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Donald Trump elected president, the calendar of key dates until his inauguration (Photo of Donald Trump)
UNITED STATES – Donald Trump was elected president following the vote on Tuesday, November 5 in the United States, but there are still a few steps before the Republican actually becomes the 47th president since his election will not be formalized before the start next year
Here is the calendar of key dates to come in the United States before the inauguration of Donald Trump.
December 11: end of counting
This is the date until which states can finish recounting votes if necessary and resolve any disputes. On that day, the results of the vote must have been validated in each territory.
December 17: the vote of the electors
The result of the ballot is certainly now known, but it must still be validated and certified by the vote of the electors. On December 17, totaling 538, they will meet in each state's capitals to formally vote for president and vice president. The winning candidate is the one who obtains the majority of electors set at 270.
January 3: induction of Congress
On this date, the new United States Congress is sworn in and sworn in. It is made up of the Senate, called the upper house (100 senators) and the House of Representatives, lower house (435 representatives). It will be ready to certify the results of the vote three days later.
January 6: Congress counts the votes
This date is now known worldwide since the assault on the Capitol by supporters of Donald Trump during his defeat in 2021. On this day, members of this Congress count the votes of the electors. This counting is strictly ceremonial.
January 20: the new president is inaugurated
Finally, on January 20, Donald Trump will move from “ president-elect ” has ” invested president “. This is the date he took office, « The inauguration day »the day the President and his vice-president take the oath of office.
Donald Trump, in public on the steps of the Capitol, will read a text provided for by the Constitution and swear on the Bible with his left hand. A passage which is not obligatory.
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