12:11 Local police warned Secret Service that they couldn't secure the buildings
Local police reportedly warned the Secret Service before Ex-President Donald Trump's rally on Saturday that they did not have sufficient resources to secure a building. According to "Washington Post", the police stated that they could not station a patrol car in front of the house from whose roof the shooter later shot at Trump. The newspaper referred to statements from the district attorney. A spokesperson for the Secret Service, Anthony Guglielmi, confirmed to "Washington Post" the account. Guglielmi said that the proposal to station a patrol car and an officer outside the Agr International Building Complex was part of the Secret Service's advance planning for securing the prominent building. This has a wide-ranging roof with an unobstructed view of the less than 150-meter distant rally stage.
11:39 "Germany cannot appease Trump"
There is hope that Trump will be more friendly towards Europe once NATO member states increase their defense spending. US expert Sandra Navidi is certain that Trump's criticism has other motives and would not be eliminated even with a defense budget of five percent.
11:06 Secret Service failure: Trump's bodyguard considered suspicious an hour before the shooting New developments in the investigation into the shooting of Ex-US President Donald Trump have increased pressure on the security forces. An hour before the bodyguard shot Trump, local security personnel identified the suspect in the crowd as suspicious - a "young man who behaved strangely," according to the "New York Times." The Secret Service, which protects the ex-president, was informed. However, the trail of the suspect was lost. At least two security personnel were called in to help with the search. Roughly 20 minutes before the shots were fired, a sniper discovered the attacker on a roof, it is further reported. Why the rally continued and Trump went on stage is one of many open questions for the Secret Service, writes the "New York Times."
10:33 Trump's deputy speaks unusually softly
At the party convention, the Republicans are "primarily engaged in celebrating themselves," explains ntv correspondent Hanna Klouth. Of course, there are also attacks. Besides Joe Biden, Kamala Harris is increasingly the target. A deliberate strategy shift? For this, there is another detail.
10:05 Hundreds mourn for the fallen firefighter
Hundreds of people gather for a memorial service for the man killed during the Trump rally attempt in Pennsylvania on Saturday. "Tonight it's about unity," says Kelly McCollough, who organized the vigil for Corey Comperatore. "We need clarity in this chaos. We need strength. We need healing." There is no place for political division and hatred in remembering the family man and fire department chief. Comperatore was fatally struck when a security guard at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania opened fire and hit him in the ear. The 50-year-old Comperatore shielded his wife and children from the shot with his own body and lost his own life.
09:37 "New York Times": Biden "open to listening" to retirement calls
President Joe Biden has reportedly become more open to arguments why he should not run again in the upcoming election, according to sources close to the Democrats cited by the "New York Times." However, these sources have indicated that Biden has given no signs of changing his mind, as Democrats note that he has asked questions about how Vice President Kamala Harris could win and has expressed concern over new and concerning polling data. This suggests that Biden is adopting a more receptive stance privately, despite his public stance a week ago.
09:08 Security expert: Handling of potential Trump victory "reckless"
"We could have prevented the worst," says security expert Frank Umbach about Donald Trump's first term. Should the Republican presidential candidate be re-elected, Europe can expect a different scenario. Germany is not adequately prepared for it.
08:32 Ex-CIA chief Panetta calls security lapses "alarming"
Former CIA Director Leon Panetta expresses concern over security lapses regarding the attempted assassination of Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, particularly in light of reports of Iranian threats against the former president. According to the British "Guardian," Panetta says in a podcast: "It's particularly alarming what we've found out: that the intelligence services have given information to the Secret Service about ... assassination threats from Iran, not only against former President Trump but against others. And they're reportedly supposed to have increased the protection of the Secret Service. And if that's true and they weren't able to set up a perimeter, then that's ridiculous."
07:55 Scholz: "We see that uncertainty is growing in America"
Chancellor Olaf Scholz warns about potential risks in the US presidential race, citing growing uncertainty in America and its impact on societies. "We see that uncertainty about the future is growing - as it is in many prosperous societies in the North," Scholz tells T-Online. Uncertainty about the future leads to tensions in societies. Developments in the US have implications for Germany. "The US is the world's leading power and our most important partner - everything that happens there is important to us," Scholz says. Regarding a potential victory for the Republican presidential candidate, Donald Trump, Scholz says: "Regime changes are part of democracy. We are preparing ourselves for all eventualities, but we are not speaking publicly about the how."
07:25 Trump's son: My father has a "lion's heart"
Donald Trump Jr., the son of the Republican presidential candidate, praises his father's courage following the weekend's assassination attempt. "What was my father's instinct when his life was on the line? Not to cower, not to give up," Trump Jr. said at the Republican convention in Milwaukee. His father showed the world that the next American president would have a "lion's heart." During Trump Jr.'s speech at the Republican convention in Milwaukee, an image of the 78-year-old with a bloodied face and raised fist in front of a US flag was displayed on the screens.
06:53 Pelosi pressures Biden: "He can't win against Trump"
Now, Pelosi too: According to a CNN report, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi informed President Joe Biden that he cannot win against Donald Trump based on polls. Biden could potentially destroy the chances of the Democrats to regain control of the House of Representatives. CNN reports this based on four sources who were informed about the phone call. None of the sources indicated to CNN that Pelosi asked Biden to withdraw his candidacy. Pelosi still holds significant influence among the Democrats.
06:31 Vance praises Trump: "A beloved father and grandfather"
The vice presidential candidate, J.D. Vance, pays tribute to Donald Trump at the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee as a man of political moderation. "She's standing on a stage for the first time," Don Jr. introduces his eldest daughter. "Kai Madison Trump!" Ex-President Trump, who will speak at the convention on Friday night but is present in the arena every day, smiles at the 17-year-old from the podium. "He encourages me to keep going," Kai Trump said. "Of course, he sets the bar pretty high - but who knows, maybe I'll catch up to him someday." She also spoke about the weekend's attack. "I just wanted to know if he was okay," she said. Her grandfather had to "go through hell" because of many people, "but he's still standing. Grandpa: You're an inspiration, and I love you."
05:57 "She's standing on a stage for the first time" - Trump's granddaughter speaks
Donald Trump's granddaughter paints a picture of a loving grandfather in her speech at the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee. "She's standing on a stage for the first time," Don Jr. announces his eldest daughter. "Kai Madison Trump!" Ex-President Trump, who will speak at the convention on Friday night but is present in the arena every day, smiles at the 17-year-old from the podium. "He encourages me to keep going," Kai Trump said. "Of course, he sets the bar pretty high - but who knows, maybe I'll catch up to him someday." She also spoke about the weekend's attack. "I just wanted to know if he was okay," she said. Her grandfather had to "go through hell" because of many people, "but he's still standing. Grandpa: You're an inspiration, and I love you."
05:25 Trump's Vice Presidential Candidate Vance Focuses on Working Class
The designated Vice Presidential candidate of Donald Trump, J.D. Vance, will present himself at the Republican Party convention as the son of an industrial city in Ohio and a fighter for the working class. This is evident from an excerpt of his speech that was previously released. The 39-year-old will reportedly emphasize his background from humble circumstances and sharply criticize the trade and economic policy of the Democrats under President Joe Biden. "Professional politicians" like Biden are responsible for a trade policy that has harmed families like his, the excerpts state. "President Trump's vision is simple - we will not serve Wall Street, but commit to workers." We will not import foreign labor, but fight for American citizens." Vance, who has taken his mother's child from poverty to a Yale graduate and successful risk capital investor, will directly address the working and middle class in the decisive swing states of Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Michigan - three "Swing States" in the Rust Belt, which could decide the election on November 5.
05:00 Trump Ally Navarro: "I Am Your Alarm Clock"
The former economic advisor of ex-US President Donald Trump, Peter Navarro, will be welcomed with frenzied enthusiasm by the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee on the day of his release from prison. Navarro had served a four-month prison sentence in March for contempt of Congress. He refused to hand over documents and testify before the House Oversight Committee regarding the Capitol storm. Navarro criticized President Joe Biden in his speech, among other things, for being responsible for his and Trump's legal troubles. "If they get Trump, be careful. They will come for you next," Navarro warned. The Democrats had also targeted children, he claimed, wanting to indoctrinate them with their "toxic views." Navarro also said, "I went to jail so you wouldn't have to." "I am your alarm clock."
04:14 Trump Supporters Bandage Their Ears
A few Republican supporters of Presidential candidate Donald Trump are inspired by the bandage on his ear at the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee: Some Republicans attach a safety pin as a sign of solidarity to their ear. However, it cannot be spoken of as a mass phenomenon.
03:31 Transatlantic Coordinator: Ukraine Conflict Also About US Interests
The Transatlantic Coordinator of the German government, Michael Link, advises Europeans in case of a victory of the Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump to handle the new government constructively. One must clearly show that it is also about US interests in the Ukraine conflict: "Because if Russia wins in Ukraine, who wins then? China," the FDP politician said in conversations in the US. In talks, he constantly heard in the US that the greatest challenge was China, "for some economically, for some militarily, for some in both respects." This point should therefore be emphasized especially on the Republican side.
02:40 Vance over Attack: Had Fear "We Had Just Lost a Great President"
Shortly before his speech at the Republican Party convention, US Vice Presidential candidate J.D. Vance engaged in media manipulation and referred to Trump as the President: "The contrast between the lies the media spread about President Trump and the man we all truly know, we saw clearly on Saturday," says Vance. He had great fear that "we had just lost a great President," as gunshots rang out at a campaign event on Saturday and Trump took cover for safety. "And then he stands up a minute later, after they shot at him - they literally shot at him - and he lifts his fist in the air and says: 'Fight! Fight! Fight!'", so Vance.
01:51 Ex-Ambassador Grenell Argues for "America First" in Foreign Policy
The former US Ambassador to Germany, Richard Grenell, argued for a foreign policy that puts America's interests first at the Republican Party convention. "We have meddled in the affairs of other countries and signed treaties that only benefited other nations. We have ignored the priorities of America for too many years," he said in Milwaukee. "This happened when Washington stopped being the capital of the United States and started being the capital of the world." Grenell is rumored to be a candidate for the position of US Secretary of State if Trump wins the election.
01:17 Democratic Party Leader Schumer Advises Biden Against Re-election
According to a media report, Democratic Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer advised President Joe Biden at a meeting on Saturday to end his re-election campaign. Schumer told the 81-year-old that his withdrawal would be better for the country and the Democratic Party, reports ABC News. No official confirmation of this information is available.
00:24 Biden Tests Positive for Corona
US President Joe Biden tested positive for the Coronavirus. The 81-year-old feels "good," according to the White House. Biden himself says, "I feel fine." Biden will go to his private home in the state of Delaware, isolate there, and continue to perform all his duties in full during this time, his spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre announced. The 81-year-old has been vaccinated.
23:07 Kremlin Welcomes Vance's Position on Ukraine from the Kremlin
The positions of Republican Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance on Ukraine are receiving positive feedback from the Kremlin. Vance stands for peace, for the cessation of aid, said Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at a press conference in the UN Security Council. "We can only welcome this, because it is indeed necessary to stop the supply of weapons to Ukraine, and the war will end." Further, Lavrov said, Russia is ready to "work with any American president elected by the American people," as long as he is "willing to engage in equal, respectful dialogue."
21:58 Report: Biden insults Democrats in age debate
During a telephone conference with the Democrats of the House of Representatives on Saturday, US President Joe Biden reportedly harshly criticized Representative Jason Crow. According to CNN News, Crow, a Democrat from Colorado, unexpectedly shared concerns among voters about Biden's strength and vigor. Citing two sources familiar with the conversation, the heated discussion about his age, demeanor, and Biden's restraint in NATO led the US President to call Crow "Let that shit go," and insult him. Crow, according to CNN, eventually backed down and apologized to the angry Biden.
21:17 New York Governor Warns of Trump and Vance Agenda
New York Governor Kathy Hochul expresses her opinion on J.D. Vance's potential nomination as the Republican vice-presidential candidate for the 2024 US presidential elections. The 65-year-old Democrat writes on X: "Trump's vice-presidential pick J.D. Vance advocates for a nationwide abortion ban with no exceptions." The US politician has been New York's Governor since August 24, 2021. She is the first woman to hold this position. "Trump and Vance's agenda pose an unprecedented threat to women's rights in this country. Period," Hochul continues.
20:45 Trump Assassination Attempt Triggers Wave of Conspiracy Theories
Shortly after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, social media platforms like TikTok were flooded with conspiracy theories - the attack was allegedly staged, for example. ntv fact-checking expert Burak Kahraman explains how to identify false reports.
20:17 Navidi: Why More Affluent People Are Backing Trump
The implementation of the demands from the conservative manifesto "Project 2025" would have far-reaching consequences for the US economy, according to Sandra Navidi. In an ntv interview, the financial expert explains the potential consequences of higher taxes for the US economy and why wealthy businesspeople from Silicon Valley are now supporting Trump with donations.
You can read about all previous developments here.**
- In the wake of the shooting attempt on Donald Trump, some Republicans are questioning the Secret Service's handling of security, with former CIA Director Leon Panetta calling the lapses "alarming."
- Amidst the uncertainty surrounding the United States Presidency Election 2024, some Democratic leaders are urging President Joe Biden not to run for re-election, citing concerns about his ability to win against Donald Trump again.
- The Democrats are also facing internal divisions, with some notable figures like Nancy Pelosi expressing doubts about Biden's ability to beat Trump in the upcoming election.
- Meanwhile, the Republicans are rallying behind their potential 2024 nominee, with Trump's son praising his father's courage and resilience following the shooting attempt.
- The United States intelligence has reportedly warned of Iranian threats against Donald Trump, adding another layer of complexity to the political landscape as the election draws near.
- As the Democrats and Republicans gear up for the 2024 election, there are growing concerns among some politicians and experts about the potential impact of a Trump victory on foreign relations, particularly with regards to Germany and Europe.
