The president doesnt have to swear oath of office over Bible [Video]

President Donald Trump took his oath of office on his inauguration, becoming the 47th president of the United States.

However, some on social media have wondered if Trump failed to correctly take his oath by doing so without a hand on the Bible. VERIFY reader Ruth emailed us to ask about Trump’s oath.

THE QUESTION

Does the president have to swear the oath of office on a Bible?

THE SOURCES

THE ANSWER

No, the president does not have to swear the oath of office on a Bible.

WHAT WE FOUND

Article II of the U.S. Constitution requires the president to swear an oath of office before taking on the role of president. The Constitution does not specify how this oath should be administered, according to the National Archives.

The only requirement for the oath …