No, the president does not have to swear the oath of office on a Bible
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 to swear the oath without doing so.
Was Trump's hand on the Bible during his inaugural oath of office? What to know
Donald Trump raised his right hand while placing his left hand on the Bible Monday afternoon. He then took the oath of office and was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States.
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.
In swearing-in ceremony, President Trump's hand wasn't on his Bible. Does it matter?
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.
Why Trump Will Be Sworn Into Office With a Bible
For the second time, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump takes the oath of office on Inauguration Day Monday in Washington, D.C., by raising his right hand and putting his left hand on top of a Bible.Why do presidents place a hand on the Bible?
Trump did not place hand on Bibles during 2025 swearing in
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 takes oath of office without hand on Bible. Social media quick to react
President Trump's family wasn't in place as the oath of office began, including his wife, Melania, who was holding two Bibles.
Trump Swears Oath Without His Hand on Bible, but He Wasn’t Required To
The tradition of swearing the oath of office on a Bible stretches back to George Washington, but not all presidents have observed it.
What are the oaths of office for the president and vice president?
Chief Justice John Roberts will administer the constitutionally mandated 35-word oath to President-elect Donald Trump.
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