If the Democratic Party gets its way, the Trump criminal trial for an alleged “hush money” scheme would be televised to the American public during the 2024 presidential campaign.
āAs the media capital of the world ā and the venue for the arraignment of Donald Trump ā we must change this outdated law to allow the public to witness trials,ā argued state Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Brad Hoylman-Sigal (D-Manhattan) at a Sunday press conference.Hoylman-SigalĀ Ā is sponsoringĀ the bill that would clear the way for the courtroom cameras.
āWith a first-of-its-kind trial on the horizon, thereās no time to waste in opening the doors of the courthouse to the media and the American public,ā he said.
The New York politician’s proposal was introduced as part of the stateās pending budget plan. It would take effect 90 days after becoming law. Trumpās trial isnāt expected to start for months and a verdict may even be delayed until after the 2024 election.