The US Congress is set to officially certify Donald Trump’s election as president, a significant moment following the events of January 6, 2021. Despite his claims of fraud, Trump won 312 electoral college votes against Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris’s 226. The certification process comes with heightened security measures and amidst a snowstorm in Washington. Key Democratic leaders have emphasized their commitment to democracy. New legislation has also been implemented to strengthen the certification process, following the violent Capitol riot instigated by Trump’s supporters.