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Pence Praises Harris for Certifying Trump's 2024 Win on Jan. 6, 2025

Jan 6, 2025, 07:38 PM

Former Vice President Mike Pence praised Vice President Kamala Harris for her role in presiding over the certification of the 2024 presidential election on January 6, 2025, which she lost to Donald Trump. Pence highlighted the 'particularly admirable' nature of Harris's actions in fulfilling her constitutional duty during the joint session of Congress. The certification process, which formalized Trump's victory with 312 electoral votes against Harris's 226, proceeded without objection, marking a return to order and civility in the proceedings. Pence also welcomed the peaceful transfer of power, emphasizing its importance as a hallmark of American democracy.