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Congress certifies President-Elect Donald Trump's Electoral College win
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2:08Now PlayingFour years ago, a mob of Donald Trump supporters attacked the U.S. Capitol, sending lawmakers scrambling for safety and throwing what was traditionally a routine ceremonial process -- certifying the electoral vote -- into chaos.
Trump later was charged criminally in an unprecedented case with an alleged scheme to overturn the results 2020 election, a case only recently dropped following his presidential election victory on Nov. 5.
On Monday, Trump's win was officially certified by lawmakers in a joint session of Congress.
Vice President Kamala Harris, who was defeated by Trump, presided over the ceremony as president of the Senate.
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