Chief Justice John Roberts gaffeped President Donald Trump's oath of office on Monday, but it wasn't the first time Roberts has administered a somewhat awkward oath for the president-elect.
During President Trump's inauguration inside the Capitol Rotunda, Roberts It seemed like he was in a hurry to take the oath.it started before First Lady Melania Trump brought her husband two bundles of Bibles. As President Trump began taking the oath without placing his hand on the Bible, other members of the first family slowly began to line up behind their father. (Related: Leftists launch attack on Trump within minutes of being sworn in)
For those wondering why President Trump hasn't touched the Bible. Judge Roberts began the oath before first lady Melania arrived. pic.twitter.com/S6753hpVI2
— Jere Memez (@Jere_Memez) January 20, 2025
But this wasn't the first time Roberts had taken the oath. As a judge swore in to President Barack Obama in 2009, he said: A small mistake in the oathwhich caused Obama to stumble.
Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th President of the United States in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025 (Photo by SAUL LOEB/POOL/AFP) (Photo by SAUL LOEB/POOL/AFP, Getty Images)
Instead of the words the next president is required by the Constitution to say: “I solemnly oath to faithfully execute the office of President of the United States and to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States to the best of my ability.'' “America,'' Roberts said, prompting President Obama to “faithfully execute the office of President of the United States.''
The Chief Justice moved a little too quickly, before President Trump could even place his hand on the Bible. Mr. Roberts has had embarrassing encounters with Mr. Obama before. https://t.co/BLfbYkbkap On this occasion, Roberts took the oath correctly, but his timing was off. However, you don't have to start over…
— Jonathan Turley (@JonathanTurley) January 20, 2025
This small issue raised concerns at the time that Mr. Obama was not legally sworn in. According to to Reuters. The next day, he redid the oath with Roberts, this time faithfully following the provisions of the U.S. Constitution word for word.
Roberts rushed to take the oath with Trump, and the president did not have a Bible in his hand, but the wording is correct and there is no need to redo it, as in the U.S. Constitution. Doesn't have to be a religious document Used at swearing-in ceremonies.
