Donald Trump Didn't Place Hand On Bible

In swearing-in ceremony, President Trump's hand wasn't on his Bible. Does it matter?
Despite social media attention, the Constitution protects freedom of religion. So putting a hand on a Bible, or even using one at all, isn't required.
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.
Donald Trump sworn into office as 47th US president, but doesn't put hand on Bible during oath
Trump became president moments after noon, taking the oath read by Chief Justice John Roberts. Trump was joined by his wife Melania Trump who was holding both a family bible and the one used by President Abraham Lincoln at his 1861 inauguration.
Was Trump's hand on the Bible during his inaugural oath of office? What to know
Donald Trump raised his right hand while placing his left hand on the Bible Monday afternoon. He then took the oath of office and was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States.
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 hand on a Bible that was held by his wife, Usha Vance, as she also held one of their three children.
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No, the president does not have to swear the oath of office on a Bible
President Trump didn't place his hand on a Bible when he took his oath of office on Jan. 20, 2025. He’s not the first president to swear the oath without doing so.
Trump fails to place hand on Bible when being sworn into office
President Donald Trump swore his oath of office as president for the second time in the Capitol rotunda, one hand raised in the air, but declined to place his other hand on the two Bibles held before him by First Lady Melania Trump.
Trump's inauguration photo sparks debate over Bible tradition in oath ceremony
Vice President JD Vance took the oath of office before Trump and placed his right hand on the Bible with his wife and three children by his side.
Did Trump put his hand on the Bible? 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 oath of office without hand on Bible. Social media quick to react
President Trump's family wasn't in place as the oath of office began, including his wife, Melania, who was holding two Bibles.
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