Harris to oversee certification of her defeat to Trump in presidential election: ‘Sacred obligation’
Vice President Kamala Harris is gearing up to preside over a historic moment in American history – overseeing her defeat in a White House election. This rare occurrence has only happened twice before in recent memory, with Al Gore in 2001 and Richard Nixon in 1960.
On Monday afternoon, Harris will preside over a joint session of Congress as lawmakers certify President-elect Trump’s victory over the current administration. In a recorded video message released ahead of the certification, Harris emphasized the importance of ensuring a peaceful transfer of power, stating that it is a “sacred obligation” guided by love of country, loyalty to the Constitution, and faith in the American people.
Harris’s role in overseeing this process comes in the wake of the January 6th Capitol riot, where Trump supporters attempted to disrupt the certification of President Biden’s election win. The vice president stressed the fragility of democracy and the need for each individual to uphold cherished principles in the face of adversity.
President Biden also reaffirmed his commitment to respecting the peaceful transfer of power, highlighting the importance of truth-telling in the aftermath of the Capitol attack. He urged new members of Congress to remember the events of January 6th and to prevent any attempts to rewrite or erase history.
As Harris and Biden prepare to navigate this pivotal moment in American democracy, it serves as a reminder of the resilience of the nation’s institutions and the enduring commitment to upholding the rule of law. The peaceful transfer of power remains a cornerstone of American democracy, and both Harris and Biden are steadfast in their determination to uphold this foundational principle.
