On Monday (January 6), Congress certified President-elect Donald Trump‘s victory in the 2024 presidential election, officially confirming his win over Vice President Kamala Harris. The certification process took place in a joint session of Congress, presided over by Vice President Harris, who read the electoral vote tally. Trump secured 312 electoral votes, while Harris received 226.
The proceedings unfolded without any objections or incidents, contrasting sharply with the events of January 6, 2021, when a violent mob stormed the Capitol in an attempt to overturn the 2020 election results. The session was conducted under heavy security, with extra measures in place due to a snowstorm in the area.
Vice President-elect JD Vance, who will assume office on January 20, was present during the certification. The event marked a significant moment in U.S. history, as Trump returns to power after previously losing the 2020 election to Joe Biden. The certification was seen as a return to the tradition of peaceful transfer of power despite the challenges faced in recent years.
The session proceeded smoothly, with applause from both sides of the aisle as the results were announced. The certification process concluded swiftly, marking the beginning of a new chapter in American politics as Trump prepares to take office once again.
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