"Special Counsel Jack Smith Fights Against Televising Trump Trial Amidst Controversy"
Special counsel Jack Smith opposes the broadcasting of the federal election subversion trial of former President Donald Trump, arguing that federal courts are prohibited from allowing proceedings to be televised or photographed. Media organizations, including CNN, have petitioned the judge overseeing the case to allow broadcasting, citing the historic nature of the trial and arguing that the rule against cameras in federal criminal trials is outdated and violates the First Amendment. Trump's attorney supports the idea of broadcasting the trial, but prosecutors argue that there is no constitutional right to a televised trial and that the rule is in place to ensure the fair administration of justice.