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

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 ...

Despite social media attention, the Constitution protects freedom of religion. So putting a hand on a Bible, or even using ...

The tradition of swearing the oath of office on a Bible stretches back to George Washington, but not all presidents have observed it. By Elizabeth Dias National religion correspondent As Donald J.

Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath of office. President Donald Trump did not place his hand on the Bible as he took the oath of office during his inauguration on Monday. First lady ...

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 ...

Here's what to know about the oath of office and how the swearing-in ceremony will work: As per tradition, Chief Justice John Roberts will administer the oath of office to Trump. It will be ...

Trump became president moments after noon, taking the oath read by Chief Justice John Roberts. Trump was joined by his wife ...

As a result of Sunday’s victory, plus Auditor General Tim DeFoor and Treasurer Stacy Garrity winning reelection, Republicans ...

VERIFY reader Ruth emailed us to ask about Trump’s oath. Article II of the U.S. Constitution requires the president to swear an oath of office before taking on the role of president. The ...

Although presidents and other government officials have historically sworn the oath on a Bible, the Constitution doesn’t require it.