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

During his oath, Trump did not place his hand atop the Bible, a moment that quickly took over on social media as people watching at home took notice. #BREAKING: Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th ...

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 himWhen Donald Trump took the ...

Vice President JD Vance took the oath of office before Trump and placed his right hand on the Bible with his wife and three ...