10:23 Biden follows Trump's speech sick at home - and is angry
In a longer thread on X, US-President Joe Biden sharply criticizes the speech of his rival Donald Trump at the Republican Party convention. "Since I'm at home with Covid, I had the misfortune of seeing Trump's speech before the RNC," Biden writes, who is currently recovering from a Corona infection. Biden criticizes Trump's tax policy in particular. "He [Trump] said he would start with 'debt forgiveness' and further reduce taxes," so Biden. "Trump exploded the deficit during his first term, and his tax-cutting plan would make it even worse in a second term." In addition, he accused Trump of wanting to become a dictator.
09:41 Historian Snyder: "Trump has chosen the far-right camp"For historian Timothy Snyder, Donald Trump is "entirely responsible" for the political climate of violence in the USA. He does not believe, however, that the attack on the US presidential candidate could unite the country. With J.D. Vance as his running mate, Trump "has chosen the far-right camp," Snyder said in an interview with ntv.de. "He can't use the attack as a unifying theme because Vance has already wrongly accused the Democrats."
The full interview with Timothy Snyder appears at 15.00 on ntv.de
08:51 Biden in video: "I'm looking forward to going on the campaign trail"The debate over a possible withdrawal of US President Joe Biden from the campaign intensifies. Leading Democrats are trying to convince the 81-year-old to withdraw in order to improve the party's chances against former President Donald Trump. But Biden intends to campaign again next week.
07:51 Democrat: Biden no longer recognizes meCongressman Seth Moulton is part of a group of Democrats calling for US President Joe Biden to withdraw from the campaign. In an opinion piece for the "Boston Globe," he justifies his position with doubts about Biden's fitness. "Recently, I saw him in a small group in Normandy on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of D-Day. For the first time, he didn't recognize me," writes Moulton. "Of course, that can happen with increasing age, but when I watched the disastrous debate a few weeks ago, I had to admit that what I saw in Normandy was part of a deeper problem."
06:47 Voter group announces initiative for DemocratsWhile some major donors to US President Biden are withholding their financing, the liberal umbrella organization "America Votes" announces that it will spend $40 million in the next two weeks. The money is intended to be used to win voters and voters in five contested states for the Democratic Party, according to a press release. "Our partners know how to beat Trump and Co., because they have done it in three consecutive elections," Daria Dawson, head of the group, is quoted as saying by the "New York Times." The democracy is at stake in the November election.
05:31 Pelosi against direct appointment of Harris, if Biden withdrawsCalifornia Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi reportedly prefers an "competitive" process for the nomination of Vice President Kamala Harris as the new Democratic presidential candidate in the event of a withdrawal by President Biden. This is reported by the "New York Times" based on sources in the California Democratic delegation. At a meeting with the delegation, Pelosi reportedly argued strongly for Biden's withdrawal. With Biden, the Democrats would lose every chance.
04:49 Threats against Trump and Vance: Arrest in FloridaSince they allegedly threatened the republican US Presidential candidate Donald Trump and his chosen vice president J.D. Vance in social media with death, the police in Florida have arrested a man. The authorities became aware of the suspect through online tips and information from neighbors, according to the Jupiter Police Department's Facebook post. During the review of his Facebook account, the officers discovered threats against Trump and Vance. Furthermore, threats had been directed towards their family members. The man was taken into custody, it was stated.
04:03 Report: Biden "angry" at PelosiPresident Joe Biden is confronted with a new round of dissenting Democrats who publicly urged him to leave the Presidential race. Among them is the California Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren, a close ally of former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. According to CNN, the President is "angry" with Pelosi, who has publicly expressed her support for the US President.
02:45 Trump Supporter investigated event location with droneThe Trump assassination attempt suspect reportedly surveyed the event location with a drone, according to a report by the "Wall Street Journal." He was capable of taking aerial images of the fairgrounds in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13, only a few hours before the attack, the newspaper reported, citing law enforcement officials familiar with the matter. The findings could raise further questions about whether the event location was adequately secured.
01:39 Prominent Biden supporter separates from advisorReid Hoffman, a prominent Democratic donor and co-founder of LinkedIn, is separating from his long-term political advisor Dmitri Mehlhorn. Mehlhorn stated that his views on the future of the Democratic Party had become a "distraction." The two were the spearhead of the major donors who encouraged the Democrats to rally behind President Biden as their party's candidate.
00:29 More Democrats call for Biden to withdrawRepresentative Gabe Vasquez of New Mexico is urging President Biden to "step aside to give the Democrats the best chances to win in November." Vasquez, who faces a tight re-election battle in Congress, joins a chorus of other endangered Democrats who have called on the President to withdraw from the race. Today, ten Democrats from the House of Representatives joined the chorus of party members urging Biden to abandon his campaign.
23:20 Harris tries to calm down hundreds of Democratic donors - and failsVice President Kamala Harris attempted to calm down the Democratic Party's largest donors by assuring them that there was little cause for concern regarding President Biden's campaign. During a video call with approximately 300 donors, several participants told the "New York Times" that they found the meeting largely unproductive and sometimes even condescending. Many believe the Harris message ignored the legitimate concerns of donors about Biden's campaign.
22:21 First rally appearance of Trump since the attack next to VanceEx-US President Donald Trump held his first rally appearance on Saturday, a little over a week after the attack on him. He will attend a rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan, alongside his vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance. Trump was nominated as the Republican Party's presidential candidate at their convention and received a triumphant welcome.
21:50 Union foreign policy spokesperson Hardt: We need to adjust to new RepublicansThe foreign policy spokesperson of the Union faction, Jürgen Hardt, expects the Republicans to realign ideologically with their presidential candidate, regardless of the November election results. Trump's campaign promises are considered a "wonderful surprise."
21:23 While withdrawal calls are heating up: Harris at Tyra Banks' ice cream shopAs calls for Biden to withdraw as a candidate for the US elections in November are growing louder, even within the Democratic ranks (see entry 20:56), Vice President Kamala Harris is seen enjoying ice cream with her nieces. In Washington D.C., former supermodel Tyra Banks has opened a pop-up ice cream shop, "Smize&Dream." The US vice president and her nieces were treated to ice cream by the former model herself.
20:56 Democrats openly call for Biden's withdrawalMore and more Democrats are publicly urging US President Joe Biden to withdraw from the presidential race for the US elections in November. In the past few hours, Representatives Betty McCollum from Minnesota, Kathy Castor, Zoe Lofgren from California, and Greg Landsman have made statements calling on Biden to retire. Earlier, Representatives Jared Huffman from California, Mark Veasey from Texas, Chuy Garcia from Illinois, and Mark Pocan from Wisconsin had made similar statements in an open letter, urging Biden to "pass the torch to a new generation of democratic leaders."
20:18 Biden to go back on campaign trail next weekUS President Joe Biden announced that he will be back on the campaign trail next week and will win the November election. He recently paused due to Corona symptoms. In the past few days, the number of Democratic Party members calling on the 81-year-old to retire and make way for a more promising candidate has increased.
19:33 CNN-Analyst: These Democratic Women Could Beat Trump
If US-President Joe Biden were to consider resigning from his campaign, the Democrats would have no reason to worry - they have a women's duo in the party who could still defeat the likely Republican candidate Donald Trump. This is what Julian Zelizer, CNN political analyst and Princeton Professor, writes in a commentary on CNN. Zelizer believes that Kamala Harris as a presidential candidate and Gretchen Whitmer, Michigan's Governor, as her vice presidential candidate would have the best chances of leading the party through this crisis. US Vice President Kamala Harris is being discussed as a top contender for the Biden succession in the US presidential elections in November. Whitmer is one of the rising figures in the democratic party. Furthermore, Zelizer sees the potential for a campaign by these two Democrats to win over voters and achieve a historic result.
18:17 Report: Biden Family Discusses Withdrawal Scenarios
Members of Joe Biden's family have reportedly discussed how a withdrawal from his campaign could look. According to NBC News, citing two people familiar with the discussions, the talks were about Biden's withdrawal options. The people NBC News spoke to described two prerequisites for a potential withdrawal plan that were a "common theme" during the discussions: If Biden were to make this decision, it should put the party in the best position to beat former President Donald Trump. It is also important that Biden leaves the office with dignity. According to NBC News, Biden's consideration of a withdrawal and the exploration of potential exit strategies with his family is a new development.
16:23 Could Kamala Harris Beat Trump?
The pressure on US-President Joe Biden from within his own party is growing. According to polls, his vice president Kamala Harris has better chances against the Republican and challenger Donald Trump. But does she have what it takes to be the most powerful woman in the world?
17:03 Press Secretary: Biden Takes Democratic Concerns Seriously
According to his team, US-President Joe Biden will return to the campaign trail in the coming week after his isolation due to mild COVID-19 symptoms. This was announced by the head of his campaign team, Jen O'Malley Dillon, in an interview with MSNBC. "He's all in," she says. Biden takes the concerns of some Democrats seriously, but is determined to fight for a second term. In recent days, pressure on Biden has increased. Numerous representatives of his democratic party have publicly questioned Biden's physical and mental fitness for a campaign and his chances of winning. Biden has withdrawn to his house in Delaware due to a COVID-19 infection.
15:38 Kamala Harris counters Trump's unity promises
With his speech at the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee, Presidential candidate Donald Trump aims to unite the deeply divided American population. In response, Vice President Kamala Harris writes on X with clear words in social media: "If you claim to stand for unity, you must do more than just use the word." Harris writes that he can't just claim to stand for the unity of the USA while pursuing an agenda that denies fundamental freedoms, opportunities, and dignity to whole groups of Americans.
14:33 Media report: Biden considering dropping out of the race
Due to weeks of pressure, President Joe Biden is reportedly considering withdrawing from the presidential race according to media reports. The "New York Times" cites several sources from Biden's camp, who claim that the 81-year-old is beginning to accept that he cannot win the election against his rival Donald Trump in November. "Reality is setting in," the "New York Times" reports from Biden's camp. It is not surprising if Biden soon supports Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential candidate, the source adds. However, another person close to the President has emphasized that Biden has not yet made a decision.
13:50 Attempted assassin informed himself about other mass shootings
The Trump assassin informed himself about another mass shooting on the internet before the attack, according to CNN, citing FBI and Secret Service sources. This refers to a teenager who shot and killed four students at a high school in Michigan in 2021.
13:17 Hulk Hogan pays tribute to "Gladiator" Trump in bizarre speech
As a professional wrestler, Hulk Hogan became a folk hero in the USA in the 80s and 90s. Advertising and film appearances followed. Now, Hulk Hogan enters the presidential campaign in a spectacular way. At the Republican Party convention, he pays tribute to Donald Trump in wrestling style.
12:36 Spahn praises Trump's foreign policy positions
Union Vice-Faction Leader Jens Spahn finds praiseworthy words for Trump's foreign policy positions. Spahn mentioned on MDR approximately Trump's stance on containing China and the existence of Israel. The former Federal Health Minister also commented on Trump's announced peace initiative for Ukraine. He said Europeans should "be part of these talks" and couldn't be content with the role of the audience. Spahn, who was observing the Republican Party convention as an observer, emphasized that Trump "was often right politically outside." "Our Iran policy was wrong in retrospect, his was right. Our policy on Nord Stream 2 was wrong, he warned us." Trump has been demanding "for years" that Europe do more for its security, Spahn added. "We have kept our eyes closed for too long."
11:52 Communications expert: Trump strikes "unusual notes"
With over 90 minutes, Donald Trump delivers the longest nomination speech to date. This speech, however, is not just "typical campaigning with a ton of fake news," says communications expert Christian Galvez, but also contains "unusual notes" for the Republicans.
11:26 Trump performance reminds security experts of "Life of Brian"
According to security expert Christian Mölling, the content of Trump's statements at the US Republican Party convention is not the most significant aspect. "If you see that people really cling to this association. [...] That's just like in Life of Brian," he says in the "Stern" podcast "Die Lage." "There's this scene at the end where everyone is chasing after someone who has become an icon by chance, so they're worshiping him, regardless of whether it's a shoe or a band: Trump is being deified and he's also deifying himself, and that's why the content, I believe, is totally banal."
10:55 Politologist on Trump's Calculation: "Arithmetic carries immense risk"
How surprising or expected was Trump's speech at the Republican Party convention? Thomas Jäger takes a look at the potential consequences of his announcements regarding Ukraine and other US allies. In addition, the politologist assesses whether Biden will still be the Democratic Party's presidential candidate next week:
10:19 Trump accuses Biden of causing more damage than "ten worst presidents" combined
Trump actually didn't want to mention Biden in his speech, but he deviated from his script again. "The damage he has caused to this country is unimaginable," Trump said about the incumbent president. When the "ten worst presidents" in US history are considered together, the damage he caused is not as great as the damage Biden has caused.
09:51 When Trump deviates from the script, chaos ensues
In Milwaukee, Trump told a story about the assassination attempt against him; he looked tired, but was then cheered on by delegates and didn't always stick to his script – "old tunes come through." NTV reporter Hanna Klouth reports on her impressions of Trump's nomination speech as the now official Republican presidential candidate:
09:15 Trump makes over 20 false claims in speech
CNN counts over 20 false claims in Trump's convention speech. Many of these had already been made by the presidential candidate before, some for years. The topics affected include the economy, immigration, crime, foreign policy, and elections. The statement that he had left the Biden administration a peaceful world is deemed "absurd" by the network. Trump also repeated the allegation of election fraud against the Democrats – even though this was not in the speech manuscript.
08:45 Trump evades Taiwan question in speech
China was mentioned only once in Trump's speech in a national security context. He said the country surrounds Taiwan – without stating whether his administration would come to Taiwan's aid if he is reelected and China attacks the country. Trump has not yet committed to a clear position on this issue.
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- Republican Party members continue to support Donald Trump's presidential bid, despite Joe Biden's criticism of his tax policies and accusations of wanting to become a dictator.
- The U.S. Intelligence community is monitoring potential threats against former President Donald Trump and his Vice Presidential candidate, J.D. Vance.
- The Democrats are divided over whether President Joe Biden should continue his campaign for the U.S. Presidential Election 2024, with some members expressing concerns about his fitness for office.
- Pennsylvania and Wisconsin are key states in the upcoming U.S. Presidential Election 2024, with both states having seen political unrest and allegations of attempted assaults against political figures.
- If President Biden were to withdraw from the race, Democrats such as Kamala Harris and Gretchen Whitmer have been suggested as potential replacements, given their perceived ability to beat Donald Trump.
- US Politics has seen a rise in violence and threats, with attempts against political figures such as Joe Biden and Donald Trump becoming a concern for law enforcement and intelligence agencies.
