The longstanding tradition of taking the presidential oath with one hand on a Bible stretches back to George Washington and was observed by Mr. Trump in 2017. But doing so is not a requirement.

Some onlookers observed that President Donald Trump didn't place his hand on the Bible when sworn in at his inauguration, prompting questions about how the Bible traditionally factors into the ...

Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath of office. 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 ...

Many are wondering whether or not he placed his hand on the Bible that his wife, Melania Trump, held up for him while he took the Oath of Office. Trump delivered a speech during his inauguration ...

Photos of the swearing-in ceremony showing Trump with his right hand raised and his left hand at his side — as opposed to atop the stack of bibles first lady Melania Trump held while standing ...

Is a Bible required to take office in the U.S.? Whether Trump did or did not get his left hand on top of the Bibles actually doesn't matter as the U.S. Constitution says “no religious Text shall ...

Eagle-eye onlookers were quick to notice President Donald Trump did not have his hand on the Bible when he took the oath of office Monday. First lady Melania Trump held two Bibles and stood next ...

There is no legal requirement for the president to place his hand on the Bible. According to Article VI, Clause 3, of the U.S. Constitution, which covers oaths of office, members of Congress ...

However, it seems that when Chief Justice John Roberts swore Trump in as president, he did not place his hand on the Bibles. None of those bibles was the infamous “Trump Bible” that her ...