Who Reads the Oath of Office to the Incoming President and Vice President

Washington: So, you know how the president takes that big oath on Inauguration Day? Well, it’s usually the chief justice of the Supreme Court who reads it. But for the vice president, things are a bit different. They can pick someone else to do the honors, which is pretty cool.

Historically, vice presidents had a more private ceremony in the Senate before the big public event. But since World War II, they’ve had the freedom to choose who swears them in. Early on, it was often the president pro tempore of the Senate, but now it’s common for them to ask a friend or someone close to them.

For instance, when President-elect Trump was sworn in, Chief Justice John Roberts did the honors, just like in 2017. The oath itself is laid out in the Constitution, and it’s a serious promise to uphold the office.

As for the new Vice President, JD Vance, he’ll have Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh reading his oath. Fun fact: Vance’s wife used to work for Kavanaugh, so it’s a nice personal connection there. The vice president’s oath is similar to what senators and representatives take, emphasizing loyalty to the Constitution. It’s all about commitment and duty, and it’s a big deal for both the president and vice president.