The US Congress has certified President-elect Donald Trump as the winner of the 2024 election. The proceedings unfolded on Monday without challenge, standing in sharp contrast to four years ago when a mob of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol.
US Vice President Kamala Harris presides over a joint session of Congress for the counting of electoral votes in Washington
Trump was indicted for his role in the riot in August 2023, but after being elected president last year, prosecutors dropped the case. He says he believes the riot and its aftermath has also added to what he describes as "extreme polarisation" in U-S politics.
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