President Trump didn’t swear on a Bible at his inauguration

What Bible will Trump use at his inauguration? Not the one he endorsed.
The president-elect eschewed the star-spangled “Trump Bible” in favor of volumes with personal and national history.
Which bible will Trump use at his inauguration?
When President-elect Donald Trump takes the oath of office again on Jan. 20, he’ll do so with one hand on a bible.
Trump does not swear on Bible during inauguration, no impact on oath
U.S. President Donald Trump took his oath of office on Monday with his right hand raised, but without placing his left hand on the two Bibles that his wife Melania held as she stood by his side.
Did Trump Put His Hand on the Bible at the 2025 Inauguration?
Amid his swearing-in ceremony, viewers wondered if Trump actually placed his hand on the Bible as presidents typically do at inaugurations.
Will Donald Trump Place His Hand on Two Bibles Again on Inauguration Day?
Presidential inaugurations hold a symbolic place in U.S. history, with the choice of Bible often reflecting personal or national significance.
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.
Donald Trump Inauguration: Which bible will President-elect use on his big day?
President-elect Donald Trump is set to take the oath of the presidency for the second time on January 20, 2025. Continuing the precedent set by his predecessors, Trump will lay one hand on the Bible during the inauguration ceremony.
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.
Donald Trump didn’t put his hand on the Bible during his oath of office. He’s still the president.
Although presidents and other government officials have historically sworn the oath on a Bible, the Constitution doesn’t require it.
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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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