U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris officially certified the results of the 2024 presidential election, declaring Donald Trump the new president.
Harris Announces Trump's Victory
In her role as president of the Senate, Harris announced Trump's victory with 312 Electoral College votes, surpassing the required 270. She emphasized the importance of the constitutional process in confirming Trump's presidency.
Reflection on January 6, 2021
The previous U.S. Congress meeting to certify a presidential election was marked by violence on January 6, 2021, when Trump supporters stormed the Capitol claiming the 2020 election was stolen.
Peaceful Transfer of Power
Unlike the 2021 process, this year's proceedings were orderly. Former Vice President Mike Pence praised the peaceful transition of power.
The certification of the 2024 election results was completed without incident, highlighting the importance of peaceful power transfer in a democratic system.
