In a historic moment for American politics, the US Congress has officially certified Donald Trump as president-elect and JD Vance as vice president-elect for the 2024 election. Remarkably, for the first time in decades, no Democratic objections were raised against the Republican victory, marking a significant departure from past contentious certifications. This event underscores a dramatic shift in the political landscape, as Democrats chose to honor the outcome without resistance-a stark contrast to the past several election cycles.

The Trump-Vance ticket secured a decisive victory, garnering 312 Electoral College votes, a clear popular vote majority, and triumphing in all seven critical swing states. Their win over Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, was both decisive and symbolic. Adding to the drama of the day, Harris herself, in her capacity as Senate president, was tasked with the ceremonial duty of certifying her own defeat.

“Today was obviously a very important day, and it was about what should be the norm and what the American people should be able to take for granted, which is that one of the most important pillars of our democracy is that there will be a peaceful transfer of power,” Harris told reporters at the Capitol after the certification.

Despite the bitter and hard-fought campaign, Democrats refrained from raising formal objections during the certification process. This marked the first time since 1988 that no challenges were made, reflecting a deliberate decision to uphold the sanctity of the democratic process and avoid........

© Blitz