The United States Congress has officially certified Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election, paving the way for his return to the White House on January 20, 2025.
During a joint session of Congress on Monday, the certification process concluded with the formal validation of the Electoral College results from the November elections.
Vice President Kamala Harris, who ran against Trump in the election, oversaw the certification process, which proceeded without any disruptions, unlike the events of January 6, 2021, when a violent Capitol riot interrupted the certification of Trump’s defeat in the 2020 election.
In her remarks after the session, Harris emphasized the importance of a peaceful transfer of power, stressing that such transitions are a foundational aspect of American democracy.
“Today was an important day for democracy. It reaffirmed that the peaceful transfer of power is a fundamental pillar of our system,” she said.
The certification officially confirmed Trump’s victory, with 312 Electoral College votes compared to 226 for Harris.
The result also marked the first time since 2004 that a Republican candidate has won the popular vote in a presidential election.
Trump, who celebrated the certification on his social media platform, Truth Social, hailed the moment as “a big moment in history.”
His victory not only secures his return to the presidency but also ensures Republican control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
While Trump’s 2024 campaign faced controversy, especially surrounding his disputed claims about the 2020 election, it ultimately proved to be his most successful yet.
Despite facing ongoing legal battles and investigations related to his attempts to overturn the 2020 results, Trump’s 2024 campaign gained significant traction.
The legal challenges he faced, including a dismissed federal case in Washington, D.C., and an unresolved state case in Georgia, have not seemed to dampen his political fortunes.
Harris also used the moment to remind the nation of the fragile nature of democracy and the collective responsibility to protect it.
“America’s democracy is only as strong as our commitment to defending it,” Harris stated.
