Those four little words are not in the Constitution, but for many Americans, the phrase has been a part of the oath ever ...

Those four little words are not in the Constitution, but for many Americans, the phrase has been a part of the oath ever since George Washington was said to have added it 236 years ago.

Those four little words are not in the Constitution, but for many Americans, the phrase has been a part of the oath ever since George Washington was said to have added it 236 years ago.

The second oath -- also administered by Roberts -- took place at 7:35 p.m. Wednesday in the White House's Map Room. Roberts asked Obama whether he was ready.

The Oath Keepers on trial face the most serious charges brought so far in relation to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, chief among them a seditious conspiracy charge.

Video and photos show that Trump recited the oath from Roberts without placing his hand on the Lincoln Bible, first used to swear in the 16th U.S. president, and a Bible his mother gave him in 1955.

The presidential oath was intended to be a measure of accountability. If you’ve ever misread the common closing phrase “so help me God” as being some sort of prayer that God will help us ...