Was Trump's hand on the Bible during his inaugural oath of office? What to know
Did President Donald Trump have his hand on the Bible while taking the oath of office? Here's what we know and what the Constitution says.
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2 developments- Jan 19, 2025Only lean-left coverage:Why Trump Will Be Sworn Into Office With a Bible
- Jan 20, 2025Was Trump's hand on the Bible during his inaugural oath of office? What to know
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How each side is putting it
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4 viewpointsTrump Swears Oath Without His Hand on Bible, but He Wasn’t Required To
Photos of the swearing-in show Trump with his hand at his side, not atop the Bible. Does it matter?
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5 viewpointsRan by 6 outlets· NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth, NBC10 Philadelphia, +4 more
Ran by 3 outlets· ABC 13 Houston, ABC 7 San Francisco, +1 more
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5 viewpointsTrump does not swear on Bible during inauguration, no impact on oath
Trump did not place hand on Bible for oath of office during his inauguration
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