Trump didn't place his hand on the Bible during his swearing-in, and some of his supporters are blaming John Roberts.

Some social media users wondered if Donald Trump not taking the oath on a religious text meant he wasn't properly sworn in.

President Trump's family wasn't in place as the oath of office began, including his wife, Melania, who was holding two Bibles.

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 Melania Trump stood next to the president holding two Bibles, but the 47th president of the United States didn't place his hand on either as he raised his right hand to take the presidential oath,

Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts as Melania Trump holds the Bible during the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, Pool)

Melania Trump returned to Washington, D.C., in style this week.

Donald Trump will take the oath of office saying he returns to the presidency “confident and optimistic” it's the start of “a thrilling new era of national success.”

Donald and Melania Trump arrive at the White House ahead of the inauguration ceremony on Monday in Washington, D.C. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts in an inauguration ceremony inside the Capitol Rotunda on Monday.

President Trump did not place his hands on a stack of Bibles while taking the oath of office Monday, but he did not violate the U.S. Constitution either.

Images from the swearing-in show President Trump did not put his hand on a Bible as he was sworn in by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts. His right hand was raised while his left arm hung down at his side.

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,