No, Trump didn’t put his hand on the Bible while being sworn in – but there is precedent for it

People watching Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday (20 January) noticed that he did not place his hand on the Bible during the swearing-in ceremony.

As her husband took the oath of office, Melania Trump held two Bibles by his side. But he never put his hand on either book, leaving some to wonder if the ceremony “counted” or not.

“No hand on the Bible. Does that mean he is not president?” Democratic strategist Adam Parkhomenko joked.

However, it is not a legal requirement to touch the Bible during the ceremony, although it is usual for incoming presidents to do so.

“All executive and judicial officers, both of the United States and of the several states, shall be bound by Oath or Affirmation, to support this constitution but no religious test shall

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