With an intent stare, a wide smile and a simple declaration, Harris certifies her loss to Trump

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Upon entering the Senate chamber on Monday, Vice President Kamala Harris issued a simple declaration when asked by NBC News about presiding over the certification of the 2024 election: “Democracy prevails.”

Minutes later, Harris carried through, steering Congress’ collective endorsement of the electoral vote that she lost and affirming Donald Trump's return to the White House.

Hands clasped before her, Harris looked ahead plainly and intently as four senators took turns reading off the electoral totals from each state.

She broke into a wide smile both when the vote total reached a threshold to declare Trump the next president and when she received a standing ovation from her party when her vote total was read.