While taking his oath of office, President Trump raised his right hand but did not place his left hand on the two Bibles held by his wife, Melania. This seemingly minor detail sparked online interest, with the top search on Google related to Trump's omission. Academics emphasize that the chosen object for swearing holds no constitutional significance, affirming that the oath is to the Constitution itself.
Donald Trump took his presidential oath of office on Monday with his right hand raised, but without placing his left hand on the two Bibles that his wife Melania held as she stood by his side. The apparent oversight has no practical impact, academics say, but it roused curiosity online. The top thing Americans searched for on Google concerning Trump on Monday afternoon was about him not placing his hand on the Bible.
Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts as Melania Trump holds the Bible (Photo credit: Morry Gash/Pool via REUTERS) What an incoming president swears on, whether it is a Bible, a historical document or nothing at all, is not relevant to them assuming power, said Jeremi Suri, a University of Texas, Austin history professor and presidential scholar. 'There's nothing in the Constitution that says the president has to connect this to God in any way,' he said. 'The oath is to the Constitution.' 'I don't think it has any bearing on him taking the oath.' He added that the Constitution allows an incoming president to either swear or attest. The US' founding fathers 'left it open to someone who is an atheist,' Suri said. Trump's spokespeople did not respond to a request for comment from Reuters. Article Two of the US Constitution says an incoming president 'shall take the following Oath or Affirmation:- I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.' Trump had chosen the Bible the 16th President Abraham Lincoln was sworn in on and one given to Trump by his mother, his transition team said
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