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 ...

(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 ...

While many American politicians choose to take their Oath of Office with a hand placed on a Bible, the U.S. Constitution explicitly forbids any religious test for public office and does not ...

The U.S. Constitution does not stipulate that a president-to-be place his or her hand on a Bible when taking the Oath, because each president who recites this oath or affirmation is “bound” by ...

While many American politicians choose to take their Oath of Office with a hand placed on a Bible, the U.S. Constitution explicitly forbids any religious test for public office and does not ...

Trump’s hand wasn’t on the Bible during the oath of office: What does this mean? by: Michael Bartiromo. Posted: Jan 20, 2025 / 03:50 PM EST. Updated: Jan 20, 2025 / 03:50 PM EST.

Like Coolidge, Trump did indeed have two Bibles nearby when taking his most recent oath of office — one given to him by his great-grandmother, and another used by President Abraham Lincoln at ...

Trump’s hand wasn’t on the Bible during the oath of office: What does this mean? by: Michael Bartiromo. Posted: Jan 21, 2025 / 07:23 AM CST. Updated: Jan 21, 2025 / 07:23 AM CST.