Donald Trump re-elected as president: ceremony and oath, facts and myths
21 january 2025 в 08:37
Donald Trump has once again officially become president. The 78-year-old Republican returned to the White House on Monday, January 20, 2025, after his second presidential inauguration, and was supported by his family at the event. But one key moment caused a stir on social media — Trump’s oath. Many are wondering if he placed his hand on the Bible, which was held by his wife, Melania Trump, while taking the oath.
Trump delivered a speech during his inauguration, promising to «put America first» and claiming that the country is currently in its «golden age».
«From this day forward, our country will thrive and be respected again around the world», - he said. «We will be the envy of every nation. And we will no longer allow ourselves to be deceived. Throughout each day of the Trump administration, I, very simply, will put America first. Our sovereignty will be restored. Our security will be restored. The scales of justice will be restored. The cruel, violent, and unjust weaponization of the Department of Justice and our government will end».
Trump also promised that «the top priority of his administration will be to create a country that is proud, thriving, and free».
«I return to the presidency confident and optimistic that we are on the cusp of an exciting new era of national success», - he added. «A wave of change is sweeping the country. The light of the sun shines on the whole world, and America has a chance to seize this opportunity like never before».
Find out if Trump placed his hand on the Bible, as is usually done at inauguration ceremonies.
According to the live broadcast and photos from the ceremony, Trump did not place his hand on the two Bibles held by his wife, Melania, during the oath.
Yes, Trump placed his hand on two Bibles during his first inauguration in 2017.
No, according to the US Constitution, there is no legal requirement for the president to place his hand on the Bible during the oath. As stated in Article VI, Section 3 of the Constitution, «no religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office or public trust in the United States»
Trump delivered a speech during his inauguration, promising to «put America first» and claiming that the country is currently in its «golden age».
«From this day forward, our country will thrive and be respected again around the world», - he said. «We will be the envy of every nation. And we will no longer allow ourselves to be deceived. Throughout each day of the Trump administration, I, very simply, will put America first. Our sovereignty will be restored. Our security will be restored. The scales of justice will be restored. The cruel, violent, and unjust weaponization of the Department of Justice and our government will end».
Trump also promised that «the top priority of his administration will be to create a country that is proud, thriving, and free».
«I return to the presidency confident and optimistic that we are on the cusp of an exciting new era of national success», - he added. «A wave of change is sweeping the country. The light of the sun shines on the whole world, and America has a chance to seize this opportunity like never before».
Find out if Trump placed his hand on the Bible, as is usually done at inauguration ceremonies.
According to the live broadcast and photos from the ceremony, Trump did not place his hand on the two Bibles held by his wife, Melania, during the oath.
Yes, Trump placed his hand on two Bibles during his first inauguration in 2017.
No, according to the US Constitution, there is no legal requirement for the president to place his hand on the Bible during the oath. As stated in Article VI, Section 3 of the Constitution, «no religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office or public trust in the United States»
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