The US Congress officially confirmed Donald Trump as the winner of the 2024 presidential election on Monday, four years after his supporters stormed the Capitol in an attempt to overturn the previous election result.
Amid a winter storm and with towering black fences encircling the U.S. Capitol complex, the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate convened in a joint session around noon to certify President-elect Donald Trump's election, marking the final step in confirming the results of the 2024 presidential election.
The session of U.S. Congress was chaired by the current Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate who lost to Trump in the election.
Harris presented the electoral vote results from each state and the District of Columbia, with two Senators and two House representatives taking turns to announce the vote counts.
The final tally of electoral votes showed that Trump received 312 electoral votes, surpassing the 270 needed to win the presidency, while Harris received 226 votes.
13 Comments
Mariposa
I’m excited to see what changes will be implemented next. Let’s go, Trump!
Africa
Kudos to Congress for moving on from the past and affirming the will of the people.
Eugene Alta
Time to put politics aside and come together for the good of the country!
Bella Ciao
A clean vote count and a strong majority shows his leadership is still valued!
Comandante
America chose Trump again! Let’s work together for a stronger future!
Habibi
Trump’s policies resonated with so many Americans. This is a win for everyone!
Muchacho
This is the democracy we believe in—every vote matters, and Trump earned his!
Africa
Kamala Harris should have never been in charge of this certification. It feels like a joke.
Comandante
Proud moment for Trump supporters. We never lost faith in our candidate!
Bella Ciao
Just when I thought we were moving forward, we take a giant step back.
Jordan
We need strong leadership, and Trump has proven he can deliver results. Proud of this!
The Truth
It’s great to see Congress doing its job and certifying the results. Time to unite!
ArtemK
Can’t wait to see what Trump will accomplish in his next term!