16:11 Nikki Haley scolds Republicans for "DEI"-comments about Harris
11:24 Trump's Opponent, Nikki Haley, Criticizes Republicans for Remarks About Kamala Harris
Nikki Haley, Donald Trump's opponent, has criticized members of her party for comments about Vice President Kamala Harris. Several Republicans referred to Harris in the past few days as a "D.E.I.-Hire." The acronym stands for "Diversity, Equality and Inclusion." Tim Burchett, a Republican from Tennessee, for instance, stated that Joe Biden chose Harris as his vice president only because she was a "D.E.I.-Hire." Haley addressed this issue in an interview with CNN, stating that such remarks were "not helpful." "They shouldn't talk about how she looks or what gender she is," she said. She urged Republicans to focus instead on Harris' political record, which, in her opinion, is far left.
3:24 PM: Over 1.5 Million People Follow Harris on TikTok After Debut
Vice President Kamala Harris has already surpassed the one million follower mark on TikTok shortly after her debut on the platform. In a matter of hours, over 1.5 million people (as of July 26, 14:50 PM) have followed the potential Democratic presidential candidate. Additionally, she has garnered 2.2 million likes. Her chosen slogan on the profile reads "When we fight, we win." A brief video, which has been viewed over six million times, sheds light on why she joined TikTok. According to her, she became aware of the hype surrounding her persona and "thought I should come here myself." As of now, Donald Trump's TikTok profile boasts 9.2 million followers.
2:34 PM: Obama's Intervention in Harris' Campaign: "It's Time to Close the Deal"
In an unusual move, former US President Obama has intervened in the Democratic campaign weeks before he spoke out. Politologist Thomas Jaeger explains the step and looks ahead to the potential further development in Harris' campaign.
2:17 PM: Harris' Statement to Netanyahu: "I Will Not Be Silent About the Suffering in Gaza"
US Vice President Kamala Harris made her concerns about the suffering in Gaza clear during her meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. "It's time to close the deal," Harris told reporters and continued, expressing her "serious concern" over the "extent of human suffering in Gaza, including the deaths of countless innocent civilians." She spoke of "images of dead children and desperate, hungry people" who were being forced to flee, sometimes for the second, third, or fourth time. "We cannot turn a blind eye to these tragedies," Harris added. "We cannot remain indifferent in the face of such suffering, and I will not be silent."
1:20 PM: Zoom Fundraising Calls: White Women Raise Over Two Million Dollars for Harris' Campaign in 90 Minutes
Inspired by a similar fundraising event by a group of black women, a group of white women raised over two million dollars in campaign donations for Kamala Harris' potential presidential bid. According to the "Washington Post," this was reported by the organization "White Women: Answer the Call!" On Thursday evening, prominent figures like musician Pink, athletes Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird, author Glennon Doyle, and actress Connie Britton reportedly raised over two million dollars for Harris' campaign through Zoom fundraising calls.
12:08 New York Times Survey Shows Shapiro as a Possible Vice Presidential Pick for Harris
New York Times reporters spoke with 251 delegates out of over 3900 who could vote for Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party's presidential candidate during the convention from August 19-22 in Chicago. Most delegates are elected representatives of individual states, acting on behalf of their state's citizens. Superdelegates, numbering 749 in total, are prominent party leaders who have this role due to the offices they hold or have held. According to the New York Times, a "landslide majority" supports Harris. Forty of the delegates interviewed by the New York Times support Josh Shapiro, the Governor of Pennsylvania, as a potential vice presidential candidate. However, seventy of the delegates are undecided about their support for a vice president.
11:11 Obama Expresses "Full Support" for Harris
Former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama have endorsed Kamala Harris' presidential campaign, marking a significant milestone in the quick consolidation of the Democratic Party. The Obamas' endorsement comes at the end of the first week since Harris was declared the Democratic Party's nominee, following President Joe Biden's decision to withdraw from the presidential race. In a video, Harris speaks with the Obamas over the phone. Obama says, "We couldn't be prouder to support you and do everything we can to help bring you through this election and into the White House." Michelle Obama adds, "This is historic," a reference to Harris' potential as the first woman in the country to become President.
10:45 Trump Campaign Spokesperson Mocks Harris' TikTok Debut
Donald Trump's campaign spokesperson, Huyen Cheung, made a sarcastic comment about Kamala Harris' TikTok debut on the popular platform for young people. Along with the phrase "But Kamala resonates with the youth," Cheung posted a screenshot of Harris' and Trump's TikTok profiles. The screenshot is circled in red, highlighting the number of followers and likes. Harris had recently posted her first video on the platform (see entry 04:33). US President Joe Biden announced his retirement from the presidential race just a few days ago. It's time to pass the torch to a new generation and new voices, Biden stated about his decision. Harris could be his successor and should particularly court young US voter support for the Democrats.
10:03 Civil Rights Activist Dolores Huerta Campaigns for Harris Among Latino Voters
Famous US civil rights activist Dolores Huerta supports Kamala Harris in her campaign. At a campaign event in Phoenix, Arizona, Huerta appeared, marking the first Harris campaign event. During her speech, Huerta urged Latino voters to support Harris. Huerta co-founded the United Farm Workers Association in the 1960s, advocating for the rights of Filipino-American and Mexican-American farm workers.
09:20 Navidi: Harris lacks economic profile - "Could be an advantage"
The fight against inflation is one of the major issues in the USA, regarding economics, Harris has not been able to make a profile for herself until now. Sandra Navidi explains why this could be an advantage. In addition, the USA expert explains why Trump might fear Harris more than Biden.
08:45 Trump: Americans have lost faith in the FBI
On Wednesday, FBI Director Christopher Wray revealed new details about the attack on Donald Trump during a campaign event in Pennsylvania before the US Congress. Trump, the Republican presidential candidate, expressed himself on this matter in a Post on Truth Social. Trump calls some statements of the FBI chief false. Wray had told Congress that he was unsure whether Trump had been hit by a shrapnel, a piece of glass, or a bullet. Trump writes, "No. It was unfortunately a bullet that hit my ear." The hospital that Trump was taken to after the attack reported a "gunshot wound to the ear." Trump accuses Wray of focusing only on "rescuing radical left lunatics." Trump concludes, "No wonder that the once famous FBI has lost the trust of the Americans!"
07:30 Melania Trump announces publication of her memoirs
Melania Trump, the wife of the Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, announces the publication of her memoirs. This is reported on her Website. The New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd called Melania Trump "a Slovenian Sphinx" in 2016 due to her unapproachability - but she has not chosen this title for her memoirs: Under the title "Melania," the publication is supposed to tell "the powerful and inspiring story of a woman who has overcome adversity and found her own way." The "intimate, portrait of a woman who has lived an extraordinary life," promises "stories and images that have never been shared with the public before." She has been scarcely seen in public in recent months.
06:47 Trump rejects debate with Harris for now
The Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump rejects a debate with Vice President Kamala Harris for now. It is inappropriate to make arrangements while she has not yet been officially nominated as the Democratic candidate, explains Trump's campaign spokesman Steven Cheung. He justifies the decision by stating that the Democrats might still change their minds. Harris must still be elected as the candidate of the Democrats at the Democratic Party Convention, which is scheduled from August 19-22 in Chicago. A television debate between Trump and President Joe Biden, in which Harris could appear as Biden's potential successor as the Democratic candidate, was planned for September 10.
06:06 Biden presses Netanyahu for swift Gaza arms truce and hostage releaseUS President Joe Biden pressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House for a swift agreement on a weapons truce and hostage release in the Gaza conflict. According to a statement from the White House, Biden emphasized the need to "fill in the remaining gaps, close the deal as quickly as possible, bring the hostages home, and achieve a lasting end to the war in Gaza." The relationship between Biden and Netanyahu has been tense for a long time. The Israeli leadership's handling of the Gaza conflict further deteriorated the situation. During his meeting with Netanyahu, Biden again urged humanitarian aid to Gaza to be strengthened and the protection of the civilian population to be improved. "It's necessary to remove all obstacles for the flow of aid supplies and restore basic necessities for the needy," the statement further reads.
04:33 Harris joins TikTokAs a potential Democratic presidential candidate, Kamala Harris is expanding her presence in social media: She now has an account on the popular among young people platform TikTok. Within a few hours, 750,000 people were following her. Her first, eight-second-long video has been clicked on over 2.2 million times.
01:25 Harris clarifies her stance on Israel - and warnsAfter a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential candidate, clearly stated her position on Israel. At the same time, she urged the Israeli leadership to do more for the suffering population in the Gaza Strip. "Israel has the right to defend itself, and it's important how it does that," the 59-year-old said. The strong support of the Biden administration for Israel in the Gaza conflict had alienated many left-wing Democrats from the party in recent months. Harris called on Americans to keep in mind the complexity of the conflict and the history of the region. Terrorism and violence must be condemned, she said. "Let us all do what we can to prevent the suffering of innocent civilians. And let us condemn antisemitism, Islamophobia, and hate of all kinds."
23:35 Immunity debate: Prosecutors ask judge to uphold Trump rulingThe prosecutors in the hush money case against Donald Trump have asked the presiding judge to uphold the ruling that a sitting president enjoys immunity. According to the statement of the Manhattan District Attorney's office, the Supreme Court decision, which grants immunity to a president for official actions, does not apply in this case. The accusers argued that the case concerned actions unrelated to the presidency. Therefore, they saw no reason to challenge the jury's verdict. Trump's lawyers attempt to overturn the ruling and the indictment. They refer to the Supreme Court decision of July 1, which ruled that former presidents cannot be prosecuted for official actions.
22:24 Lindner: Working with Harris won't be easier than with Trump
Federal Finance Minister Christian Lindner does not believe that cooperation with Kamala Harris in the event of a Democratic victory in the US Presidential election would be fundamentally smoother than with Donald Trump. "Some give themselves the hope that it would be easier with Kamala Harris than with Donald Trump. I don't belong to that," Lindner told Handelsblatt. The deficits of the Republicans are known. "But the Democrats also have protectionism, an unstable fiscal policy, and on the left wing, a woke politics that is divisive," so Lindner. However, a President Trump "would challenge our diplomacy more than Harris." Moral lectures would not reach him, instead it would be about real politics and working on commonalities.
22:00 Harris: Ready for debate with Trump
Kamala Harris would be "ready" for a debate with the Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. The Vice President made this clear before a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a conversation with reporters. According to her, the voters would deserve to see the different positions of herself and Trump "on a debate stage." Harris adds: "I'm ready, let's go." She had previously agreed to the debate on September 10. The debate, which is to take place on the US broadcaster ABC, was originally planned as a duel between Trump and Biden. Whether it will actually take place is currently unclear, according to CNN.
21:43 Biden's staffers have mixed feelings
The staffers and staff of Joe Biden had mixed feelings after the withdrawal statement and Biden's speech, according to the Washington Post. Press Secretary of the White House Karine Jean-Pierre said: "There's a mix of pride, energy, and the knowledge that there's still a lot of work to be done."
21:12 Harris and Trump are almost even in the latest poll
According to a New York Times and Siena College survey, Donald Trump is barely ahead of Kamala Harris. Trump comes to 48 percent, Harris to 46 percent, it is reported under reference to the survey. The margin of error is 3.3 percentage points. A total of 1142 registered voters were interviewed nationwide. The result is a significant improvement for the Democrats compared to the Times/Siena survey from early July, which put Biden six percentage points behind.
20:45 Former advisor: Israelis were disappointed by Netanyahu's speech
The Israeli population showed disappointment with Netanyahu's speech before the US Congress, according to a former advisor to the Israeli Foreign Ministry. In a conversation with Sky News, Laura Blumenfeld said: "There's a real difference between his lofty rhetoric yesterday and the grim statistics and reality in Israel." The speech did not go well. "The Israelis were disappointed with this speech. They say it was a speech for an American audience," she continues. Accordingly, they had not heard what they wanted to hear. "Namely that he [Netanyahu] has taken responsibility for the attacks on October 7."
20:10 Trump calls Harris a "radical Marxist”Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump continues to criticize Vice President Kamala Harris. On his platform "Truth Social," Trump labels Harris a "radical left Marxist," stating that the U.S. is "not ready" for her. Trump has repeatedly referred to Harris as "radically left" and held her responsible for "mistakes in the Biden administration."
19:50 Biden meets Netanyahu in the Oval OfficeJoe Biden met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office. Netanyahu thanked the President for his support of Israel over the past 50 years and expressed his excitement for cooperation between the two in the coming months, according to Reuters.
You can read about earlier developmentshere.**
- The Republicans' criticism of Vice President Kamala Harris has attracted criticism from Joe Biden's opponent, Nikki Haley, who finds their remarks about Harris' gender and political record inappropriate and unhelpful.
- As she continues to explore a potential run for the United States Presidency Election 2024, Kamala Harris has gained over 1.5 million followers on TikTok, surpassing former President Donald Trump's 9.2 million followers on the platform.
- In an attempt to gain support, a group of white women raised over two million dollars for Kamala Harris' potential presidential bid through Zoom fundraising calls, inspired by a similar event by a group of black women.
- The US Intelligence Agency's investigation into the assault on Donald Trump during a campaign event in Pennsylvania remains a point of contention in politics, with Trump accusing the FBI of focusing only on rescuing radical left lunatics and losing the trust of the American people.
- If Kamala Harris becomes the Democratic Party's presidential candidate, some delegates express their support for Josh Shapiro, the Governor of Pennsylvania, as a potential vice presidential candidate, while others remain undecided.
- Despite facing criticism from Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump for her debut on TikTok, Kamala Harris' spokesperson has responded to the criticism, emphasizing that Harris joined the platform to engage with the American people and address issues important to them.
