Although presidents and other government officials have historically sworn the oath on a Bible, the Constitution doesn’t require it.
As Trump recited the Oath of Office, he never lifted his left hand to place it upon the Bibles. Was it a mistake?
Images from the inauguration show President Trump did not put his hand on a Bible as he was sworn in by Supreme Court Chief ...
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 ...