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Trump drove lie that election was stolen, undermining voter trust in outcome Amy Gardner, The Washington Post Dec. 20, 2020 FacebookTwitterEmail 5 1of5Supporters of President Donald Trump rally against the election results outside the Georgia Capitol in Atlanta on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020.Photo for The Washington Post by Kevin D. LilesShow MoreShow Less 2of5Clayton County, Ga., election workers recount votes by hand on No. 13, 2020.Photo for The Washington Post by Kevin D. LilesShow MoreShow Less 3of5 4of5Trump supporters pray and sing during a demonstrations outside the Pennsylvan...

WASHINGTON – After all the failed lawsuits, recounts, falsehoods and conspiracy theories, President Donald Trump will finally meet his electoral fate Monday. Across all statehouses amid a pandemic, 538 electors are set to convene to cast their votes for either President-elect Joe Biden or Trump, reflecting the popular votes in their states.  Although protests are likely at some capitol buildings – and extra security is likely – the outcome should offer little suspense. Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris are set to end the day with 306 electoral votes, topping Trump'...

'The moment of truth': The Electoral College prepares to hand Trump the loss he refuses to accept Joey Garrison, USA TODAY Replay Video UP NEXT WASHINGTON – After all the failed lawsuits, recounts, falsehoods and conspiracy theories, President Donald Trump will finally meet his electoral fate Monday. Across all statehouses amid a pandemic, 538 electors are set to convene to cast their votes for either President-elect Joe Biden or Trump, reflecting the popular votes in their states.  Although protests are likely at some capitol buildings – and extra security is lik...

December 10, 2020 The Electoral College is responsible for formally voting for the next president. Their ballots will be cast Dec. 14, and then certified by Congress. SHOW TRANSCRIPT Weeks after Election Day, attention turns to the Electoral College and its members who are responsible for formally electing the next president.  "When we go to vote for president in November, we are not actually voting for president. You are casting your ballot for the electors of that person," said Gayle Alberda, an assistant professor of politics at Fairfield University. "It used to be a little clear on our b...