Bible, Trump and oath of office

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 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.
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.
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.
Donald Trump Didn't Place Hand On Bible During Presidential Oath Of Office
During his 2017 inauguration, Trump used both a family Bible and the so-called Lincoln Bible, belonging to America’s 16th president. In 2021, Biden used a family Bible that date
Why Most U.S. Presidents Take the Oath of Office With a Hand on the Bible
Some presidents did not use a Bible to take the oath of office, including Theodore Roosevelt, who did not use anything when he was sworn into office in 1901, and John Quincy Adams, who chose a legal book for his 1825 swearing-in, to signify his responsibility to uphold the U.S. constitutional law.
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.
No, the president does not have to swear the oath of office on a Bible
President Trump didn't place his hand on a Bible when he took his oath of office on Jan. 20, 2025. He’s not the first president to swear the oath without doing so.
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 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
Is a Bible required to take the Oath of Office?
Although it's done so often it seems like rule, is there a requirement to use a Bible during a swearing-in ceremony?
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Lee Greenwood reveals Trump may take oath on Trump Bible in Fox News interview
Musician Lee Greenwood revealed that President-elect Donald Trump might take the oath of office using the version of the ...