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.

Donald Trump raised his right hand while placing his left hand on the Bible Monday afternoon. He then took the oath of office and was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States.

Donald Trump raised his right hand while placing his left hand on the Bible Monday afternoon. He then took the oath of office and was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States.

Donald Trump raised his right hand while placing his left hand on the Bible Monday afternoon. He then took the oath of office and was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States.

There is, however, no legal requirement for the president to place his hand on the Bible during the swearing in. In fact, it is not legally required to use a Bible at all. According to Article VI, ...

Donald Trump raised his right hand while placing his left hand on the Bible Monday afternoon. He then took the oath of office and was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States.

While a Bible is not required, the oath itself is mandated by the Constitution. Theodore Roosevelt didn’t use a Bible when he was sworn in following the assassination of William McKinley in 1901.

There is, however, no legal requirement for the president to place his hand on the Bible during the swearing in. In fact, it is not legally required to use a Bible at all. According to Article VI ...

Donald Trump raised his right hand while placing his left hand on the Bible Monday afternoon. He then took the oath of office and was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States.

Donald Trump raised his right hand while placing his left hand on the Bible Monday afternoon. He then took the oath of office and was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States.