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Bible, Trump and The Tradition

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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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.

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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.

Trump, Donald and Day 1

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Trump inauguration live updates: Donald, Melania and son Barron make first appearance at St. John's Church

Trump's second inauguration day begins with a service at St John's Church, Lafayette Square, followed by tea at the White House.

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Trump inauguration live updates: Trump signs record number of Day 1 executive orders

Melania Trump and President Donald Trump dance with members of the military at the Commander-in-Chief Ball, Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington. Andrew Harnik/ The Trumps danced with members of the military to "Battle Hymn of the Republic,

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As Inauguration Day turned to night, Donald and Melania Trump share (another) first dance

President Donald Trump stopped by the Commander in Chief Ball, Liberty Ball and Starlight Ball, dancing to the same song at each of inaugural gala.

Details you may have missed at Donald Trump's inauguration

President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance both used Bibles with sentimental value to take the oath of office.

Lip reader's hidden inauguration moments - from Donald Trump 'order' to Barron 'gesture'

Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, with a number of hidden moments occurring before and ...

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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 ...

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Trump returns to power after unprecedented comeback, emboldened to reshape American institutions

Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president Monday, promising a “revolution of common sense” and taking charge as ...

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Microphone blunder, Bible mishap, and billionaires in 'lingerie' - 8 cringe-worthy moments from Trump's inauguration

President Donald Trump' inauguration was rife with poor planning and awkward occurrences as the US ushered in the convicted ...

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Linda Fagan, the first woman to lead a branch of the US Armed Forces, was among those removed by Trump on his first day.

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Here are 11 things Trump has promised to carry out on Day 1 of his presidency

President-elect Donald Trump spent the past two years on the campaign trail making more than a dozen promises about what he would enact on his first day in office. Trump’s day-one plans are wide ...

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Who is Melania Trump? What to know about the president's wife and incoming first lady

Along with Trump's return to the White House comes the same for first lady-to-be, Melania Trump, who said she's ready to move back in on Day 1. Here's what to know about the president's wife as ...

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