Trump didn't place his hand on the Bible during his swearing-in, and some of his supporters are blaming John Roberts.

Donald Trump's second presidency officially got underway when, on Monday, January 20, 2025, he was sworn in by U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Roberts. During the ceremony, Trump was asked to place his hand on the Holy Bible.

Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on Monday, taking the oath without placing his hand on the Bible

During his 2017 inauguration, Trump placed his hand on a family Bible stacked atop Lincoln's while taking the oath. While reciting the presidential oath of office is mandated by the Constitution, using a Bible isn't. Trump is certainly not the first president to not use a Bible during the swearing-in ceremony.

Some social media users wondered if Donald Trump not taking the oath on a religious text meant he wasn't properly sworn in.

Eagle-eye onlookers were quick to notice President Donald Trump did not have his hand on the Bible when he took

President Trump's family wasn't in place as the oath of office began, including his wife, Melania, who was holding two Bibles.

Donald Trump, emboldened by his unprecedented political comeback, set to work unraveling Joe Biden ‘s legacy Monday as soon as he was sworn in as the 47th president, claiming a mandate to reshape American institutions.

Donald and Melania Trump arrive at the White House ahead of the inauguration ceremony on Monday in Washington, D.C. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts in an inauguration ceremony inside the Capitol Rotunda on Monday.

Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president Monday, returning to power with a promise to end America’s decline and to “completely and totally reverse” the actions of the man who drove him from office four years ago.

"I have underestimated Donald Trump and made faulty forecasts enough to be shy of making confident, long-term predictions. Trump likes to surprise both friends and foes. But this president, like