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 we televise it, we’ll increase the chaos it causes, make it harder to get a conviction, and do nothing to convince his followers of anything. Remember Tucker Carlson getting the January 6 footage? The pro-Trump media outlets will do the same thing, selectively editing and showing only the parts that they want audiences to see.