U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's election was certified by Congress on Monday (Rebecca Noble/Getty Images)
Vice President Kamala Harris presided over the certification of Trump’s win, after having lost to him in a November election that saw Republicans sweep the presidency and both houses of Congress.
Harris recorded a video message that was released prior to the certification, telling viewers, "The peaceful transfer of power is one of the most fundamental principles of American democracy. As much as any other principle, it is what distinguishes our system of government from monarchy or tyranny."
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The certification comes after Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., was re-appointed to lead the House. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)
Trump said on Truth Social ahead of the certification, "CONGRESS CERTIFIES OUR GREAT ELECTION VICTORY TODAY — A BIG MOMENT IN HISTORY. MAGA!"
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Lawmakers gathered on Capitol Hill to certify the election, despite a heavy snowstorm that forced many federal offices and public schools in the Washington, D.C., area to shutter for the day.
Congressional GOP leaders had urged lawmakers to stay in the national capital through the weekend to avoid potential travel issues.
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