Agreed.
While appealing the verdict is undoubtedly Trump's right and a common legal strategy for any defendant who believes there may be grounds for a successful appeal, the certainty of winning on appeal is far from guaranteed.
The same legal scholars who predicted Trump's victory in this case are now saying a successful appeal is all but guaranteed.
It's wise to be cautious about the potential outcomes of an appeal, acknowledging that the appellate process entails stringent scrutiny and legal arguments.