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The US Congress has formally certified Donald Trump’s victory in November’s presidential election.
The House of Representatives and Senate convened for a joint session under heavy security inside and outside the Capitol building. Vice-President Kamala Harris, who lost to Donald Trump in the election, presided over the certification.
00:00 US lawmakers certify Trump’s 2024 election victory
00:25 DW Correspondent Benjamin Alvarez Gruber reports on this year’s certification of the 2024 presidential election results and January 6th, four years ago
04:47 James Robenalt, a presidental historian tells DW what checks are in place to stop the future President turning the Justice department on his political enemies.
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