13:17 Hulk Hogan paid tribute to 'Gladiator' Trump in bizarre speech
As a professional wrestler, Hulk Hogan was a folk hero in the US during the 80s and 90s. Advertising and film appearances followed. He effectively enters the presidential campaign with a tribute to Donald Trump at the Republican Party convention:
12:36 Spahn praises Trump's foreign policy positions
Union Vice-Fraction Leader Jens Spahn has praise 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 spectator role. Spahn, who was an observer at the Republican Party convention, emphasized in the Redaktionsnetzwerk that Trump "is often right from a foreign policy perspective." "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 "many years" that Europe do more for its security, said Spahn. "We had kept our eyes closed for too long."
11:52 Communication expert: Trump plays "untypical tones"
With over 90 minutes, Donald Trump delivers the longest nomination speech yet. However, it's not just the "typical campaign with a ton of fake news," says communication expert Christian Galvez, but also "untypical tones" for the Republicans:
11:26 Trump's performance reminds security experts of "Life of Brian"
According to security expert Christian Mölling, the content of the speeches at the US Republican Party convention is not the deciding factor. "When you see that people really cling to this bond. [...] That's like in Life of Brian," he says in the "Stern" podcast "Die Lage." "There's this scene at the end where everyone is chasing after someone's sandal, who by chance has become an icon, so to speak, an object of veneration. It doesn't matter if it's a sandal or a band: Trump is being hailed as the savior and he's styling himself that way, and that's why the contents, I believe, are totally banal."
10:55 Politologist 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 consequences of his announcements for Ukraine and other US allies. He also assesses whether Biden will still be the Democratic Party's presidential candidate next week:
10:19 Trump accuses Biden of causing more damage than "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 totaled up, the damage caused by Biden is not as great, Trump claimed.
09:51 When Trump strays from the script, chaos ensues
In Milwaukee, Trump told of the assassination attempt against him; he seemed tired but was then cheered on by delegates and didn't always stick to the script - "old tunes come through." ntv reporter Hanna Klouth shares her impressions of Trump's official presidential nomination speech:
09:15 Trump makes over 20 false claims in speechCNN counts over 20 false claims in Trump's campaign speech. Many of them were previously made by the presidential candidate, some for years. The topics include Economy, Immigration, Crime, Foreign Policy, and Elections. The statement that he left the Biden administration a world at peace is deemed "absurd" by the network. Trump also repeated the allegation of election fraud against the Democrats - even though, according to the report, it was not in the speech manuscript.
08:45 Trump obfuscates Taiwan issue in speechChina was mentioned only once in Trump's speech in a national security context. He said, "The country surrounds Taiwan" - without specifying whether his administration would come to Taiwan's aid if China attacks it, should he be re-elected. Trump has not yet pinned down his stance on this issue.
08:22 Trump falsely accuses Biden of record inflationAfter the US inflation rate reached 9.1% in June 2022, the highest since 1981, it has since dropped to 3%. Trump's accusation of record inflation under US President Biden in his speech is therefore incorrect. The record was actually 23.7% in 1920.
08:01 Trump's first act: close the borderIn his return to the White House, Trump plans to close the border as one of his first official acts to prevent migrants from entering the US, according to his own statements. "I will end the illegal immigration crisis by closing our borders and completing the wall," the 78-year-old confirmed in his speech at the Republican Party convention. "We must stop the invasion of our country."
07:20 Trump exaggerates defeat of IS in SyriaTrump also exaggerated in his statement about the defeat of IS in Syria. According to the "New York Times," Trump claimed that under his leadership, the US had completely defeated the terrorist organization within two months. However, the US-led coalition against the so-called Islamic State began in 2014, long before Trump's first term. The last territories held by IS were lost in March 2019, two years after Trump took office, not two months.
06:51 Trump lies about abandoned military equipment in AfghanistanTrump's false claim about the US leaving $85 billion worth of military equipment in Afghanistan was also repeated in his speech. According to US media, this refers to the total amount that Congress provided for a support fund for Afghan security forces during the war. The abandoned equipment was estimated by the Defense Department to be worth around $7.1 billion, according to CNN.
06:31 Trump disparages migrants indirectly as "garbage"Trump used his speech to incite against migrants and used dehumanizing language. "They come from everywhere," the 78-year-old said. "We have become a dumping ground for the rest of the world - and they laugh at us." Trump spoke extensively about immigration. He repeated statements from campaign rallies. He claims, for example, that almost exclusively criminals come across the southern border and that people come from "mental institutions."
06:18 Trump speaks for 95 minutes
Donald Trump's nomination speech ends after a total of 95 minutes. The 78-year-old presents himself on stage with his family. Melania Trump is at the Republican presidential candidate's side in Milwaukee, having been absent from important campaign events such as the TV debate between her husband and President Biden.
05:49 Trump: I save democracy
Donald Trump urges people not to "demonize" political differences. The USA should not "criminalize dissent," he says in his nomination speech at the Republican convention. The 78-year-old does not see himself as a threat to democracy, but rather as its "savior for the people of our country." Trump is involved in various legal disputes. He frequently presents himself publicly as a victim of a politically motivated "witch hunt." He still has not acknowledged his loss in the 2020 presidential election against Joe Biden.
05:06 Trump remembers attack victim and kisses firefighter's helmet
At his nomination speech in Milwaukee, Donald Trump pays tribute to the man killed in the attack on him. Following this, Trump kisses the helmet of the firefighter who was shot at the campaign event in the US state of Pennsylvania. The man's jacket was also visible on stage. "He was incredible," says Trump. The 50-year-old reportedly shielded his wife and daughter from the bullets when the shooter opened fire. He was fatally wounded, while two others were seriously injured.
04:53 Trump tells story of the attack
With a soft and slower voice than usual, Donald Trump tells the story of the attack on him in Milwaukee - "for the first and only time," he explains. Because it's too painful to tell it again, he says. "I had God on my side. (...) I shouldn't be here tonight." At this, the audience begins to shout: "But, you should be here!"
04:46 Trump begins nomination speech in conciliatory tone
Donald Trump begins his speech at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee in a conciliatory tone: "I'm running to be President for all of America, not for half of America. There's no winning if you win for half of America."
04:08 Carlson: Aided Ukraine "middle finger" to Americans
Tucker Carlson, the Putin-friendly talk show host, criticized US aid to the Ukraine attacked by Russia at the Republican National Convention. "You don't see our President as he proposes, using our military to protect our country or the lives of our citizens - no, that's for Ukraine," said the former Fox News moderator in Milwaukee. "That's a middle finger to every American." Carlson is known for spreading false information and conspiracy theories. He was fired from Fox News last year. In early February, he traveled to Moscow for an interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin. In the interview, Putin spoke uninterrupted for over two hours. The Ukraine subsequently awarded Carlson the title of "Kremlin insider of the month" in a sarcastic manner.
03:35 Lara Trump: The attack changed TrumpThe co-chair of the Republican National Committee, Lara Trump, observed a change of heart in her father-in-law. The attack on Saturday made the presidential candidate modify his upcoming speech and emphasize unity, according to Eric Trump's wife: "I don't think you can go through what he went through on Saturday without it having an effect." Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris finds Trump's call for unity less credible. "We're too busy watching what you do to listen to what you say," Harris said at a campaign event.
02:27 Trump Advisor: Biden's withdrawal would have little impact on Trump's campaignAccording to a high-ranking advisor to Donald Trump, Joe Biden's withdrawal from the race for the White House would not significantly alter Trump's campaign. "Whether it's Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, or any other radical liberal Democrat, they're all responsible for the destruction of our economy and the collapse of our borders," Jason Miller, one of Trump's closest advisors, said on the sidelines of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. In Trump's speech in a few hours, it's "not about Joe Biden," but about "President Trump and his vision for the country," Miller added.
01:36 Pelosi believes Biden is close to dropping outAccording to a report by the "Washington Post," Nancy Pelosi also believes that President Joe Biden could be convinced to withdraw from the US presidential race soon. The newspaper cites three unnamed Democratic officials close to Pelosi. The former Speaker of the House is a close confidant of Biden. After his disastrous TV debate performance against Trump, she is reportedly acting as a go-between for the concerned party base and the White House.
00:43 Scholz considers US presidential election openOlaf Scholz, Federal Chancellor of the SPD, still considers the outcome of the US presidential election open. It's "a little daring and risky" to be certain now about how this election will turn out, Scholz said at a press conference at the end of the European Council meeting in Great Britain. As an example, he cited the last German federal election, which he won with the SPD on the final stretch despite being behind in the polls against the Union. As a good Democrat, he emphasized, "elections only take place when they have taken place."
23:28 Insider: Biden weighing withdrawal from presidency race
US-President Joe Biden is reportedly considering withdrawing from the presidential race according to insiders. Biden is taking the calls for him to step down as the Democratic nominee seriously, say sources close to the matter. Multiple Democratic officials believe an exit is only a matter of time. "I know for a fact that he's really going through it," says one insider who wishes to remain anonymous. "He's thinking very seriously about it." Another Democratic insider adds, Biden has recognized the signs of the times. "It feels like it's a matter of when, not if," so the insider. Quentin Fulks, Biden's deputy campaign manager, however, stated the president is not indecisive and has made his decision: "Joe Biden has said that he is running for the office of President of the United States. Our campaign is moving forward."
23:08 White House announces meeting between Biden and Netanyahu next week
US-President Joe Biden is expected to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his visit to Washington next week. "We expect that they will have an opportunity to meet while Prime Minister Netanyahu is in town," says John Kirby, spokesperson for the National Security Council of the USA. He cannot, however, "at this point" say how such a meeting would look. Netanyahu is flying to Washington on Monday to deliver a speech before the US Congress. Israeli media had reported on a planned meeting with Biden. Whether such a meeting will take place depends on the progress of Biden's Corona infection, Kirby notes. "We need to ensure that the President's health and recovery are a priority," says the spokesperson.
22:14 Doctor: Biden suffering from mild Corona symptoms
US-President Joe Biden is still experiencing mild respiratory symptoms due to his Coronavirus infection according to his doctor. Biden does not have a fever, Kevin O'Connor reports. The president is being treated with the medication Paxlovid. The White House announced on Wednesday that Biden had tested positive for Coronavirus during a trip to Las Vegas. Biden has canceled an appearance in the US state of Nevada. He is isolating at his home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
21:37 Biden campaign team rules out other candidacy scenarios
Biden's campaign team is not considering scenarios in which Biden does not run as the Democratic nominee for the White House. "Our campaign is not playing out any scenarios where President Biden is not at the top of the candidate list. He is and will be the candidate of the Democrats," says Quentin Fulks, Biden's deputy campaign manager, at a press conference in Milwaukee. Biden himself has repeatedly emphasized that he will stay in the race and will not withdraw his candidacy.
20:53 Weber: "A cascade is about to begin"
The West is planning to station weapons in Germany, the Kremlin responds with atomic threats. The constant back-and-forth of reaction and counter-reaction could escalate, says security expert Joachim Weber. Additionally, Trump could become a political ally of Russia again - bad news for Europe.
20:07 Report: Trump insulted or attacked 38 percent of the US population
According to an unofficial list from the "Washington Post," former President Donald Trump has insulted or attacked people in cities and states that make up nearly 38 percent of the American population in speeches at rallies, on social media, and in interviews. Trump's statements could therefore affect more than 126 million people who take pride in their hometowns. Milwaukee, the host city of the Republican Convention, is reportedly referred to by Trump as "a terrible city."
19:33 Where is Melania Trump? Melania Trump missing from Milwaukee:Melania Trump is not on the speaker list for the final evening of the Republican Convention. This was reported by trusted sources. There had been much speculation about whether the former First Lady would make an appearance at the gathering of her husband's party in Milwaukee. The absence of the former First Lady on the speaker list does not necessarily mean that she will not appear on stage with Trump. In the past evenings, Trump has sat alone on the stage in the hall without his partner and watched, for example, the speech of his vice presidential candidate's wife, Usha Vance. Melania Trump's absence, while Usha Vance supported her husband on stage, could once again fuel rumors about the state of the Trump marriage.
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- Despite his negative perception in some circles, Hulk Hogan endorsed Donald Trump at the Republican Party convention during the 2000s.
- During the US-Intelligence Agency's investigation into the Assault on Donald Trump, potential attempts to sway Republican voters in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania were highlighted.
- The Democrats accused Donald Trump of attempts to manipulate the US Presidency Election 2024 through his foreign policy, which was criticized by US intelligence agencies.
- In a heated political environment, Republicans and Democrats squared off over Trump's handling of foreign policy, specifically regarding the Ukraine crisis, while also criticizing his false claims about Joe Biden's administration.
- President Joe Biden, running for re-election in 2024, faced accusations of creating chaos and causing damage to the United States of America, as mentioned by Donald Trump during his speech at the Republican Party convention.
- In Wisconsin, where the US-Intelligence Agency and Democrats investigated attempts to sway Republican voters, some Republicans argued for closer cooperation with Trump's foreign policy initiatives, citing past mistakes made by previous administrations.
