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.
If it is not televised, public opinion will be swayed by daily post trial press conferences and interviews. The prosecution will not be doing those, and Trump will have the playing field to himself.
If the trial is televised, this will expose his followers to what is actually going on in the court room, not just the lies Trump is spouting.
While this case will be decided by the Judge, public opinion will be a factor, and it’s important to neutralize that aspect as much as possible.
I doubt the right wingers would ever see the full footage, instead relying on carefully selected and edited clips from right wing propaganda outlets
Fox tried pulling this trick during the Jan 6th inquiry, and they ended up just having to broadcast it. Their viewing figures would tank if they didn’t have the trial of the century, live and uninterrupted.