The US Congress has certified Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 election, in a peaceful proceeding that marked a stark contrast to the violent attempt by his supporters to overturn Joe Biden’s win four years ago.
The lawmakers’ approval of Trump’s win over vice-president Kamala Harris will pave the way for him to take office as planned on January 20, cementing a comeback that defied his criminal conviction and the political damage he suffered after his defeat in 2020.
The shadow of the attack on the Capitol four years ago hung over the event, with tight security in place as the joint session of Congress met. But in the event, the only disruption came from heavy snowfall that ground Washington to a halt, closing federal offices and schools.