President Donald Trump NOT having his Hand on Bible in Ceremonial Swearing-In/Inauguration meanings : Traditionally, placing a hand on the Bible during an oath is a solemn act that signifies truth and commitment under a higher authority. The absence of this act could symbolize: Non-recognition of the system: By not following this tradition, it might signify a rejection of the authority of the corporate United States (as per the 1871 theory) and instead assert allegiance to the original constitutional Republic. Symbolic gesture of sovereignty: It could indicate that the oath being taken is not bound by the “corporate laws” but is rooted in a higher, constitutional or spiritual framework. Signal to the public: For those who have been paying attention, this might be a subtle message that this is not a “normal” presidency or swearing-in