Trump didn't place his hand on the Bible during his swearing-in, and some of his supporters are blaming John Roberts.
He also becomes the first to enter the White House having previously tried to end American democracy by staying in power despite having lost reelection.
President Trump's family wasn't in place as the oath of office began, including his wife, Melania, who was holding two Bibles.
Some social media users wondered if Donald Trump not taking the oath on a religious text meant he wasn't properly sworn in.
Despite social media attention, the Constitution protects freedom of religion. So putting a hand on a Bible, or even using one at all, isn't required.
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.
Joe Biden's presidency officially ended when President Donald Trump was sworn into office by U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts. Vice President JD Vance, moments earlier, was sworn in by Roberts' colleague,
Trump took the oath of office on Monday immediately after Vice President JD Vance was sworn in by Associate Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. As Vance took the oath of office, he placed his right hand on a Bible that was held by his wife, Usha Vance, as she also held one of their three children.
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Donald Trump will take the oath of office saying he returns to the presidency “confident and optimistic” it's the start of “a thrilling new era of national success.”
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Inauguration Of Trump As 47th President Was Predictable Well Before Election
Fact-checking President Donald Trump's Inauguration Day speeches
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump took his second oath of office Jan. 20 as the 47th president of the United States, offering an agenda heavily foreshadowed by his campaign promises. Speaking from inside the U.S. Capitol Rotunda because of the subfreezing temperatures, Trump said, "The golden age of America begins right now."
His second inaugural address promised a “golden age,” but the ideas in it evoked the late 1800s more than any recent presidency.
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