Trump didn't place his hand on the Bible during his swearing-in, and some of his supporters are blaming John Roberts.

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.

President Trump's family wasn't in place as the oath of office began, including his wife, Melania, who was holding two Bibles.

Some social media users wondered if Donald Trump not taking the oath on a religious text meant he wasn't properly sworn in.

Joe Biden's presidency officially ended when President Donald Trump was sworn into office by U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts. Vice President JD Vance, moments earlier, was sworn in by Roberts' colleague,

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.

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.

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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.

Donald Trump on Monday (early Tuesday, Philippines time) was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, completing a comeback after losing his reelection bid in 2020 to Joe Biden.

Donald Trump oath ceremony LIVE: Donald Trump was sworn in for a historic second term as the 47th US President on Monday. Vice president JD Vance also took oath. Trump, who has promised a new "golden age" for America, took oath at an indoor ceremony at the rotunda of the US Capitol building. ...Read More

With temperatures reaching a high of 24 degrees in Washington, D.C., Trump's political comeback was cemented inside the Capitol Rotunda, with a reduced audience.