Donald Trump did not touch the Bible when he was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States.
On Monday, the newly elected US President Donald Trump took the oath of office, after which he became the 47th president of the United States.
US Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts took oath from President Trump.
Surprisingly, Donald Trump did not put his hands on the Bible when he took the oath of office.
First lady Melania Trump stood next to the president, who held 2 Bibles, but Trump raised his straight hand during the oath and did not place his hand on a Bible.
It is not legally required for the president of the United States to place his hand on the Bible, but according to tradition, the president places one hand on the Bible when taking the oath of office.
In America, for centuries, the president takes the oath by placing his hand on the Bible. However, this unexpected move of Donald Trump surprised people.
During his first presidential inauguration on January 20, 2017, Trump placed his right hand on two Bibles.
