Congress convened to certify President-elect Donald Trump’s election amid the highest national security measures. Tall black fences surrounded the U.S. Capitol, serving as a stark reminder of the events of January 6, four years earlier.
Vice President Kamala Harris led the announcement, stating that President-elect Donald Trump received 312 votes, while she herself received 226. Her declarations were met with enthusiastic applause from the chamber.
When announcing Trump’s victory, Harris smiled tightly as Republicans stood to applaud.
As time passes, many Americans will not have witnessed the January 6 riot firsthand but will come to know about it through footage, testimonies, history books, and the truths shared with future generations.
“We cannot allow the truth to be lost,” said Joseph Biden, President of the United States from 2020 to 2024.
The events of that day, along with the story of what transpired, will remain a part of American history, shaping how future generations understand the nation’s past and its commitment to truth.
