The U.S. Congress has officially confirmed Donald Trump’s win as President-elect ahead of his inauguration on January 20, following a challenging time filled with his allegations of election fraud.
The certification happened on January 6, 2025, four years after the Capitol riot, when Congress gathered to certify Donald Trump’s win in the 2024 presidential election. Due to the important date and security issues, the Capitol was surrounded by tall black fencing and other safety measures.
Vice President Kamala Harris, who lost to Trump in the election, presided over the joint session of Congress. The certification process was relatively smooth and quick, with no major protests or procedural objections. Trump won with 312 electoral votes compared to Harris’ 226.
Harris called her job of certifying the election results a “sacred obligation” for peaceful power transfer. She highlighted how delicate democracy is and the need to uphold its important values.
“As we have seen, our democracy can be fragile,” she said. “And it is up to each of us to stand up for our most cherished principles.”
Harris reiterated her promise to defend the Constitution, stressing the importance of every vote and honoring the people’s choice. She believes that democracy’s strength comes from people willing to fight for and respect it.
Amid the certification, there was a notable focus on Trump’s promise to pardon many individuals charged in connection to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot. Over 1,500 people have been charged, and Trump has pledged to pardon many once he is in office.
The certification showed the different impacts of Jan. 6, 2021, and Jan. 6, 2025. The first was defined by violence and efforts to change the election results, while the second was a calmer and more organized event.
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