PBS NewsHour

News Wrap: Congress certifies election of Donald Trump

Clip: 01/06/2017 | 4m 36s

In our news wrap Friday, the election of Donald Trump was certified when Congress tallied the Electoral College votes. Vice President Biden presided as a number of House Democrats objected, but none had the support of a senator, which the rules require. Also, Mr. Trump disputed reports that U.S. taxpayers will pay for a wall on the Mexican border, insisting Mexico would reimburse the cost.

Aired: 01/06/17

Rating: NR

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