Donald Trump Formally Confirmed as President-Elect by Electoral College
Trump secures 312 electoral votes, marking his return to the White House after a clear victory over Kamala Harris.
- The Electoral College confirmed Donald Trump's victory with 312 votes, surpassing the 270 needed to win the presidency.
- Trump's win included key swing states and made him the first Republican since 2004 to secure the popular vote.
- The official certification of results will take place on January 6, with Trump's inauguration scheduled for January 20, 2025.
- Trump has signaled plans for significant policy actions, including mass deportations, tariffs, and potential pardons for January 6 rioters.
- Republicans gained control of both the Senate and the House in the recent elections, bolstering Trump's legislative position.