President Donald Trump broke a long-standing tradition during his inauguration when he didn't place his hand on the Bible, prompting some to blame Supreme Court Chief Justice John ... the Lincoln Bible, previously used by former Presidents Abraham Lincoln ...
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.
During the ceremony, first lady Melania Trump held two Bibles—the Lincoln Bible ... Chief Justice John Roberts appears to have taken the view that 'Justice delayed is justice denied' by jumping ...