>>> So at this point, he has several options:
Martial law is a LAST resort ONLY if he can back up the insurrection with proof
The other 2 options you gave were to give up.... and we are not there yet.
SCOTUS did not throw out the other cases from these swing states... just the state vs state case.
SCOTUS can still redeem itself.
These legislatures still have a chance to redeem themselves as well.
Bottom line is all these places and offices derive their power from the states and the people
If they are not going to use that power
It reverts back to the people to fix the mess they wont