During President Trump's second oath of office, he deviated from tradition by not placing his left hand on the two Bibles held by Melania Trump. Observations were made online questioning the authenticity of the swearing-in due to this break from tradition. Trump correctly recited the oath from Chief Justice John Roberts, unlike Barack Obama's previous swearing-in which required correction. Despite speculation on social media, Trump is confirmed to be the 47th president. Vice President JD Vance performed the oath with a Bible, contrasting Trump's actions.
Unlike former President Barack Obama's 2009 swearing-in, when Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts and Obama stumbled through some words of the oath, Trump's words were right.
Video and photos show that Trump recited the oath from Roberts without placing his hand on the Lincoln Bible, first used to swear in the 16th U.S. president.
No hand on the Bible. Does that mean he is not president? Adam Parkhomenko, a Democratic strategist, asked on BlueSky.
Trump kept his eyes on Roberts and did not acknowledge the Bibles, keeping his left hand at his side as he repeated the 35-word oath.
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