Quotes
But no religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office or public trust under the United States,
the charter document states I’ve just realised why Melania is wearing that wide-brimmed hat - it made it impossible for Trump to land his attempted kiss. Smart woman.”
The moment immediately went viral, with one wag on X commenting From this moment on, America’s decline is over,
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."
The Constitution lays out the exact language to be used in the 34-word oath of office I, Donald John Trump,
Trump then raised his right hand, and as Roberts said ... first lady Melania Trump was seen approaching with a stack of Bibles No hand on the bible. Does that mean he is not president?”
Democratic strategist Adam Parkhomenko snarked He didn’t put his small hand on the Bible when he took the oath of office,
Never Trump political group The Lincoln Project tweeted Someday I hope this honorable young man becomes president too
Marking this moment with my mother's Bible honors her legacy and reminds me of the spiritual guidance I carry to this day,
Trump said in a press release from his inaugural committee It's just very humbling for me. We are approaching it with prayer, but with deep, deep gratitude to the president-elect for his confidence and deep gratitude to the American people."
Pence used the family Bible of the late President Ronald Reagan, telling Fox News at the time My experience working for him was overwhelmingly positive,
It has only been used three times since, by President Obama at each of his inaugurations and by President Trump at his first inauguration in 2017,
