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Congress Certifies Trump’s November Victory With Harris Presiding

‘The peaceful transfer of power is one of the most fundamental principles of American democracy,’ the vice president said.

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Vice President Harris and House Speaker Johnson listen as Senator Klobuchar reads a certification during a joint session of Congress to confirm the Electoral College votes, affirming President Trump's victory. AP/Matt Rourke
MATTHEW RICE
MATTHEW RICE

Members of Congress have officially certified President Trump as the winner of the 2024 election, with Vice President Harris presiding over the reading and the certification of her own November loss. The affair was quick and painless, with no members objecting to Trump’s victory — a far cry from the riot at the Capitol just four years ago. 

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MATTHEW RICE
MATTHEW RICE

Mr. Rice, based in the nation's capital, covers current events in politics.

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