Trump’s presidential comeback certified by Congress in subdued Jan. 6 session

Published January 6, 2025 1:37pm ET



Congress certified President-elect Donald Trump’s electoral win on Monday in a drama-free joint session that cemented the former president’s political comeback. 

Unlike four years ago, when a mob attacked the Capitol, and eight years ago, when Democrats raised objections to Trump’s first win, lawmakers carried out their constitutional duty at the snowy Capitol without interruptions. 

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