09:51 When Trump deviates from the script, it goes through him
09:15 Trump makes over 20 false claims in speech
CNN counts over 20 false claims in Trump's party convention speech. Many of these were previously made by the presidential candidate, some for years. The topics include Economy, Immigration, Crime, Foreign Policy, and Elections. The statement that he left the Biden administration a world at peace is deemed "absurd" by the network. Trump also repeated the allegation of election fraud against the Democrats - which, according to the report, was not in the speech manuscript.
08:45 Trump obfuscates Taiwan issue in speech
China was only mentioned once in Trump's speech in a national security context. He said that the country surrounds Taiwan - without stating whether his administration would come to Taiwan's aid if China attacks it, should he be re-elected. Trump has so far remained vague on this issue.
08:22 Trump falsely accuses Biden of record inflation
After the US inflation rate reached 9.1% in June 2022, the highest since 1981, it has since dropped to 3%, according to CNN. Trump's accusation of record inflation under US President Biden in his speech is therefore not accurate. The record was actually 23.7% in 1920.
08:01 Trump's first action: close the border
In his return to the White House, Trump plans to close the border as one of his first official acts to prevent migrants from entering the US, according to his own statements. "I will end the crisis of illegal immigration by closing our border and completing the wall," the 78-year-old confirmed in his speech at the Republican National Convention. "We must stop the invasion of our country."
07:20 Trump exaggerates defeat of IS in Syria
Trump also exaggerated his statement about defeating IS in Syria in his speech, as the "New York Times" explains. Trump claimed that under his leadership, the US had completely defeated the terrorist organization within two months. However, the US-led coalition against the so-called Islamic State had begun operations in 2014, long before Trump's first term. The last territories held by IS were lost in March 2019, which was not two months but two years after Trump took office.
06:51 Trump lies about abandoned military equipment in Afghanistan
Trump's false claim about leaving $85 billion worth of military equipment behind in Afghanistan when the US withdrew 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 to be worth around $7.1 billion, according to CNN.
06:31 Trump insults Migrants indirectly as "Garbage"Trump used his speech to incite against migrants and used dehumanizing language. "They come from everywhere", said the 78-year-old. "We have become a dumping ground for the rest of the world - and they laugh at us. They think we are stupid." Trump spoke for several minutes about immigration. During his speech, he repeated statements from campaign rallies. He claims that mostly criminals come over the southern border and people from "Mental Institutions".
06:18 Trump speaks for 95 minutesDonald Trump's nomination speech ends after a total of 95 minutes. The 78-year-old presents himself on stage with his family. Melania, his wife, is also present at the Republican Party's nomination event in Milwaukee, after she had been missing from important campaign events, such as her husband's TV debate with President Biden.
05:49 Trump: I save DemocracyDonald Trump calls for political disagreements not to be "demonized". The USA 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 saves "democracy for the people of our country". Trump is involved in numerous legal disputes. He presents himself publicly as a victim of a politically motivated "witch hunt". He still refuses to acknowledge his defeat in the 2020 presidential election against Joe Biden.
05:06 Trump remembers attack victims and kisses firefighter's helmetAt his nomination speech in Milwaukee, Donald Trump remembers the man killed in the attack on him. After that, Trump kisses the helmet of the firefighter who was shot at the campaign event in the US state of Pennsylvania. The man's jacket was also on the stage. "He was incredible", says Trump. The 50-year-old reportedly shielded his wife and daughter from the bullets when the shooter opened fire. He was fatally hit, two other people were severely injured.
04:53 Trump tells story of the attackWith a soft and slower voice than usual, Donald Trump tells the story of the attack on him in Milwaukee - "for the first and only time", as he explains. Because it is too painful to tell it again, he says. "I had God on my side. (...) I should not be here tonight." The audience then starts to shout: "But, you should be here!"
04:46 Trump begins nomination speech in conciliatory toneDonald Trump begins his speech at the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee in a conciliatory tone: "I am running to be President for all of America, not just for half of America. There is no victory if you only win half of America."
04:08 Carlson: Ukraine-Aid "Middle Finger" to AmericansTucker Carlson, the Putin-friendly talkshow host, criticized US aid for the Ukraine attacked by Russia at the Republican Party 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," the former Fox News moderator said in Milwaukee. "That's a middle finger to every American." Carlson is known for spreading false reports and conspiracy theories. Last year, the ardent Trump supporter was fired from the conservative US network Fox News. In early February, he traveled to Moscow for an interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin. During the interview, Putin spoke unchecked for over two hours about Russia and Ukraine. The Ukraine then sarcastically honored Carlson as their "Kremlin insider of the month".
03:35 Trump's Daughter-in-Law: Attack changed TrumpLara Trump, Co-Chair of the Republican National Committee, observed a change in her father-in-law. The attack on Saturday reportedly led Trump to rewrite his upcoming speech and emphasize unity, according to Lara Trump, wife of Trump's son Eric Trump: "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 unconvincing. "We're too busy watching what you do and 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, a withdrawal of US President Joe Biden from the presidential race would not significantly affect 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 Party convention in Milwaukee. In Trump's speech in a few hours, it would 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 US presidential race soon. The newspaper cites three unnamed Democratic functionaries close to Pelosi. The former Speaker of the House is a close confidant of Biden. After his disastrous TV debate performance against Trump, Pelosi reportedly acts as a go-between for the concerned party base and the White House.
00:43 Scholz considers US presidential election open
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz of the SPD still sees the outcome of the US presidential election as open. 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 meeting in Britain. He cited the previous German federal election, which he won as Chancellor candidate with the SPD despite appearing hopelessly behind the Union in the polls at one point. As a good democrat, he stressed, "elections only take place when they have taken place."
23:28 Source: Biden considering dropping out
US President Joe Biden is reportedly considering dropping out of the presidential race. Biden is taking the calls for him to step down seriously from Democrats, sources close to the matter say. Several Democratic insiders believe an exit is only a matter of time. "I'm certain he's really going back and forth in his mind about it," says one anonymous insider. "He's thinking very seriously about it." Another Democratic insider adds, Biden has recognized the signs of the times. "It feels like it's a question of when, not if," the insider says. Quentin Fulks, Biden's deputy campaign manager, however, stated that the president is not indecisive and has made his decision: "Joe Biden has said that he is 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 Prime Minister Netanyahu is in the city," says John Kirby, spokesperson for the National Security Council of the USA. He couldn't, however, specify "at this point" how such a meeting would look. Netanyahu is scheduled to fly 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 cautions. "We need to ensure that the president's health and recovery remain a priority."
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 reported. Biden is being treated with the drug Paxlovid. The White House announced on Wednesday that Biden had tested positive for coronavirus in 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 head 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. Additionally, Trump could once again become a political ally of Russia - not good news for Europe.
20:07 Report: Trump insulted already 38 percent of US population
An unofficial list from the "Washington Post" shows that former President Donald Trump has insulted or attacked nearly 38 percent of the American population in speeches at rallies, on social media, and in interviews in cities and states that make up this percentage. 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. This was reported by trusted sources. There had been many rumors 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 without his partner and watched, for example, the speech of his vice presidential candidate's wife, Usha Vance. That Melania Trump is not announced, while Usha Vance supported her husband on stage, could again fuel rumors about the state of the Trump marriage.
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- Trump repeated his allegations of election fraud against the Democrats during his speech, which was not included in the speech manuscript according to the report.
- Trump's plans to close the border as one of his first official acts once returning to the White House were confirmed in his speech at the Republican National Convention.
- Trump claimed that under his leadership, the US had completely defeated IS in Syria within two months, a statement that was found to be exaggerated by the "New York Times".
- In his speech, Trump falsely accused President Joe Biden of leaving behind $85 billion worth of military equipment in Afghanistan when the US withdrew.
- Trump used dehumanizing language during his speech, describing migrants as "Garbage" and claiming that mostly criminals and people from "Mental Institutions" come over the southern border.
- There were reports indicating that President Joe Biden is considering dropping out of the presidential race, although his deputy campaign manager stated that Biden has made his decision to stay in the race.
