Just weeks after President-elect Donald Trump chose Houston billionaire Tilman Fertitta to be his ambassador to Italy, the CEO of Landry’s Inc is planning to co-host a black tie reception shortly after the new president is sworn into office on Monday.

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,

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

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.