He [Trump] may want the appearance that he welcomes “sunlight,” but it’s doubtful he wants the actual sun shining on this courtroom for all to see. Trump and his lawyers know better than anyone that a televised trial would likely backfire on Trump in the 2024 presidential election by reminding voters that he’s a lying, whining monster who tried to end our democracy as his last act in office.
Televising it will just turn it into more of a circus. The Trump family will use it to spout their talking points, just like junior did recently with his rambling “history” of Trump inc at the other trial. Let’s not give them more reasons to turn this into a glorified infomercial for their brand.
Trump would sue the broadcaster to be paid for his acting performance. He would also play it up for attention not realizing he was incriminating himself