Trump's second inauguration day begins with a service at St John's Church, Lafayette Square, followed by tea at the White House.

The tradition of using a Bible during the swearing-in goes back to the very first inauguration, but not all Presidents have used one.

Melania took a seat next to her son Barron Trump, who attended the ceremony alongside the extended Trump family including Ivanka, Donald Jr, Eric, and Tiffany.

Museum of the Bible Chief Curatorial Officer Robert Duke said Trump’s personal Bible will be added to the set of U.S. presidential inauguration Bibles.

The 78-year-old had a busy day of pomp and tradition ahead of him as millions of people around the world prepare to watch the Republican return to the White House.

Trump is the first person convicted of a felony — for falsifying business records related to hush money payments — to serve as president.

On a frigid holiday Monday in Washington D.C., Donald Trump will take the oath of office for a second time to become the 47th president of the United States.

Some onlookers observed that President Donald Trump didn't place his hand on the Bible when sworn in at his inauguration, prompting questions about how the Bible traditionally factors into the ceremony.

President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance both used Bibles with sentimental value to take the oath of office.

President Donald Trump did not place his hand on the two Bibles held by his wife, Melania Trump, when he took his second oath of office to become the 47th president of the United States

President Donald Trump did not place his hand on the Bible during his swearing-in earlier today. He stood with his left arm down by his side as he raised his right hand, instead of placing his hand on the stack of two Bibles held by first lady Melania Trump.