Donald Trump Didn't Place Hand On Bible

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 did not place hand on Bibles during 2025 swearing in
President Trump did not place his hands on a stack of Bibles while taking the oath of office Monday, but he did not violate the U.S. Constitution either.
Trump did not place hand on Bible for oath of office during his inauguration
President Trump did not place his hand on a stack of two Bibles held by first lady Melania Trump as he was sworn into office on Monday. Instead, Trump stood with his left arm down by his side as
Trump Swears Oath Without His Hand on Bible, but He Wasn’t Required To
The tradition of swearing the oath of office on a Bible stretches back to George Washington, but not all presidents have observed it.
Trump’s hand wasn’t on the Bible during the oath of office: What does this mean?
(NEXSTAR) – President Donald Trump, when taking his most recent oath of office, did not appear to place his left hand on either of the Bibles brought to the swearing-in ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda on Monday. The placement of Trump’s left hand, however, has no bearing on the legitimacy of his first day back at the job.
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.
Donald Trump takes oath on the Bible. But is it necessary?
During the swearing-in, Donald Trump raised his right hand and placed his left hand on the Bible. He then took the oath of office and was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. But why do US presidents take their oath of office on the Bible?
Why Most U.S. Presidents Take the Oath of Office With a Hand on the Bible
Some presidents did not use a Bible to take the oath of office, including Theodore Roosevelt, who did not use anything when he was sworn into office in 1901, and John Quincy Adams, who chose a legal book for his 1825 swearing-in, to signify his responsibility to uphold the U.S. constitutional law.
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.
Trump doesn't place hand on Bible during swearing-in
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