President Donald Trump did not place his hand on the Bible as he took the oath of office during his inauguration on Monday. ...

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 ...

U.S. President Donald Trump took his oath of office on Monday with his right hand raised, but without placing his left hand ...

Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on Monday, taking the oath without placing his hand on the ...

President-elect Donald Trump, from left, takes the oath of office as son Barron Trump and wife Melania Trump watch during the ...

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 Trump's family wasn't in place as the oath of office began, including his wife, Melania, who was holding two Bibles ...

Legally speaking, it doesn't matter whether the U.S. president placed his hand on a bible. And he wouldn't be the first not to.

Although it's done so often it seems like rule, is there a requirement to use a Bible during a swearing-in ceremony?

The Bible is deeply rooted in Vance’s family. His grandmother gave it to him when he left home in 2003 for the Marines.

Vice President JD Vance took the oath of office before Trump and placed his right hand on the Bible with his wife and three ...

Photos of the swearing-in of President Donald Trump on Monday show him with his hand at his side, not atop the Bible.