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

Melania Trump returned to Washington, D.C., in style this week.

Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on Monday, taking the oath without placing his hand on the Bible

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.

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 Melania Trump stood next to the president holding two Bibles, but the 47th president of the United States didn't place his hand on either as he raised his right hand to take the presidential oath,

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

When Melania Trump stood behind her husband, President-elect Donald Trump, during his inauguration, she made a statement that transcended words. Her choice of attire, particularly the navy boater-style hat,

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.

Although presidents and other government officials have historically sworn the oath on a Bible, the Constitution doesn’t require it.