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2025-01-21 12:41:36 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 00E218AAE7840AF53466AA63DE2A354D91C3B3ACFEE9B2E821BFA53A246B1FC0
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Having his hand on the bible is not a requirement. Raising the right hand is a requirement. He did not place his hand on the bible due to Chief Justice Roberts starting the oath before Melania got to his side with the bibles. https://www.politifact.com/article/2025/jan/20/donald-trump-didnt-put-his-hand-on-the-bible-durin/
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