Trump didn't place his hand on the Bible during his swearing-in, and some of his supporters are blaming John Roberts.
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,
Although presidents and other government officials have historically sworn the oath on a Bible, the Constitution doesn’t require it.
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
Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on Monday, taking the oath without placing his hand on the Bible
Donald Trump, 78, is the United States president once again after taking the oath of office from inside the U.S. Capitol rotunda on Monday, Jan. 20. He and newly inaugurated Vice President J.D. Vance
"Allowing the sentencing to proceed reaffirms the principle that the legal process must apply equally to all citizens," said Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.
Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th U.S. President on January 20, 2025 one of many ceremonies that make up Inauguration Weekend.
Donald Trump took the oath of office on Monday, promising a sweeping series of executive orders upon his return to the presidency.
President-elect Donald Trump, from left, takes the oath of office as son Barron Trump and wife Melania Trump watch during the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. (Kevin Lamarque/Pool Photo via AP) AP