In a joint session on January 6, 2025, the United States Congress officially certified Donald J. Trump as the 47th President of the United States. The session, presided over by Vice President Kamala Harris, confirmed Trump’s victory with 312 electoral votes over Harris’s 226.
This certification follows the November 5, 2024, presidential election, marking Trump’s return to the presidency for a second, non-consecutive term. The proceedings were notably orderly, contrasting with the events of January 6, 2021, when the Capitol was attacked during the electoral vote count.
President-elect Trump is scheduled to be inaugurated on January 20, 2025, alongside Vice President-elect JD Vance. The inauguration will take place on the West Front of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C.
The certification process proceeded without incident, reflecting a commitment to the peaceful transfer of power. Vice President Harris, in her role as President of the Senate, declared the official results, enabling Trump and Vance to assume office later this month.
This event underscores the resilience of American democratic institutions and the constitutional processes that facilitate leadership transitions.
