Bible, Donald Trump

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 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.
Donald Trump Didn't Place Hand On Bible During Presidential Oath Of Office
Donald Trump appeared to forget to place his hand on a stack of Bibles held by his wife Melania Trump as he was sworn into office on Monday. Trump held up his right hand and repeated the oath of office as read to him by U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, as is customary, but his left remained at his side.
Trump’s Bible move during swearing-in raises eyebrows
President-elect Donald Trump, from left, takes the oath of office as son Barron Trump and wife Melania Trump watch during the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. (Kevin Lamarque/Pool Photo via AP) AP
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, and wondering if the president can be sworn in without using a Bible.
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
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.
Fact check: Does it matter that Donald Trump didn't put his hand on the Bible during his oath of office?
Some social media users wondered if Donald Trump not taking the oath on a religious text meant he wasn't properly sworn in.
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.
Trump to be sworn in on Bible given to him by his mother, and the Lincoln Bible
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On Donald Trump and the Inscrutability of God
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Details you may have missed at Donald Trump's inauguration
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance both used Bibles with sentimental value to take the oath of office.