Why didnt anyone catch that error before they sent out that picture?
That would be the first thing I would think of if I had to get sworn in for something....
- find a bible
- Get Michelle to hold the bible
- retake the oath and say the words correctly.
You know there are a bunch of crazy rightwing people out there who will file a lawsuit claiming the 2nd swear in was not valid because he did not use a bible.
The Constitution says the president should swear or affirm. Dont you swear on a bible? and affirm when not using a bible? It is clear he said swear not affirm, so where was the bible?
I think he should take the oath again (with Michelle holding the bible next to him) before he signs any executive orders because the wingnuts will claim those orders weere not valid.
UPDATE: After thinking about it more, I can understand why he would not want to use the bible the 2nd time. He swore on the bible the first time and the re-take was about saying the words in the correct order.
If anyone files a lawsuit, you can have a situation in the future where judges of different parties will deliberately mess up the oath in order to undo an election and that will not stand in a court of law.