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Did Trump Put His Hand On The Bible During Oath Of Office? Here’s Everything To Know About The Tradition
President Donald Trump faced backlash after critics noted that he did not place his hand on the Bible during his inauguration on Monday, raising questions about the tradition’s significance during the formal ceremony.
Trump doesn't place hand on Bible during swearing-in
Trump took the oath of office on Monday immediately after Vice President JD Vance was sworn in by Associate Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. As Vance took the oath of office, he placed his right hand on a Bible that was held by his wife, Usha Vance, as she also held one of their three children.
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Presidential inaugurations hold a symbolic place in U.S. history, with the choice of Bible often reflecting personal or national significance.
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The tradition of using a Bible during the swearing-in goes back to the very first inauguration, but not all Presidents have used one.
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Trump to be sworn in on Bible given to him by his mother, and the Lincoln Bible
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Trump did not put his hand on the Bible at inauguration. Here's what to know about the tradition.
Images from the inauguration show President Trump did not put his hand on a Bible as he was sworn in by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts. It is not required in the Constitution.
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Whatever Melania Trump wears to Inauguration Day, it will be a big deal. Here's why.
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Trump watches fireworks alongside Melania during star-studded reception as inauguration weekend kicks off
He’s coming in with a bang. President-elect Donald Trump, alongside his wife Melania and other family members, watched as fireworks lit up the sky from the Trump National Golf Club in Sterling ...