10:45 Trump spokesperson mocks Harris' TikTok debut
10:03 US Civil Rights Activist Urges Latino Votes for Harris
Donald Trump's campaign spokesperson, Huyen Cheung, commented on potential Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris' TikTok debut in an informal manner on the online service X. Alongside the sentence "But Kamala does well with the youth," Cheung posted a screenshot showing the TikTok profiles of Harris and Trump. The number of followers and likes on the screenshot are circled in red. Harris had recently published her first video on the popular platform among the younger generation (see entry 04:33). US President Joe Biden has recently stepped down from his presidential candidacy. It's time to pass the torch to a new generation, to "new voices," Biden justified this step. Harris could be his successor and should especially win over young American voters for the Democrats.
10:03 US Civil Rights Activist Campaigns for Harris Among Latinos
Famous US civil rights activist Dolores Huerta supports Harris in her campaign. At a campaign event in Phoenix, Arizona, the first event for the Harris campaign, Huerta spoke. During her speech, the 94-year-old called on Latino voters to vote for Harris. Huerta co-founded the "United Farm Workers Association" in the 1960s with Cesar Chavez, which advocates for the rights of Filipino-American and Mexican-American farm workers.
09:20 Navidi: Harris Lacks Economic Profile - "Could Be an Advantage"
Inflation control is one of the major issues in the US regarding economics, but Harris has not been able to profile herself in this area so far. Sandra Navidi explains why this could be an advantage. Additionally, the US expert explains why Trump might fear Harris more than Biden.
08:45 Trump: Americans Have Lost Trust in the FBI
On Wednesday, FBI Director Christopher Wray testified before the US Congress about new details regarding the attack on Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. Trump, the Republican presidential candidate, commented on this in a post on Truth Social. Trump disputes some of Wray's statements. Wray had told Congress that he was unsure whether Trump was hit by a shrapnel, a piece of glass, or a bullet. Trump writes, "No. It was unfortunately a bullet that hit my ear." The hospital that Trump was taken to after the attack listed it as a "gunshot wound to the ear." Trump accuses Wray of focusing only on "rescuing left-wing radicals." Trump concludes, "No wonder the once renowned FBI has lost the trust of the American people!"
07:30 Melania Trump Announces Publication of Her Memoirs
Melania Trump, the wife of the Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, has announced the publication of her memoirs on her Website. According to her website, the publication will tell the "powerful and inspiring story of a woman who has overcome adversity and forged her own way." The "intimate, portrait of a woman who has led an extraordinary life," promises "stories and images that have never before been shared with the public." She has been scarcely seen in public in recent months.
06:47 Trump Declines Debate with Harris for Now
The Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has declined a debate with Vice President Kamala Harris for now. It is inappropriate to make arrangements, Trump's campaign spokesman Steven Cheung explained, while Harris has not yet been officially nominated as the Democratic candidate. Harris must still be elected as the candidate of the Democrats at the Democratic Party Convention, which is scheduled from August 19 to 22 in Chicago. A televised debate between Trump and President Joe Biden, in which Harris could appear as Biden's potential successor as the Democratic candidate, was planned for September 10.
06:06 Biden Urges Netanyahu for Rapid Gaza Agreement
U.S. President Joe Biden urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a quick agreement on a ceasefire and release of hostages in the Gaza conflict during a meeting at the White House. According to a statement from the White House, Biden emphasized the need to "close the remaining gaps, complete the agreement as quickly as possible, bring the hostages home, and achieve a lasting end to the war in Gaza." The relationship between Biden and Netanyahu has been tense for a long time. The actions of the Israeli government in the Gaza conflict have further strained the relationship. During his meeting with Netanyahu, Biden again urged the humanitarian aid to Gaza to be strengthened and the protection of the civilian population to be improved. It is necessary to "remove all obstacles for the flow of aid and restore basic provisions for the needy," the statement further reads.
04:33 Harris Now on TikTok
As a potential Democratic presidential candidate, Kamala Harris is expanding her presence in social media: She now also has an account on the popular among young people platform TikTok. Within a few hours, 750,000 people were following her. Her first, eight-second long video has been clicked on over 2.2 million times.
01:25 Harris clear about Israel - urges leadership for Gaza Strip population
Following a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Kamala Harris publicly declares her support for Israel with clear words. At the same time, the democratic presidential candidate calls on the Israeli leadership to do more for the suffering population in the Gaza Strip. "Israel has the right to defend itself, and it's important how it does that," says the 59-year-old. The strong support of the Biden administration for Israel during the Gaza War had alienated many left-wing Democrats from the party in recent months. Harris urges Americans to consider the complexity of the conflict and the history of the region. Terrorism and violence should be condemned, she says. "Let us all do what we can to prevent the suffering of innocent civilians. And let us condemn antisemitism, Islamophobia, and hate of all kinds."
23:35 Immunity debate: Prosecution requests maintenance of Trump verdict
The Manhattan District Attorney's office has asked the presiding judge to uphold the guilty verdict against Donald Trump in the hush money case. The decision of the Supreme Court, which rules that a president enjoys immunity for official actions, does not apply in this case, according to the prosecution's brief. The accusers argued that the proceedings concerned actions that had nothing to do with the presidency. Therefore, they see no reason to challenge the jury's decision. Trump's attorneys attempt to overturn the judgment and the indictment. They refer to the Supreme Court's decision on July 1, which ruled that former presidents cannot be prosecuted for official actions.
22:24 Lindner: Working with Harris won't be easier than with Trump
Christian Lindner does not believe that cooperation with Kamala Harris would be fundamentally smoother in case of her winning the US presidency than with Donald Trump. "Some hold the hope that with Kamala Harris, everything would be easier than with Donald Trump. I don't subscribe to that," Lindner told Handelsblatt. The deficits of the Republicans are known. "But among the Democrats, there is also protectionism, an unstable fiscal policy, and on the left wing, a woke politics that is divisive," so Lindner. However, a President Trump "would challenge our diplomacy more than Harris." Moral lectures would not reach him, instead, it would be about realpolitik and working on commonalities.
22:00 Harris: Ready for debate with Trump
Kamala Harris is "ready" for a debate with the Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. The vice president made this clear shortly before a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a conversation with reporters. According to her, the voters would deserve to see the different positions of herself and Trump "on a debate stage." Harris adds: "I'm ready, let's go." She had previously agreed to the debate on September 10. The debate, which is scheduled to take place on ABC, was originally planned as a duel between Trump and Biden. Whether it will actually take place is currently unclear, according to CNN.
21:43 Biden's staffers have mixed feelingsBiden's staffers have mixed feelings after his resignation declaration and speech, according to White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, who spoke to the "Washington Post." She added: "There's a sense of pride, energy, and the knowledge that there's still a lot of work to be done." The press secretary further stated: "It was very hard. It's an emotional moment for all, including for me."
21:12 Harris and Trump are almost even in the latest pollAccording to a New York Times and Siena College survey, Donald Trump is almost even with Kamala Harris. Trump receives 48 percent, Harris receives 46 percent, it is reported, referencing the poll. The margin of error is 3.3 percentage points. A total of 1142 registered voters were surveyed nationwide. The result is a significant improvement for the Democrats compared to the Times/Siena survey from early July, which put Joe Biden six percentage points behind.
20:45 Former advisor: Israelis were disappointed in Netanyahu's speechThe Israeli population has shown disappointment in Netanyahu's speech before the US Congress, according to a former advisor to the Israeli Foreign Ministry. In an interview with "Sky News," Laura Blumenfeld stated: "There's a real difference between his lofty rhetoric yesterday and the grim statistics and reality in Israel." The speech did not go well overall. "The Israelis were disappointed with this speech. They say it was a speech for an American audience," she continued. Apparently, the Israelis did not hear what they wanted to hear. "Namely that he [Netanyahu] has taken responsibility for the attacks on October 7."
20:10 Trump calls Harris a "radical Marxist"Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has criticized Vice President Kamala Harris again. On his Truth Social platform, Trump referred to Harris as a "radical left Marxist," stating that the US was "not ready" for her. Trump has repeatedly called Harris "radical left" in recent days and blamed her for "errors in the Biden administration."
19:50 Biden meets with Netanyahu in the Oval OfficeJoe Biden met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office. The Israeli prime minister thanked the president for his support of Israel over the past 50 years and expressed his excitement for cooperation between the two in the coming months, according to Reuters.
- During the US-Intelligence Agency's testimony about the assault on Donald Trump during his campaign rally in Pennsylvania, Trump disputed their statements, claiming that he was hit by a bullet instead of shrapnel or glass.
- Joe Biden has expressed his support for Kamala Harris as his potential successor and urged young American voters to support her, as she expands her social media presence on platforms like TikTok.
- Despite Republican concerns about Kamala Harris' economic profile, some experts believe this could be an advantage in the 2024 US Presidential Election, as she attempts to win over voters in key states like Wisconsin and Pennsylvania.
- The attempt to overturn the guilty verdict against Donald Trump in his hush money case is being led by his attorneys, following the Manhattan District Attorney's office's request to uphold the decision despite the Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity.
- With the 2024 US Presidential Election on the horizon, the Republican Party sees potential advantages in Kamala Harris' stance on issues like Israel, as they position themselves in opposition to what they perceive as a left-wing Democratic agenda.
- In an attempt to secure the support of key demographics, the Democrats and Republicans are looking to win over Latino voters in states like Arizona and Pennsylvania, as well as appealing to young voters on social media platforms like TikTok.
