11:22 Fan-Shirt with Attack-Photo is a bestseller at the party conference
With blood on his face and a fist raised in front of the US flag: The historically significant image of Donald Trump after the attack in Butler has been immortalized on fan shirts within less than 72 hours. T-shirts with the motif and inscription "MAGA Movement Can't Be Stopped" (in German: "The MAGA movement cannot be stopped") were already sold at the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Tuesday (local time).
10:58 Republicans criticize Kamala Harris at the convention
At the Republican convention, it is already clear how the party would work against Vice President Kamala Harris if Joe Biden renounces another candidacy. Harris was responsible for cooperation with Central America to limit illegal migration. Senators accused Harris on stage of having opened the borders for "terrorists and criminals" and welcomed "an invasion from the Third World." Harris was repeatedly referred to as the "Border Queen." Politico magazine sees this as a preview of the campaign strategy against Harris if she replaces Biden as the presidential candidate.
10:18 Security for Trump is heightened due to alleged Iranian plot
According to media reports in the US, there have been heightened security precautions for Donald Trump for weeks due to alleged indications of an Iranian assassination plot against him. CNN and other media reported that there is no connection to the attack on Trump on Saturday. The Iranian government sharply denies the reports.
09:49 Navidi: Democratic victory is "our only salvation"
BeyondGlobal expert Sandra Navidi warns urgently against another presidency of Donald Trump and the plans of think tanks close to him. According to the financial expert, the hollowing out of the rule of law and an international alliance of autocratic leaders are at stake.
09:12 DAX is already suffering from Trump's "America First"
In contrast to the US market, the DAX is still stuck in consolidation. According to market participants, it is suffering from the economic policy plans of Donald Trump. For the case of his re-election, Trump wants to introduce high tariffs on imports from China, but also on all other imports. "Trump thinks Taiwan should pay us for defense. We are nothing more than an insurance company. Taiwan doesn't give us anything," Trump told Bloomberg Businessweek when asked if he would defend Taiwan against China. China could attack Taiwan. But China won't do that, "because they don't want to lose all those chip factories," the former US president said. "I wouldn't feel so secure in their place, but think about it: Taiwan took our chip business away from us, aren't we stupid?"
08:02 Iran did not threaten Trump
Iran refutes reports of threats against former Republican President Donald Trump. "These are baseless and politically motivated allegations," said a spokesperson for the Iranian UN Mission in New York. For Iran, Trump is a war criminal who ordered the killing of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani in 2020. "Trump must be held accountable and punished for this, but Iran has chosen the legal route," the spokesperson added. The Secret Service has reportedly strengthened security measures for Trump in recent weeks due to threats from Iran, according to media reports from US networks CNN and MSNBC.
07:38 Heritage Foundation Thinktank wants Weather Service disbanded
For a possible Trump re-election, the right-conservative think tank "Heritage Foundation" has developed an ultra-conservative program to be implemented during his tenure: The authors are against abortion, demand a ban on pornography, and advocate for measures that promote "marriage, work, motherhood, fatherhood and the nuclear family." The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), to which the Weather Service or the US Hurricane Center belong, should be disbanded, as it is considered "one of the main driving forces of the climate change alarm industry." They plan to replace most federal employees and bureaucrats with political appointees. The power of the President should be expanded, while the Congress should be weakened.
07:12 Trump: Fed should not lower interest rates before the election
Donald Trump has spoken out against lowering interest rates by the US Federal Reserve before the election. "That's something they shouldn't do," the ex-President said in an interview with Bloomberg Businessweek. According to the business magazine, the Wall Street markets are counting on two interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve by the end of the year, one of which - and that's crucial - before the elections. An interest rate cut in September is already largely priced in.
06:36 39% of Democrats want Biden to drop out
In a Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted on Tuesday, 39% of Democrats agreed that President Joe Biden should drop out. Many Democrats fear that a poor showing by Biden at the elections on November 5 could cost the party the White House and both chambers of Congress. This could create the conditions for a second Trump administration to pursue its political goals almost without opposition from the Democrats. It is speculated that the Democratic Party might rally around Vice President Kamala Harris as a new candidate if Biden were to withdraw.
05:17 Biden: "It's time to ban assault weapons"
US President Joe Biden has called for a ban on assault weapons again. At a campaign event in Las Vegas, Nevada, Biden referred to the attack on Trump, stating that the shooter used an AR-15. "It's time to ban them." Efforts to enact stricter gun laws have been ongoing for years, but they have largely failed - largely due to Republican opposition and the gun lobby's vigorous opposition to any attempts to regulate gun ownership more stringently.
04:41 Investigation into Trump's assassination attempt initiated
The Inspector General of the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has initiated an investigation following the assassination attempt on Trump. According to an official statement on the Inspector General's website, the evaluation of the Secret Service's handling of security at the event on July 13, 2024, is the focus of the investigation. The investigation aims to provide insights into whether the security measures were adequate and if there were any potential oversights.
04:13 Former rival Haley endorses Trump at Republican convention
The former internal rival Nikki Haley made it clear at the Republican convention in Milwaukee that she fully supports Trump's presidency. "First, I want to make one thing clear: Donald Trump has my full support. Period", says the 52-year-old. Haley was welcomed with a mix of cheers and boos. However, when she directly endorsed Trump at the beginning of her speech, the audience applauded. Trump listened to the speech at the convention hall in person - he arrived earlier than expected.
03:15 Protectee ordered "dangerous material"
The man who shot at Trump is reported to have received several packages in the months leading up to the incident, some of which were marked with the warning "dangerous material". According to the "New York Times", such a note was also found by the Federal Police in his house, and two more explosives were discovered in his car, which was parked near the event. The FBI then examined his mailing history.
02:24 Trump: Taiwan should pay US for defense
Donald Trump expresses reservations about US support for Taiwan in the event of a Chinese attack. "I think Taiwan should pay us for the defense. We're nothing more than an insurance company. Taiwan gives us nothing", Trump tells "Bloomberg Businessweek" regarding the question of whether he would defend Taiwan against China. China could attack Taiwan. "But they won't do that because they don't want to lose all those chip factories", says the Republican presidential candidate. The interview was conducted at Trump's estate Mar-a-Lago in Florida, according to the magazine's report.
01:18 Harris and Vance discuss TV debate
Since J.D. Vance was nominated as the Republican vice presidential candidate, he and Vice President Kamala Harris have been in talks about a TV debate. Insiders report that the two leading politicians are working on reaching an agreement on the debate's framework. Harris has agreed to a debate on CBS News, either on July 23 or August 13. Trump and Biden had already agreed on these dates two months ago. However, the Trump team is demanding a debate on Fox News, which Biden's team might not agree to.
00:39 Trump speaks with widow of slain spectator
Donald Trump spoke with Helen Comperatore, the widow of the slain spectator Corey Comperatore. "He was very kind and said he would call me again in the coming days and weeks", Helen Comperatore writes on social media. She told Trump that her husband "left this world as a hero and was taken up by God". According to the sister of the slain spectator, President Biden also called, but the family declined the call.
23:27 Democrat disagreements over planned early Biden nomination
Among US Democrats in the House of Representatives, there is resistance to the party leadership's plans to formally nominate President Biden as the candidate for the November election before the scheduled nomination party on August 19-22. A group of congressmembers express "serious concerns" about the plan to nominate the incumbent during a virtual vote on July 21, as reported in a draft letter. It is a "terrible idea" to suppress the debate on Biden's candidacy with an early endorsement, the letter states, which the congressmembers have not yet signed. "It could deeply undermine the morale and unity of the Democrats."
22:49 Democratic representative warns of massive losses – due to Biden
The Democratic representative Adam B. Schiff warned during a private meeting with donors on the previous Saturday that his party would suffer massive losses if Biden remained the candidate. The "New York Times" reported this. If Biden remained, he would not only lose to the former President Donald Trump, but he could also significantly hinder other democratic candidates, causing the party to likely lose the Senate and miss the chance to gain control of the House of Representatives, according to Schiff at a benefit event in New York. "I think if he's our candidate, we'll lose," Schiff said during the meeting, according to someone with access to a recording of the event.
22:09 Ex-Minister Carson calls Democrats 'useful idiots'
The former US Housing and Urban Development Secretary and Urban Development Ben Carson accused Democrats of not understanding the concept of unity. America's enemies are actually playing a "long-term game by dividing Americans on the basis of race, age, income, gender, religion, political affiliation," Carson said on CNN. "Someone has to be the adult in the room. I don't expect the other side to come to this conclusion. They will make some lip service commitments," he added. "There are many on the other side who are what Lenin called 'useful idiots.' They don't even realize they are hurting themselves."
21:39 Spahn: Scholz should talk to Trump
Union faction vice president Jens Spahn urged Chancellor Olaf Scholz to contact Donald Trump. "It would be in Germany's interest if Olaf Scholz reached out to Trump after the assassination attempt," Spahn told the "Spiegel": "I hope he understands that." A personal relationship is essential in politics, according to Spahn, who advocates for an approach to Trump. "I'm sure Donald Trump notices who is speaking out for him in this situation," Spahn said. "I don't like much about the Republican Party as a whole, not even Trump's style and demeanor. But should we then build a dictatorship? It's not in Germany's interest to present Trump as a potential next President of our most important ally as an adversary."
21:08 Possible Iranian Plot against Trump?
The USA have received indications of an Iranian plot to assassinate former President Donald Trump in the past few weeks, CNN reports, citing sources. The US intelligence and Trump's campaign team were reportedly informed about this before the rally on the previous Saturday, according to a CNN reporter, citing a US national security official. However, there is no evidence that the young man who shot at Trump during the rally and injured him is connected to the Iranian plot, CNN adds.
20:34 Trump Spreads Misinformation about Vaccines
Donald Trump reportedly disseminated false theories about vaccines during a phone call with independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., according to CNN, citing a video that Bobby Kennedy III, Robert F. Kennedy's son, had briefly made public on social media. In the video, Trump speaks about the number of doses of vaccines that children receive and suggests that babies change drastically after receiving a large number of vaccines. "If you give a baby a vaccine with 38 ingredients that looks like it's for a horse and not for a 10 or 20-pound baby, then all of a sudden, the baby starts to change," Trump says. "I've seen that happen too many times,"
20:19 Biden Campaign: Resumes Advertising after Attack Pause
The Biden campaign team is planning to resume advertising this week, according to information from the Reuters news agency. Two sources familiar with the matter confirmed this. The Biden campaign declined to comment. Biden had suspended his campaign ads following the attack on Trump.
19:49 Secret Service: Police were in the Building where the Shooter was
Police from a local department were present in the building from which the shooter shot at Donald Trump on Saturday, Secret Service Director Kimberly A. Cheatle told ABC News in an interview. "There were local police officers in the building - there were local police officers in the vicinity, who were responsible for the external perimeter of the building," Cheatle says. A Secret Service spokesperson added that the local police had a command post in the building.
The US Presidential Election 2024 is shaping up to be a substantial contest, with former President Donald Trump already receiving support from some quarters. At the Republican Party convention, Nikki Haley endorsed Trump, stating, "First, I want to make one thing clear: Donald Trump has my full support. Period". Meanwhile, Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris could face strong criticism if she becomes the presidential candidate, as senators accused her of opening the borders for "terrorists and criminals" during the Republican convention. Joe Biden, the current US President, has indicated his support for banning assault weapons, citing the attack on Trump as an example. In this context, the 2024 US Presidential Election is expected to be a heated campaign with strong views from both sides upon political issues like gun control and immigration.
