Why did Trump not put his hand on the bible when he was sworn in?

[Middleground]

OK.

Yeah, she did get in late. Still, he could have put his (tiny) hand on the good book in a delay. Especially since they brought their own bible (or were they going to sell some after the ceremony? LOL).
Anyway, seems it's not mandatory, a fact that I was not aware of.

 

[SenorXm/Sirius]

Are you a believer?

I am.. You Trump cultists are calling it a 'book'.. Not me..

Disgusting how far you cultists will go to defend ur phoney god..

 

[SayMyName]

Many President's did not put their hand on a bible, particularly those of early years among Founding Fathers, Thomas Jefferson and John Adam's among them. Nor did Teddy Roosevelt or Calvin Coolidge. It is more of a ritual that developed later to fit the desires of those taking the oath. There is no requirement for it in the Constitution.

Has Every U.S. President Been Sworn in on a Bible?

It’s traditional, but not required.

www.mentalfloss.com

 

[Middleground]

Are you a believer?

Nope. I am am a atheist.

 

[Middleground]

Many President's did not put their hand on a bible, particularly those of early years among Founding Fathers, Thomas Jefferson and John Adam's among them. Nor did Teddy Roosevelt or Calvin Coolidge. It is more of a ritual that developed later to fit the needs of those taking the oath. There is no requirement for it in the Constitution.

Has Every U.S. President Been Sworn in on a Bible?

It’s traditional, but not required.

www.mentalfloss.com

Makes me wonder if someone can decline to put their hand on the bible when testifying in court?

 

[SMTA]

Yeah, he's almost 80. You gotta give the man a bit of leeway

He ran for POTUS.
He trashed Biden for his age.
No quarter (leeway) for Trump.
**** Trump.

 

[VySky]

Nope. I am am an atheist.

That’s what I thought.

 

[George50]

It's there in plain sight. Why did he not place his hand on the bible?

Because he's the antichrist?

And while we're at it, why did he bring his own bible? (for this question, fun answers are welcome!)

Because it's full of blank pages?

Edit to add: would this make his Presidency non-valid?

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[yankintx]

His own Bible had a vintage Playboy magazine inside ?

 

[yankintx]

He ran for POTUS.
He trashed Biden for his age.
No quarter (leeway) for Trump.
**** Trump.

Trump is the oldest man to ever be sworn in as President.

It's time the US stop electing men who clearly are in there twighlight years, and one step away from residing at Shady Pines.

 

[Atomic Kid]

Other.

Trump doesn't care all that much about taking part in useless traditions just for the sake of traditions.

With our diverse and varied religions, focusing on the bible makes it a useless tradition.


No.

Maybe he would have recognized it if Melania had held it upside down.

 

[Atomic Kid]

Other.

Trump doesn't care all that much about taking part in useless traditions just for the sake of traditions.

With our diverse and varied religions, focusing on the bible makes it a useless tradition.


No.

Oh, and whenever Trump speaks of "religious freedom" he only speaks of it when Christians are involved. So much for diversity.

 

[JMR]

Not really...though you do seem to know what deodorant he uses.

On the other hand, you probably found out about that because some Trump hating media told you about it.

No, it's because there are very few products that Trump does not put his name on.

 

[JMR]

Melania was not in position when the oath started. Take a look a Vance and Usha, even with kids in tow she was right there with him before he even started the oath.

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Yeah, she even looks as if she likes him.

 

[Mycroft]

No, it's because there are very few products that Trump does not put his name on.

Oh...so you DON'T know what deodorant he uses. You just picked that one because it has his name on it.

Okay.

 

[JMR]

Oh...so you DON'T know what deodorant he uses. You just picked that one because it has his name on it.

Okay.

Can you name another president who hawks deodorant stick?

 

[devildavid]

Oh...so you DON'T know what deodorant he uses. You just picked that one because it has his name on it.

Okay.

The entire country needs an industrial strength deodorant to remove the stench of Trump and his cult followers.

 

[SMTA]

Oh...so you DON'T know what deodorant he uses. You just picked that one because it has his name on it.

Okay.

Surely you do.

 

[Mycroft]

Can you name another president who hawks deodorant stick?

You sure are hung up on deodorant.

Tell me, can you name another president who builds skyscrapers?

 

[Rexedgar]

Oh...so you DON'T know what deodorant he uses. You just picked that one because it has his name on it.

Okay.

What brand of striking paper does Trump favor?

 

[spud_meister]

He ran for POTUS.
He trashed Biden for his age.
No quarter (leeway) for Trump.
**** Trump.

And this is what you'll **** Trump about? An unimportant bit of ceremony? The man's about to build concentration camps and you concern is whether he fingered a book?

 

[SMTA]

You sure are hung up on deodorant.

Tell me, can you name another president who builds skyscrapers?

All Trump does is refuse to pay contractors for their work.
He also was unable to make a profit on a casino in Atlantic City, has filed bankruptcy hundreds of times, and had many failed businesses because he is a ****ing moron.

 

[SMTA]

And this is what you'll **** Trump about? An unimportant bit of ceremony? The man's about to build concentration camps and you concern is whether he fingered a book?

I don’t give a shit about the Bible.

 

[Middleground]

That’s what I thought.

The point is lost on me... but whatever.

 

[RF667799]

Makes me wonder if someone can decline to put their hand on the bible when testifying in court?

I've testified in court, and a Bible wasn't part of being sworn in.