Melania brought it up to him and nudged multiple times. What does this mean?
"At Trump’s first inauguration in 2017, he used two Bibles—one his mother gave him and the Bible that Lincoln was sworn in with at his first inauguration.
Some presidents did not use a Bible to take the oath of office, including Theodore Roosevelt, who did not use anything when he was sworn into office in 1901, and John Quincy Adams, who chose a legal book for his 1825 swearing-in, to signify his responsibility to uphold the U.S. constitutional law." From Time.com
The actual swearing-in occurred for both Trump and Vance occurred earlier this morning. What occurs at the public inauguration is symbolic but not effectual.
My exchange w/ Grok:
Me Hey, Grok. Doesn't the president-elect of the USA get sworn in privately a brief time before the public (and symbolic) inauguration?
Grok Yes, there is a tradition where the President-elect of the United States typically takes the oath of office in a private ceremony before the public inauguration. This private oath ensures that the transition of power is legally complete, even if there are delays or interruptions in the public ceremony. The public swearing-in, which we see on television and in front of large crowds, is more symbolic and ceremonial, confirming what has already been legally established.
Thanks for posting that little tidbit. Makes perfect sense.
There was no one directing Melania as was done with the VP. Melania was quick to respond, but the chief justice plowed ahead, preventing the correct timing. It’s a technicality, but how many other addresses praise God as much as President Trump! All is well.
It looked like he did. It was hard to tell.
Yep. Just saw another video on X. And Trump's left hand is on the Bible. But the dumbasses with their phones blocking the view.
https://x.com/cspan/status/1881388108094013872
I do not see his hand on the Bible in that video but a very uncomfortable Melania.
Edit to add a better view. Starts at 2:40 mark. : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2kZFz4qLqo
The news thinks he did…. “During the swearing-in, Donald Trump raised his right hand and placed his left hand on the Bible. He then took the oath of office and was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. But why do US presidents take their oath of office on the Bible?”
Thank you ! Honestly, family situation.. I fell asleep at 5 am and slept till 9 ( time difference ) knowing I would watch once awake . This was such a spoiler awake I wanted to wait a bit before watching . All is good now lol !
She and the kiddos hardly had time to get out there
Yeah, Roberts didn't give them time to get there. Melania looked a bit peaved! Go back and watch. Roberts screwed that up and caught the family flat footed.
I noticed this too. Wtf is going on?
Pesky phone cameras, obscuring every detail
Nah you'd still be able to see his hand. You can see hers.
Downvote me all you want u/Nurarihyon_no_MAGA .... 1 cell phone can't block an entire arm and hand. I'm just stating the obvious regardless of feelings.
Also since you won't believe me, here's this video to prove it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2kZFz4qLqo
Already sworn in yesterday???
Curious…
Maybe it was signal that he wasn’t going to play by the book.
Except it is not a new oath of office
It does not look like he did which bugs me but the oath is indeed what matters.
I wouldn't worry too much about it. Watch his actions.
He was sworn in on the 6th. President can legally take oath on 6th. 20th is for public show. He was already President.
Obama, Bush, Clinton did it. Actions speak louder.
“During the swearing-in, Donald Trump raised his right hand and placed his left hand on the Bible. He then took the oath of office and was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. But why do US presidents take their oath of office on the Bible?”
False. Look at that stack of Bibles. He did not put his hand on them.