Trump didn't place his hand on the Bible during his swearing-in, and some of his supporters are blaming John Roberts.
Donald Trump's second presidency officially got underway when, on Monday, January 20, 2025, he was sworn in by U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Roberts. During the ceremony, Trump was asked to place his hand on the Holy Bible.
Eagle-eye onlookers were quick to notice President Donald Trump did not have his hand on the Bible when he took
Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on Monday, taking the oath without placing his hand on the Bible
President Donald Trump did not place his hand on the two Bibles held by his wife, Melania Trump, when he took his second oath of office to become the 47th president of the United States
Donald Trump, emboldened by his unprecedented political comeback, set to work unraveling Joe Biden ‘s legacy Monday as soon as he was sworn in as the 47th president, claiming a mandate to reshape American institutions.
"President Trump's speech was both more confident and more divisive than his first inaugural. Then, he spoke darkly of the nation but also offered some olive branches, such as thanking
Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president Monday, returning to power with a promise to end America’s decline and to “completely and totally reverse” the actions of the man who drove him from office four years ago.
"I have underestimated Donald Trump and made faulty forecasts enough to be shy of making confident, long-term predictions. Trump likes to surprise both friends and foes. But this president, like
President Donald Trump’s second inauguration seemed normal, but there were concerns about U.S. democracy lingering just beneath the surface.
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.