14:59 US Homeland Security Ministry investigates Trump assassination
The Inspector General of the United States Department of Homeland Security has initiated an investigation into the planning of a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. This was announced on the US Homeland Security Department's Website. The investigation is listed there as an "ongoing project." It aims to evaluate the behavior of the US Intelligence Services in securing the event. The US Homeland Security Department's investigation differs from the one announced by President Biden on Sunday.
14:27 Tech Giants from Silicon Valley Support Trump
More and more Tech Giants from Silicon Valley are reportedly supporting the right-wing Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, led by Elon Musk. According to a newspaper report, Musk intends to support the Republican campaign with monthly $45 million (approximately €41 million). Besides Musk, lesser-known Tech Giants are also financing Trump for various reasons. The Trump supporters from Silicon Valley are predominantly male and white.
13:53 Kremlin Does Not Expect Much from Trump as US President
According to Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov, Russia has low expectations for a possible second presidency of Donald Trump in the US. "As for the relationship between [Russian President Vladimir Putin and Trump], nothing good was done for Russia under Trump," Peskov told journalists. "On the contrary, there were more restrictions. However, there was a dialogue. This can be considered a positive element."
13:18 Spahn Counts on Trump Win, Chancellor Needs an Offer
CDU politician Jens Spahn is following the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee. Spahn expects a win for Donald Trump. In an interview with ntv, he argued 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 at the scene, while the other two were reportedly in critical condition. Now, the "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 owes to his dog, according to analysts. For an appropriate ovation, "Babydog" made an appearance at the Republican Party convention.
11:05 Shirt with Iconic Trump Fist is a Hit among Republicans
With a bloody face and a clenched 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 fewer than 72 hours. T-shirts with the motif and the inscription "MAGA Movement Can't Be Stopped" (in German: "Die MAGA-Bewegung ist nicht aufzuhalten") have been sold at the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee since yesterday.
10:58 Republican Party Conference opposes Kamala Harris
At the Republican Party Conference, it is already clear how the party would work against Vice President Kamala Harris if Joe Biden renounces 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 signs of the election campaign strategy against Harris if she replaces Biden as the presidential candidate.
10:18 Security for Trump heightened due to alleged Iran plot
According to media reports in the US, there have been heightened security precautions for former President Donald Trump for weeks due to alleged Iranian assassination plots against him. 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: Democratic victory is "our only salvation"
BeyondGlobal expert Sandra Navidi warns urgently against another presidency of Donald Trump and the reform plans of the 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 threatened.
09:12 DAX 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, Trump plans to introduce 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," that's clear "America first," said a market participant. In addition, 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 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 anything else but being an insurance company. Taiwan doesn't give us anything," Trump told Bloomberg Businessweek when asked if he would defend Taiwan against China. China could attack Taiwan. But China won't do that, "because they don't want to lose all those chip factories," said the former US President. "I wouldn't feel so secure in their place, but think about it: Taiwan took our chip business away from us, aren't we stupid?"
08:02 Iran did not threaten Trump
The Iranian mission to the UN in New York 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. For the Iranians, Trump is a war criminal who gave the order to kill Iranian General Ghassem Soleimani in 2020. "Trump must be prosecuted and punished for that, but Iran has decided to take the legal route," said the spokesperson. The Secret Service has reportedly increased security measures for Trump in recent weeks. According to media reports, this is due to threats from Iran, reportedly by CNN and MSNBC.
07:38 Heritage Foundation's Trump-Thinktank to dissolve Weather Service
For the case of a Trump win, the right-wing 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 Ocean and Atmospheric Administration, to which the Weather Service or the US Hurricane Center belong, is to be dissolved, as it is considered one of the main driving forces of the Climate Change Alarm Industry. They plan to replace most federal employees with political appointees. The power of the President is to be expanded, the Congress weakened.
07:12 Trump: Fed should not lower interest rates before election
Donald Trump has spoken out against a rate cut by the US Federal Reserve before the election. "That's something they shouldn't do," the ex-President said in an interview with Bloomberg Businessweek. According to the business magazine, Wall Street is counting on two rate cuts from the Federal Reserve by the end of the year, one of which - and that is crucial - before the elections. A rate cut in September is already largely priced in.
06:36 39% of Democrats want Biden to drop out
In a Tuesday-completed Reuters/Ipsos survey, 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 chambers of Congress. This could create the conditions for a second Trump administration to push through its political goals almost without Democratic opposition. It is being speculated that the Democratic Party could rally around Vice President Kamala Harris as a new candidate if Biden withdraws.
05:17 "It's time to ban assault weapons," Biden says
US President Joe Biden has called for a ban on assault weapons again. At a campaign event in Las Vegas, Nevada, Biden referred to the attack on Trump, stating that the shooter used an AR-15. "It's time to ban them," Biden said. With this weapon, many people, including children, have been killed. "It's time to ban them." Attempts at stricter gun regulations have been ongoing for years, but they have largely failed - mainly due to Republican opposition and the gun lobby's vehement opposition to any attempt to regulate gun ownership more strongly.
04:41 Investigation into Trump attack launched
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 security at the July 13, 2024 event is to be assessed. The investigation is intended to provide insight into whether the security arrangements were adequate and if there were any potential lapses.
04:13 Former rival Haley endorses Trump at Republican convention
The former rival Nikki Haley made herself clear at the Republican convention in Milwaukee, expressing her full support for Presidential candidate Trump. "First, I want to make one thing clear: Donald Trump has my full endorsement. Period", said the 52-year-old. Haley was greeted with a mixture of cheers and boos upon her arrival. However, when she directly endorsed Republican Presidential candidate Trump during her speech, the audience applauded. Trump himself listened to the speech at the convention hall - he arrived earlier than expected.
03:15 Suspect ordered 'dangerous material'
The young man who shot at Trump is reported to have received several packages in the months before the incident, some of which were marked with the warning "dangerous material". According to the "New York Times", such a note was also found by the Federal Police in his house, and two more explosive devices were discovered in his car, which was parked nearby. The FBI then investigated his mailing 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 defense. We're not doing it for free. Taiwan doesn't give us anything", Trump told "Bloomberg Businessweek" when asked if 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", said the Republican Presidential candidate. The interview was reportedly conducted at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida on June 25.
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 reportedly exchanged talks about a TV debate. Insiders report that the two top politicians were working on agreeing on the debate framework. Harris has agreed to a debate on CBS News, either on July 23 or August 13. The dates had already been agreed upon by Trump and Biden two months ago. However, the Trump team reportedly demanded a debate on Fox News, which Biden's team might not agree to.
00:39 Trump calls widow of slain spectator
Donald Trump called the widow of the slain spectator Corey Comperatore. "He was very kind and said he would call me again in the coming days and weeks", wrote Helen Comperatore on social media. She told Trump that her husband "left this world as a hero and was taken up by God". According to the sister of the slain firefighter, President Biden also called for a conversation, but the family declined.
23:27 Democratic opposition to planned early Biden nomination among Democrats in the House
Among US Democrats in the House of Representatives, there is resistance to the party leadership's plans to formally nominate President Biden as the candidate for the November election before the scheduled nomination convention on August 19-21. A group of congressmembers expresses "serious concerns" about the proposal to nominate the incumbent president through a virtual vote on July 21, as reported in a draft letter that the congressmembers have not yet signed. "It's a terrible idea to suppress the debate on Biden's candidacy with an early vote," the letter states, adding that it could "seriously undermine the morale and unity of the Democrats."
22:49 Democratic Representative warns of massive losses – due to Biden
Democratic Representative Adam B. Schiff warned donors at a private gathering 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 the candidate, 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, according to Schiff at a benefit event in New York. "I think if he's our candidate, we'll lose," Schiff said during the gathering, according to a person with access to a recording of the event.
22:09 Former HUD Secretary Ben Carson calls Democrats 'useful idiots'
Former US Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson accused Democrats of not understanding the concept of unity. America's enemies are playing a "long-term game," Carson told CNN, by dividing Americans "on the basis of race, age, income, gender, religion, political affiliation." "Somebody has to be the adult in the room," Carson said. "I don't expect the other side to come to that conclusion. They'll make a few lip-service confessions." Carson added that there are many on the other side who are "what Lenin called useful idiots. They don't even realize they're hurting themselves."
21:39 Spahn: Scholz should talk to Trump
Union faction vice-chair Jens Spahn urged Chancellor Olaf Scholz to contact Donald Trump. "It would be in Germany's interest for Olaf Scholz to reach out to Trump after the attack," Spahn told the "Spiegel": "I hope he understands that." A personal relationship is essential in politics, according to Spahn, who advocates for an approach to Trump. "I'm sure Donald Trump notices who's reaching out to him," Spahn said. "I don't like much about the Republican Party overall, not even Trump's style and demeanor. But does that mean we have to instigate a dictatorship?" It is 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 Plot against Trump?
The United States have received indications of an Iranian plot to assassinate former President Donald Trump, CNN reports, citing sources. The US intelligence and Trump's campaign team were reportedly informed about it 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 at Trump and injured him on Saturday is linked to the Iranian plot, CNN adds.
20:34 Trump spreads confusing statements about vaccines
Donald Trump reportedly disseminated false theories about vaccines during a phone call with independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., according to CNN, citing a video that Bobby Kennedy III, son of Robert F. Kennedy, had briefly posted on social media. In the video, Trump speaks about the number of vaccine doses given to children and claims that babies change drastically after receiving a large number of vaccines. "When you give a baby a shot that looks like it's made for a horse and not for a 10 or 20-pound baby, then all of a sudden, the baby starts to change and I've seen that many times," Trump says.
20:19 After the Attack Pause: Biden Campaign resumes advertising
The Biden campaign is planning to resume advertising this week, according to information from Reuters news agency. Two sources familiar with the matter confirmed this. The Biden campaign declined to comment. Biden had suspended his campaign ads following the attack on Trump.
19:49 Secret Service: Police were in the building where the shooter was
Police from a local department were present in the building from which the shooter shot at Donald Trump on Saturday, Secret Service Director Kimberly A. Cheatle told ABC News in an interview. "There were local police officers in the building - there were local police officers in the area who were responsible for the perimeter security of the building," Cheatle says. A Secret Service spokesperson added that the local police had a command post in the building.
You can read about earlier developments here.**
After the investigation into the planning of the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, by the United States Department of Homeland Security, there have been developments in the United States Presidential Election 2024. President Biden has made statements regarding the event, but it's worth noting that recent reports suggest that Tech Giants from Silicon Valley are supporting Donald Trump's campaign, led by Elon Musk. This support could potentially impact the politics of the upcoming election.
