13:59 First campaign video released: Harris makes "Freedom" by Beyonce her anthem
Under the title "We Choose Freedom" (We Choose Freedom), Kamala Harris, the potential Democratic candidate, released her first campaign video on social media. In the video, the former Attorney General of California announces that for her, the rights and freedoms of US citizens are the core issues of the November election. The campaign ad, set to the song "Freedom" by Beyoncé, portrays Trump and his allies as people who think "we should be a country of chaos, fear, and hate." Harris urges US citizens to join her and "choose something else." "We believe in the promise of America and we are ready to fight for it," she adds. "Because when we fight, we win. So join us."
13:30 Jagger: Harris could give Trump a serious advantage
Just a few days into Harris' campaign among the Democrats for the White House, Trump and his opponents have already unabashedly targeted her with insults and lies, according to political analyst Thomas Jagger. However, Harris could pose a serious threat to Trump.
12:47 Jill Biden arrives in Paris for Olympic Games
Jill Biden has arrived in Paris. At her first public appearance since her husband's withdrawal from the presidential candidacy, Jill Biden was seen with her husband. Then, the First Lady boards a plane to Paris. For the opening ceremony of the Olympic Summer Games on July 26, the President's wife visits the French capital to encourage US athletes and athletes.
11:55 Biden calls for unity in the US
In a post on the online service X, US President Joe Biden called for unity in the US. He writes: "We just need to hold on to our faith and remember who we are. We are the UNITED STATES of America." There is nothing the US cannot accomplish, Biden believes, "if we do it together."
11:20 Viral video: Allegations against Kamala Harris
In 2021, J.D. Vance said in an interview on the Fox News show "Tucker Carlson Tonight" that Harris and other Democrats (like Buttigieg and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez) "don't really have a direct interest" in the future of the US because they "don't have children." Three years later, Vance is the Republican vice-presidential candidate in the presidential elections. During the campaign, the allegation from three years ago is being heavily promoted to discredit the possible Democratic candidate Harris. A video clip from the interview is going viral. The video has been viewed on X more than 25 million times. Kamala Harris does not have any children of her own. She is the stepmother of her husband Cole Emhoff's two children.
10:37 "RealClearPolling" poll shows Trump ahead of Harris
According to the latest calculation by "RealClearPolling," the Republican candidate, Donald Trump, leads in current polls for the US presidential election on November 5, 2024. "RealClearPolling" shows the average of various data collection efforts from different media companies. These are national polls, not polls from individual states. However, the race is currently very close. According to "RealClearPolling," the differences in the polling averages between Trump and the possible Democratic presidential candidate, Kamala Harris, are currently less than two percentage points.
09:55 Wall Street Journal: Trump could lose to HarrisRegarding the new scenario that Vice President Kamala Harris might run for president instead of Joe Biden for the Democrats in the 2024 presidential election, the "Wall Street Journal" writes: "With renewed energy, the Democrats are rallying behind Kamala Harris as a presidential candidate. (...) The US now has a presidential race that Trump and the Republicans could lose." Harris positions herself skillfully in the campaign as the future against the past, as a new generation against the old, according to the "Wall Street Journal".
09:13 ntv-Reporter: Republicans were caught off guard by BidenIn his first speech since announcing he would not run for re-election, Biden invoked the United States as a fateful election about democracy and did not address the discussions about his age. Biden's surprise move might have caught the Republicans off guard, according to ntv-Reporter Stephan Richter.
08:30 Harris' emotional thanks: Biden's legacy is unsurpassedIn a post on the online service X, Vice President and potential Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris thanked Joe Biden for his enduring services to the nation. It has been an honor of her life to serve as Vice President alongside our President Joe Biden, Harris says in the statement. Biden has achieved more in his entire career and in the last three and a half years than any other president in modern US history, Harris says after Biden stepped down from the presidential race. "During his presidency, he has already surpassed the legacies of most presidents who served two terms," she adds. She is grateful for his support in the US election campaign. Harris made similar remarks during her first appearance at the White House after Biden's withdrawal. At the end, she says, it is an honor to be able to count on Biden's support in the US election campaign.
07:27 NBC: Obama will publicly support HarrisFormer US President Barack Obama is reportedly planning to publicly support Vice President Kamala Harris as a Democratic presidential candidate, according to NBC News, citing sources familiar with the matter. Obama has already privately supported Harris' candidacy and maintains regular contact with her, the report says. Plans for joint campaign appearances have also been discussed. However, no firm plans have been made yet. A statement from the Obama Foundation was not immediately available.
06:31 Trump calls Harris his "new target"Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump attacked his potential Democratic opponent in the 2024 presidential race, Vice President Kamala Harris, during a rally in North Carolina. Trump referred to Harris as his "new target, which must be defeated" and accused Harris of deceiving the public about President Joe Biden's ability to run for a second term. The rally in Charlotte, North Carolina, was Trump's first public campaign event since Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race. Trump's sharp rhetoric suggests that the next phase of the campaign could be particularly brutal and personal.
04:30 Congress committee to draw lessons from Trump assassination attempt
The US House of Representatives will investigate the failure of security services during the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. The House chamber voted in favor of establishing a bipartisan-staffed committee, which will be assigned with the task. The voting result of 416 Yes votes with no opposing votes underscores the widespread horror over the possibility of such an act. The security of the country knows no party boundaries, says Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson.
02:53 Biden praises Harris in the highest tones
In his address to the nation, US President Joe Biden recommended his vice president Kamala Harris as a replacement candidate for the November election. "She has experience. She is tough. She is capable," said the Democrat about his vice president. Harris has been an "incredible partner" for him and a leadership personality for the country in the past government years. "The election is now in your hands, the American people," he emphasized.
02:15 Biden announces withdrawal: Defense of democracy is more important than title
US President Joe Biden intends to pass the baton to a new generation by withdrawing from the presidential race. "This is the best way to unite our nation," Biden said in a speech to the nation in the Oval Office of the White House. "The defense of democracy is more important than any title," the 81-year-old further stated. He draws strength from this and finds joy in working for the American people. But it's not about him, so the Democrat. "It's about you. About your families. Your future."
01:55 Trump: Harris is more liberal than Bernie Sanders
Kamala Harris' presidential campaign is not yet sealed, but Donald Trump is already warming up for his potential opponent in the campaign: For the past three and a half years, the current vice president has been "the ultraliberal driving force behind every single Biden disaster," the Republican said at a campaign event in Charlotte, North Carolina. "Kamala Harris is the most liberal elected politician in American history. Do you know she's an ultraliberal politician?", Trump asked. Harris is "absolutely terrible" and even more liberal than the leftist politician Bernie Sanders. The 59-year-old is unfit to lead the country. "She will destroy our country," so Trump to his supporters.
01:14 Harris seeks potential running mate
The prospective Democratic presidential candidate, Kamala Harris, has begun the search for a "running mate." Approximately a dozen candidates for the vice presidential nomination will be evaluated, sources report. It is one of the most significant decisions of the presidential campaign for the 59-year-old. So far, the debate has focused mainly on four names: Senator Mark Kelly from Arizona, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, and his colleague Roy Cooper in North Carolina. To the extended list of potential candidates that Harris' campaign team has requested information from, according to sources, belong Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.
00:22 Leading Republicans warn party friends against racist comments regarding HarrisLeading representatives of the Republicans in the House, including Speaker Mike Johnson, have called on their party members not to comment on Vice President Harris' ancestry. A number of Republicans had made her gender and her heritage as a daughter of an Indian immigrant mother and a Jamaican father an issue in attacks on Harris. In a closed-door meeting, Johnson and others advised their party friends to focus on Harris' political achievements and her time in government, rather than attacking her identity, as reported by the "Wall Street Journal".
23:13 Democrats aim to nominate Harris before August partyThe Democrats plan to determine their presidential candidate virtually before the middle of August. The Democratic National Committee has approved the procedure for this. The "Washington Post" and CNN report that the voting is expected to begin on August 1st. Potential candidates have until the end of July to file their presidential campaign. So far, Vice President Kamala Harris is the only candidate.
22:09 Biden retirement? His spokeswoman is clearThe White House rejects calls for President Joe Biden to retire. It's "ridiculous" to demand that Biden resign from the presidential race and also from the presidency, says his spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre to journalists. "Any suggestion of this kind is ridiculous and does not align with our views."
21:30 Polls show mixed support for Harris as potential candidateRecent polls suggest a mixed response from the American public towards Vice President Kamala Harris as a potential Democratic candidate in the 2024 United States Presidency Election. Some surveys indicate a close race between Harris and current Republican front-runner Donald Trump, while others show a larger lead for Trump.
19:55 Harris faces criticism over past political stancesCritics have recently targeted Harris over her past political stances, particularly regarding criminal justice reform and her record as a prosecutor in California. The Republicans, led by Donald Trump, have sought to use these issues to undermine her credibility as a candidate for the presidency.
17:45 Joint appearances with Biden boost Harris' campaignDespite the criticism, Harris has enjoyed a boost in her campaign thanks to her close association with President Joe Biden. Their joint appearances on the campaign trail have been highly effective, with Americans viewing Harris as a strong and capable leader.
15:20 Democrats debate the benefits of a woman of color as the presidentThe prospect of having a woman of color as the president of the United States has sparked a lively debate within the Democratic Party. Some argue that Harris' background and experiences would bring unique perspectives to the role, while others express concern about the potential for increased political divisiveness.
13:15 Republicans focus on Trump's accomplishments to counter Harris' campaignThe Republican Party has largely focused its efforts on highlighting Donald Trump's accomplishments during his time in office as a means of countering Harris' campaign. They argue that Trump's policies have been successful in creating jobs, strengthening the economy, and upholding American values.
11:09 US-Intelligence Agency raises concerns over potential threats to Harris' campaignAccording to media reports, the US-Intelligence Agency has raised concerns about potential threats to Kamala Harris' campaign. These threats are believed to be related to her political stances and her efforts to push for reform in various areas, including criminal justice and immigration.
