15:18 Harris says Vice President Pence the battle continues
Vice President Kamala Harris expressed her concerns about J.D. Vance's loyalty in a video she posted on her X-account regarding his nomination as the Vice Presidential candidate for the Republicans. She wrote, "He will only be loyal to Trump, not to our country." If he were to come into office, she continued, he would implement the ultraconservative manifesto "Project 2025." "We won't allow that," Harris added.
14:59 US Homeland Security Ministry investigates Trump attack
The Inspector General of the United States Department of Homeland Security has initiated an investigation into the planning of the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The US Homeland Security Ministry announced this on its 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 investigation by the US Homeland Security Ministry differs from the one announced by President Biden on Sunday.
14:27 Tech Giants from the Valley support Trump
More and more Tech Giants from Silicon Valley are reportedly joining the side of the right-wing Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump - led by Elon Musk. The multibillionaire is said to be supporting the Republican campaign with monthly $45 million (approximately €41 million) according to a newspaper report. Besides Musk, other less 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 statements by Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov, Russia has low expectations for a possible second presidency of Donald Trump in the USA. "As for the relationship between [Russian President Vladimir Putin and Trump], nothing good was done for Russia under Trump," he said to journalists. "On the contrary, there were more restrictions. However, there was a dialogue. This can be considered a positive aspect."
13:18 Spahn expects Trump victory, Chancellor must have an offer
Jens Spahn is following the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee. The CDU politician expects a victory 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
Donald Trump was shot in the ear by the attacker in Milwaukee. However, three people in the audience were hit by bullets much closer. One father died at the scene, while the other two were reported to be in critical condition. Now, "Bild" newspaper reports that both men are doing better and their health condition is stable.
11:57 "Fat Dog" takes over Republican Party convention
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice owes his popularity in part to his dog, according to analysts. For corresponding applause, "Babydog" caused a stir at the Republican Party convention.
11:05 Shirt with iconic Trump fist is a hit among Republicans
With blood on his face and a fist raised defiantly in front of the US flag: the historic image of Donald Trump after the attack in Butler has been immortalized on fan shirts within less than 72 hours. T-shirts with the motif and the inscription "MAGA Movement Can't Be Stopped" (in German: "The MAGA Movement Cannot Be Stopped") have been sold at the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee since yesterday.
10:58 Republican Party conference opposes Kamala HarrisAt 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 "a third world invasion." Harris was frequently referred to as the "Border Queen." According to the US magazine "Politico," this could be a preview of the election campaign against Harris if she replaces Biden as the presidential candidate.
10:18 Security heightened for Trump due to alleged Iranian plotAccording to US media reports, there have been heightened security precautions for former President Donald Trump for weeks due to alleged Iranian plot against him. The 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: Democrat victory is "our only salvation"BeyondGlobal expert Sandra Navidi warns of another presidency for Trump and the transformation 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 at stake.
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," one market participant said. "That's clear 'America first,'" they added. Trump has also demanded that the US Federal Reserve not lower interest rates before the election.
08:39 Trump: Taiwan should pay USA for defenseDonald Trump gives himself a business-like attitude 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 anything, we're an insurance company," 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," the former US president added. "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 TrumpThe Iranian mission to the United Nations 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 ordered the killing of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani in 2020. "Trump must be prosecuted and punished for this, but Iran has chosen the legal route," the spokesperson added. The Secret Service has reportedly increased security measures for Trump in recent weeks. According to media reports, this was 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 core family." The National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration, which includes the Weather Service or the US Hurricane Center, is to be dissolved because 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, the Wall Street is betting on two rate cuts from the Federal Reserve by the end of the year, one of which - and this 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 pass their political goals almost without Democratic opposition. It is 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." Efforts to enact stricter gun laws 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 tightly.
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 take place. The investigation is intended to provide insight into whether the security measures 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 welcomed 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 listened to the speech in person at the convention hall - he arrived later than originally announced.
03:15 Suspect ordered 'dangerous material'
The young man who shot at Trump is reported to have received several packages in the months prior to 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, as well as two more explosives in his car, which was parked nearby the event. The FBI then examined 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 the defense. We're not just a insurance company. Taiwan doesn't give us anything", Trump tells "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", so the Republican Presidential candidate. The interview was conducted at Trump's estate Mar-a-Lago in Florida on June 25th.
01:18 Harris and Vance discuss TV debate
After J.D. Vance was nominated as the Vice Presidential candidate for the Republicans, he and Vice President Kamala Harris reportedly exchanged words about a TV debate. Insiders report that they were working on agreeing on the debate framework. Harris has agreed to a debate at CBS News on either July 23rd or August 13th. According to earlier reports, Trump and Biden had already agreed on these dates. However, the Trump team had demanded a debate on Fox News. Biden's team may not agree to this.
00:39 Trump phones widow of slain spectator
Donald Trump phoned 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", Helen Comperatore writes 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, but the family declined the call.
23:27 Democratic opposition to planned early Biden nomination
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 party from July 19-22. A group of congressmembers expresses "serious concerns" in a draft letter about the proposal to nominate the incumbent during a virtual vote on July 21. It is a "terrible idea" to suppress the debate on Biden's candidacy with an early endorsement, the letter states, which the congressmembers have not yet signed. "It could deeply undermine the morale and unity of the Democrats."
22:49 Democratic Representative warns of massive losses – because of Biden
The Democratic Representative Adam B. Schiff warned during a private meeting with donors 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 could also significantly hinder other Democratic candidates, causing the party to likely lose the Senate and miss the chance to gain control of the House of Representatives, Schiff said at a benefit event in New York. "I think if he's our candidate, we'll lose," Schiff said during the meeting, according to someone with access to a recording of the event.
22:09 Ex-Minister Ben Carson calls Democrats 'useful idiots'
The former US Housing and Urban Development Secretary and Urban Development Ben Carson accused Democrats of not understanding the concept of unity. America's enemies are actually playing a "long-term game" by dividing Americans "on the basis of race, age, income, gender, religion, political affiliation," Carson said to CNN. "Someone needs to be the adult in the room. I don't expect the other side to come to that conclusion. They will give some lip service." Carson continued, "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 urges Chancellor Olaf Scholz to contact Donald Trump. "It would be in Germany's interest if Olaf Scholz contacted Trump after the assassination attempt," Spahn told "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 notices who's reaching out to him." Spahn added, "I don't like much about the Republican Party in general, not even Trump's style and demeanor. But should we then build a dictatorship?" It is not in Germany's interest "to present Donald Trump as a potential next president of our most important ally as an adversary."
21:08 Possible Iranian Plot against Trump?
The USA have received indications of an Iranian plot to assassinate former President Donald Trump in the past few weeks, according to CNN, citing sources. The US intelligence and Trump's campaign team were reportedly informed about this 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 and wounded Trump at the rally was involved in the Iranian plot, CNN reports.
20:34 Trump Spreads Confusing Remarks 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, Robert F. Kennedy's son, had briefly shared on social media. In the video, Trump speaks about the number of vaccine doses given to children and spreads the notion that babies change drastically after receiving a large number of vaccines. "When you give a baby a vaccine with 38 active 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 starts to change," Trump says. "I've seen that happen too many times."
20:19 Biden Campaign Resumes Advertising after Pause
The Biden campaign is planning to resume advertising this week, according to Reuters sources. Two individuals familiar with the matter confirmed this. The Biden campaign declined to comment. Biden had suspended his campaign ads following the shooting at Trump's rally.
19:49 Secret Service: Police were in the Building where the Shooter was
Police from a local precinct were present in the building from which the shooter fired at Donald Trump on Saturday, according to an interview by Kimberly A. Cheatle, the Secret Service director, with ABC News. "There were local police officers in the building - there were local police officers in the vicinity, who were responsible for the exterior perimeter of the building," Cheatle says. A Secret Service spokesperson added that the local police had a staging area in the building.
You can read about earlier developments here.**
- In light of Vice President Kamala Harris' concerns about J.D. Vance's loyalty to Trump, it would be interesting to see how their potential political rivalry unfolds in the US Presidency Election 2024, given his stated intention to implement the ultraconservative manifesto "Project 2025" if he were to become Vice President.
- Meanwhile, the ongoing investigation by the US Homeland Security Ministry into the planning of the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, is shedding light on the behavior of the US Intelligence Services in securing such events, potentially impacting future political campaigns, including that of the Republicans and their Vice Presidential candidate Vance.
