Brian Stelter for CNN:

If President Trump comes out and prematurely claims victory on Election Night, what will television networks and social media websites do?The scenario — undemocratic and unthinkable in the past but a very real possibility with Trump seeking to stay in power — is causing media and tech executives to debate potential responses.

For the major television networks, one question is paramount: Will they carry Trump live if he is giving a speech and making completely specious claims?

The short answer is yes. Though network executives are reluctant to talk publicly about such a hypothetical and disturbing scenario, five people at various networks said on condition of anonymity that they fully expect the President’s Election Night remarks to be shown live virtually wall to wall.

However, any premature claims by the President — or by Joe Biden, for that matter, though there is no equivalent fear of that happening — will be wrapped in televised context, with vigorous corrections and visual proof that the race is too close to call.