President Trump Pledges Orderly Transition Of Power

President Trump recently commented on the congressional certification of the electoral vote. In a statement shared by White House officials Thursday, the President pledged an “orderly” transition of power. This came just minutes after Congress voted to certify the electoral slates of all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

President Trump said, “even though I disagree with the outcome of the election, there will be an orderly transition on January 20th.” He went on to assure supporters that this is only the beginning of his fight to “Make America Great Again.”

Meanwhile, Republicans have banded together to condemn the recent violence that ensued on Capitol Hill. Vice President Mike Pence made remarks Wednesday evening as the Senate reconvened to debate the Electoral College results.

“…a dark day in the history of the United States Capitol,” he stated. “But thanks to the swift efforts of U.S. Capitol Police, federal, state and local law enforcement, the violence was quelled, the Capitol is secured and the people’s work continues.”

While speaking before Congress, Pence lamented the death of a woman and the dozens of others who were injured during the incident. He then addressed the demonstrators who breached the Capitol Building.