US election: Donald Trump insists, falsely, that VP Mike Pence can decertify results 6 Jan, 2021 04:35 AM 8 minutes to read Republicans need just one victory between Perdue and Loeffler, both seeking second terms, to maintain Senate control. Video / AP Republicans need just one victory between Perdue and Loeffler, both seeking second terms, to maintain Senate control. Video / AP Other President Donald Trump today tightened the screws on his most loyal soldier, pressuring Vice President Mike Pence to use powers he does not have to overturn the will of voters in a desperate, futile bid to undo President-elect Joe Biden's victory in the November elections.