Trump didn't place his hand on the Bible during his swearing-in, and some of his supporters are blaming John Roberts.
President Trump's family wasn't in place as the oath of office began, including his wife, Melania, who was holding two Bibles.
He also becomes the first to enter the White House having previously tried to end American democracy by staying in power despite having lost reelection.
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.
Some social media users wondered if Donald Trump not taking the oath on a religious text meant he wasn't properly sworn in.
Donald Trump took the oath of office on Monday, promising a sweeping series of executive orders upon his return to the presidency.
Justice Brett Kavanaugh will administer the oath of office to Vice President-elect JD Vance. Trump tapped Kavanaugh for the Supreme Court in 2018. Vance will be sworn in first.
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Donald Trump has taken the oath of office, and is officially the 47th president of the United States of America. Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath.
Given the chaos of Trump’s first term, and his radical plans for the second, Vanity Fair writers and editors take stock on day one of what’s sure to be a tumultuous time in America.
Very soon the former president will join Grover Cleveland as the only president to be elected twice non-consecutively.
Melania Trump returned to Washington, D.C., in style this week.