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.

  • Wodge@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    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.