Congress Certifies Donald Trump's 2024 Election Victory

On January 6, 2024, Congress will convene to certify Donald Trump's victory in the presidential election, exactly four years after the Capitol was stormed by his supporters. Trump, who faced felony charges related to the January 6 events, is set to be inaugurated as the 47th president amid heightened security due to a snow emergency in Washington. Unlike the chaotic scenes of 2020, this year's certification is expected to proceed smoothly, with Vice President Kamala Harris presiding over the event as she acknowledges her defeat. Trump won 312 electoral votes against Harris's 226, and while his victory is uncontested, he plans to pardon numerous January 6 defendants once in office. The day serves as a reminder of the tumultuous past while marking a return to the peaceful transfer of power, with lawmakers prepared to proceed despite a looming winter storm. Biden has called the previous events a threat to democracy, emphasizing the need for a return to normalcy in the electoral process.