President Trump didn’t swear on a Bible at his inauguration

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.
Oath and tradition: Unveiling the history behind President Trump's choice of Bibles for his Inauguration
According to the U.S. Department of State, in 1789 George Washington began the tradition of taking the oath with a hand on the Bible. Presidents can choose another book, for example, John Quincy Adams swore the Oath of Office with his hand on a law book.
President Trump didn’t swear on a Bible at his inauguration. Is it a requirement?
As millions watched President Donald Trump’s inauguration at the White House on Monday, Jan. 20, many noticed that he did not place his left hand on a Bible while being sworn in. Now people are questioning that gesture,
What Bible will Trump use at his inauguration? Not the one he endorsed.
The president-elect eschewed the star-spangled “Trump Bible” in favor of volumes with personal and national history.
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’s Hand Not on Bible When He Takes Oath
Eagle-eye onlookers were quick to notice President Donald Trump did not have his hand on the Bible when he took
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.
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 didn’t put his hand on the Bible during his oath of office. He’s still the president.
Although presidents and other government officials have historically sworn the oath on a Bible, the Constitution doesn’t require it.
Trump’s Bible move during swearing-in raises eyebrows
Well, Trump did not place his hand on the Bible as he was sworn in by Chief Justice John Roberts. Melania Trump did stand next to her husband holding two Bibles, but as ABC News reported, he did not place his hand on either one.
Trump Skipped the Long-Standing Tradition of Placing His Hand on the Bible During His Swearing In
Donald Trump skipped placing his hand on a Bible during his Jan. 20, 2025, swearing in. Why did he do it, and was it wrong?
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The Bible’s role on Inauguration Day
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