Trump didn't place his hand on the Bible during his swearing-in, and some of his supporters are blaming John Roberts.
President Trump's family wasn't in place as the oath of office began, including his wife, Melania, who was holding two Bibles.
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
President Trump did not place his hands on a stack of Bibles while taking the oath of office Monday, but he did not violate the U.S. Constitution either.
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 hand on a Bible that was held by his wife, Usha Vance, as she also held one of their three children.
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.
Melania Trump returned to Washington, D.C., in style this week.
That move? Well, Trump did not place his hand on the Bible as he was sworn in by Chief Justice John Roberts. Melania Trump did stand next to her husband holding two Bibles, but as ABC News reported, he did not place his hand on either one. ABC noted that ...
Chief Justice John Roberts flubbed President Donald Trump’s inaugural oath Monday, however, it wasn’t the first time Roberts made it a tad awkward for an incoming president. During Trump’s inauguration inside the Capitol Rotunda,
President Donald Trump did not place his hand on the two Bibles held by his wife, Melania Trump, when he took his second oath of office to become the 47th president of the United States
Images from the swearing-in show President Trump did not put his hand on a Bible as he was sworn in by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts. His right hand was raised while his left arm hung down at his side.