After a day of violence that marked America, Joe Biden's victory in the American presidential election was validated by Congress.
A few minutes later, Donald Trump admitted in a statement that his term was over and promised an "orderly transition".
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It took him more than two months for him to recognize the victory of Joe Biden.
In a statement released Thursday, outgoing US President Donald Trump admitted his term was over and promised an "orderly transition".
A written declaration which came just minutes after the validation by Congress of his rival's victory.
A decision taken by the high institution on the other side of the Atlantic, after supporters of Donald Trump invaded this temple of American democracy last night.
Violence that aroused a stir on the part of the international political class, from Emmanuel Macron to Angela Merkel, via Benyamin Netanyahu.
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The main information to remember
Donald Trump has admitted his term is over and promises "orderly transition"
The US Congress validates Joe Biden's victory in the US presidential election
Donald Trump supporters stormed the Capitol tonight
Trump admits his term is coming to an end
After several months of refusing the victory of his rival Joe Biden in the US presidential election on November 3, and blowing the embers of the division by brandishing conspiracy theories, Donald Trump admitted Thursday that his term was over.
In addition, the president, who is to hand over power to Joe Biden on January 20, has promised that he will leave the White House on that date.
"Even though I completely disagree with the outcome of the election, and the facts support me, there will be an orderly transition on January 20," he wrote in a statement.
Donald Trump then said that "this represents the end of one of the best first presidential terms" Revenge, he continues: "this is only the beginning of our fight to make America great again."
A reference to his famous slogan "Make America Great Again".
US Congress validates Biden's presidential victory
A few minutes before Donald Trump's admission, the US Congress certified Joe Biden's presidential victory in the dead of night, after the rejection of objections from elected Republican officials.
Republican Vice President Mike Pence certified the vote of 306 voters in favor of the Democrat against 232 for Donald Trump.
But what was supposed to be a simple formality was greatly disturbed by some supporters of Donald Trump.
The Capitol invaded, a first since 1814
Indeed, galvanized by a very virulent speech by the Republican billionaire during a demonstration by his supporters on an esplanade near the White House, the pro-Trump are causing the situation to slip.
An hour after their champion's offensive declaration, some of his supporters flock to the Capitol to protest the certification process.
Annex buildings are evacuated while some force the roadblocks of the police.
The session is interrupted and the two rooms are placed in confinement.
Quickly, elected officials were instructed to put on gas masks and lie on the ground.
Others are ordered to seek refuge, lock doors, while awaiting evacuation.
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Pro-Trump intrusion on Capitol Hill: a look back at a day that shook American democracy
Insurgents enter the Capitol, smashing windows.
According to the US Capitol Historical Society, this is the first time the Capitol has been invaded since the building was set on fire by British troops in 1814. Chaos sets in: the police draw their weapons and use tear gas.
The demonstrators disperse in the corridors.
One of them chants from the rostrum: "Trump won the election".
Four dead
No less than four people have died in the violence in the heart of Washington DC, including a woman who succumbed to her injuries after being shot by "uniformed officers of the Capitol Police."
She was pronounced dead after being transferred to hospital, and an investigation was launched.
Separately, three other people - a woman and two men - died around the Capitol "separate medical emergency".
For now, it is not known whether they were participants in the demonstrations.
The causes of their deaths cannot be established before their examination by a forensic doctor.
Macron condemns the violence
Faced with impressive images of supporters of Donald Trump invading the Capitol, political reactions internationally were not long in coming.
Starting with Emmanuel Macron who called in a video posted on Twitter to "not give in" to "the violence of a few" against democracies.
For her part, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she was "sad" and "angry" and pointed to the responsibility of Donald Trump.
For his part, Benjamin Netanyahu, a great ally of President Trump, considered that "the sacking of the Capitol yesterday was a scandalous act and should be vigorously condemned".
As for the US Secretary of the Treasury, Steven Mnuchin, he declared that the violence was "unacceptable" and called for "respect for the democratic process".
"The time has now come for our nation to unite and respect the American democratic process."