Donald Trump of January 6, 2021, vs. President Donald Trump of January 6, 2025

Donald Trump of January 6, 2021, vs. President Donald Trump of January 6, 2025

Four years ago, then-U.S. President Donald Trump urged his supporters to head to Capitol Hill to block the certification of Democrat Joe Biden's victory in the 2020 election. That day became a controversial chapter in political history. However, this time the scenario is entirely different.

On January 6, 2025, the day of Congress's certification of the election results, peace is expected to prevail. Trump's recent victory has restored faith in the electoral process among Republicans.

In 2021, after Trump's fiery speech, his supporters stormed the Capitol, causing significant unrest. This year, apart from internal conflicts among House Republicans over the speaker's election, there has been no significant turmoil reported.

Congress has already amended the law to clarify the election certification process. No advisors or prominent Democrats are questioning Trump's victory this time. Additionally, Vice President Kamala Harris has conceded her defeat and is not attempting to alter the established process.

Edward Foley, a law professor at Ohio State University, stated, "When elections are completed peacefully, everyone should be happy. Peaceful elections are always better than baseless challenges."

However, analysts believe that tensions might resurface on January 6, 2029, when the results of the next presidential election will be certified. Election analyst David Weinberg remarked, "The most dangerous January 6 is yet to come. It could be in 2029 or the years that follow."

Trump has already announced that he will not run again and is constitutionally barred from seeking a third term. Analysts hope that the era of distrust in elections will end without Trump's candidacy.

In the recent election, Trump won the popular vote by a 1.5 percentage point margin. Following his victory, Republicans have renewed their confidence in the electoral process.

Despite this assurance, some Republicans in Congress still express objections to the new law. However, overall, the peaceful conclusion of this election process has brought relief to the nation.