Donald Trump To Be Certified As President 4 Years After Contentious 2020 Election

Today, Congress will certify the 2024 Electoral College results, confirming the return of the once and future president, Donald Trump, to the White House. This comes four years after Trump “lost” the 2020 election in a process many argued was rife with questionable practices.

Trump’s 312-226 Electoral College victory over Vice President Kamala Harris will be finalized during the joint session. Harris, as president of the Senate, will preside over the certification process despite her defeat.

The certification involves opening sealed state-certified electoral results, which are read aloud by tellers representing both chambers. Members may raise objections to any state’s results, but such objections must be supported by one-fifth of both the House and Senate. No objections meeting this threshold are expected.

The 2020 certification, presided over by Mike Pence, remains a contentious moment in modern political history. Pence’s decision to certify Joe Biden’s victory, despite widespread questions about the election, continues to be criticized by Trump’s supporters.

Today’s certification represents a historic return for the once and future president. Trump’s victory was accompanied by Republican gains in Congress, ensuring legislative support for his administration’s priorities.

As Trump prepares for his January 20 inauguration, the nation anticipates a presidency centered on restoring trust in the electoral process.