American citizens have chosen. Donald Trump As their new president. This is the second chance for the tycoon to replace in the White House those who took the seat from him in the last presidential election, viz. Joe Biden. The road that leads to becoming Trump. 47th President Of United States of America However, this is still a long time since the US constitutional system provides for several formal steps first that will end with his swearing in office on January 20, 2025, according to the calendar.Opening day). Until that date, Joe Biden will continue to lead the country despite the handover facility. These are the planned steps:
- December 16, 2024 Constituency meeting;
- new congressional elections;
- January 6, 2025 Confirmation of Electoral College votes by Congress;
- January 20, 2025 Opening day.
The first phase is the Electoral College (December 16).
The post-vote is the first step on Donald Trump’s road back to the White House. Circle meetingthat is, the constitutional body that formally has the task of electing the President. In this case the time of appointment is fixed. December 16, 2024when all the electors will gather in their capitals and cast their votes based on the election results of the states they represent.
Formation of a new Congress
The second step is very important Formation of a new Congress Trump’s Republicans may also win a majority. The Senate (51 seats to the Democrats’ 41), a hypothesis that, if confirmed, could have a profound impact on the political agenda of the “new” President Trump. By controlling the Senate, Republicans can, in effect, confirm the president’s cabinet appointments, approve federal judges (including those of the Supreme Court) and manage the legislative process, both in terms of budgets and reforms. In this situation, it will be very difficult for the opposition to interfere with the plans of the majority.
Counting of votes (January 6)
Another date on the White House roadmap Donald Trump is January 6, 2025when Verification of Electoral College Votes by Congress. At the session, presided over by the President of the Senate, the votes of each state will be counted. Passing votes require the concurrence of at least one senator and one representative, but if there is a challenge that garners the necessary support, both chambers are expected to debate and vote on the issue. So they will be separated.
Passing isn’t exactly trivial, just think that in 2021, on January 6, Trump supporters again – again defeated. Joe Biden – Attacked the Capitol as a protest against alleged rigged votes in the election.
Facilitate transfer of power
United States federal law also provides that, during the transition period leading up to the election of a new president, whoever is in office. Facilitating the transfer of power Providing venues, resources and information to the newly elected and their team. Additionally, the new president’s working group is formed precisely during these transition weeks.
Opening Day (January 20)
The entire process described ends with this. Oath in the capital of the newly elected president. Trump, The January 20, 2025To become the 47th occupant of the White House, he must pronounce the following formula: “I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States and that That I will protect, defend and defend the Constitution of the United States to the best of my ability”.
