11:57 Thick Doge captured Republican-Party convention
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice's popularity, according to analysts, is in part due to his dog, named "Babydog," who causes quite a celebration at the Republican Party.
With blood on his face and a defiant fist raised before the US Flag: The historic image of Donald Trump after the attack in Butler has been immortalized on fan shirts within less than 72 hours. T-shirts with the image and the inscription "MAGA Movement Can't Be Stopped" (in English: "The MAGA movement cannot be stopped") have been sold at the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee since yesterday.
10:58 Republicans criticize Kamala Harris
At the Republican Party convention, it is already clear how the party would work against Vice President Kamala Harris if Joe Biden renounces his candidacy. Harris was responsible for cooperation with Central America to limit illegal migration. Senators accused Harris on stage of opening the borders for "terrorists and criminals" and welcoming "an invasion from the Third World." Harris was repeatedly referred to as the "Border Queen." Politico magazine sees this as a sign of the campaign strategy against Harris should she replace Biden as the presidential candidate.
10:18 Security increased for Trump due to alleged Iran plot
According to media reports, there have been heightened security measures for Donald Trump for weeks due to alleged indications of an Iranian assassination plot against him. The CNN network and other media reported that there is no connection to the attack on Trump on Saturday. The Iranian government strongly denies the reports.
09:49 Navidi: Democrat victory is "our only salvation"
BeyondGlobal expert Sandra Navidi warns urgently against another presidency of Donald Trump and the plans of the think tanks close to him. According to the financial expert, the hollowing out of the rule of law and an international alliance of authoritarian leaders is at stake.
09:12 DAX suffers 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 plans to introduce high tariffs on imports from China, but also on all other imports. "According to Trump, companies should invest directly in the US and create jobs there," the market participant said. "That's clear 'America first,'" they added. Trump also demanded from the US Federal Reserve not to lower interest rates before the election.
08:39 Trump: Taiwan should pay US for defense
Donald Trump speaks pragmatically 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 doesn't give us anything," Trump told Bloomberg Businessweek when asked if he would defend Taiwan against China. China could simply attack Taiwan. 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 as 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
The 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 the Iran, Trump is a war criminal who issued the order to kill Iranian General Ghassem Soleimani in 2020. "Trump must be held accountable and punished for this, but the Iran has chosen the legal route," said the spokesperson. The Secret Service reportedly increased security measures for Trump in recent weeks due to threats from Iran, according to media reports from US broadcasters CNN and MSNBC.
07:38 Heritage Foundation Thinktank wants Weather Service dismantled
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, call for 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 dismantled, as it is "one of the main driving forces of the climate change alarm industry." They want to replace most federal employees and officials with political appointees. The power of the President should be expanded, the Congress weakened.
07:12 Trump: Fed should not lower interest rates before 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," said the ex-President in an interview with Bloomberg Businessweek. According to the economic magazine, the Wall Street is betting on two interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve at the end of the year, one of which - and that is crucial - before the elections. A rate cut in September is already largely priced in by the markets.
06:36 Among Democrats, 39 percent want Biden to drop out
In a Tuesday-completed survey by Reuters/Ipsos, 39 percent of Democrats expressed the view 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 pass its political goals almost without opposition from the Democrats. It is speculated that the Democratic Party could rally around Vice President Kamala Harris as a new candidate if Biden steps down.
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, saying the shooter used an AR-15. "It's time to ban them." Attempts to enact stricter gun laws have been ongoing for years, but have largely failed - in large part due to Republican opposition and the gun lobby's vehement opposition to any efforts to regulate gun ownership more strictly.
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 actions during the security arrangements for 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 Presidential candidate Trump. "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 Republican Presidential candidate Trump at the beginning of her speech, the audience applauded. Trump personally listened to the speech in the convention hall - he arrived earlier than initially announced.
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". The "New York Times" reports that such a note was found by the Federal Police at the shooter's house, and in his car, which was parked near the event, they discovered two more explosive devices. The FBI then examined his mailing history.
02:24 Trump: Taiwan should pay USA 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 doesn't give us anything", Trump tells "Bloomberg Businessweek" in response to a question about 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 reportedly conducted at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida on June 25.
01:18 Harris and Vance discuss TV debate
After J.D. Vance was nominated as the Republican Vice Presidential candidate, he and Vice President Kamala Harris reportedly discussed the terms of a TV debate. Insiders report that Harris has agreed to a debate on CBS News, either on July 23 or August 13. The data had already been agreed upon by Trump and Biden 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 phones widow of slain spectator
Donald Trump has phoned 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", writes Helen Comperatore on Social Media. She told Trump that her husband "left this world as a hero and was taken up by God". According to Comperatore's sister, President Biden also tried to contact the family, but they declined.
23:27 Democratic opposition to 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 from July 19 to 22. A group of congressmembers express "serious concerns" in a draft letter about the proposal to nominate the incumbent during a virtual vote on July 21. It is a "terrible idea" to suppress the debate on Biden's candidacy with an early vote, 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 congressman Adam B. Schiff warned during a private meeting with donors on Saturday that his party would suffer massive losses if Biden remained the candidate. The "New York Times" reported this. If Biden remained the candidate, he would not only lose to the former president Donald Trump, but could also hinder other democratic candidates so much that the party would likely lose the Senate and miss the chance to gain control of the House of Representatives, Schiff said at a benefit event in New York. "I think if he's our candidate, we'll lose," Schiff said during the meeting, according to a person 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, Ben Carson, accused Democrats of not understanding the concept of unity. America's enemies are playing a "long-term game" by dividing Americans "on the basis of race, age, income, gender, religion, political affiliation," Carson said to CNN. "Someone needs to be the adult in the room. I don't expect the other side to come to that conclusion. They will make some lip service commitments." Carson continued, "There are many on the other side who are what Lenin called useful idiots. They don't even realize they're hurting themselves."
21:39 Spahn: Scholz should talk to Trump
Union faction vice president Jens Spahn urges Chancellor Olaf Scholz to contact Donald Trump. "It would be in Germany's interest if Olaf Scholz reported to Trump after the attack," Spahn told "Spiegel": "I hope he understands that." A personal relationship is indispensable in politics, Spahn, who advocates for an approach to Trump, said. "I'm sure Donald Trump notices who's speaking out for him in this situation." Spahn added, "I don't like much about the Republican Party in general, not even Trump's style and demeanor. But must we therefore build a dictatorship?" It is not in Germany's interest "to present Donald 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 was connected to the Iranian plot, CNN adds.
20:34 Trump Spreads Misinformation about Vaccines
Donald Trump spread misinformation about vaccines during a phone call with independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., CNN reports, citing a video that Bobby Kennedy III, Robert F. Kennedy's son, had briefly shared on social media. In the video, Trump talks about the number of vaccine doses given to children and expresses the belief that babies change drastically after receiving a large number of vaccines. "When 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 Post-Attack Pause: Biden Campaign Resumes Advertising
The Biden campaign is planning to resume advertising this week, according to information from 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 unit were 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 area who were responsible for the external perimeter of the building," Cheatle says. A Secret Service spokesperson added that the local police had a staging area in the building.
- In the 2024 United States Presidency Election, political analysts are discussing the possibility of a strong challenge from former President Donald Trump against incumbent President Joe Biden, with some Republicans seeing Vice President Kamala Harris as a potential alternative if Biden decides not to run again.
- Donald Trump, in his bid for the 2024 United States Presidency Election, has stated that he believes countries like Taiwan should contribute financially for defense if the United States is to protect them in case of a potential attack, echoing his "America First" policy stance.
