Donald Trump, Bible

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’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
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?
Which Bible Will Donald Trump Use at His Inauguration?
The tradition of using a Bible during the swearing-in goes back to the very first inauguration, but not all Presidents have used one.
Trump took oath of office without his hand on the Bible
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.
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.
Did Trump Put His Hand On The Bible During Oath Of Office? Here’s Everything To Know About The Tradition
President Donald Trump faced backlash after critics noted that he did not place his hand on the Bible during his inauguration on Monday, raising questions about the tradition’s significance during the formal ceremony.
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