There is no legal requirement for the president to place his hand on the Bible. According to Article VI, Clause 3, of the U.S ...

The U.S. Constitution does not stipulate that a president-to-be place his or her hand on a Bible when taking the Oath, because each president who recites this oath or affirmation is “bound” by ...

While many American politicians choose to take their Oath of Office with a hand placed on a Bible, the U.S. Constitution explicitly forbids any religious test for public office and does not ...

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.

The U.S. Constitution does not stipulate that a president-to-be place his or her hand on a Bible when taking the Oath, because each president who recites this oath or affirmation is “bound” by ...

While many American politicians choose to take their Oath of Office with a hand placed on a Bible, the U.S. Constitution explicitly forbids any religious test for public office and does not ...

The U.S. Constitution does not stipulate that a president-to-be place his or her hand on a Bible when taking the Oath, because each president who recites this oath or affirmation is “bound” by ...

President Donald Trump, when taking his most recent oath of office, did not appear to place his left hand on either of the Bibles brought to the swearing-in ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda on Monday.

Like Coolidge, Trump did indeed have two Bibles nearby when taking his most recent oath of office — one given to him by his great-grandmother, and another used by President Abraham Lincoln at ...

The U.S. Constitution does not stipulate that a president-to-be place his or her hand on a Bible when taking the Oath, because each president who recites this oath or affirmation is “bound” by ...

(NEXSTAR) – President Donald Trump, when taking his most recent oath of office, did not appear to place his left hand on either of the Bibles brought to the swearing-in ceremony in the Capitol ...