Why do presidents place a hand on the Bible? The answer is simple: tradition. That’s what the first President of the United States, George Washington, did in 1789, according to the White House ...

Why was Trump permitted to take the Oath without placing his hand on the Bible?” — Sue Wilson, Wallington, N.J. Hi Sue, Presidents don’t have to swear with their hand on a Bible when they ...

Trump raised his right hand to take the oath of office as president on Monday, his left stayed at his side. Although his wife, Melania Trump, held two Bibles, Mr. Trump did not put his hand on either.

President Trump bucked tradition on Monday when he did not place his hand on the Bible while taking the oath of office during his second inauguration. Chief Justice John Roberts administered the ...

Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath of office. 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 ...

Donald Trump raised his right hand while his left hand hovered underneath a pair of bibles during an inaugural ceremony that was slightly delayed Wednesday at the Capitol Rotunda. Trump took the ...

Many are wondering whether or not he placed his hand on the Bible that his wife, Melania Trump, held up for him while he took the Oath of Office. Trump delivered a speech during his inauguration ...

Some onlookers observed that President Donald Trump didn't place his hand on the Bible when sworn in at his inauguration, prompting questions about how the Bible traditionally factors into the ...

(NEXSTAR) – President Donald Trump, when taking his most recent oath of office, did not appear to place his left hand on either of the Bibles brought to the swearing-in ceremony in the Capitol ...

President Donald Trump did not place his hand on the Holy Bible Monday as he was swearing into office for a second time, multiple clips of his inauguration show. Trump was sworn in by US Supreme ...

Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on Monday, Jan. 20, taking the presidential oath without placing his hand on the Bibles Melania held beside him Lizzie Hyman is a ...

There is no legal requirement for the president to place his hand on the Bible. According to Article VI, Clause 3, of the U.S. Constitution, which covers oaths of office, members of Congress ...