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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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Trump’s Hand Not on Bible When He Takes Oath

Eagle-eye onlookers were quick to notice President Donald Trump did not have his hand on the Bible when he took

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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.

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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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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.

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Trump inauguration live updates: First pardoned Jan. 6 rioters released in D.C.

The last time that happened was former President Barack Obama's second inauguration in 2013. Obama, the nation's first Black president, took the oath of office that year using two Bibles, one that belonged to King and one that belonged to Abraham Lincoln.

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 ...

J.D. Vance sworn in as vice president

J.D. Vance is sworn in as US Vice President as his wife Usha Vance looks on during the presidential inauguration of Donald Trump at the Rotunda of the US Capitol in Washington, on. Trump takes office ...

A famous Lincoln speech might bear his fingerprints

When Abraham Lincoln was preparing his speech for his second inaugural in 1865, historians think he cut the sentences and ...

The Bible’s role on Inauguration Day

Ahead of Inauguration Day, the minds behind the God Bless the USA Bible released a new product that plays off the Bible’s prominent role in the ceremony. Their Inauguration Day Edition Bible has ...

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