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President Donald Trump appeared to forget this key tradition while taking the oath of office on Monday.

First Lady Melania Trump held two Bibles for her husband as he took the oath of office on Monday. However, it appears Trump did not place his hand on the Bibles while being sworn in as president by Chief Justice John Roberts.

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