On Monday, Congress met in a joint session to certify Donald Trump’s election victory, a procedural step before his inauguration as the 47th U.S. president on Jan. 20.
The event marked his political comeback. Four years earlier, President Joe Biden’s certification was disrupted by the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, where over 140 officers were injured and more than 1,500 people were criminally charged. Prior to the unrest, Trump had addressed supporters and spread election falsehoods.
Experts emphasized the importance of safeguarding democracy to prevent similar incidents. Heightened security measures this year ensured the process proceeded without disruptions.
