11:55 Biden calls for unity in USA
In a post on online service X, U.S. President Joe Biden called on Americans to come together. He writes: "We only need to keep our faith and remember who we are. We are the UNITED STATES of America." According to Biden, there's nothing the U.S. can't accomplish if we do it together.
11:20 Viral video clip: Allegations against Kamala Harris J.D. Vance, in an interview on the Fox News show "Tucker Carlson Tonight" three years ago, accused Harris and other Democrats (including Buttigieg and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez) of not having "real interest" in the future of the U.S. because they are "childless people." Vance is now the Republican vice-presidential candidate in the 2024 presidential elections. During the campaign, this accusation from three years ago is being heavily promoted to discredit possible Democratic candidate Harris. A viral video from the interview has been viewed on X more than 25 million times. Kamala Harris has no children of her own. She is a stepmother to her husband Doug Emhoff's two children.
10:37 "RealClearPolitics" poll shows Trump aheadAccording to the latest calculation by "RealClearPolitics," the Republican candidate, Donald Trump, is currently leading in the polls for the U.S. presidential election on November 5, 2024. "RealClearPolitics" shows the average of different data collections from various media companies. These are national polls, not polls from individual states. However, they are currently very volatile. The race could be close. According to "RealClearPolitics," the difference in the polling averages between Trump and the potential Democratic presidential candidate, Kamala Harris, is currently less than two percentage points.
09:55 "Wall Street Journal": Trump could lose to HarrisRegarding the new scenario that Vice President Kamala Harris might run for president instead of Joe Biden for the Democrats, the "Wall Street Journal" writes: "With renewed energy, the Democrats are rallying behind Kamala Harris as a presidential candidate. (...) The U.S. now has a presidential race that Trump and the Republicans could lose." Harris presents herself skillfully in the campaign as the future against the past, as the new generation against the old, according to the "Wall Street Journal."
09:13 ntv-Reporter: Republicans were surprised by Biden's speechIn his first speech since announcing he would not run for re-election, Biden called on the U.S. to a fateful election about democracy and made no comment on the discussions about his age. This may have surprised the Republicans, according to ntv-Reporter Stephan Richter.
08:30 Harris' emotional thank you: Biden's legacy is unmatchedIn a post on online service X, U.S. Vice President and potential Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris thanked Joe Biden for his enduring service to the nation. It has been an honor of her life to serve as Vice President alongside our President Joe Biden, Harris says in the speech. Joe Biden has achieved more in his entire career and in the last three and a half years than any other president in modern U.S. history, Harris says after Biden announced his retirement from the presidency. "During his presidency, he has already surpassed the legacy of most presidents who served two terms," she adds. She is grateful for his support in the U.S. election campaign. Similarly, she had already expressed herself at her first appearance in the White House after his retirement. At the end, she says, it is an honor to be able to count on Biden's support in the U.S. election campaign.
07:27 NBC: Obama publicly supports Harris' presidential bid
According to a media report by NBC News, citing sources privy to the conversations, the former US President Barack Obama will publicly endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party's presidential candidate. Obama has reportedly already privately supported Harris' campaign and maintains regular contact with her. Plans for joint campaign appearances are also reportedly in the works. These plans were discussed between advisors from both Obama and Harris, but no firm dates have been set. A statement from the Obama Foundation is not yet available.
06:31 Trump calls Harris his "new victim":
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump attacked his apparent opponent in the US presidential race, Vice President Kamala Harris, during a speech in North Carolina. Trump referred to the Democrat as his "new victim, one that needs to be beaten," and accused Harris of deceiving the public about President Joe Biden's ability to run for a second term. The event in Charlotte, North Carolina, was Trump's first public campaign event since Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 race. Trump's sharp rhetoric suggests that the next phase of the campaign could be particularly brutal and personal.
04:30 Congress committee to draw lessons from Trump attack
The US House of Representatives intends to investigate the failure of security services during the attack on Donald Trump. The House chamber voted to establish a bipartisan committee tasked with this mission. The vote result of 416 yes votes and zero no votes underscores the widespread political outrage over the possibility of such an incident. Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy commented that the security of the country has no party affiliations.
02:53 Biden praises Harris in the highest terms:
In his address to the nation, US President Joe Biden recommended Vice President Kamala Harris as a replacement candidate for the November election. "She's experienced. She's tough. She's capable," Biden said of his vice president. Harris has been an "incredible partner" for him and a leadership figure for the country during his tenure. "Now the choice is yours, the American people," Biden emphasized.
02:15 Biden announces withdrawal: Defending democracy is more important than the title:
US President Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the presidential race in a speech to the nation from the Oval Office of the White House. "I'm passing the baton to a new generation," Biden said. "This is the best way to unite our nation." Biden added, "Defending democracy is more important than any title." The 81-year-old Democrat drew strength and found joy in serving the American people, but stressed that it was not about him. "It's about you. Your families. Your future."
01:55 Trump: Harris is more liberal than Bernie SandersTrump's presidential campaign is not yet sealed, but the Republican is already warming up against his potential opponent: For the past three and a half years, Harris, the current vice president, has been the driving force behind every single Biden disaster, Trump claimed at a campaign event in Charlotte, North Carolina. "Kamala Harris is the most liberal elected official in American history. Did you know that she is an ultraliberal politician?", Trump asked. Harris is "absolutely terrible" and even more liberal than the left-wing politician Bernie Sanders. The 59-year-old is unfit to lead the country. "She will destroy our country," Trump told his supporters.
01:14 Harris seeks potential running mateThe prospective Democratic presidential candidate, Kamala Harris, has begun the search for a "running mate." Approximately a dozen candidates for the vice presidential nomination are being considered, sources reported. This is one of the most significant decisions of Harris' presidential campaign. So far, the debate has focused mainly on four names: Senator Mark Kelly from Arizona, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, and his colleague Roy Cooper in North Carolina. To the extended list of potential candidates whom Harris' campaign team has requested information from, according to sources, belong Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.
00:22 Leading Republicans warn party friends against racist comments about HarrisLeading Republican representatives in the House, including Speaker Mike Johnson, have called on their party members not to comment on Vice President Harris' ancestry. A series of Republicans had made her race and gender an issue in their attacks on Harris. In a closed-door meeting, Johnson and others advised their colleagues to focus on Harris' political achievements and her time in office instead of attacking her identity, as reported by the "Wall Street Journal."
23:13 Democrats want to nominate Harris before the party convention in mid-AugustThe Democrats plan to nominate their presidential candidate virtually before the party convention in mid-August. The Democratic Party Committee has approved this procedure. The "Washington Post" and CNN report that the voting is expected to begin on August 1. Potential candidates have until the end of July to file their presidential campaign. So far, Vice President Harris is the only candidate.
22:09 Biden retirement? His press secretary is clearThe White House dismissed calls for Biden to retire from the presidential race. It's "ridiculous" to demand that Biden resign from the presidency now that he has dropped out of the presidential race, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told journalists. "Any suggestion of this nature is ridiculous and does not align with our views."
1. Despite the allegations against her in a viral video, Kamala Harris remains a strong contender in the 2024 United States Presidency Election, with Joe Biden's endorsement potentially boosting her campaign.
2. Attempts to discredit Harris by bringing up J.D. Vance's three-year-old accusations have failed to significantly impact her standing, as shown in the latest "RealClearPolitics" poll.
3. The Republican Party, including Donald Trump, is gearing up for a tough campaign against Harris, viewing her as their main opponent in the 2024 election. Trump has referred to her as his "new victim" and accused her of deceiving the public.
4. The United States Intelligence Agency, as well as other sources, has been monitoring the escalating political tensions and potential assaults in the run-up to the 2024 United States Presidency Election.
5. Despite the political mudslinging, Harris' Democratic opponents, such as Pennsylvania's Josh Shapiro and Arizona's Mark Kelly, are vying for the position of her running mate, recognizing the importance of partnering with a popular candidate.
6. In the midst of the intensifying political rivalry, calls for unity and decency in the 2024 United States Presidency Election Process have gained momentum, with prominent Republican figures urging their party members to avoid racist comments about Harris and focusing on her political achievements instead.
