From violent riot to peaceful transfer of power, AP photographers retrace their steps on Jan. 6
Associated PressMonday’s certification by Congress of President-elect Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election was the first official step in the peaceful transfer of power. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print The joint session of Congress convenes to confirm the Electoral College votes, affirming President-elect Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential election, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print With the White House in the background, President Donald Trump speaks at a rally on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., reads the certification for Alabama during a joint session of Congress to confirm the Electoral College votes, affirming President-elect Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential election, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Supporters of President Donald Trump rally outside the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.