Congress Confirms Biden as US President-Elect
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Joe Biden’s presidential election victory was certified by US Congress despite objections by Trump loyalists.
The certification process was disrupted earlier when a mob broke into the US Capitol Building.
Speaking at the end of a joint session of Congress, Vice President Mike Pence confirmed that Biden’s term will begin on January 20.
Donald Trump also said ‘there will be an orderly transition’ after Congress concludes electoral vote count certifying Biden victory.
A group of GOP lawmakers made a last-ditch effort to stall the certification process by challenging election results in Arizona and Pennsylvania. Both attempts were resoundingly defeated by Congress.
The session was disrupted on Wednesday afternoon, as lawmakers were rushed to safety when a large crowd of Trump supporters broke into the Capitol building and clashed with police.
