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.
Trump did not put his hand on the Bible at inauguration. Here's what to know about the tradition.
Donald Trump Did Not Place Hand on a Bible as He Took Oath of Office: Photos
Trump doesn’t place hand on Bible during swearing-in, but it’s not required
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'Melania was late': MAGA blames first lady after Trump doesn’t place hand on Bible during swearing-in
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.
Fact check: Does it matter that Donald Trump didn't put his hand on the Bible during his oath of office?
Some social media users wondered if Donald Trump not taking the oath on a religious text meant he wasn't properly sworn in.
Trump takes oath of office without hand on Bible. Social media quick to react
President Trump's family wasn't in place as the oath of office began, including his wife, Melania, who was holding two Bibles.
Trump returns to power in historic inauguration: Captured in photos
Dignitaries from across Washington and around the world crammed into the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on Monday to watch power transfer peacefully from Democratic former President Joe Biden to his Republican successor,
Donald Trump sworn into office as 47th US president, but doesn't put hand on Bible during oath
Trump became president moments after noon, taking the oath read by Chief Justice John Roberts. Trump was joined by his wife Melania Trump who was holding both a family bible and the one used by President Abraham Lincoln at his 1861 inauguration.
Trump inauguration photos: From his arrival at the White House to his swearing-in at the Capitol Rotunda, see images from the historic day
President Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States by Chief Supreme Court Justice John Roberts in an inauguration ceremony inside the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on Monday.
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 did not place hand on Bibles during 2025 swearing in
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.
Trump did not place hand on Bible during swearing in at inauguration
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.
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Trump’s Oath Not The First Flubbed By Chief Justice John Roberts
Chief Justice John Roberts flubbed President Donald Trump’s inaugural oath Monday, however, it wasn’t the first time Roberts made it a tad awkward for an incoming president. During Trump’s inauguration inside the Capitol Rotunda,