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

He also becomes the first to enter the White House having previously tried to end American democracy by staying in power despite having lost reelection.

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

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

Donald Trump raised his right hand while placing his left hand on the Bible Monday afternoon. He then took the oath of office and was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States.

Despite social media attention, the Constitution protects freedom of religion. So putting a hand on a Bible, or even using one at all, isn't required.

Donald Trump took the oath of office on Monday, promising a sweeping series of executive orders upon his return to the presidency.

Justice Brett Kavanaugh will administer the oath of office to Vice President-elect JD Vance. Trump tapped Kavanaugh for the Supreme Court in 2018. Vance will be sworn in first.

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Donald Trump, 78, is the United States president once again after taking the oath of office from inside the U.S. Capitol rotunda on Monday, Jan. 20. He and newly inaugurated Vice President J.D. Vance

Very soon the former president will join Grover Cleveland as the only president to be elected twice non-consecutively.

From historic Bibles to the leading role of the country's chief justice, Inauguration Day has been filled with traditions. Which ones have endured?