15:05 Trump holds first rally since the attack
Donald Trump to Hold First Rally Since Attack in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Donald Trump will hold his first campaign event since the attack on his person in Butler today. The 78-year-old will appear in Grand Rapids in the contested state of Michigan alongside his Vice President J.D. Vance. This will be their first joint campaign event as official Republican presidential candidates. In contrast to his last campaign event in Butler, the event in Grand Rapids will take place in a hall and not outside. The US intelligence service declined to comment on the security arrangements for the Grand Rapids event.
14:22 Expert: "Trump is an Extremist"
Peter Neumann, leading extremism researcher at King's College in London, considers Donald Trump an extremist. "He is not willing to accept a lost election. That's the prerequisite for a democracy to function," he told "t-online". Neumann recognizes clear authoritarian tendencies in Trump. "If it were up to him, we wouldn't need Congress, the courts, the media, or even the parliament." Regarding a potentially violent escalation during the presidential election on November 5, he also stated: "There are 350 million guns in the US in private possession. The potential for violence is enormous." The greatest danger, according to Neumann, is the moment after the election, if Trump were to lose and refuse to accept the result. Neumann can imagine "that there will be a confrontation that could escalate."
13:45 Democratic Strategist: Biden Donors in "Panic"
Joe Biden's donors are currently in a state of "panic," says Lindy Li, a Democratic Party strategist, to Sky News. The "blue wall" of the President in Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin seems to be "cracking."
13:13 Author T. C. Boyle: "Trump bears some responsibility for the shootings"
US author T. C. Boyle sees shared responsibility for the shootings at Trump's campaign rally from Donald Trump and the Republican Party. "He's attributing the shots in Pennsylvania to himself," says the 73-year-old bestselling author to "wochentaz." The Republicans are "the party of gun nuts." "They want to get rid of any controls whatsoever. They even want to repeal the laws that currently regulate automatic weapons." Joe Biden is urged by Boyle to withdraw as a Democratic candidate for the presidential election 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"
Political scientist Thomas Hunter speaks of a "self-destructive tendency of the Democrats" and a "campaign led by Nancy Pelosi and Barack Obama." No one has better chances of defeating Trump than Biden.
12:04 Christie: "He hated what he was saying"Republican politician Chris Christie criticizes Donald Trump's party convention speech. The US presidential candidate failed to unite the nation, says Christie to ABC. Trump showed restraint when speaking about the attack on him. But "he hated what he was saying," according to Christie regarding Trump's appeal for national "unity." Former New Jersey Governor Christie is one of the sharpest critics of Trump within the Republican Party.
11:02 Pistorius: Germany would be "even more demanded" after Trump electionAccording to German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, Germany's military role in Europe would be required regardless of the outcome of the US presidential election. "Should Donald Trump become US President, the weights within NATO are likely to shift 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 angry at home - and upsetIn 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 before the RNC," Biden writes, 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 during his first term, and his tax cut plan would make it even worse in a second term." In addition, he accused Trump of wanting to be a dictator.
09:41 Historian Snyder: "Trump has chosen the far-right camp"For historian Timothy Snyder, Donald Trump is "completely responsible" for the political climate of violence in the US. He doesn't believe 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 camp," says Snyder in an interview with ntv.de. "He can't use the attack as a unifying theme because Vance has already unfairly 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 an ailing US President Joe Biden from the campaign heats up. Leading Democrats are trying to convince him to withdraw to improve their chances against former President Donald Trump. But Biden intends to campaign next week.
07:51 Congressman Moulton: Biden didn't recognize meRepresentative Seth Moulton is part of a group of Democrats calling for Biden to withdraw from the campaign. In an op-ed 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 DemocratsDuring some major donors of President Biden's campaign withdrawing their financing, the liberal umbrella organization "America Votes" announced in a press release that they will spend an additional 40 Million Dollars in the next two weeks. The money will be used to win voters and registrants in five contested states for the Democratic Party, according to a press release. "Our partners know how to beat Donald Trump and Co., because they have done it in three consecutive elections," Daria Dawson, head of the group, was quoted as saying by the "New York Times." The democracy is at stake in the November election.
05:31 Pelosi against Direct Nomination of Harris, if Biden drops outCalifornia Representative Nancy Pelosi is reportedly preferring a "competitive" process of an open primary for the nomination of Vice President Kamala Harris as the new democratic presidential candidate in case President Biden withdraws from the race. According to the "New York Times," Pelosi made her stance clear during a meeting with the delegation. With Biden, the Democrats would lose any chance.
04:49 Threats against Trump and Vance: Arrest in FloridaA man was arrested in Florida due to threats against Republican US presidential candidate Donald Trump and his designated vice J.D. Vance on social media. The authorities were alerted through online tips and reports from neighbors, according to a Facebook post by the Jupiter Police Department in the US state of Florida. During the examination of his Facebook account, the officers discovered threats against Trump and Vance. Threats against their family members were also identified. The man was taken into custody.
04:03 Report: Biden "angry" at PelosiPresident Joe Biden is facing a new round of dissenting Democrats who publicly urged him to leave the presidential race. Among them is California Representative Zoe Lofgren, a close ally of former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. According to CNN, Biden is "angry" with Pelosi, who has publicly expressed her support for the US President.
02:45 Trump Supporter investigated event location with droneThe Trump assassination suspect reportedly scouted the event location with a drone, according to a report by the "Wall Street Journal." The suspect was able to take aerial images of the fairgrounds in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, only a few hours before the attack, the newspaper reported, citing law enforcement officials familiar with the matter. The findings could raise questions about whether the event location was adequately secured.
01:39 Prominent Biden supporter separates from advisorReid Hoffman, a prominent Democratic donor and co-founder of LinkedIn with a billion-dollar fortune, is separating from his long-term political advisor Dmitri Mehlhorn. Mehlhorn stated that his views on the future of the Democratic Party have become a "distraction." The two were the spearhead of the major donors who encouraged the Democrats to rally behind President Biden as their party's candidate.
00:29 More Democrats call for Biden to withdraw
Representative Gabe Vasquez from 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 in Congress, 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 on Biden to abandon his campaign.
23:20 Harris tries to calm down hundreds of Democratic donors - fails
Vice President Kamala Harris attempted to reassure the Democratic Party's largest donors by informing them that there was little cause for concern about President Biden's campaign during a video call. Several participants of the call told 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 regarding Biden's campaign.
22:21 Trump holds first campaign rally since Capitol attack with VP candidate Vance
A week after the Capitol attack, former US President Donald Trump held his first campaign rally on Saturday. He will appear at a rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan, alongside his vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance. Trump was nominated as the Republican presidential candidate at the US Republican Party convention and received a triumphant welcome.
21:50 Union foreign policy spokesperson Hardt: We need to adjust to new Republicans
The foreign policy spokesperson for the Union faction, Jürgen Hardt, expects the Republicans to realign ideologically under their presidential candidate, regardless of the November election result. Trump's campaign promises are described as a "wonder cabinet."
21:23 While calls for Biden's withdrawal grow louder: Harris enjoys ice cream with Tyra Banks' nieces
As calls for President Joe Biden to withdraw as the Democratic candidate for the US elections grow louder, even from within the party (see entry 20:56), his potential successor Kamala Harris spends time with her nieces at a pop-up ice cream parlor in Washington D.C. called "Smize&Dream," opened by former model Tyra Banks. Harris and her nieces enjoy their ice cream, served personally by the ex-model.
20:56 Democrats openly call for Biden to withdraw
More and more Democrats are publicly urging President Joe Biden to withdraw from the presidential race for the US elections. In the past few hours, Representative Betty McCollum from Minnesota, Representative Kathy Castor, Representative Zoe Lofgren from California, and Representative Greg Landsman have issued statements calling on Biden to retire from the campaign. Earlier, Representatives Jared Huffman from California, Mark Veasey from Texas, Chuy Garcia from Illinois, and Mark Pocan from Wisconsin - all Democrats in the US House of Representatives - had made similar statements in an open letter, suggesting that Biden "pass the torch to a new generation of democratic leaders."
20:18 Biden to go back on campaign trail next week
US-President Joe Biden announced that he will be back on the campaign trail next week and will win the November election. He recently paused due to Corona symptoms. In the past few days, the number of members of the Democratic Party who have called on the 81-year-old to retire and make way for a more promising candidate has increased.
19:33 CNN analyst: These Democrats could beat Trump
If US-President Joe Biden were to decide to retire from his campaign, the Democrats have no reason to worry - they have a women's duo in the party that could still beat 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 being heavily touted as a potential Biden successor in the US presidential elections in November. Whitmer is one of the rising stars in the democratic party. Moreover, 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 Biden family have reportedly discussed scenarios for withdrawing from his campaign. NBC News reports this based on two people familiar with the discussions. The discussions reportedly focused on withdrawal options for Biden. The people NBC News spoke to describe two conditions for a potential withdrawal plan that were discussed: If Biden were to make this decision, it should put the party in the best position to defeat former President Donald Trump. It is also important that Biden leaves the office with dignity. According to NBC News sources, Biden's consideration of a withdrawal and the exploration of potential withdrawal plans with his family is a new development.
17:03 Could Kamala Harris beat Trump?
The 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 the 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 concerns of Democrats seriously
US-President Joe Biden, according to his team, will return to the campaign trail next week after his isolation due to mild Corona symptoms. Jen O'Malley Dillon, his campaign team chief, made the announcement on MSNBC. "He's all in," she says in an interview. The 81-year-old takes the concerns of some Democrats seriously, but is determined to fight for a second term. In recent days, the pressure on Biden has increased. Many representatives of his Democratic Party have publicly questioned his physical and mental fitness for a campaign 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 promises
With his speech at the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee, Presidential candidate Donald Trump aims to unite the deeply divided American population. In response, Vice President Kamala Harris writes in a post on X: "If you claim to stand for unity, you must do more than just use the word." Harris writes that he can't just claim to stand for the unity of the USA while pursuing an agenda that denies fundamental freedoms, opportunities, and dignity to entire groups of Americans.
14:33 Media report: Biden considering dropping out of the race
Under heavy pressure, Joe Biden is reportedly considering withdrawing from the presidential race according to media reports. The "New York Times" cites several sources from Biden's camp, 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 camp. According to this report, the source was not surprised if Biden soon supports Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential candidate. Another person close to the president, however, emphasized that Biden has not yet made a decision.
13:50 Attempted assassin researched other mass shooters
The Trump assassination attempt suspect informed himself about another mass shooter, a teenager who shot and killed four students at a high school in Michigan in 2021, and the ensuing charges against their parents, according to CNN, citing FBI and Secret Service sources.
13:17 Hulk Hogan pays tribute to "Gladiator" Trump in bizarre speech
As a professional wrestler, Hulk Hogan became a folk hero in the USA in the 80s and 90s. Advertising and film appearances followed. Now, Hulk Hogan enters the presidential campaign in a spectacular way. At the Republican Party convention, he pays tribute to Donald Trump in wrestling style.
12:36 Spahn praises Trump's foreign policy positions
Union Vice-Fraction Leader Jens Spahn finds praiseworthy words for Trump's foreign policy positions. Spahn mentioned in 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 could not be content with the role of the audience. In contrast to the Redaktionsnetzwerk, Spahn emphasized as an observer at the Republican Party convention that Trump "is often right in foreign policy." "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 years" that Europe do more for its security, said Spahn. "We have kept our eyes closed for too long."
11:52 Communication expert: Trump plays "unusual notes"
With over 90 minutes, Donald Trump delivers the longest nomination speech to date. This is not just the "typical campaign with a ton of fake news," says communication expert Christian Galvez, but also "unusual notes" for the Republicans.
11:26 Trump's Performance Reminds Security Experts of "Life of Brian"
According to security expert Christian Mölling, the content of Trump's statements at the US Republican Party convention is not the most significant aspect. "When you see that people really cling to this association. [...] It's just like in Life of Brian," he says in the "Stern" podcast "Die Lage." "There's this scene at the end where everyone is chasing after someone, who through chance has become an icon, so worthy of adoration. It doesn't matter if it's a shoe or a band: Trump is being deified and he's also 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? Politologist Thomas Jäger takes a look at the potential consequences of his announcements regarding Ukraine and other US allies. Additionally, he assesses whether Biden will still be the Democratic Party's presidential candidate next week:
10:19 Trump Inflicts More Damage Than Through "Ten Worst Presidents" Combined
Trump initially didn't mention Biden in his speech, but he deviated from his script once again on this point. "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 considered together, the damage caused by any of them is not as great as the damage caused by Biden.
09:51 When Trump Deviates from the Script, It Happens
In Milwaukee, Trump spoke about the assassination attempt against him; he appeared tired, but was then cheered on by delegates and didn't always stick to the script - "old tunes come 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 Speech
CNN counts over 20 false claims in Trump's convention speech. Many of these had already been made by the presidential candidate earlier, some for years. Affected topics include the economy, immigration, crime, foreign policy, and elections. The statement that he had left the Biden administration a peaceful world is labeled "absurd" by the network. Trump also repeated the allegation of election fraud against the Democrats - even though this was not in the script according to the report.
08:45 Trump Circumvents Taiwan Question in 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 it is attacked by China in the event of his re-election. Trump has not yet committed to this issue.
You can read about all previous developments here.**
- The attempted assassination suspect reportedly researched other mass shooters as preparation, including a teenager who carried out a school shooting in Michigan and their parents' subsequent legal proceedings.
- Many Democrats, including Rep. Seth Moulton, have expressed concerns about President Joe Biden's mental and physical capacity, questioning his ability to successfully campaign against Donald Trump in the U.S. Presidency Election 2024.
- Amid increased pressure from within his party, Joe Biden is reportedly considering withdrawing from the presidential race according to media reports, such as the "New York Times," who cite sources from Biden's camp indicating that he may realize he might not be able to win against Trump.
- T. C. Boyle, US author and best-selling figure, sees shared responsibility for the shootings at Trump's campaign rallies from both Donald Trump and the Republican Party, who he claims have a desire to eliminate gun regulations completely.
- Following Biden's isolation due to Corona symptoms, his campaign team chief, Jen O'Malley Dillon, announced that he will return to the campaign trail next week, taking the concerns of some Democrats seriously but determined to fight for a second term.
- Donald Trump and his Republican Party face heavy criticism from figures like extremism researcher Peter Neumann, who considers Trump’s refusal to accept election loss and potential escalation after the election to be authoritarian tendencies that pose a significant threat to democracy in the United States of America.
