prosecution, prosecution was always his legal recourse. When federal crimes are committed, like Trump inciting an insurrection against the democratic process at the capitol, nothing happens without the executive branch starting the process. They bring charges against a defendant and serve as prosecution in court. And nothing happening is exactly what happened, no charges were brought against Trump for several years. They waited so long the trial isnt likely to even begin until after the election, when Trump will simply pardon himself from the charges.