I have been thinking about the events of the last week and have a wild theory. Its ultimately up to Mike Pence to decide which electors to accept. I found it odd that on Jan 6th only a single slate of electors was presented for the states. It was broadcast that legislators from 7 states submitted dueling electors. Once the chaos started at the capitol the electors disappeared and later media praised the person who 'saved' the electors. They broke session and resumed late at night. What if during this break Pence in an unbroadcasted time accepted the Trump electors. It is ultimately his decision and we dont know where he went during that period. Additionally, On Jan 11th the state department did have their website say both Trump and Pence as ending their terms at around 8PM cst. Trump and Pence also appatrntly met that night during that time. Was it a secret inauguration for Trumps 2nd term?