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Bible, Trump
Trump did not put his hand on the Bible at inauguration. 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.
'Melania was late': MAGA blames first lady after Trump doesn’t place hand on Bible during swearing-in
Donald Trump's second presidency officially got underway when, on Monday, January 20, 2025, he was sworn in by U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Roberts. During the ceremony, Trump was asked to place his hand on the Holy Bible.
Trump takes the oath of office and doesn't place his hand on Bible
During his 2017 inauguration, Trump placed his hand on a family Bible stacked atop Lincoln's while taking the oath. While reciting the presidential oath of office is mandated by the Constitution, using a Bible isn't. Trump is certainly not the first president to not use a Bible during the swearing-in ceremony.
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Supreme Court's John Roberts Comes Under MAGA Fire for Trump Inauguration
Trump didn't place his hand on the Bible during his swearing-in, and some of his supporters are blaming John Roberts.
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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 ...
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Trump sworn in as 47th president
Donald Trump, emboldened by his unprecedented political comeback, set to work unraveling Joe Biden ‘s legacy Monday as soon ...
Opinion
The News-Gazette
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Opinion
Town Hall | Change of address: In break from tradition, Trump stumps
"President Trump's speech was both more confident and more divisive than his first inaugural. Then, he spoke darkly of the ...
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Trump inauguration photos: From his arrival at the White House to his swearing-in at the Capitol Rotunda, see images from the historic day
Donald and Melania Trump arrive at the White House ahead of the inauguration ceremony on Monday in Washington, D.C. (Andrew ...
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Beneath a veneer of calm, Trump’s inauguration holds warning signs for US democracy
President Donald Trump’s second inauguration seemed normal, but there were concerns about U.S. democracy lingering just ...
The News-Gazette
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Town Hall | 'Better equipped to impose his will on the nation and world in his second shot'
"I have underestimated Donald Trump and made faulty forecasts enough to be shy of making confident, long-term predictions.
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