20.01.2025 22:31
Donald Trump, who was elected as the 47th President of the United States, returned to the White House for his second term four years later. With the inauguration ceremony, Trump officially took over the presidential seat from Joe Biden, and it was noteworthy that he did not place his hand on the Bible during the ceremony.
The 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump, officially began his second term with the inauguration ceremony held at the Capitol.
USED ABRAHAM LINCOLN'S BIBLE
Trump chose to use the Bible that belonged to former President Abraham Lincoln while taking the presidential oath.
ALSO HAD THE BIBLE GIFTED BY HIS MOTHER
Additionally, Trump had a personal Bible of his own with him during the inauguration ceremony. The President of the United States had also used this Bible, a gift from his mother, during the 2017 inauguration ceremony.
DID NOT PLACE HIS HAND ON THE BIBLE
Moreover, it did not go unnoticed that Trump did not place his hand on the Bible while taking the presidential oath.
THERE IS NO OBLIGATION
There is no constitutional obligation for presidents to place their hand on a religious text while taking the oath. However, almost all presidents use a Bible during their inauguration ceremonies. The majority of incoming presidents choose a family Bible or a Bible used by a former president.