The U.S. Congress has officially certified Republican President-elect Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election.
During a session on Monday, the Electoral College results were validated under the supervision of Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, who lost the November election to Trump.
Trump secured the presidency with 312 electoral votes compared to Harris’s 226, confirming his return to the White House. The certification marks the final step in the election process ahead of Trump’s inauguration on January 20.
Several lawmakers participated in the count, including Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), and Reps. Bryan Steil (R-Wis.) and Joe Morelle (D-N.Y.). Vice President-elect JD Vance was also present in the chamber during the proceedings.
Republicans erupted in applause when Harris announced Trump’s victory was officially certified.
“Today, I did what I have done my entire career,” Harris remarked, emphasizing her commitment to democratic norms.
Speaking to reporters at the Capitol, Harris added, “Today was a significant day. It reaffirmed what should always be the standard—the peaceful transfer of power, one of the most critical pillars of our democracy. America’s democracy stood strong today.”
President-elect Trump celebrated the certification on Truth Social, posting, “Congress certifies our great election victory today—a big moment in history. MAGA!”
