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Ask Jordan: Did Trump have to swear with his hand on a Bible at his inauguration?

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Question: Why was Trump permitted to take the oath without placing his hand on the Bible ? The Constitution rejects religious tests for office.

President John Roberts and Chief Justice John Roberts didn’t redo the oath with Trump ’s hand on a Bible .

It's unclear what the legal implications (if any) would’ve been had they not done a second take.