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

President Trump did not place his hand on the Bible as he took the oath of office during his inauguration on Monday. While first lady Melania Trump stood next to him holding two Bibles — one given to Mr.

Some social media users wondered if Donald Trump not taking the oath on a religious text meant he wasn't properly sworn in.

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 President of the United States. pic.twitter.com/VywxkH9E4D

President Trump's family wasn't in place as the oath of office began, including his wife, Melania, who was holding two Bibles.

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

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.

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

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-elect Donald Trump, from left, takes the oath of office as son Barron Trump and wife Melania Trump watch during the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. (Kevin Lamarque/Pool Photo via AP) AP

President Donald Trump did not place his hand on the Bible as he took the oath of office during his inauguration on Monday.

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