Bible, Trump and inaugural ceremony

Trump to be sworn in on Bible given to him by his mother, and the Lincoln Bible
President-elect Donald Trump will use two Bibles to culminate the 60th Presidential Inauguration. He is not the first to do so, nor to use the historical Bible he chose.
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.
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.
Trump to use Lincoln Bible and personal in oath of office
Former President Barack Obama also used the Lincoln bible for both of his inauguration ceremonies. Vance will use a family bible for his oath.
Trump's inauguration photo sparks debate over Bible tradition in oath ceremony
Vice President JD Vance took the oath of office before Trump and placed his right hand on the Bible with his wife and three children by his side.
Donald Trump Inauguration: Which bible will President-elect use on his big day?
President-elect Donald Trump is set to take the oath of the presidency for the second time on January 20, 2025. Continuing the precedent set by his predecessors, Trump will lay one hand on the Bible during the inauguration ceremony.
'No Hand on the Bible', Donald Trump Sparks Debate After Skipping Bible Tradition During Presidential Oath Ceremony
Donald Trump skipped the tradition of placing his hand on a Bible during his swearing-in ceremony, sparking criticism and ...
Donald Trump Did Not Place Hand on a Bible as He Took Oath of Office: Photos
Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on Monday, taking the oath without placing his hand on the ...
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Trump’s Hand Not on Bible When He Takes Oath
Eagle-eye onlookers were quick to notice President Donald Trump did not have his hand on the Bible when he took ...
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Vance used Bible owned by his great-grandmother during inauguration
JD Vance will take his oath of office on the bible that once belonged to his great-grandmother. Vance will be first to take ...
Trump takes the oath of office and doesn't place his hand on Bible
During his 2017 inauguration, Trump placed his hand on a family Bible stacked atop Lincoln's while taking the oath. While ...
Supreme Court's John Roberts Comes Under MAGA Fire for Trump Inauguration
Trump didn't place his hand on the Bible during his swearing-in, and some of his supporters are blaming John Roberts.