Trump didn't place his hand on the Bible during his swearing-in, and some of his supporters are blaming John Roberts.
Some social media users wondered if Donald Trump not taking the oath on a religious text meant he wasn't properly sworn in.
Eagle-eye onlookers were quick to notice President Donald Trump did not have his hand on the Bible when he took
President Trump's family wasn't in place as the oath of office began, including his wife, Melania, who was holding two Bibles.
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.
Donald and Melania Trump arrive at the White House ahead of the inauguration ceremony on Monday in Washington, D.C. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts in an inauguration ceremony inside the Capitol Rotunda on Monday.
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.
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.
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.
President Donald Trump’s second inauguration seemed normal, but there were concerns about U.S. democracy lingering just beneath the surface.