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In a historic announcement, Vice President Kamala Harris officially certified the results of the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Donald Trump, who supports crypto, is now set to become the next president, with J.D. Vance as vice president. This peaceful announcement was very different from the chaos of January 6, 2021, when the Capitol faced violence during the last certification.
Harris Announces Trump’s Victory
During the certification, Harris, in her role as president of the Senate, declared Trump as the winner with 312 Electoral College votes, surpassing the required 270. She secured 226 votes.
Harris ended her statement by highlighting the importance of the constitutional process that confirmed Trump’s presidency. She said, “This announcement is a sufficient declaration of the elected president and vice president of the United States, starting their term on January 20, 2025.”
Despite losing the election to Trump, Harris maintained a composed look, fulfilling her constitutional duty in front of an energized Republican audience. Meanwhile, her announcement was met with cheers and applause from Republicans.
Previous Certifies Election, Erupted In Chaos
The last time when the U.S. Congress met to certify a presidential election, things turned violent. On January 6, 2021, a group of rioters, fueled by false claims that the 2020 election was stolen from Trump, stormed the Capitol.
They broke windows, fought with police, entered the House chamber, and damaged offices, including then-Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s.
Since that day, over 1,500 individuals have been charged for their roles in the attack. Interestingly, Trump has pledged to pardon many of them once he takes office for his second term as president.
Peaceful Transfer of Power
Unlike the 2021 certification process, which was marred by violence and delays, this year’s proceedings were orderly. Former Vice President Mike Pence, who presided over the 2021 session under immense pressure, praised the peaceful transition.
In a recent tweet post, Pence congratulated Trump and Vance, calling the peaceful transfer of power “a hallmark of our democracy.”
He also commended Harris for her role, stating, “It’s particularly admirable that Vice President Harris presided over the certification of an election she lost.”