Trump's presidential win to be certified by Harris in January 2025
Donald Trump's presidential win will be certified by Vice President Kamala Harris in Congress on January 6, 2025. As the Senate president, Harris will officially announce the election results, a role typically seen as a formality. This certification process contrasts with the events of January 6, 2021, when then-Vice President Mike Pence faced a violent insurrection while certifying Joe Biden's victory. Trump had pressured Pence to reject electoral votes, which Pence stated he could not do. In 2000, Al Gore, also a vice president, certified George W. Bush's win after a contentious recount. The upcoming certification will follow the established constitutional process, reaffirming the role of the vice president in this ceremonial duty.