“Trump did not put his hand on the Bible during the swearing-inDuring the inauguration, Donald Trump did not put his hand on the Bible when he took the oath of the president of the United States. Melania Trump held two Bibles – Trump’s personal Bible and Lincoln’s historical Bible.”, — write on: unn.ua
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According to ABC News, Melania Trump was holding her husband’s personal Bible, given to him by his mother, and the Lincoln Bible, which President Abraham Lincoln used to take the oath of office in 1861. US President Donald Trump has not laid his hand on the Bible. Instead, he raised his right hand as he was sworn in before Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts.
It is noted that there are no legal requirements for the president to put his hand on the Bible.
Under Article VI, Section 3 of the U.S. Constitution, which covers oaths of office, members of Congress, state legislatures, and executive and judicial officers throughout the country are bound by an “oath or solemn declaration” to uphold the Constitution
However, it continues, “no religious test shall ever be a requirement for holding any office or public trust within the United States.”
ABC News recalled that during his first inauguration on January 20, 2017, Trump placed his right hand on two Bibles held by the first lady as a judge swore him in as the 45th president.
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In his speech, Donald Trump thanked those present and announced the beginning of the “golden age” of America.