, despite restrictions against consecutive terms in El Salvador. He has reformed the electoral system to strengthen his hold on power. Though Bukele has not yet confirmed his attendance, Donald Trump Jr. was a special guest at Bukele’s inauguration last year.

Viktor Orban, Prime Minister of Hungary: Orban is known to be one of Trump’s most enduring foreign allies, and he is reportedly still deliberating on whether to attend. Since being re-elected in 2010, he has faced accusations regarding his efforts to compromise democracy, erode judicial independence, and amplify corruption in Hungary. After winning the election, Trump hosted Orban at Mar-a-Lago. Many of Trump’s supporters look to Orban’s methods as a potential model for Trump’s upcoming term.

Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of Italy: Trump invited Meloni to his inauguration and hosted her at Mar-a-Lago recently for an unexpected dinner and movie, praising her as a remarkable leader who is making waves in Europe. Meloni stands against LGBT+ rights and abortion and has promised to establish naval blockades to prevent migrants from reaching Europe. The flag of her party features a tricolor flame associated with dictator Benito Mussolini, and she continues to promote a slogan reminiscent of fascist ideology: “God, Fatherland, and Family.”

Two other far-right leaders who have not, at least reportedly, received invitations to Trump’s inauguration are Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.