House Democrats could vote against certifying Trump if he’s elected, writes The Atlantic

According to an article published by The Atlantic, there is a possibility that House Democrats may not certify the election of former President Donald Trump if he is elected again in 2022. This scenario could arise if Democrats believe that Trump is ineligible for office due to his previous impeachment convictions or other legal issues.

The article notes that while the Constitution requires a majority of both houses of Congress to certify an election, there have been instances in the past where members of Congress have refused to certify elections based on allegations of fraud or other irregularities. For example, after the 2000 presidential election, Florida Secretary of State Katherine Harris initially certified George W. Bush's victory over Al Gore, but later recertified the election after a court challenge.

In the case of Trump's potential re-election, The Atlantic suggests that Democrats may use their power to refuse certification if they believe he is ineligible for office due to his impeachment convictions or other legal issues. For example, if Trump were convicted of perjury or obstruction of justice related to the 2016 election, this could potentially disqualify him from running for president again.

It's worth noting that while The Atlantic has reported on this possibility, it is not clear whether or not House Democrats would actually refuse to certify Trump's election if he were elected in 2022. It's also important to note that any decision by Congress to refuse certification would likely face legal challenges and could potentially lead to a constitutional crisis.