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Could Trump be removed before inauguration? Here’s what’s next for the US presidency handover to Biden

Trump issued a statement following the ratification of Biden's victory saying he would relinquish power peacefully but still claiming the election was rigged

By

James Booth

Pro-Trump supporters storm the US Capitol following a rally with President Donald Trump on 6 January in Washington, DC
Pro-Trump supporters storm the US Capitol following a rally with President Donald Trump on 6 January in Washington, DC Photo: Getty Images

Supporters of US President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol on 6 December to protest against what they say was a fraudulent victory for President-elect Joe Biden in November’s presidential election.

The US Congress officially declared Biden had won the election at 3:41am US Eastern Time on 7 January after a session that was interrupted by the mob which seized control of the Capitol.

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