Transcript and analysis of the inaugural address

Electoral College Certifies Trump's 312-Vote Victory in 2024 Election; J.D. Vance as VP

Dec 17, 2024, 10:52 AM

On December 17, 2024, the Electoral College convened across the United States to officially certify Donald Trump as the president-elect for the 2024 election. Trump secured 312 electoral votes, surpassing the required 270, while Vice President Kamala Harris received 226 votes. The certification process took place in state capitols, with electors in Texas and Florida, among others, casting their votes at designated times. This formalization follows Trump's victory over Harris in both the Electoral College and the popular vote, where he garnered 77.2 million votes compared to Harris's 75 million. Trump will be inaugurated alongside Vice President-elect J.D. Vance on January 20, 2025.