00:43 Scholz holds US presidential election open
Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz of the SPD is still open about the outcome of the US Presidential election. It's "a little bold and risky" to be certain now how this election will turn out, Scholz said at a press conference to conclude the European Council in Great Britain. He cited the previous German federal election as an example, where he won the chancellorship with the SPD despite being behind the Union in the polls at the last minute. As a good democrat, he wanted to point out "that elections only take place when they have taken place."
23:28 Insider: Biden considering dropping out of the race
US President Joe Biden is reportedly considering dropping out of the presidential race. Biden is taking the calls for him to step down as the Democratic nominee seriously, sources close to the situation say. Multiple Democratic officials believe that a withdrawal is only a matter of time. "I know for a fact that he's really going through it," says one insider who wished to remain anonymous. "He's thinking very seriously about it." Another insider within the Democrats says Biden has recognized the signs of the times. "It feels like it's a matter of when, not if," so the insider. Quentin Fulks, Biden's deputy campaign manager, however, said the president is not indecisive and has made his decision: "Joe Biden has said that he's running for the office of President of the United States. Our campaign is moving forward."
23:08 White House announces meeting between Biden and Netanyahu next week
US President Joe Biden is expected to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his visit to Washington next week. "We expect that the two will have an opportunity to meet while Minister President Netanyahu is in town," says the spokesperson for the National Security Council of the USA, John Kirby. He cannot, however, "at this point" say how such a meeting would look. Netanyahu is flying to Washington on Monday to give a speech before the US Congress. Israeli media had reported on a planned meeting with Biden. Whether such a meeting will take place, however, depends on the progress of Netanyahu's coronavirus infection, Kirby noted. "We need to ensure that the president's health and recovery are a priority," says the spokesperson.
22:14 Doctor: Biden suffering from mild Corona symptoms
US President Joe Biden is still experiencing mild respiratory symptoms due to his coronavirus infection, according to his doctor. Biden does not have a fever, Kevin O'Connor reports. The president is being treated with the drug Paxlovid. The White House announced on Wednesday that Biden had tested positive for coronavirus during a trip to Las Vegas. Biden has canceled an appearance in the US state of Nevada. He is isolating at his home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
21:37 Biden's campaign team rules out other candidacy scenarios
Biden's campaign team is not considering scenarios in which Biden is not the Democratic nominee for the White House. "Our campaign is not running through scenarios where President Biden is not at the top of the candidate list. He is and will be the candidate of the Democrats," says Biden's deputy campaign manager Quentin Fulks at a press conference in Milwaukee. Biden himself has repeatedly emphasized that he will stay in the race and will not withdraw his candidacy.
20:53 Weber: "A cascade of events is about to begin"
The West intends to station US weapons in Germany, the Kremlin responds with atomic threats. The constant back-and-forth could escalate, according to security expert Joachim Weber. In addition, Trump could once again become a political ally of Russia - not good news for Europe.
20:07 Report: Trump insulted 38 percent of US population
An unofficial list from the "Washington Post" shows that former President Donald Trump has insulted or attacked cities and states that make up nearly 38 percent of the American population in speeches at rallies, social media, and interviews. Trump's statements could therefore affect more than 126 million people who are proud of their hometowns. Milwaukee, the host city of the Republican Convention, is reportedly referred to by Trump as "a terrible city."
19:33 Report: Melania Trump missing in Milwaukee: Where is the Ex-First Lady?Melania Trump is not on the speaker list for the final evening of the Republican Convention. According to reliable sources, there had been much speculation about whether the former First Lady would make an appearance at the gathering of her husband's party in Milwaukee. The absence of Melania Trump on the speaker list does not necessarily mean that she will not appear on stage with Trump. In the past evenings, Trump has sat alone on the stage in the hall without his partner and watched, for example, the speech of his vice presidential candidate Mike Pence's wife, Usha Vance. Melania Trump's absence, while Usha Vance supported her husband on stage, could once again fuel rumors about the state of the Trump marriage.
18:48 Report: Obama questions Biden's chances of winning the electionFormer President Barack Obama reportedly expressed doubts about President Biden's chances of winning the election in the past few days to his associates. According to the newspaper "The Washington Post", Obama, who still wields significant influence in the Democratic Party, questioned Biden's chances of winning in November. Although Obama sees himself as an important advisor to Biden, he wants to leave the decision to withdraw to Biden himself. Biden and Obama have only met once since the TV debate. Both Biden critics and Democrats from his own party have called for Biden to step down. Several leading Democrats (see entries 06:53 and 01:17) publicly urged Biden to withdraw in recent days.
18:14 Insider: Pelosi reportedly supports Biden's withdrawalPowerful Democrat Nancy Pelosi is reportedly backing calls for President Joe Biden to withdraw from the race, according to a US government insider. Pelosi, the former Speaker of the House of Representatives, supports the appeals of Representative Adam Schiff, a source close to the matter told Reuters. Pelosi is convinced that public opinion is turning against Biden and that he cannot change it. Pelosi's office did not respond to inquiries.
17:34 Video: Senators Harass Secret-Service Chief over Trump Attack
The mood at the Republican Party convention is heated, especially after the attack on Donald Trump. Many are accusing the Secret Service of failure. Several Senators of the party are taking out their anger directly on the head of the Security Service. On the sidelines of the event, there is a heated scene.
17:20 FBI Report: Trump Attacker Had Royals in Sights
The FBI is reported to have discovered that the shooter of the attack on Donald Trump had a member of the royal family in his sights. According to "The Mirror". The 20-year-old Thomas Crooks was planning another attack. At the campaign rally on Saturday, Crooks was shot by the Secret Service after he opened fire on Donald Trump. According to "The Mirror", FBI investigators have informed the US Congress that Crooks had been "spying" on an unnamed member of the royal family online. The report states that Crooks also had other "high-profile" targets, including the Director of the FBI and the Attorney General of the USA. The FBI also discovered a post from Crooks on the gaming network "Steam": "The 13th of July will be my debut, watch and see how it unfolds", Crooks is said to have written.
16:47 Democrat: Biden's withdrawal would be "in the best interest of the country"
According to Democrat John Hickenlooper, more and more arguments are speaking for Joe Biden withdrawing from the current election campaign. "That's his decision, but there are certainly more and more signs that this would be in the best interest of the country", says Hickenlooper, the Senator from the state of Colorado, in a phone interview. He did not join the growing number of party colleagues who explicitly demand that Biden steps down. "If there is so much unrest and so much dissatisfaction, it's not easy for anyone to unite the party", he says. Biden is still popular, but the political landscape has changed compared to the previous election.
16:07 Absurd Cult: Trump Fans Wear Earbands
The cult of personality around Donald Trump is driving increasingly strange and absurd developments. At the Republican Party convention, several of his fans are running around with a thick bandage on their ear - as a tribute to the former president, who was hit in the ear during the attack on him.
15:38 Democrat advises Harris to "nail down" Vance in TV debate
The US politician Tim Ryan, who lost the US Senate election in 2022 against JD Vance, gives Kamala Harris some advice in an interview with CNN. "Vance will try to deny things he has said", Ryan says to CNN. That must be nailed down. The US Democrat Ryan says that Harris' extensive experience as a prosecutor will help. Harris is uniquely qualified to "nail down" Vance and expose the lies he tells. According to CNN, the vice presidential debate could take place on July 23, or on July 12 or 13 in the US broadcaster CBS News.
14:46 Video shows shooter an hour before Trump attack
Minutes before the attack on Donald Trump, security guards are reported to have ignored warnings from the shooter. New video recordings now show: Thomas Crooks was apparently already on the scene an hour before the attack.
13:58 Daughter gushes about "normal Grandfather" Trump
According to Donald Trump Jr., this is the first public appearance for Kais. The 17-year-old's speech at the RNC should have particularly pleased: Donald Trump. The US presidential candidate is described by her as a normal grandfather. At the same time, she is also full of praise for his political ambitions.
13:24 Spahn sees common interests with Trump
CDU politician Jens Spahn calls for focusing on common interests when dealing with the Republican US presidential candidate Donald Trump. If he looks at the content, there are many topics "on which we agree," Spahn told RBB. Trump's criticism of Germany's long-term energy dependence on Russia is justified, says Spahn, who is currently serving as an observer at the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee. Trump's demand for a higher defense budget in Germany is also justified. "The current budget planning of the traffic light coalition does not cover this, and this is perceived in the USA," Spahn emphasized. At the same time, he made it clear: "I am also often irritated by Trump's word choice, his unfilteredness, and the entire way he handles things, such as the storming of the Capitol."
12:44 Biden may only have "days" left to resign
Trump's vice-presidential candidate gave a speech at the Republican National Convention with nationalistic undertones and surprising addressees, as political scientist Thomas Jäger explained. For the ailing Biden, however, there is not much time left to make perhaps the most important decision of the campaign.
12:11 Local police warned Secret Service they couldn't secure the building
The local police apparently warned the Secret Service that they did not have sufficient resources to secure a building from which shots were later fired at Trump. According to the "Washington Post," the police stated that they could not station a patrol car in front of the house. The newspaper referred to statements from the district attorney. A spokesperson for the Secret Service, Anthony Guglielmi, confirmed to the "Washington Post" the description. Guglielmi said that the proposal to station a patrol car and an officer outside the Agr International Building Complex on Saturday was part of the Secret Service's advance planning for securing the prominent building. This building has a wide-ranging roof with a clear view of the less than 150 meters distant rally stage.
11:39 "Germany cannot appease Trump"
There is hope that Trump will be more friendly towards Europe once NATO member states increase their defense spending. US expert Sandra Navidi is certain: Trump's criticism has other motives and would not be eliminated even with a defense budget of five percent.
11:06 Secret Service Failure: Trump's Bodyguard Deemed Suspect an Hour Before ShootingNew discoveries in the investigation of the attempted assassination on Ex-US President Donald Trump are increasing pressure on the security forces. Local security personnel had already deemed the suspect in the crowd as suspicious an hour before the bodyguard fired at Trump - a "young man who behaved strangely," according to the "New York Times." The Secret Service, which protects the Ex-President, was informed. But then the trail of the suspect was lost. At least two security personnel were called in to help with the search. Around 20 minutes before the shots were fired, a sniper had reportedly spotted the attacker on a roof. Why the rally continued and Trump went on stage is one of many open questions for the Secret Service, writes the "New York Times."
10:33 Trump's Vice Deems Unusually Soft SpeechAt the Republican Party convention, the Republicans are "primarily engaged in celebrating themselves," explains ntv correspondent Hanna Klouth. Of course, there are also attacks. Besides Joe Biden, these are increasingly targeting Kamala Harris. A deliberate strategy shift? This is suggested by another detail.
10:05 Hundreds Mourn for Slain FirefighterHundreds of people gather for a memorial service for Corey Comperatore, who was shot and killed at a campaign rally for Donald Trump in Pennsylvania on Saturday. "Tonight it's about unity," says Kelly McCollough, who organized the vigil for Comperatore. "We need clarity in this chaos. We need strength. We need healing." There is no place for political division and hate at the remembrance of the family man and fire chief. Comperatore was fatally shot when a security guard at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania opened fire and hit him in the ear. The 50-year-old Comperatore shielded his wife and children from the shot and lost his own life in the process.
09:37 "New York Times": Biden "more open" to Retirement CallsPresident Joe Biden has reportedly become more open to arguments in recent days as to why he should not run for re-election. This is reported by the "New York Times" citing sources familiar with the conversations. However, Biden has given no indication that he intends to change his mind about staying in the race, according to the Democrats. He is, however, willing to listen to new and alarming poll data and has asked questions about how Kamala Harris could win. This suggests that Biden at least privately holds a more open position than a week ago.
09:08 Security Expert: Handling of Possible Trump Win "reckless""We could have prevented the worst," says security expert Frank Umbach about the first term of Donald Trump. If the Republican presidential candidate is re-elected, Europe can expect a different scenario. Germany is not adequately prepared.
08:32 Ex-CIA Chief Panetta finds security lapses "disturbing"
Former CIA Director Leon Panetta expresses concerns about security lapses regarding the attempted attack on Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, particularly in light of reports about Iranian threats against the former president. According to the British "Guardian," he says in a podcast: "It's especially disturbing what we've found out: that the intelligence service gave information to the Secret Service about ... threats from Iran against Trump, as well as others, but they allegedly then increased the Secret Service protection. And he adds: 'And if that's true and they were still unable to establish a perimeter, then that's ridiculous.'
07:55 Scholz: "We see that uncertainty is growing in America"
Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz warns, looking at the US presidential campaign, about risky developments. "We see that uncertainty is growing in America - just as it is in many prosperous societies in the North," he says to T-Online. Uncertainty about the future leads to tensions in societies. Developments in the US also have consequences for Germany. "The US is the world's number one power and our most important partner - everything that happens there is important to us," so Scholz. Regarding a possible victory of the Republican presidential candidate, Donald Trump, Scholz says: "Elections are part of democracy. We are preparing ourselves, of course, for all possibilities, but we are not speaking publicly about the how."
07:25 Trump's Son: My Father has a "Lion's Heart"
The son of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump praises his father's courage after the weekend attack. "What was my father's instinct when his life was on the line? Not to cower, not to give up," Don Trump Jr. said at the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee. His father showed the whole world that the next American president would have a "Lion's Heart." During Trump Jr.'s speech at the Milwaukee Republican Party convention, a photo was shown on the screens of the 78-year-old with a bloodied cheek and raised fist in front of a US flag.
06:53 Pelosi also increases pressure on Biden
So also Pelosi: According to a CNN report, Nancy Pelosi, the former Speaker of the House of Representatives, informs President Joe Biden that, according to polls, he cannot win against Donald Trump. Biden could destroy the chances of the Democrats to regain control of the House of Representatives. CNN reports this based on information from four insiders who were informed about the phone call. None of the insiders mentioned to CNN that Pelosi had asked Biden to withdraw his candidacy. Pelosi still has significant influence among the Democrats.
06:31 Vance pays tribute to Trump: "A beloved father and grandfather"
The Vice Presidential candidate, J.D. Vance, pays tribute to Donald Trump at the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee as a man of political moderation. "In a moment, he can stand defiant against an assassin and call for national healing in the next," says the 39-year-old Senator in his first major speech since his nomination as Vice Presidential candidate. "Consider what they said. They said he was a tyrant. They said he must be stopped at all costs," says Vance further, without specifically naming who they are. But how did former President Trump react to the assassination attempt, Vance wondered. "He called for national unity, for national peace, literally, after an assassin tried to take his life." Vance himself had blamed President Joe Biden for the assassination attempt on Trump. Vance also accepts his nomination officially in Milwaukee.
05:57 "She stands on stage for the first time" - Trump's granddaughter speaks
Donald Trump's granddaughter paints a picture of a loving grandfather in a speech at the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee. "She stands on stage for the first time," announces Trump's eldest son Don Jr., introducing his eldest daughter. "Kai Madison Trump!" Ex-President Trump, who will speak at the convention on Friday night but is present in the arena every day, smiles at the 17-year-old from the podium. "He encourages me to keep going," said Kai Trump. "Of course, he sets the bar pretty high - but who knows, maybe one day I'll catch up to him." She also spoke about the weekend's assassination attempt. "I just wanted to know if he was okay," she said. Her grandfather had to "go through hell" because of many people, "but he's still standing. Grandpa: You're an inspiration and I love you."
05:25 Trump's Vice Presidential candidate Vance focuses on the working class
The designated Vice Presidential candidate of Donald Trump, J.D. Vance, will present himself at the Republican Party convention as the son of an industrial city in Ohio and a fighter for the working class. This is clear from an excerpt of his speech that was released in advance. The 39-year-old will emphasize his origins from humble backgrounds and sharply criticize the trade and economic policy of the Democrats under President Joe Biden. "Professional politicians" like Biden are responsible for a trade policy that has harmed families like his. "President Trump's vision is simple - we will not serve Wall Street, but commit to workers," it says in the excerpts. "We will not import foreign labor, but fight for American workers." Vance, who has gone from the child of a single mother to a Yale graduate and successful risk capital investor, will directly address the working and middle class in the decisive swing states of Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Michigan - three "Swing States" in the Rust Belt that could decide the election on November 5th.
05:00 Navarro: "I'm Your Alarm"
Former economic advisor to ex-US President Donald Trump, Peter Navarro, will be greeted with frenzied enthusiasm at the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee on the day of his release from prison. The 75-year-old had served a four-month sentence in March for contempt of Congress. He had refused to release documents and testify before the House Oversight and Reform Committee regarding the Capitol storm. "If they get Trump, be careful. They'll come for you next," Navarro warned in his speech, among other things, against US President Joe Biden. Biden's administration is responsible for our and Trump's legal issues, Navarro added. "If we don't control our government, they will control us." The Democrats even had their sights set on children, wanting to indoctrinate them with their "toxic views," Navarro continued. "I went to prison so you wouldn't have to," the 75-year-old also said. "I'm your alarm."
04:14 Trump Supporters Bandage Their Ears
A bandage on the ear of presidential candidate Donald Trump inspired a few Republican supporters at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee: Some Republicans affix a medical bandage to their ear as a sign of solidarity. However, it cannot be called a mass phenomenon.
03:31 Transatlantic Coordinator: Interests at Stake in Ukraine Conflict Also US
The Transatlantic Coordinator of the German government, Michael Link, advises Europeans to adopt a constructive approach towards a potential Trump administration win: Europeans must clearly communicate that US interests are also at stake in the Ukraine conflict: "Because if Russia wins in Ukraine, who benefits then? China," the FDP politician said. In conversations, he hears in the US constantly that the greatest challenge is China, "for some economically, for some militarily, for some in both respects." This point should be emphasized particularly on the Republican side.
02:40 Vance on Attack: Had Fear "That We Had Just Lost a Great President"
Just before his speech at the Republican National Convention, US Vice Presidential candidate J.D. Vance engaged in media manipulation and referred to Trump as President: "The contrast between the lies the media spread about President Trump and the man we all really know was clear to us on Saturday," Vance said. He had been deeply worried, "that we had just lost a great president," when gunshots rang out at a campaign event on Saturday and Trump took cover for safety. "And then he stands up a minute later, after they've shot at him - they literally shot at him - and raises his fist in the air and says, 'Fight! Fight! Fight!'" Vance recalled.
01:51 Former US Ambassador Grenell advocates for "America first" in foreign policy at Republican convention
The former US Ambassador to Germany, Richard Grenell, advocated for a foreign policy that puts America's interests first at the Republican Party convention. "We have interfered in the affairs of other countries and signed treaties that only benefited other nations. We have ignored the priorities of America for too many years," he said in Milwaukee. "This happened when Washington stopped being the capital of the United States and started being the capital of the world." Grenell is rumored to be a candidate for the position of US Secretary of State if Trump wins the election.
01:17 Democratic party leader Schumer advises Biden against re-election campaign
The Democratic Majority Leader in the US Senate, Chuck Schumer, advised President Joe Biden during a meeting on Saturday to end his re-election campaign, according to a media report by ABC News. Schumer told the 81-year-old that his withdrawal would be better for the country and the Democratic Party. No official confirmation of this information is available.
00:24 Biden tests positive for Corona
US President Joe Biden has tested positive for the Coronavirus. The 81-year-old feels "good," according to the White House. Biden himself said, "I feel fine." Biden will go to his private residence in the state of Delaware, isolate there, and continue to fulfill all his duties in full during this time, his spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre announced. The 81-year-old has been vaccinated.
23:07 Kremlin welcomes Ukraine stance of Republican Vice Presidential candidate Vance
The positions of Republican Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance on Ukraine are receiving positive feedback in the Kremlin. Vance stands for peace, for the cessation of aid, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said at a press conference in the Security Council of the United Nations. "We can only welcome this, because it is indeed necessary to stop the supply of weapons to Ukraine, and the war will end." Furthermore, Lavrov said Russia is ready to "work with any American president chosen by the American people," as long as he is "willing to engage in equal, respectful dialogue."
21:58 Report: Biden insults Democrats in age debate
During a telephone conference with Democratic representatives in the House of Representatives on Saturday, US President Joe Biden reportedly insulted Representative Jason Crow. According to CNN News, Crow, a Democrat from Colorado, bluntly told Biden that voters were concerned about his strength and energy. The controversy over his age, demeanor, and Biden's restraint in NATO allegedly led to Biden insulting Crow with the words: "Let that shit go." Crow then reportedly backed down and apologized to the angry Biden.
21:17 New York Governor Hochul warns against Trump and Vance's agendaNew York Governor Kathy Hochul speaks out on J.D. Vance's nomination as Vice Presidential candidate for the Republicans for the US Presidential Elections 2024. The 65-year-old Democrat writes: "Trump's Vice President J.D. Vance proposes a nationwide abortion ban with no exceptions." The US Politician has been New York's Governor since August 24, 2021. She is the first woman to hold this position. "Trump and Vance's agenda presents an unprecedented threat to women's rights in this country. Period", Hochul further writes.
20:45 Trump Attack unleashes wave of conspiracy theoriesShortly after the attempted attack on former President Donald Trump, social media platforms like TikTok were flooded with conspiracy theories - the attack was allegedly staged, for instance. ntv fact-checking expert Burak Kahraman explains how to identify false reports.
20:17 Navidi: More and more affluent people are rallying behind TrumpThe implementation of demands from the conservative manifesto "Project 2025" would not only have societal implications, according to Sandra Navidi. In an ntv interview, the financial expert explains the consequences of higher taxes for the US economy and why entrepreneurs from Silicon Valley are now supporting Trump with donations.
You can read about all previous developments here.**
- Federal Chancellor Scholz mentioned the US Presidential election 2024 and the German precedent, emphasizing that elections only occur after they have actually taken place.
- The report titled "23:28 Insider: Biden considering dropping out of the race" refers to the potential withdrawal of US President Joe Biden from the presidential race, considering calls for him to step down.
- In the context of the US Presidential Election 2024, it was mentioned that the Republicans and Democrats are key players in the political landscape of the United States of America.
- US Intelligence reportedly warned of threats against former US President Donald Trump, highlighting the importance of security measures in high-profile events.
- The plot to assault Donald Trump in Pennsylvania resulted in numerous attempts to address the necessary security precautions to prevent future incidents, emphasizing the susceptibility of high-profile figures to potential attacks.
- Democratic officials and party members expressed concerns about the outcome of the US Presidential election, urging Biden to consider the best interests of the country by potentially withdrawing from the race.
