08:45 Trump shifts Taiwan issue in speech
08:22 Trump Falsely Accuses Biden of Record InflationIn his speech, Trump mentioned China only once in a national security context. He said that the country is encircling Taiwan but did not indicate whether his administration would come to Taiwan's aid if China attacks it in the event of his re-election. Trump has not yet committed to this question.
08:22 Trump Falsely Accuses Biden of Record InflationAfter the inflation rate in the USA reached 9.1% in June 2022, the highest value in 40 years, it has since dropped to 3%. CNN reported that Trump's claim of record inflation under US President Biden is therefore not accurate. The record was actually 23.7% in 1920.
08:01 Trump's First Action: Close the BorderIn his return to the White House, Trump intends to close the border as one of his first official acts to prevent migrants from entering the USA. "I will end the illegal immigration crisis by closing the border and completing the wall," the 78-year-old confirmed in his speech at the Republican Party convention. "We must stop the invasion of our country."
07:20 Trump Exaggerates Fight Against IS in SyriaTrump also exaggerated his statement about IS in Syria in his speech, as the "New York Times" explained. Trump claimed that under his leadership, the USA had completely defeated the terrorist organization within two months. However, the US-led coalition against the so-called Islamic State had begun in 2014, long before Trump's first term. The last territories were lost by IS in March 2019, not two months, but two years after Trump took office.
06:51 Trump Lies About Abandoned Equipment in AfghanistanTrump's false claim about leaving $85 billion worth of military equipment in Afghanistan was also repeated in his speech. According to US media, this refers to the total amount that Congress provided for a fund to support Afghan security forces during the war. The abandoned equipment was estimated by the Defense Department to be worth around $7.1 billion, as CNN explained.
06:31 Trump Indirectly Insults Migrants as "Garbage"Trump used his speech to incite against migrants and used dehumanizing language. "They come from everywhere," the 78-year-old said. "We have become a dumping ground for the rest of the world - and they laugh at us. They think we're stupid." Trump spoke extensively about immigration. He repeated statements from campaign rallies. He claims, for example, that almost exclusively criminals come over the southern border and people from "mental institutions."
06:18 Trump Speaks for 95 MinutesDonald Trump's nomination speech ended after a total of 95 minutes. The 78-year-old presented himself with his family on the stage at the end. Melania Trump, who had been absent from important campaign events such as the TV debate between her husband and President Biden, was also present in Milwaukee.
05:49 Trump: I save democracy
Donald Trump urges people not to "demonize" political disagreements. The US should not "criminalize dissent," he says in his nomination speech at the Republican Party convention. The 78-year-old does not see himself as a threat to democracy, but rather as a "saver of democracy for the people of our country." Trump is involved in various legal disputes. He frequently portrays himself as a victim of a politically motivated "witch hunt." He still has not acknowledged his loss in the 2020 presidential election against Joe Biden.
05:06 Trump remembers attack victims and kisses firefighter helmet
At his nomination speech in Milwaukee, Donald Trump pays tribute to the man killed in the attack on him. Following this, Trump kisses the helmet of the firefighter who was shot at the campaign rally in the US state of Pennsylvania. The man's jacket was also visible on the stage. "He was incredible," Trump says. The 50-year-old reportedly shielded his wife and daughter from the bullets when the shooter opened fire. He was fatally shot, and two others were seriously injured.
04:53 Trump tells story of the attack
With a soft and slower tone than usual, Donald Trump recounts the story of the attack on him in Milwaukee - "for the first and only time," he explains. Because it is too painful to tell it again, he says. "I had God on my side. (...) I shouldn't be here tonight." At this point, the audience starts to shout: "But, you should be here!"
04:46 Trump begins nomination speech in conciliatory tone
Donald Trump begins his speech at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee in a conciliatory tone: "I am running to be President for all of America, not for half of America. There is no victory if you win for half of America."
04:08 Carlson: Aid to Ukraine "middle finger" to Americans
Tucker Carlson, the Putin-friendly talk show host, criticized US aid to the Ukraine attacked by Russia at the Republican National Convention. "You don't see our President using our military to protect our country or the lives of our citizens - no, that's for Ukraine," Carlson said in Milwaukee. "That's a middle finger to every American." Carlson is known for spreading false information and conspiracy theories. He was fired from Fox News, the conservative US broadcaster, last year. In early February, he traveled to Moscow for an interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin. In the interview, Putin spoke extensively and uninterrupted about Russia and Ukraine. The Ukraine later sarcastically named Carlson their "Kremlin insider of the month".
03:35 Lara Trump: The attack changed TrumpThe co-chair of the Republican National Committee, Lara Trump, has observed a change of heart in her father-in-law. The attack on Saturday reportedly caused Presidential candidate Trump to rework his upcoming speech and emphasize unity, according to Eric Trump's wife: "I don't think you can go through what he went through on Saturday without it having an effect." Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris finds Trump's call for unity less credible. "We're too busy watching what you do to listen to what you say," Harris said at a campaign event.
02:27 Trump Advisor: Biden's withdrawal would have little impact on Trump's campaignAccording to a high-ranking advisor to Donald Trump, an exit of US President Joe Biden from the race for the White House would not fundamentally change Trump's campaign. "Whether it's Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, or any other radical liberal Democrat, they're all responsible for the destruction of our economy and the collapse of our borders," Jason Miller, one of Trump's closest advisors, said on the sidelines of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. In Trump's speech in a few hours, it will not be "about Joe Biden," but "about President Trump and his vision for the country," Miller added.
01:36 Pelosi believes Biden is close to dropping outAccording to a report by the "Washington Post," influential Democrat Nancy Pelosi also believes that President Joe Biden could be convinced to withdraw from the race for the US Presidency soon. The newspaper cites three unnamed Democratic officials close to Pelosi. Pelosi is a close confidant of Biden. After his disastrous TV debate performance against Trump, she reportedly acts as a go-between for the concerned party base and the White House.
00:43 Scholz sees US presidential election as openGerman Chancellor Olaf Scholz of the SPD still sees the outcome of the US presidential election as open. "It's a little daring and risky to be sure now what this election will look like," Scholz said at a press conference to conclude the European Council meeting in Britain. As an example, he cited the last federal election, which he won as the SPD's candidate despite appearing hopelessly behind in the polls at one point. "As a good Democrat, I'd like to remind everyone that elections only take place when they take place."
23:28 Insider: Biden weighing withdrawal from presidency race
US-President Joe Biden is reportedly considering dropping out of the presidential race based on input from insiders. Biden is taking the calls for him to step down as the Democratic nominee seriously, according to trusted sources. Multiple Democratic officials believe an exit is only a matter of time. "I know for a fact that he's seriously considering it," says one anonymous insider. "He's thinking very seriously about it." Another Democratic insider adds that Biden has recognized the signs of the times. "It feels like it's a matter of when, not if," the insider says. Quentin Fulks, Biden's deputy campaign manager, however, stated that the president 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 anticipate that they will have an opportunity to meet while Prime Minister Netanyahu is in town," says John Kirby, spokesperson for the National Security Council of the USA. Kirby couldn't, however, specify "at this point" how such a meeting would look. Netanyahu is scheduled to fly to Washington on Monday to deliver a speech before the US Congress on Wednesday. Israeli media had reported on a planned meeting with Biden. However, the likelihood of such a meeting depends on the progress of Biden's Corona infection recovery, according to Kirby. "We need to ensure that the President's health and recovery remain a priority," the spokesperson says.
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. Biden is being treated with the medication 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 campaign team rules out other candidacy scenarios
The campaign team of US-President Joe Biden is not considering scenarios in which Biden does not run as 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 Quentin Fulks, Biden's deputy campaign manager, at a press conference in Milwaukee. Biden himself has repeatedly emphasized that he will remain in the race and will not withdraw his candidacy.
20:53 Weber: "A cascade could get started"
The West is considering stationing US weapons in Germany, and the Kremlin responds with atomic threats. The constant back-and-forth could escalate, according to security expert Joachim Weber. Additionally, Trump could become a political ally of Russia again - not good news for Europe.
20:07 Report: Trump insulted or attacked 38 percent of the US population
A self-proclaimed unofficial list from the "Washington Post" shows that former President Donald Trump has insulted or attacked people in speeches at rallies, on social media, and in interviews in cities and states that make up nearly 38 percent of the American population. 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, reportedly referred to it as "a terrible city."
19:33 Where is Melania Trump? Melania Trump missing from Milwaukee's Republican ConventionMelania Trump is not on the speaker list for the final evening of the Republican Convention. This was reported by trusted sources. There had been many rumors in recent days about whether the former First Lady would make an appearance at the gathering of her husband's party in Milwaukee. The absence of the former First Lady 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 and watched, among other things, the speech of his vice presidential candidate'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.
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- The Republican Party is expected to nominate Donald Trump once again for the United States Presidential Election 2024, despite his false claims about Joe Biden's inflation record.
- Politics in the United States of America is heated, with Democrats and Republicans making attempts to discredit each other, such as the attempts made to denounce Trump's claims as false.
- While Trump was nominated in Milwaukee, there were discussions about Joe Biden potentially withdrawing from the race, as several insiders reported that Biden was seriously considering it.
- In the midst of the election race, the United States Intelligence Agency has warned of a potential Assault on Donald Trump by foreign adversaries, highlighting the ongoing tension and high stakes in the political landscape.
- Although some Republicans, like Tucker Carlson, have criticized the US government's support for Ukraine, condemning it as a "middle finger" to American citizens, others, like German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, still view the race as open.
- Despite these challenges, both democrats and republicans have pledged to work towards unity and healing the country after the election, with Joe Biden stressing the importance of moving forward in a conciliatory tone.
