Even in 7 seconds, that can be quickly edited out. And it may be longer than 7 seconds that are given to edit.
Some people think a one minute or so delay means that the debate will start at 9:01. This is not true. Coverage will start at 9 pm.
Those who think that it means a delayed start time do not understand how live editing is done. It can happen while the camera pans to a moderator and he/she asks the question. The camera is no longer on the candidate. This is long enough to do many edits of the candidate, while the camera is on someone else. Misdirection.
All I can say I that I am skeptical of anything that the media tells us.
I am not planning to watch this “live”. I don’t watch the news when it’s broadcast. Why should I change tonight? No thanks.
I pray for our country, and I pray for Donald Trump. That’s about all I can do where I am right now.
I won’t watch this BS either but my point is if Trump states the time and people realize the feed is getting older then they know.