Trump Declared Election Winner in Ceremony Four Years After Riot

Congress certified Donald Trump’s presidential election victory Monday without dispute and with his defeated Democratic opponent Kamala Harris presiding, resuming a ritual of democracy four years after a mob attack on the US Capitol marred the vote count with violence.

The legacy of the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection marked the day with extra fortifications erected around the Capitol including tall security fencing and gated entries, bomb squads roaming the building, snipers positioned throughout the complex and local police from as far away as New York City reinforcing security.

Yet the atmosphere outside the Capitol was tranquil as the grounds ...