Donald Trump appears to take oath without placing hand on Bible

News.com.au - 20/01
Fiery debate has erupted over whether or not Donald Trump placed his hand on the Bible as he was sworn into office.

Fiery debate has erupted over whether or not Donald Trump placed his hand on the Bible as he was sworn into office.

First lady Melania Trump held a stack of two Bibles as her husband was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States inside the Capitol Rotunda on Monday morning.

One Bible was given to Trump by his mother in 1955 while the other was first used by President Abraham Lincoln during his swearing-in in 1861.

But Trump, 78, appeared to stand with his left arm down by his side as he raised his right hand and recited the oath of office.

There is no legal requirement for the president to place their hand on the Bible, only for them ...
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