WATCH: Irish CNN reporter covers Capitol protests as Joe Biden is confirmed as the next President
09:27 Thursday, 07 January 2021
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What will come as a relief to many Americans and people from around the world, Joe Biden has been confirmed as the next American President, despite supporters of Donald Trump storming the US Capitol building.
US Congress has officially rubber-stamped Joe Biden’s election win over Donald Trump.
Tragically, four people died in yesterday’s violence – including a 35-year-old woman from San Diego, who was shot by police.
Photos show guns being drawn in the chamber of the House of Representatives, windows being smashed and demonstrators in offices of Congressmen and women.
Pence affirms Biden as winner, formalizing electoral count after day of riots at Capitol; Trump prepares for exit Ledyard King, Maureen Groppe, Nicholas Wu, Bart Jansen, Courtney Subramanian and Joey Garrison, USA TODAY
Watch as Congress certifies Joe Biden s presidential victory
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Pence officially declared Biden the winner at 3:41 a.m. EST. Not long after, Trump released a statement through a White House social media account, acknowledging Biden s win, a first. Even though I totally disagree with the outcome of the election, and the facts bear me out, nevertheless there will be an orderly transition on January 20th,” Trump s statement said.