The steps aren't optional.
Where in the constitution does it say the actions leading up to January 20th are optional?
Do you really think the law and order administration is going to skip a step?
Jan 6th is chaos day. Jan 20 is deadline.
All dates prior are steps in a process.
Like it or not.
https://nationalfile.com/exclusive-white-house-memo-details-how-pence-card-can-save-trumps-presidency-on-dec-23
U.S. Constitution Art. 2, Sec 2, Cl1; 14th Amend. Section 1, Equal Protection Clause; 3 USC12&13