13:18 Spahn calculates with Trump's victory, chancellor must have an offer
Jens Spahn, a CDU politician, is following the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee in person. He believes that Donald Trump will win the election. In an interview with ntv, he discusses why the nomination of Hardliner J.D. Vance could be a chance, and how Germany should prepare.
12:34 Wounded Trump Supporters in Stable Condition The shooter in Milwaukee hit Donald Trump in the ear. However, three people in the audience were hit by bullets much closer. One father died on the spot, and it was reported that the other two victims were in critical condition. Now, "Bild" newspaper reports that both men are doing better, and their health condition is stable.
11:57 Big Dog Takes Over Republican Party Convention West Virginia Governor Jim Justice's popularity, in part, can be attributed to his dog, according to analysts. For an appropriate amount of cheers, "Babydog" made an appearance at the Republican Party convention.
Shirt with Iconic Trump Fist is a Hit among Republicans With blood on his face and a defiant fist in front of 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 motif and the inscription "MAGA Movement Can't Be Stopped" (in German: "The MAGA Movement Cannot Be Stopped") have been sold at the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee since yesterday.
10:58 Republicans Rally Against Kamala Harris The Republican Party's stance against Vice President Kamala Harris is already apparent on the convention stage, should Joe Biden decide against another 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 preview of the campaign strategy against Harris, should she replace Biden as the presidential candidate.
10:18 Security for Trump Increased due to Iran Plot Allegations According to US media reports, there have been heightened security precautions for Donald Trump for weeks due to alleged Iranian assassination plots. The CNN 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 Trump presidency 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 authoritarian leaders are at risk.
09:12 DAX Suffers Already 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 his re-election, Trump plans to impose 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," which is clearly "America first," says a market participant. Additionally, Trump has demanded that the US Federal Reserve not lower interest rates before the election.
08:39 Trump: Taiwan should pay USA for defense
Donald Trump expressed a business-like attitude regarding U.S. support for Taiwan in the event of a Chinese attack. "I think Taiwan should pay us for the defense. We're not doing it for free. We're not their insurance company", Trump told Bloomberg Businessweek when asked if he would defend Taiwan against China. China could attack Taiwan, but they won't because "they don't want to lose all those chip factories," the former U.S. president said. "I wouldn't feel as secure in their place, but think about this: Taiwan took our chip industry from us, aren't we stupid?"
08:02 Iran did not threaten Trump
The Iranian mission to the United Nations in New York denied reports of threats against former Republican President Donald Trump. "These are baseless and politically motivated allegations", a spokesperson for the Iranian UN mission stated. Trump is an war criminal, who ordered the killing of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani in 2020. "Trump must be held accountable and punished for that, but the Iran has chosen the legal route", the spokesperson added. The Secret Service reportedly strengthened security measures for Trump in recent weeks due to threats from Iran, according to media reports. CNN and MSNBC were among the U.S. broadcasters reporting on this.
07:38 Trump-Thinktank wants to dismantle Weather Service
For a potential Trump victory, the right-conservative think tank "Heritage Foundation" has developed an ultraconservative 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), which includes the Weather Service or the U.S. Hurricane Center, is to be dismantled because it is "one of the main driving forces of the climate change alarm industry." They plan to replace most federal employees with political appointees. The president's power is to be expanded, while the Congress is to be weakened.
07:12 Trump: Fed should not lower interest rates before election
Donald Trump has spoken out against lowering interest rates by the U.S. Federal Reserve before the election. "That's something they shouldn't do", the ex-president said in an interview with Bloomberg Businessweek. The financial industry expects the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates twice before the end of the year, one of which - and that's crucial - before the elections. A rate cut in September is already priced in by the markets.
06:36 39% of Democrats want Biden to drop out
In a Reuters/Ipsos poll completed 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 houses of Congress. This could set the stage for a second Trump term, allowing him to push through his political goals almost without Democratic opposition. It is speculated that the Democratic Party might rally behind 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 calls for assault weapon ban again. The shooter at the Trump attack used an AR-15, Biden says at a campaign event in Las Vegas, Nevada. With this weapon, so many people, including children, have been killed. "It's time to ban them." Efforts for stricter gun laws have been running in vain for years - mainly because the Republicans are against it and the gun lobby fiercely opposes any attempt to regulate gun ownership more strictly.
04:41 Investigation into Trump attack initiated
The Inspector General of the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) initiates an investigation into the Trump attack. According to an official statement on the Inspector General's website, the evaluation of the Secret Service's handling of the security at the event on July 13, 2024, is to be assessed. The investigation is to provide insight into whether the security measures were adequate and if there were any potential lapses.
04:13 Former rival Haley strengthens Trump's back
The former internal rival Nikki Haley makes herself clear at the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee for President Trump. "First, I want to make one thing clear: Donald Trump has my full support. Period", says the 52-year-old. Haley was greeted with a mixture of cheers and boos. When she directly endorsed Trump at the beginning of her speech, the applause in the hall was deafening. Trump listened to the speech in the convention hall himself - he arrived later than expected.
03:15 Shooter ordered "dangerous material"
The young man who shot at Trump is said to have received several packages in the months before the attack, some of which were labeled "dangerous material." The "New York Times" reports this, citing a corresponding note from the Federal Police. The officers found a bomb in his house and two more in his car, which was parked near the event. The FBI then examined his shipping 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 not just an insurance company. Taiwan doesn't give us anything," Trump tells "Bloomberg Businessweek" about 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 Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, according to the magazine's report.
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 exchanged words about a TV debate. The two top politicians were working on agreeing on the framework for a debate, sources report. 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 may not agree to this.
00:39 Trump phones with widow of slain firefighter
Donald Trump called the widow of slain spectator Corey Comperatore. "He was very nice and said he would call me back in the coming days and weeks," Helen Comperatore wrote on Social Media. She told Trump that her husband "left this world as a hero and was taken by God." According to the sister of the slain firefighter, President Biden also sought the conversation, but the family declined.
23:27 Democratic infighting 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 a candidate for the November election before the scheduled nomination convention on August 17-20. A group of congressmembers expressed "serious concerns" in a draft letter over the plan to hold a virtual vote for Biden on July 21, which would precede the nomination convention. It was described as a "terrible idea" in the writing, which the congressmembers have not yet signed. "It could deeply undermine the morale and unity of the Democrats."
22:49 Democratic congressman warns of massive losses – due to Biden
Democratic congressman 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 former President Donald Trump, but he could also significantly hinder other Democratic candidates, causing the party to likely lose the Senate and miss the opportunity 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 someone with access to a recording of the event.
22:09 Ex-Cabinet member Carson calls Democrats 'useful idiots'
Former US Housing and Urban Development Secretary and Education Secretary 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 needs to be the adult in the room. I don't expect the other side to come to that conclusion. They will give lip service," he said. "There are many on the other side who are what Lenin called useful idiots. They don't realize they are hurting themselves."
21:39 Spahn: Scholz should talk to Trump
German Vice-Chancellor and Union faction leader Jens Spahn urged Chancellor Olaf Scholz to establish contact with former US President Donald Trump. "It would be in Germany's interest for Olaf Scholz to report to Trump after the attack," Spahn told "Spiegel": "I hope he understands that." Spahn advocates for a rapprochement with Trump. "I'm sure Donald Trump is aware of who is reaching out to him in this situation," Spahn added. Spahn admits that he dislikes many things about the Republican Party as a whole, including Trump's style and demeanor. "But does that mean we have to set up a dictatorship?" It's not in Germany's interest, Spahn continued, "to present Donald Trump as a potential next president of our most important ally as an obstacle."
19:58 Possible Iranian plot to assassinate Trump?
The US has received indications of an Iranian plot to assassinate former President Donald Trump, CNN reported, citing sources. The US intelligence community and Trump's campaign team were informed about the matter 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 and injured Trump at the rally was connected to the Iranian plot, CNN reported.
19:24 Trump spreads erroneous statements about vaccines
Donald Trump reportedly disseminated false vaccine theories during a phone call with independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., according to CNN, citing a video that Kennedy's son Bobby Kennedy III briefly posted on social media. In the video, Trump discusses the number of vaccine doses given to children and claims that babies change drastically after receiving a large number of vaccines. "If you give a baby an injection with 38 ingredients that look like they're for a horse, not for a 10 or 20-pound baby, then all of a sudden, the baby starts to change and you're wondering what the hell happened," Trump said. "I've seen that happen many times."
18:59 Biden campaign resumes advertising after pause following attack
According to information from Reuters, President Joe Biden's campaign team plans to resume advertising this week. Two sources familiar with the matter confirmed this. The Biden campaign declined to comment. Biden had paused his campaign ads following the attack on Trump.
18:29 Secret Service: Police were in the building where the shooter was
Policemen from a local force were present in the building from which the shooter fired at Trump on Saturday, Secret Service Director Kimberly A. Cheatle revealed in an interview with ABC News. "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 said. A Secret Service spokesperson added that the local police had a collection point in the building.
The US Presidential Election 2024 is expected to be a heated contest between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, with politics playing a significant role in the race. In a recent incident, former President Trump was shot during a rally, causing concern and media frenzy. This incident occurred while Jens Spahn, a CDU politician, was attending the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee in person, where he believes Donald Trump will secure the nomination.
