14:27 Tech Giants from the Valley support Trump
More and more Tech CEOs from Silicon Valley are reportedly supporting right-wing presidential candidate Donald Trump, with Elon Musk being the most prominent. The billionaire is said to be supporting Trump's campaign with approximately $45 million per month (around €41 million Euro). Besides Musk, less known Tech CEOs are also financing Trump's campaign for various reasons. Trump supporters from Silicon Valley are mostly male and white.
13:53 Kremlin has low expectations for a possible Trump presidencyThe Kremlin reportedly has low expectations for a potential Trump presidency in the US, according to Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov. "As for the relationship between [Russian President Vladimir Putin and Trump], nothing good was done for Russia under Trump," he told journalists. "On the contrary, there were more restrictions. However, there was a dialogue. This can be considered a positive element."
13:18 Spahn expects Trump victory, Merkel needs an offerCDU politician Jens Spahn is following the Republican convention in Milwaukee. He expects a Trump victory and argues in an interview with ntv about why J.D. Vance's hardline candidacy could be a chance and how Germany should prepare.
12:34 Wounded Trump supporters in stable conditionThe shooter's bullet hit Trump on the ear, but three people in the audience were hit much closer. One father died at the scene, and the other two were reportedly in critical condition. Now, "Bild" newspaper reports that both men are recovering and their health condition is stable.
11:57 Big Dog takes over Republican conventionWest Virginia Governor Jim Justice's popularity may be partly due to his dog, according to analysts. For an appropriate reception, "Babydog" made an appearance at the Republican convention.
11:05 Iconic Trump fist shirt is a hit among RepublicansThe iconic image of Donald Trump with blood on his face and a defiant fist raised before the US flag: this historic image from the Butler attack has been turned into fan shirts within fewer than 72 hours. T-shirts with this design and the inscription "MAGA Movement Can't Be Stopped" (in German: "The MAGA movement cannot be stopped") have been sold at the Republican convention in Milwaukee since yesterday.
10:58 Republicans criticize Kamala Harris at conventionThe Republican convention is already showing how the party plans to campaign against Kamala Harris if Joe Biden decides not to run for president again. 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." She was repeatedly referred to as the "Border Queen." US magazine "Politico" sees this as a preview of the campaign strategy against Harris if she becomes Biden's presidential candidate.
10:18 Trump's security heightened due to alleged Iranian assassination plotAccording to US media reports, there have been heightened security measures for Donald Trump since weeks due to allegations of an Iranian assassination plot against him. CNN and other media reported that there is no connection to the shooting on Saturday. The Iranian government strongly denies the reports.
09:49 Navidi: Democratic victory is "our only salvation"
BeyondGlobal expert Sandra Navidi warned sternly against another presidency for Trump and the transformation 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 is at risk.
09:12 DAX is already suffering 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 the case of his re-election, he intends to impose high tariffs on imports from China, but also on all other imports. "Trump wants companies to invest directly in the US and create jobs there," one market participant said. "That's clear 'America first'," they added. In addition, Trump has demanded that the US Federal Reserve not lower interest rates before the election.
08:39 Trump: Taiwan should pay US for defense
Donald Trump speaks business-like about US 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. Taiwan gives us nothing," Trump told Bloomberg Businessweek when asked if he would defend Taiwan against China. China could attack Taiwan, but they won't do it, "because they don't want to lose all those chip factories," the former US president said. "I wouldn't feel so secure in their place, but think about this: Taiwan took our chip business away from us, I mean, how stupid are we?"
08:02 Iran did not threaten Trump
The Iran denies reports of threats against former Republican President Donald Trump. "These are baseless and politically motivated allegations," said a spokesperson for the Iranian UN Mission in New York. For the Iran, Trump is a war criminal who gave the order to kill Iranian General Qasem Soleimani in 2020. "Trump must be held accountable and punished for this, but the Iran has decided to take the legal route," the spokesperson said. The Secret Service has reportedly strengthened security measures for Trump in recent weeks due to threats from Iran, according to media reports. CNN and MSNBC reported this.
07:38 Trump-think tank wants to dissolve weather service
For the case of a Trump win, the right-wing conservative think tank "Heritage Foundation" has developed an ultra-conservative program that should be implemented during his tenure: The authors are against abortion, demand 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), to which the weather service or the US Hurricane Center belong, should be dissolved, as it is considered "one of the main driving forces of the climate change alarm industry." They want to replace most federal employees and bureaucrats with political appointees. The power of the president should be expanded, the Congress weakened.
07:12 Trump: The Fed should not lower interest rates before the election
Donald Trump expressed his opposition to a rate cut by the US Federal Reserve before the election. "That's something they know they shouldn't do," the former president stated in an interview with Bloomberg Businessweek. According to the business magazine, Wall Street is expecting two rate cuts from the Federal Reserve by year-end, one of which is crucial - before the elections. A rate cut in September is already largely priced in.
06:36 Thirty-nine percent of Democrats want Biden to drop out
In a Tuesday-completed Reuters/Ipsos survey, 39% of Democrats expressed the view that President Joe Biden should drop out. Many Democrats fear that a poor showing by Biden at the November 5 elections could cost the party the White House and both houses of Congress. This could set the stage for a second Trump administration, allowing them to push through their political goals almost without Democratic opposition. It is speculated that the Democratic Party might rally around Vice President Kamala Harris as a new candidate if Biden withdraws.
05:17 Biden: "It's time to ban assault weapons"
US President Joe Biden has once again called for an assault weapons ban. During a campaign event in Las Vegas, Nevada, Biden referenced the attack on Trump, stating that the assailant used an AR-15. "It's time to ban them," Biden said. Attempts at stricter gun regulations have been ongoing for years - primarily due to Republican opposition and the gun lobby's vigorous opposition to any efforts to tighten gun ownership regulations.
04:41 Investigation into Trump attack initiated
The Inspector General of the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has launched 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 Trump's security at the July 13, 2024 event is underway. The investigation aims to provide insights into whether the security measures were adequate and if there were any potential oversights.
04:13 Former rival Haley bolsters Trump's campaign
Nikki Haley, a former Republican primary rival, made her support for Trump clear at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. "Let me make one thing clear: Donald Trump has my full support. Period," the 52-year-old stated. Haley was greeted with a mix of cheers and boos upon her arrival. However, when she directly endorsed Trump at the beginning of her speech, the audience applauded. Trump watched the speech at the convention hall personally - he arrived later than anticipated.
03:15 Shooter ordered 'dangerous material'
The young man who shot Trump is reported to have received several packages in the months leading up to the incident, some of which were marked with the warning "dangerous material." The New York Times reported that such a label was present in a Federal Police record. Law enforcement discovered a bomb in his home and two more in his car, parked near the event venue. The FBI then reviewed his shipping history.
02:24 Trump: Taiwan should pay USA for defense
Donald Trump expressed reservations regarding 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 told "Bloomberg Businessweek" in response to a question about whether he would defend Taiwan against China. China could simply attack. "But they won't do that because they don't want to lose all those chip factories," the Republican presidential candidate added. The interview was conducted at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, according to the magazine.
01:18 Harris and Vance discuss TV debate
Following J.D. Vance's nomination as the Vice Presidential candidate for the Republicans, he and Vice President Kamala Harris have been in talks about a TV debate. Insiders report that the two leading politicians are working on agreeing on the framework for the debate. Harris has agreed to participate in a debate on CBS News, either on July 23 or August 13. Trump and Biden had already agreed on these dates two months ago. However, the Trump team has requested a debate on Fox News, which Biden's team might not agree to.
00:39 Trump phones widow of slain firefighter
Donald Trump spoke with the widow of the slain spectator, Corey Comperatore. "He was very kind 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 up by God." According to Comperatore's sister, President Biden also reached out for the conversation, but the family declined.
23:27 Democratic infighting over early Biden nomination
There is resistance among US Democrats in the House of Representatives to plans by the party leadership to formally nominate President Biden as the candidate for the November election before the scheduled nomination convention on August 19-21. A group of congressional representatives expressed "serious concerns" in a draft letter about the proposal to nominate Biden through a virtual vote on July 21. Suppressing the debate over Biden's candidature with a premature vote could "gravely undermine the morale and unity of the Democrats," the letter stated, which the representatives have not yet signed.
22:49 Democratic congressman warns of massive losses – due to Biden
Rep. Adam B. Schiff (D-CA) warned donors during a private gathering on the previous weekend that the Democratic Party would suffer massive losses if Biden remained the candidate. The "New York Times" reported this. Biden would not only lose to former President Donald Trump, but he could also hinder other Democratic candidates so much that the party would likely lose control of the Senate and miss the opportunity to regain control of the House of Representatives, Schiff said at a benefit event in New York. "I think if he's our nominee, we'll lose," Schiff said during the gathering, according to someone with access to a recording of the event.
22:09 Ben Carson: Democrats are "useful idiots"Former US Housing and Urban Development Secretary and Urban Development Ben Carson accused Democrats of not understanding the concept of unity. Carson, speaking to CNN, claimed that America's enemies are playing a "long-term game" by dividing Americans "on the basis of race, age, income, gender, religion, political affiliation." He continued, "Somebody needs to be the adult in the room. I don't expect the other side to come to that conclusion. There are many on their side who are what Lenin called 'useful idiots.' They don't realize they are hurting themselves."
21:39 Scholz should talk to Trump, says SpahnUnion faction vice-chair Jens Spahn urges Chancellor Olaf Scholz to reach out to Donald Trump. "It would be in Germany's interest if Olaf Scholz contacted Trump after the attack," Spahn told the "Spiegel." "I hope he understands that." A personal relationship is essential in politics, Spahn, who advocates for an approach to Trump, said. "I'm sure Donald Trump realizes who's speaking out for him in this situation." Spahn added that he dislikes much about the Republican Party as a whole, including Trump's style and demeanor. "But does that mean we have to instigate a dictatorship?" It's not in Germany's interest to "present Trump as a potential next President of our most important ally as an adversary."
21:08 Possible Iranian assassination plot against 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 potential threat before the rally on the previous Saturday, a CNN reporter said, citing a US national security official. However, there is no evidence that the young man who shot and wounded Trump at the rally was involved in the Iranian plot, CNN added.
20:34 Trump spreads misinformation about vaccinesDonald Trump reportedly disseminated false vaccine theories during a phone call with independent Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., according to CNN, citing a video Kennedy Jr.'s son briefly shared on social media. In the video, Trump discusses the number of vaccine doses given to babies and claims that babies change drastically after receiving a large number of vaccines. "When you give a baby a vaccine with 38 ingredients that looks like it's for a horse and not for a 10 or 20-pound baby, then all of a sudden, the baby begins to change and develop things that you didn't see before," Trump said. "I've seen that happen too often."
20:19 Biden campaign resumes advertising after attack pauseBiden's campaign team plans to resume advertising this week, according to information from Reuters, citing two sources familiar with the matter. The Biden campaign declined to comment. Biden had halted his campaign ads following the attack on Trump.
19:49 Secret Service: Police were in the building, from which the assassin shot
In the building, from which the assassin shot at Donald Trump on Saturday, there were police officers from a local unit. The director of the Secret Service, Kimberly A. Cheatle, explained this in an interview with ABC News. "There were local police officers in the building - there were local police officers in the area, who were responsible for the perimeter of the building", Cheatle says. A spokesperson for the Secret Service adds that the local police had a collection point in the building.
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- Despite the support of influential Tech CEOs like Elon Musk, the Kremlin reportedly has low expectations for a possible Trump presidency in the United States Presidential Election 2024, citing limited benefits for Russia under Trump's tenure.
- Some Democratic party members are expressing concerns about the prospect of Joe Biden running for President again in 2024, with 39% of Democrats surveyed saying that Biden should drop out of the race, fearing that a poor election performance could lead to another Trump term.
