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Congress is ready to certify Trump's election win, but his Jan. 6 legacy hangs over the day


Published on 2025-01-06 07:40:59 - Yahoo
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  • As Congress convenes amid a winter storm to certify President-elect Donald Trump 's election, the legacy of Jan. 6 hangs over the proceedings with an extraordinary fact: The candidate who tried to overturn the previous election won this time,

The article from Yahoo News discusses the certification of the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election results by Congress, which took place on January 6, 2021. It highlights the significant tension and controversy surrounding the event, primarily due to then-President Donald Trump's refusal to concede and his claims of widespread voter fraud. Despite these claims, multiple recounts, court cases, and audits confirmed Joe Biden's victory. The certification process was disrupted by a violent mob of Trump supporters storming the Capitol, leading to a delay in proceedings and several deaths. The article also mentions that Vice President Mike Pence, who was presiding over the joint session of Congress, had to be evacuated for safety. Ultimately, Congress reconvened and completed the certification of Biden's win, marking a tumultuous end to Trump's presidency.

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