By Elizabeth Dias National religion correspondent As Donald J. Trump raised his right hand to take the oath of office as president on Monday, his left stayed at his side. Although his wife ...

Some onlookers observed that President Donald Trump didn't place his hand on the Bible when sworn in at his inauguration, prompting questions about how the Bible traditionally factors into the ...

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. The placement of Trump’s left hand, however, has no bearing on ...

Democratic strategist David Axelrod knocked President Trump for not placing his hand on the bible when taking the oath of office on Monday. “It’s curious that Trump, who spoke about his near ...

Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath of office. President Donald Trump did not place his hand on the Bible as he took the oath of office during his inauguration on Monday. First lady ...

Donald Trump raised his right hand while his left hand hovered underneath a pair of bibles during an inaugural ceremony that was slightly delayed Wednesday at the Capitol Rotunda. Trump took the ...

Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on Monday, Jan. 20, taking the presidential oath without placing his hand on the Bibles Melania held beside him Lizzie Hyman is a ...

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. Constitution, which covers oaths of office, members of Congress ...

Photos of the swearing-in ceremony showing Trump with his right hand raised and his left hand at his side — as opposed to atop the stack of bibles first lady Melania Trump held while standing ...

During his swearing-in, Trump opted to skip the tradition of placing his hand on a Bible—an act that ... Some speculated that his actions were an intentional break from tradition, possibly ...