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Congress Certifies Trump's 2024 Victory Amid Heightened Security and Reflection on January 6

On January 6, 2025, Congress certified Donald Trump's electoral victory, marking a stark contrast to the 2021 Capitol riot and under new election laws.

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Updated: Jan 6th, 2025, 7:36 PM ET

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On January 6, 2025, Congress convened to certify Donald Trump's presidential victory in a smooth process, overseen by Vice President Kamala Harris, under tight security amid reflections on the violent Capitol riot of 2021. No objections arose, contrasting sharply with the disruptions of four years past. Harris emphasized the importance of democracy and peaceful transitions of power. New election reform laws, aimed at preventing future challenges to certified results, were also in effect. Former Vice President Mike Pence praised the peaceful certification, while numerous Democrats expressed concerns over the historical implications of January 6, 2021.

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