11:02 Pistorius: Germany would be 'more needed' after Trump election win
According to German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, Germany will assume an even greater military role in Europe, independent of the outcome of the US Presidential election. If Donald Trump wins the US Presidency, the shifts within NATO are expected to occur more rapidly, Pistorius told the "Tagesspiegel." The Federal Republic as the largest economy in the EU will then be "expected to contribute more." This development should also be reflected in the federal budget.
10:23 Biden criticizes Trump's speech harshly at home - and is angryIn a longer thread on X, US President Joe Biden sharply criticized the speech of his opponent Donald Trump at the Republican Party convention. "Since I'm at home with Covid, I had the bad luck of seeing Donald Trump's speech before the RNC," Biden wrote, who is currently recovering from a Corona infection. Biden criticized Trump's tax policy. "He [Trump] said he would start with 'debt forgiveness' and further lower taxes," so Biden. "Trump exploded the deficit during his first term, and his tax reduction 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 Vice President, 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 falsely accused the Democrats."
The full interview with Timothy Snyder appears at 15.00 hours on ntv.de
08:51 Biden in the 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 is heating up. Leading Democrats are trying to convince the 81-year-old to withdraw 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 recognized meRepresentative 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, I didn't recognize him," Moulton writes. "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 of US President Biden are withholding their financing, the liberal umbrella organization "America Votes" announced that it will spend $40 million in the next two weeks. The money will 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 defeat Trump and Co., because they have done it in three consecutive elections," Daria Dawson, head of the group, was quoted as saying by the "New York Times." The democracy is at stake in the November election.
05:31 Pelosi prefers open primary for Harris' nomination if Biden drops outCalifornian Representative Nancy Pelosi reportedly prefers a competitive process of an open primary for the Democratic nomination of Vice President Kamala Harris as the new Democratic presidential candidate, should President Biden end his campaign. According to the "New York Times," sources in the California Democratic delegation revealed this during a meeting with the delegation. Pelosi reportedly expressed her strong opposition to Biden during the meeting, stating that the Democrats would lose any chance with him.
04:49 Threats against Trump and Vance: Arrest in Florida
A man was arrested in Florida due to threats against Republican US presidential candidate Donald Trump and his endorsed vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance on social media. The authorities were alerted through online tips and reports from neighbors. The police in Jupiter, Florida, announced the arrest on Facebook, stating that during the review of the suspect's Facebook account, they discovered threats against Trump and Vance. Additional threats were reportedly directed at their family members.
04:03 Report: Biden angry at Pelosi
President Joe Biden is facing a new wave of dissenting Democrats who publicly urged him to leave the presidential race. Among them is California Representative Zoe Lofgren, a close ally of former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. According to CNN, Biden is reportedly "angry" with Pelosi, who has publicly expressed her support for the President.
02:45 Trump supporter scouted event location with drone
The Trump assassination suspect reportedly scouted the event location with a drone, according to a report by the "Wall Street Journal." The suspect was able to take aerial photographs of the event grounds in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, only a few hours before the attack, the newspaper reported, citing law enforcement sources familiar with the matter. These findings could raise questions about whether the event location was adequately secured.
01:39 Prominent Biden supporter separates from advisor
Reid Hoffman, a prominent Democratic donor and co-founder of LinkedIn, has separated from his longtime 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 drop out
Representative Gabe Vasquez of New Mexico called on President Biden to "step aside to give the Democrats the best chances to win in November." Vasquez, who faces a tight re-election campaign for his House seat, joins a chorus of other endangered Democrats who have urged Biden to withdraw from the race. Today, ten Democrats from the House of Representatives joined the ranks of those calling for Biden to abandon his bid.
23:20 Harris tries to reassure Hundreds of Democratic Donors - and failsVice President Kamala Harris attempted to calm the nerves of the Democratic Party's largest donors by informing over 300 of them that there was little cause for concern regarding President Biden's campaign. Several participants of the video call told the "New York Times" that they found the meeting overall unvaluable and sometimes even condescending. Many believe, according to the report, that Harris' message ignored the legitimate concerns of donors about Biden's campaign.
22:21 Trump's first campaign appearance since the attack with VP candidate VanceA week after the attack, former US President Donald Trump held his first campaign appearance on Saturday. 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 the US Republican Convention and triumphantly received.
21:50 Union foreign policy spokesman Hardt: We need to adjust to new RepublicansThe foreign policy spokesman of the Union faction, Jürgen Hardt, expects the Republicans, under their presidential candidate, to realign ideologically - regardless of the November election result. Trump's campaign promises were described as a "miracle box."
21:23 While withdrawal calls heat up: Harris at Tyra Banks' ice cream shopAs calls for Biden to withdraw as a presidential candidate for the US elections in November grow louder, even from within the Democratic ranks (see entry 20:56), his potential successor Kamala Harris invites her nieces to an ice cream shop. In Washington DC, former model Tyra Banks opens a pop-up ice cream shop "Smize&Dream." Together with her two nieces, the US Vice President enjoys an ice cream - served personally by the ex-model.
20:56 Democrats openly call for Biden's withdrawalMore and more Democrats are publicly urging President Joe Biden to withdraw from the presidential race for the US elections in November. In the past few hours, Representative Betty McCollum of Minnesota, Representative Kathy Castor, Representative Zoe Lofgren of California, and Representative Greg Landsman have made statements calling on Biden to retire. Shortly beforehand, Representatives Jared Huffman of California, Mark Veasey of Texas, Chuy Garcia of Illinois, and Mark Pocan of Wisconsin - Democratic representatives in the US House of Representatives - had also expressed their support for Biden stepping down and passing the torch to a new generation of Democratic leaders in an open letter.
20:18 Biden to resume campaigning next weekUS President Joe Biden announced that he would resume campaigning the following week and win the election in November. In the past, Biden had paused due to Corona symptoms. In recent days, the number of Democratic Party members calling on the 81-year-old to retire and make way for a more promising candidate had increased.
19:33 CNN-Analyst: These Democrats could beat Trump
If US-President Joe Biden were to consider retiring 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, according to Julian Zelizer, CNN political analyst and Princeton Professor, in a commentary on CNN. Zelizer suggests that Kamala Harris as a presidential candidate and Gretchen Whitmer, Michigan's governor, as her running mate 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 excite voters and achieve a historic result.
18:17 Report: Biden family discusses withdrawal scenarios
Members of the Biden family have discussed how a withdrawal from his campaign might look, according to NBC News, citing two people familiar with the discussions. The discussions reportedly focused on withdrawal options for Biden. The sources tell NBC News that two conditions were important for a potential withdrawal plan, which they said was the general tenor of the discussions: If Biden were to make this decision, it should put the party in the best position to defeat former President Donald Trump. It is also essential that Biden leave the office with dignity. The fact that Biden is even considering a withdrawal and discussing potential exit strategies with his family is a new development, NBC News writes.
16:23 Press Secretary: Biden takes concerns from Democrats seriously
US-President Joe Biden, according to his team, will return to the campaign trail in the coming week after his isolation due to mild Corona symptoms. This was announced by the head of his campaign team, Jen O'Malley Dillon, in an interview with MSNBC. "He's absolutely in it," she said. 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. Many 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 home in Delaware due to a Corona 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 when he follows an agenda that deprives whole groups of Americans of their fundamental freedoms, opportunities, and dignity.
14:33 Media report: Biden considering dropping out of the race
Due to weeks of pressure, Joe Biden is reportedly considering withdrawing from the presidential race according to media reports. The "New York Times" cites several sources from Biden's circle, who say the 81-year-old is beginning to accept that he may not be able to win the election against his rival Donald Trump in November. "Reality is setting in," the "New York Times" quotes from Biden's circle. The source is not surprised if Biden soon supports Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential candidate. Another person close to the president, however, emphasized that Biden has not yet made a decision.
13:50 Attempted assassin informed himself about other school shooters
The Trump assassin informed himself about the arrest of a teenager who shot and killed four students at a high school in Michigan in 2021 and the charges against his parents, according to CNN, citing FBI and Secret Service sources.
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 Deputy 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 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 an observer at the Republican Party convention, emphasized that Trump "is often right in foreign policy." "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, said Spahn. "We have kept our eyes closed for too long."
11:52 Communication expert: Trump strikes "unusual notes"
With over 90 minutes, Donald Trump delivers the longest nomination speech to date. However, it's not just the "typical campaign with a ton of fake news," says communication expert Christian Galvez, but also "unusual notes" for the Republicans.
11:26 Trump performance recalls security experts to "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 that association. [...] It's just like in Life of Brian," he says in the "Stern" podcast "The Situation." "There's a scene at the end where everyone is chasing after someone, who by chance has become an icon, so worthy of adoration. It doesn't matter if it's a shoe or a band: Trump is being styled as a savior and he styles himself that way as well, so the contents, I believe, are quite banal."
10:55 Political scientist on Trump's calculation: "Arithmetic carries enormous 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. Additionally, the political scientist assesses whether Biden will still be the Democratic Party's presidential candidate next week:
10:19 Trump accuses Biden of causing more damage than through "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," he said about the incumbent president. When the "ten worst presidents" in US history are considered together, the damage caused by any of them is not as great as the damage caused by Biden.
09:51 When Trump deviates from the script, it resonates with him
In Milwaukee, Trump spoke about the assassination attempt against him; he seemed tired, but was then celebrated by the 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. Affected topics 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 circumvents Taiwan question in speech
China was mentioned only once in Trump's speech in a national security context. He said that the country surrounds Taiwan – without specifying whether his administration would come to Taiwan's aid if he is reelected and China attacks the country. Trump has not yet committed to this issue.
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04:49 Biden addresses threats against Trump and VanceDespite the ongoing political divide, US President Joe Biden spoke out against threats towards his political adversary Donald Trump and Vance during a recent incident.
01:23 Republicans criticize Biden's response to assault attempt on TrumpThe Republicans have raised concerns over Joe Biden's handling of threat and assessment incidents involving former President Donald Trump, with leaders like Mitch McConnell expressing their displeasure.
19:30 Wisconsin Democrats call for increased security during election seasonIn response to the assault attempt on Donald Trump and the subsequent threats, Wisconsin Democrats are urging authorities to take extra precautions and secure election venues and politicians during the upcoming United States Presidential Election 2024.
17:46 US-Intelligence Agency monitors potential threats against politiciansFollowing the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, the United States Intelligence Agency is increasing efforts to monitor and assess potential threats against political figures, including the President and 2024 contenders like Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
14:28 Trump accuses Democrats of being involved in attempt on his lifeFormer President Donald Trump has pointed the finger at Democrats, alleging that they were involved or encouraged the assault attempt on his life on July 2023 in Wisconsin, raising concerns about political polarization and violence in the United States.
11:50 Democrats denounce Trump's accusations against themDemocratic leaders have strongly denied charges from former President Donald Trump, vehemently condemning his claims of their involvement in the attempt on his life, and calling for unity and peaceful political discourse in the United States.
