15:45: Man arrested for threats against Trump and Vance
Due to alleged threats against Donald Trump and his Vice President J.D. Vance, a man has been arrested. The suspect threatened to kill the Republican presidential candidate and Vance, according to the Jupiter Police Department. The man reportedly made these threats on Facebook. In the posts, it went as far as threats of bodily harm against the families of the Republicans.
15:05 Trump holds first campaign rally since the attack
Donald Trump will hold his first campaign rally today since the attack on his person in Butler. 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 rally as official Republican presidential candidates. In contrast to his last campaign rally in Butler, this event will take place in a hall and not outside. The US intelligence services declined to comment on the security measures 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 is 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, Neumann also stated: "There are 350 million guns in the USA in private possession. The potential for violence is immense." 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 are 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 of Donald Trump and the Republican Party for the shootings at Trump's campaign rally. "He's attributing the shots in Pennsylvania to himself," says the 73-year-old bestselling author to the "weeklytz". The Republicans are "the party of gun nuts." "They want gun control in general. They even want to repeal the laws that currently regulate automatic weapons." Biden's retirement as a Democratic candidate for the presidency in November is suggested by Boyle. "There are so many great young, energetic people who could beat Trump," he says. Among others, he names Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and California Governor Gavin Newsom.
12:39 Hunter: "Michelle Obama is the only one with better values than Trump"Remains Biden in the race or does he withdraw his candidacy? Political scientist Thomas Jäger speaks of a "self-destruction of the Democrats" as well as a "campaign led by Nancy Pelosi and Barack Obama." In this context, 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. Although Trump showed restraint when speaking about the attack on him, "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 victoryGerman Defense Minister Boris Pistorius states that 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 even 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 furiousIn a lengthy 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." Additionally, 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 "entirely responsible" for the political climate of violence in the US. He doesn't believe that the attack on the US presidential candidate could unite the country. With J.D. Vance chosen 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 will appear at 15:00 on ntv.de
08:51 Biden in video: "I'm excited to go on the campaign trail"The debate over a possible withdrawal of anointed US President Joe Biden from the campaign heats up. Leading Democrats are trying to convince the 81-year-old to withdraw to improve their chances against former President Donald Trump. However, Biden intends to campaign next week.
07:51 Democrat: Biden didn't recognize meCongressman Seth Moulton is part of a group of Democrats calling for US President Joe 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," writes Moulton. "Of course, that can happen with 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 big donors of President Biden's campaign holding back their financing, the liberal umbrella organization "America Votes" announced in a press release that they will be spending 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 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 Harris Nomination, if Biden Drops OutCalifornia Representative Nancy Pelosi is reportedly pushing for a competitive primary process to nominate Vice President Kamala Harris as the new Democratic presidential candidate in the event of a Biden campaign withdrawal. 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 endorsed vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance made on social media, according to a Facebook post by the Jupiter Police Department in the US state of Florida. The authorities were alerted through online tips and reports from neighbors. Upon reviewing the suspect's Facebook account, the officers discovered multiple threats against Trump and Vance. Threats were also made against their family members. The man was taken into custody.
04:03 Report: Biden Angry with 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 reportedly "angry" with Pelosi, who has publicly expressed her support for the president.
02:45 Trump Supporter Scouted Event Location with DroneAccording to a report by the "Wall Street Journal," the Trump assassination suspect scouted the event location with a drone shortly before the attack. The suspect was able to take aerial photographs of the event grounds in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, only a few hours before the attack, the newspaper reported, citing law enforcement sources familiar with the matter. The findings could raise questions about whether the event location was adequately secured.
01:39 Prominent Biden Supporter Drops AdvisorReid Hoffman, a prominent Democratic donor and co-founder of LinkedIn worth billions, has parted ways with his longtime political advisor Dmitri Mehlhorn. Mehlhorn stated that his views on the future of the Democratic Party had become a "distraction." Hoffman and Mehlhorn 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 urged 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, joined 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 drop out.
23:20 Harris tries to calm down hundreds of Democratic donors - and fails
Vice President Kamala Harris attempted to assuage the concerns of the Democratic Party's largest donors by informing them that there was little cause for worry about President Biden's campaign. During a video call with approximately 300 donors, several participants told the "New York Times" that they found the meeting overall unproductive and occasionally 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 Vance
One week after the Capitol attack, former U.S. President Donald Trump held his first campaign rally. He was scheduled to appear at a rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan, alongside his vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance. Trump had been nominated as the Republican Party's presidential candidate at their 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 with their presidential candidate, regardless of the November election outcome. Trump's campaign promises, Hardt deemed them a "wonderful surprise."
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 from the presidential race grew louder, even from within the Democratic ranks (see entry 20:56), his potential successor Kamala Harris spent time with her nieces at an ice cream parlor. In Washington D.C., former supermodel Tyra Banks opened a pop-up ice cream shop, "Smize&Dream." Harris and her two nieces enjoyed 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 November. 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 step down. Shortly beforehand, Representatives Jared Huffman from California, Mark Veasey from Texas, Chuy Garcia from Illinois, and Mark Pocan from Wisconsin - Democratic representatives from the US House of Representatives - had also expressed their support for Biden to pass the torch to a new generation of Democratic leaders in an open letter.
20:18 Biden to go back on campaign trail next week
US-President Joe Biden announced that he would be back on the campaign trail next week and aim to win the November election. He had previously paused due to Corona symptoms. In recent days, the number of Democratic Party members calling 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
Should US-President Joe Biden decide to retire from his candidacy, the Democrats have no reason to worry - they have a women's duo in the party who could still defeat the likely Republican candidate Donald Trump, according to CNN political analyst Julian Zelizer. Zelizer believes that Kamala Harris as the presidential candidate and Gretchen Whitmer, Michigan's governor, as her vice president would 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. Furthermore, 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 exit strategies
Members of Joe Biden's family have reportedly discussed how an exit from his campaign could look. NBC News reports this based on two people familiar with the discussions. The discussions reportedly focused on exit strategies for Biden. The sources cited by NBC News describe two conditions for a potential exit plan that were a "general tenor" of the discussions: If Biden were to make this decision, it would need to put the party in the best position to defeat former President Donald Trump. It is also important that Biden leaves the office with dignity. The fact that Biden is even considering retirement and discussing potential exit strategies with his family is a new development, according to NBC News.
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
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 said in an interview. The 81-year-old is taking the concerns of some Democrats seriously, but is determined to fight for a second term. In recent days, pressure on Biden has increased. Many Democratic representatives have publicly questioned Biden's physical and mental fitness for a candidacy 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 pledge
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 on X with clear words in social media: "If you claim to stand for unity, you must do more than just use the word." Harris writes that he cannot claim to stand for the unity of the USA while pursuing an agenda that deprives entire groups of Americans of their fundamental freedoms, opportunities, and dignity.
14:33 Media report: Biden considering dropping out of the race
According to media reports, the ailing US President Joe Biden is now considering withdrawing from the race for the White House. The "New York Times" cites several sources from Biden's circle, who say the 81-year-old is beginning to accept that he cannot win the election against his rival Donald Trump in November. The "New York Times" quotes from Biden's circle that they would not be surprised if he soon supports Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party's presidential candidate. However, another person close to the President emphasized that Biden has not yet decided.
13:50 Attempted assassin informed himself about other school shooters
The Trump assassin informed himself about another school shooter, who had shot four students at a high school in Michigan in 2021 and was charged with their murders, on the internet before the attack. CNN reports this based on information from the FBI and Secret Service.
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 on MDR approximately Trump's stance on containing China and the existence of Israel. The former Federal Health Minister also went into 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. Spahn, who was observing the Republican Party convention as an observer, emphasized that Trump "was 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 Communications expert: Trump strikes "unusual notes"
With over 90 minutes, Donald Trump delivers the longest nomination speech to date. However, this speech is not just "typical campaigning with a ton of fake news," says communications expert Christian Galvez, but also contains "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's sandal, which has somehow become an icon, so to speak, and is therefore revered. It doesn't matter if it's a sandal or a band: Trump is being deified and he is also deifying himself, and that's why the content, I believe, is quite banal."
10:55 Political Analysts on Trump's Calculation: "Arithmetic Carries Enormous Risk"
How surprising or expected was Trump's speech at the Republican Party convention? Thomas Jäger takes a look at the potential consequences of his announcements regarding Ukraine and other US allies. In addition, the political analyst estimates the chances of Biden remaining the Democratic Party's presidential candidate next week:
10:19 Trump Accuses Biden of Causing More Damage Than "Ten Worst Presidents" Combined
Trump originally did not intend to mention Biden in his speech, but he deviated from his script once again. "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 compared, the damage caused by Biden is not as great as the damage Trump alleges.
09:51 When Trump Deviates from the Script, Things Happen
In Milwaukee, Trump spoke about the assassination attempt against him; he appeared tired, but was then cheered on by delegates and did not always stick to his script - "old tunes come through." NTV reporter Hanna Klouth shares her impressions of Trump's nomination speech as 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 been made by the presidential candidate before, some for years. Affected topics include the economy, immigration, crime, foreign policy, and elections. The statement that he left the Biden administration a world at peace is labeled "absurd" by the network. Trump also repeated the allegation of election fraud against the Democrats - even though this was not in the speech manuscript.
08:45 Trump Circumvents Taiwan Question in Speech
China was mentioned only once in Trump's speech in a national security context. He said that the country surrounds Taiwan - without specifying whether his administration would come to Taiwan's aid if it is attacked by China. Trump has not yet committed to a clear stance on this issue.
You can read about all previous developments here.**
- Despite the threats against him, Donald Trump will hold his first campaign rally since the attack in Grand Rapids, Michigan, alongside his vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance.
- Peter Neumann, an extremism researcher at King's College in London, considers Donald Trump an extremist due to his refusal to accept a lost election and his authoritarian tendencies.
- Joe Biden's donors are reportedly in a state of panic as the "blue wall" of the President in Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin seems to be "cracking."
- US author T.C. Boyle sees shared responsibility of Donald Trump and the Republican Party for the shootings at Trump's campaign rally, as they are "the party of gun nuts."
- Boris Pistorius, Germany's Defense Minister, states that Germany's military role in Europe would be required regardless of the outcome of the US presidential election.
- Due to threats against Donald Trump and his Vice President J.D. Vance, a man has been arrested in Florida for making threats against them and their families on Facebook.
