Staff Reports
In a surprising twist for those still clutching their pearls over the events of January 6, 2021, Congress recently checkmarked a procedure that would make any middle school government class proud: it officially acknowledged President-elect Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 election. Yes, you read that right. Trump, armed with a solid 312 electoral votes, has proven once again that he knows how to rally the troops—something Kamala Harris, who presided over the whole shebang, likely couldn’t help but notice.
The grand spectacle of the certification ceremony was as riveting as any pizza-throwing contest at a county fair. Harris dutifully managed the meeting while Trump’s win was proclaimed with more certainty than a kid picking “Rock” in a game of Rock, Paper, Scissors. It’s almost comical to consider that a process once considered a simple rubber stamp has since become a hotbed for speculation and drama. Is it because the left can’t stand the fact that Trump is still the life of the party, even from afar? Perhaps, but who could blame them?
Despite a history of grumbling and objections into the early hours of the morning post-election, Monday’s affair bore little resemblance to the chaos witnessed in 2021. An eerie sense of civility prevailed this time around—a stark contrast that some may argue was the result of the left attempting to save face. One could imagine some Democrats nervously glancing at their watches, wondering if a mob would storm the chambers mid-certification as they nervously gripped their pens, teetering on the edge of supporting their own vice president, or perhaps even grabbing a new recipe for the best sour grapes juicing.
It’s official! ~ ~ Congress votes to certify Trump's 2024 election victory ~ https://t.co/5XvfurSvJl pic.twitter.com/GYxqKzGPCy
— Mary (@matjendav4) January 6, 2025
Ironically, while January 6 is now akin to a horror story for certain circles on the left, those same circles might want to take a page out of the Trump playbook. Some analysts suggest that this certification process is further solidifying Trump’s standing in the eyes of the voting public. Trump, who insists he won the 2020 election, seems to have outmaneuvered not just his opponents but also the establishment by uniting a base that refuses to stay silent.
In the ever-volatile world of American politics, if anyone knows how to rally a crowd, it’s Trump. This time, he’s sending a loud and clear message: elections aren’t just something to be grumbled about on social media; they also require a little something called “participation.” With Trump re-entering the fray, those hoping for a swift return to “normalcy” might want to buckle up, as it looks like the ride is far from over.
