Late-night comedians found humor in the situation surrounding Vice President Kamala Harris presiding over the congressional certification of Donald Trump's 2024 election victory. Jon Stewart, on "The Daily Show," likened Harris's role to "attending your own funeral" while the attendees celebrate. He highlighted the awkwardness of the moment, playing a clip of Harris announcing Trump's electoral votes as cheers filled the chamber. Stewart quipped about the apparent joy in the room, suggesting Harris might still find a way to win if she could just locate enough votes in key states. He concluded by praising the overall civility of the certification process, contrasting it with past election-related behavior. Other late-night hosts also commented on the unusual circumstance of a vice president having to formally acknowledge their own defeat.
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 06: U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris shakes hands with U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) after Harris certifies the Electoral College vote during a joint session of Congress to certify the 2024 Presidential election at the U.S. Capitol on January 06, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Chip Somodevilla)
Jon Stewart reacts to Vice President Kamala Harris certifying the 2024 election results. (The Daily Show/Screenshot)
Vice President-elect JD Vance, left, and President-elect Donald Trump, right (Getty)
