Donald Trump Didn't Place Hand On Bible

Trump didn't 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 to be sworn in on Bible given to him by his mother, and the Lincoln Bible
President-elect Donald Trump will use two Bibles to culminate the 60th Presidential Inauguration. He is not the first to do so, nor to use the historical Bible he chose.
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 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 didn’t take his oath on a Bible: What that means
As Trump recited the Oath of Office, he never lifted his left hand to place it upon the Bibles. Was it a mistake?
Trump took oath of office without his hand on the Bible
During his oath, Trump did not place his hand atop the Bible, a moment that quickly took over on social media as people watching at home took notice. #BREAKING: Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. pic.twitter.com/VywxkH9E4D
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.
MAGA supporters blame this person for Trump not placing his hand on Bible while being sworn in
Donald Trump did not place his hand on the Bible while taking the oath of office as the 47th president of the United States on Monday. While presidents traditionally place their left hand on the Bible as they take the oath of office,
No, Trump didn’t put his hand on the Bible while being sworn in – but there is precedent for it
People watching Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday (20 January) noticed that he did not place his hand on the Bible during the swearing-in ceremony. As her husband took the oath of office, Melania Trump held two Bibles by his side.
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