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 takes oath of office without hand on Bible. Social media quick to react
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Was Trump's hand on the Bible during his inaugural oath of office? What to know
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 hand on a Bible that was held by his wife, Usha Vance, as she also held one of their three children.
Despite social media attention, the Constitution protects freedom of religion. So putting a hand on a Bible, or even using one at all, isn't required.
Joe Biden's presidency officially ended when President Donald Trump was sworn into office by U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts. Vice President JD Vance, moments earlier, was sworn in by Roberts' colleague,
He also becomes the first to enter the White House having previously tried to end American democracy by staying in power despite having lost reelection.
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President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in as U.S. President for the second time, along with Vice President-elect JD Vance, by U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts in an Inauguration Ceremony.
President Trump has taken the oath of office a second time, taking office once again. He shook hands with Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, who administered the oath, and then shook hands with former president Biden. He then embraced first lady Melania Trump and his children standing nearby.
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Donald Trump oath ceremony Highlights: Donald Trump was sworn in for a historic second term as the 47th US President on Monday. Vice president JD Vance also took oath. Trump, who has promised a new "golden age" for America, took oath at an indoor ceremony at the rotunda of the US Capitol building. ...Read More
Donald Trump on Monday (early Tuesday, Philippines time) was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, completing a comeback after losing his reelection bid in 2020 to Joe Biden.
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts began administering the oath to Trump and told him to raise his right hand before first lady Melania Trump, who was holding the Bible, made it to Trump’s side. Video and images of the ceremony show that Trump repeated the oath but never moved his left hand onto the Bible.
President Donald Trump’s second inauguration seemed normal, but there were concerns about U.S. democracy lingering just beneath the surface.
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