13:45 Democratic-Strategy: Biden's Donors in "Panic"
Joe Biden supporters are in a state of "panic" according to Lindy Li, a Democrat strategist, speaking to Sky News. The "blue wall" of President Biden in Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin seems to be "cracking." The term "blue wall" refers to US states where traditionally the Democrats have won elections.
13:13 Author T. C. Boyle: "Trump takes blame for his own shots"US author T. C. Boyle sees shared responsibility between Donald Trump and his Republican Party for the shootings at Trump's campaign rally. "He's taking credit for the shots in Pennsylvania himself," says the 73-year-old bestselling author to the "weekly standard." The Republicans are "the party of gun nuts." "They want absolutely no controls. They even want to abolish the laws that today limit automatic weapons." Biden is urged by Boyle to withdraw as the Democratic candidate for the presidency in November. "There are so many great younger, energetic people who could beat Trump," he says. Among others, he mentions Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and California Governor Gavin Newsom.
12:39 Hunter: "Michelle Obama is the only one with better values than Trump"Will Biden stay in the race or withdraw his candidacy? Political scientist Thomas Hunter speaks of a "self-destructive Democrats" and a "campaign led by Nancy Pelosi and Barack Obama." No one has better chances of beating Trump than Biden.
12:04 Trump Critic Christie: "He hated what he said"Republican politician Chris Christie criticizes Trump's convention speech. The US presidential candidate failed to unite the nation, says Christie to ABC. Although Trump showed restraint when speaking about the attack on him, "he hated what he said," according to Christie regarding Trump's appeal for national "Unity." The former Governor of New Jersey Christie is one of the sharpest critics of Trump within the Republican Party.
11:02 Pistorius: Germany would be "even more demanded" after Trump victoryGermany would assume an even greater military role in Europe independently of the outcome of the US presidential election, according to Federal Defense Minister Boris Pistorius. "If Donald Trump becomes US President, the weights within the NATO are likely to shift even faster," he tells the "Tagesspiegel." The Federal Republic as the largest economy in the EU would "then be even more demanded." This development should also be reflected in the federal budget.
10:23 Biden follows Trump speech angrily from home - and is angryIn a long thread on X, US President Joe Biden sharply criticizes his opponent Donald Trump's speech at the Republican National Convention. "Since I'm at home with Covid, I had the misfortune of seeing Donald Trump's speech at the RNC," writes Biden, who is currently recovering from a Corona infection. Biden criticizes Trump's tax policy. "He said he would start with 'debt forgiveness' and further reduce taxes," so Biden. "Trump exploded the deficit in his first term, and his tax cut plan would make it even worse in a second term." He also accused Trump of wanting to be a dictator.
09:41 Historian Snyder: "Trump has chosen a far-right ticket" Historian Timothy Snyder holds Donald Trump "entirely responsible" for the political climate of violence in the USA. He does not believe that the attack on the US presidential candidate could unite the country. With J.D. Vance as his running mate, Trump "has chosen the far-right ticket," Snyder told ntv.de in an interview. "He cannot use the attack as a unifying theme because Vance has already falsely accused the Democrats."
The full interview with Timothy Snyder appears at 15.00 on ntv.de
08:51 Biden in video: "I'm looking forward to going on the campaign trail" The debate over a possible withdrawal of President Joe Biden from the campaign is heating up. Leading Democrats are trying to convince the 81-year-old to withdraw in order to improve the party's chances against former President Donald Trump. But Biden intends to campaign next week.
07:51 Democrat: Biden no longer recognized me Representative Seth Moulton is part of a group of Democrats calling for Biden to withdraw from the campaign. In an opinion piece for the "Boston Globe," he justifies his position with doubts about Biden's fitness. "Recently, I saw him in a small group in Normandy on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of D-Day. For the first time, I didn't recognize him," Moulton writes. "Of course, that can happen with increasing age, but when I watched the disastrous debate a few weeks ago, I had to admit that what I saw in Normandy was part of a deeper problem."
06:47 Voter group announces initiative for Democrats While some major donors to President Biden are withholding their financing, the liberal umbrella organization "America Votes" announces that it will spend $40 million in the next two weeks. The money will be used to win voters and voters in five contested states for the Democratic Party, according to a press release. "Our partners know how to beat Trump and Co., because they have done it in three consecutive elections," Daria Dawson, head of the group, is quoted as saying by the "New York Times." The democracy is at stake in the election in November.
05:31 Pelosi against direct nomination of Harris, if Biden drops out California Representative Nancy Pelosi reportedly prefers a "competitive" process for the nomination of Vice President Kamala Harris as the new Democratic presidential candidate in the event of a Biden campaign withdrawal. This was reported by the "New York Times" based on sources in the California Democratic delegation. At a meeting with the delegation, Pelosi reportedly argued strongly for a Biden withdrawal. With Biden, the Democrats would lose every chance.
04:49 Threats against Trump and Vance: Arrest in Florida A man was arrested in Florida after allegedly threatening Donald Trump and his running mate J.D. Vance on social media with death. The authorities became aware of the suspect through online tips and reports from neighbors, the Jupiter, Florida police reported on Facebook. During the examination of his Facebook account, the officers discovered several threats against Trump and Vance. Threats were also made against their family members. The man was taken into custody.
04:03 Report: Biden "angry" at Pelosi
President Joe Biden is facing a new round of dissenting Democrats who publicly urged him to leave the Presidential race. Among them is the California Representative Zoe Lofgren, a close ally of the former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. According to CNN, the President is "angry" with Pelosi, who has publicly expressed her support for Biden.
02:45 Trump Supporter explored event location with drone
The Trump supporter explored the event location, as reported by the Wall Street Journal, just before the attack. He was capable of making aerial images of the fairgrounds in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, only a few hours before the attack, according to law enforcement officials familiar with the matter. The findings may raise further questions about whether the event location was adequately secured.
01:39 Prominent Biden Supporter separates from Advisor
Reid Hoffman, a prominent Democratic donor and co-founder of LinkedIn, separates from his long-term political advisor Dmitri Mehlhorn. Mehlhorn states that his views on the future of the Democratic Party have become a "distraction." The two were the spearhead of major donors who encouraged Democrats to rally behind President Biden as their party's candidate.
00:29 More Democrats call for Biden to withdraw
Representative Gabe Vasquez of New Mexico urges President Biden to "step aside to give the Democrats the best chances to win in November." Vasquez, who faces a tight re-election battle for his House seat, joins a chorus of other endangered Democrats who have urged the President to withdraw from the race. Today, ten Democrats from the House of Representatives joined the ranks of party members calling for Biden to abandon his campaign.
23:20 Harris attempts to calm down major Democratic donors - and fails
Vice President Kamala Harris tries to reassure the largest donors of the Democratic Party by informing them that there is little cause for concern regarding President Biden's campaign. Several participants in the video call tell the "New York Times" that they found the meeting overall unproductive and sometimes even condescending. Many believe, according to the report, that Harris' message ignored the legitimate concerns of donors about Biden's campaign.
22:21 First campaign appearance of Trump since the attack, with VP candidate Vance
A week after the attack, former US President Donald Trump holds his first campaign appearance. He will attend a rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan, alongside his Vice Presidential candidate J.D. Vance. Trump was nominated as the Republican Party's Presidential candidate at the party convention this week and was triumphantly welcomed.
21:50 Union Foreign Policy Spokesman Hardt: We need to prepare for new Republican ideologies
The foreign policy spokesman of the Union faction, Jürgen Hardt, expects the Republicans, under their Presidential candidate, to ideologically realign themselves - regardless of the November election result. Trump's campaign promises are described as a "miracle box."
21:23 During calls for Biden's retreat: Harris enjoys ice cream with Tyra Banks in pop-up shop
While calls for US President Joe Biden to retreat as a candidate for the US elections in November are growing louder within the Democratic Party (see 20:56 entry), his potential successor Kamala Harris invites her nieces for ice cream. In the US capital Washington DC, former supermodel Tyra Banks opens a Pop-up Eisladen "Smize&Dream". Together with her two nieces, the US Vice President enjoys an ice cream - served personally by the ex-model.
20:56 Democrats openly demand Biden's retreat
More and more Democrats are urging US President Joe Biden to withdraw from his presidential candidacy for the US elections in November. In the past hours, Representatives Betty McCollum from Minnesota, Kathy Castor, Zoe Lofgren from California, and Greg Landsman have made statements calling on Biden to retire. Shortly beforehand, Democrats Jared Huffman from California, Mark Veasey from Texas, Chuy Garcia from Illinois, and Mark Pocan from Wisconsin - Democratic representatives from the US House of Representatives - had also expressed their support for Biden passing the torch to a new generation of democratic leaders in an open letter.
20:18 Biden to resume campaigning next week
US President Joe Biden announces that he will resume campaigning next week and win the election in November. Recently, Biden paused due to Corona symptoms. In the past days, the number of Democratic Party members urging the 81-year-old to retire and make way for a more promising person had increased.
19:33 CNN analyst: These Democratic women could beat Trump
If US President Joe Biden were to decide to retire from his candidacy, the Democrats have no reason to worry - they have a women's duo in the party that could still defeat the likely Republican candidate Donald Trump. Julian Zelizer, political analyst for CNN and Princeton Professor, writes in a commentary on CNN. Zelizer believes that Kamala Harris as a presidential candidate and Gretchen Whitmer, Governor of Michigan, as her running mate, have the best chances of leading the party through this crisis. US Vice President Kamala Harris is widely considered a top contender for the Biden succession in the US presidential elections in November. Whitmer is one of the rising stars in the democratic party. Furthermore, Zelizer sees the potential for a campaign by these two Democrats to excite voters and achieve a historic result.
18:17 Report: Biden Family Discusses Withdrawal Scenarios
Members of the family of US President Joe Biden have reportedly discussed withdrawal scenarios from his campaign. According to NBC News, citing two people familiar with the discussions, the conversations revolved around Biden's exit options. The sources quoted by NBC News describe two conditions for a potential withdrawal plan that were the "general tenor" of the discussions: If Biden were to make this decision, his withdrawal should put the party in the best position to defeat former President Donald Trump. It is also crucial that Biden could leave office with dignity. According to NBC News, Biden's withdrawal and discussions of potential plans with his family is a new development.
17:03 Could Kamala Harris Beat Trump?
Pressure on US President Joe Biden from within his own party is growing. According to polls, his Vice President Kamala Harris has better chances against Republican and challenger Donald Trump. But does she have what it takes to be the most powerful woman in the world?
16:23 Press Secretary: Biden Takes Dem Concerns Seriously
According to his team, US President Joe Biden will return to the campaign trail next week after his isolation due to mild Corona symptoms. Jen O'Malley Dillon, the chief of his campaign team, made the announcement on MSNBC. "He's absolutely in it," she said in an interview. The 81-year-old is taking the concerns of some Democrats seriously but remains determined to fight for a second term. In the past few days, pressure on Biden has increased. Many Democratic representatives have publicly questioned Biden's physical and mental fitness for a candidacy and his chances of winning. Biden has withdrawn to his home in Delaware due to a Corona infection.
15:38 Kamala Harris Counters Trump's Unity Promise
In his speech at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Presidential candidate Donald Trump aims to unite the deeply divided American population. In response, Vice President Kamala Harris made clear statements on social media. In a post on X, the Democrat wrote: "If you claim to stand for unity, you must do more than just use the word." Harris wrote that he couldn't just claim to stand for the unity of the USA if he followed an agenda that deprived whole groups of Americans of their fundamental freedoms, opportunities, and dignity.
14:33 Media Report: Biden Weighs Exit from the Race
According to media reports, ailing US President Joe Biden is now considering withdrawing from the race for the White House. The "New York Times" cites several sources close to Biden, who indicate that the 81-year-old is beginning to accept that he may not be able to win the election against his rival Donald Trump in November. "Reality is setting in," the "New York Times" quotes from Biden's circle. The source is not surprised if Biden soon supports Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential candidate instead. However, another person close to the president emphasized that he has not yet made a decision.
13:50 Attempters were informed about other school shooters
The Trump assassinator was informed on the internet about the arrest of a teenager who had shot and killed four students at a Highschool in Michigan in 2021, and about the charges against his parents. CNN reports this based on FBI and Secret Service officials.
13:17 Hulk Hogan pays tribute to "Gladiator" Trump in bizarre speech
As a professional wrestler, Hulk Hogan became a folk hero in the US in the 80s and 90s. Advertising and film appearances followed. Now, Hulk Hogan effectively enters the presidential campaign. At the Republican Party convention, he pays tribute to Donald Trump in a wrestling-style manner.
12:36 Spahn praises Trump's foreign policy positions
Union deputy faction leader Jens Spahn finds praiseworthy words for Trump's foreign policy positions. Spahn mentioned on MDR approximately Trump's stance on containing China and the existence of Israel. The former Federal Health Minister also commented on Trump's announced peace initiative for Ukraine. He said Europeans should "be part of these talks" and should not be satisfied with the role of the audience. Spahn, who was an observer at the Republican Party convention, emphasized to the Redaktionsnetzwerk that Trump "was often right politically." "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, Spahn said. "We had kept our eyes closed for too long."
11:52 Communication expert: Trump strikes "unusual tones"
With over 90 minutes, Donald Trump delivers the longest nomination speech to date. This is not just "typical campaigning with a ton of fake news," says communication expert Christian Galvez, but also "unusual 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 statements at the US Republican Party convention is not the deciding factor. "If you see that people are really clinging to this bond. [...] That's like in Life of Brian," he says in the "Stern" podcast "The Situation." "There's this scene at the end where everyone is chasing after someone's sandal, who has somehow become an icon, an object of veneration, through mere chance. It doesn't matter if it's a sandal or a band: Trump is being deified and he is deifying himself, and that's why the content, I believe, is 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 potential 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 greater damage than through "ten worst presidents" combined
Trump actually did not want to mention Biden in his speech, but he deviated from his script again. "The damage he has caused to this country is unimaginable," Trump said about the incumbent president. When the "ten worst presidents" in US history are added up, the damage caused by Biden is not as great, Trump claimed.
09:51 When Trump deviates from the script, things get interesting with him
In Milwaukee, Trump spoke about the assassination attempt against him; he looked tired at first but was then celebrated by the delegates and did not always stick to his script - "old tunes came through." NTV reporter Hanna Klouth shares her impressions of the nomination speech of the now official Republican presidential candidate:
09:15 Trump makes over 20 false claims in his speech
CNN counts over 20 false claims in Trump's convention speech. Many of these were previously made by the presidential candidate, some for years. The topics affected include economics, immigration, crime, foreign policy, and elections. The statement that he left the Biden administration a peaceful world is deemed "absurd" by the network. Trump also repeated the allegation of election fraud against the Democrats - this, according to the report, was not in the speech manuscript.
08:45 Trump circumvents the Taiwan question in his speech
China was mentioned only once in Trump's speech in a national security context. He said, "The land surrounds Taiwan" - without specifying whether his administration would come to Taiwan's aid if he is re-elected and China attacks the country. Trump has not yet committed to a position on this issue.
You can read about all previous developments [here].**
- In light of the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, US author T. C. Boyle criticizes his own party for promoting gun culture, suggesting that Biden should withdraw from the race to give a chance to younger, more energetic candidates.
- After the attempted assassination, Joe Biden sharply criticizes Trump's speech at the Republican National Convention, accusing him of wanting to be a dictator and increasing the deficit through his tax policies.
- In the aftermath of the assault, historican Timothy Snyder holds Trump "entirely responsible" for the political climate of violence in the USA, believing that the attack cannot be used as a unifying theme due to his far-right running mate J.D. Vance's false accusations against Democrats.
- Following the attack, Republicans in Wisconsin face accusations of refusing to cooperate with investigations into the incident, causing concern and frustration among Democrats and US intelligence agencies.
- As pressure mounts on Joe Biden to withdraw from the presidential race, Vice President Kamala Harris and other Democrats continue to present a unified front, focusing on campaign events and promoting the Democratic Party's agenda to counter Donald Trump'smessage.
- In the context of the presidential campaign, both major parties in the United States of America, Democrats and Republicans, are focusing on the importance of robust security measures and law enforcement to protect candidates and prevent politically motivated attacks in the upcoming election.
