US congress certifies Trump’s electoral victory
The United States Congress has officially certified Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election, clearing the way for his return to the White House on January 20, 2025.
The certification, which took place during a joint session of Congress on Monday, marked the final step in validating the Electoral College results from November’s election.
power,” she said.
The certification officially confirms Trump’s victory with 312 Electoral College votes compared to Harris’s 226. Trump also became the first Republican presidential candidate to win the popular vote since 2004.
The ceremony followed a contentious campaign season, but Monday’s proceedings unfolded without significant challenges.
Trump celebrated the certification on his social media platform, Truth Social, calling it “a big moment in history.”
Trump’s victory not only secures his return to the presidency but also delivers control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate to the Republican Party.
Many Republicans have embraced Trump’s disputed claims about the 2020 election, which were at the center of legal battles and investigations during his post-presidency.
In the aftermath of the 2020 election, Trump faced multiple legal challenges for his alleged attempts to overturn the results.
While a federal case in Washington, DC, was recently dismissed, a state case in Georgia remains unresolved.
Despite these controversies, Trump’s 2024 campaign has been described as his most successful to date, securing both the presidency and significant congressional victories.
Harris, speaking after the certification, emphasized the fragility of democracy and the importance of collective effort to protect it.
“America’s democracy is only as strong as our willingness to fight for it,” she stated.
