[edge919]

They certified his election. By definition, that means they agree he was eligible, and elected.

Under the 20th amendment, it acknowledges a president may not have qualified for office by the beginning of his term. The act of being elected and certified by electors doesn't guarantee eligibility, especially when the choice of the electors can end in a tie and be broken by the House.

[jamese777]

Under the 20th amendment, it acknowledges a president may not have qualified for office by the beginning of his term. The act of being elected and certified by electors doesn’t guarantee eligibility, especially when the choice of the electors can end in a tie and be broken by the House.

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You conveniently left out the “..president-elect shall have died...” part.
A president-elect qualifies by getting a majority of the Electoral College votes and by having those votes counted and ceritified at the joint session of Congress helf for that express purpose.