In any case, most modern presidents — Biden, Obama, and even Trump during his first oath — have indeed placed their hand upon the Bible, despite there being no requirement to do so.

A select number of presidents have not sworn on the Bible, which was more common in earlier chapters of American history when specific rules and traditions weren’t as entrenched as they are today.

Biden "acknowledged the concerns," but the "warnings ... "He did not want to be seen as weak — a 78-year-old president with his hand on the Bible and a large, telltale contraption on his foot.

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he would create a White House faith office and direct Attorney General Pam Bondi ...

Biden's mistaken conviction that he, and he alone, could defeat the man he considered a threat to the democratic order is the very reason that man will place his hand on the Bible tomorrow.

Mr. Biden refused to wear an orthopedic boot. He did not want to be seen as weak — a 78-year-old president with his hand on the Bible and a large, telltale contraption on his foot. He wore his ...