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Bible, Trump
Trump did not put his hand on the Bible at inauguration. Here's what to know about the tradition.
Images from the inauguration show President Trump did not put his hand on a Bible as he was sworn in by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts. It is not required in the Constitution.
Trump takes the oath of office and doesn't place his hand on Bible
During his 2017 inauguration, Trump placed his hand on a family Bible stacked atop Lincoln's while taking the oath. While reciting the presidential oath of office is mandated by the Constitution, using a Bible isn't. Trump is certainly not the first president to not use a Bible during the swearing-in ceremony.
'Melania was late': MAGA blames first lady after Trump doesn’t place hand on Bible during swearing-in
Donald Trump's second presidency officially got underway when, on Monday, January 20, 2025, he was sworn in by U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Roberts. During the ceremony, Trump was asked to place his hand on the Holy Bible.
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Supreme Court's John Roberts Comes Under MAGA Fire for Trump Inauguration
Trump didn't place his hand on the Bible during his swearing-in, and some of his supporters are blaming John Roberts.
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Trump returns to power in historic inauguration: Captured in photos
Dignitaries from across Washington and around the world crammed into the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on Monday to watch power ...
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Trump doesn't place hand on Bible during swearing-in
Trump took the oath of office on Monday immediately after Vice President JD Vance was sworn in by Associate Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. As Vance took the oath of office, he placed his right ...
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Donald Trump to be inaugurated as 47th US president
Donald Trump will begin his second term in the White House after taking the oath of office from Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts.
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Trump announces national emergency at southern border after sworn in as 47th president
Donald Trump became the 47th president of the United States in Washington, D.C., on Monday, and right away announced a series ...
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