When Will Donald Trump Take Office in the White House? Here’s What Happens Next | US News
The outcome of the US election is nearly settled, with only a few states left to declare for either candidate.
Donald Trump is set to return to the White House in January, but there are still some important events that must take place.
Here’s a look at what comes next:
Final vote counting in remaining states
Official results are still pending in a few states. While Mr. Trump has secured enough Electoral College votes to win, states like Alaska, Arizona, and Nevada have not yet been called for either candidate.
There is also the question of the popular vote, which appears to favor the Republican candidate. If this holds true, it would be the first time Mr. Trump has won the popular vote in his three election campaigns.
Trump finalizes his team
It remains uncertain who will join Mr. Trump in the White House.
Names like Robert F. Kennedy, who supported Mr. Trump and Elon Musk, who financially backed his campaign, are being floated for positions in the new administration.
Mr Trump appears in court in May. Pic: Reuters
26 November: Trump to be sentenced in hush money case
Despite winning a second term, Mr. Trump will face a court appearance in New York on 26 November for his sentencing in the hush money case.
The sentencing, originally postponed until after the election, will now proceed.
17 December: Electors meet
The Electoral College electors will gather in their respective states on 17 December to cast their votes for the new president and vice president.
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25 December: Deadline for electoral votes
On Christmas Day, electoral votes must reach the Senate President and the Archivist of the United States.
3 January: Congress session
Congress will convene for its 119th session on 3 January, where they will elect a speaker.
Mr Trump with his wife Melania at his inauguration in 2017. Pic: AP
6 January: Votes counting in Congress
On 6 January, Vice President Harris will oversee the Electoral College vote count in Congress and announce the elected candidate.
Last time this occurred, a mob tried to disrupt the process at the Capitol building.
20 January: Inauguration day
Following the certification of votes, the inauguration will take place on 20 January, marking the start of the second Trump administration.
