16:20 Trump announces third book 'Save America'}
Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump Announces New Book "Save America"
Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump has announced the publication of a new book titled "Save America." He made the announcement on his Truth Social platform, stating that it is "the best of all" among his previous works, especially "given that we are now living in a failing nation."
15:50 "Republican Voters Against Trump" Launch Campaign for Harris Support
The "Republican Voters Against Trump" organization has launched a poster campaign to support Vice President Kamala Harris. The $500,000 campaign's posters can be seen in the US states of Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania. They feature originally Republican voters holding signs endorsing Vice President Harris in the election campaign. "I'm a former Trump voter. I'm a gun owner. I'm voting for Harris," is written on one poster. The group aims to convince Republican voters to vote against Donald Trump, as they believe he is "unfit" for the presidency and is a threat to democracy. He will "lead America down one of the darkest paths in our history," according to their website.
15:20 Pelosi Supports Harris: "Don't Be Fooled"
Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi stated that the US is still "blessed" with the leadership of Joe Biden. Regarding Biden's recent speech, she added that he had passed the "torch" with "eloquence and vision." Harris stands for "strength and determination," Pelosi said during a press conference in Washington. "She is a deeply religious person who selflessly serves the public." Pelosi urged the public: "Don't be fooled- she is a politically astute president."
14:55 Jennifer Aniston Speaks Out Against Vance's Remarks on Harris
Jennifer Aniston has criticized J.D. Vance for his comments about Kamala Harris. The Republican vice presidential candidate referred to Harris as "miserable" and a "childless cat lady." In her Instagram Story, Aniston wrote that she "can't believe" such comments come from a potential next vice president of the USA. She added: "Mr. Vance, I pray that your daughter has the luck to one day have children of her own. I hope she doesn't have to resort to artificial insemination as an alternative."
14:30 Biden as Lame Duck: "Nothing Will Happen in the USA Until January 2025"
Since his decision not to run for re-election as president, Biden has been referred to as a "lame duck" in the White House. What does this mean for the USA, and what chances does Harris have in the race against Trump? These and other questions are discussed with USA expert Simon Wendt on ntv.
13:59 First Lady Harris releases first campaign video: "Freedom" by Beyoncé becomes her anthem
Under the title "We Choose Freedom" (We Choose Freedom), Kamala Harris, the potential Democratic candidate, has released her first campaign video on social media. In the video, the former Attorney General of California announces that for her, the rights and freedoms of US citizens are the key issues of the November election. In the campaign ad, which is set to the song "Freedom" by Beyoncé, Harris portrays Trump and his allies as people who "think we should be a country of chaos, fear, and hate." Harris urges US citizens to join her and "choose something different." "We believe in the promise of America and we are ready to fight for it," she adds. "Because if we fight, we win. So join us."
13:30 Hunter: Harris could give Trump a serious advantage
Just a few days into Harris' campaign among the Democrats for the White House, Trump's opponents are openly criticizing and lying about her. According to political analyst Thomas Hunter, this is part of a calculation. However, Harris could pose a serious threat to Trump.
12:47 Jill Biden arrives in Paris for the Olympics
Jill Biden has arrived in Paris. At her first public appearance since her husband's withdrawal from the presidential candidacy, Jill Biden was seen standing by her husband's side. Then, the First Lady boarded a plane for Paris. For the opening ceremony of the Olympic Summer Games on July 26, the First Lady is visiting the French capital to encourage US athletes and athletes.
11:55 Biden calls for unity in America
On the online service X, US President Joe Biden has called for unity in America. He writes: "We just need to keep the faith and remember who we are. We are the UNITED STATES of America." Biden believes that the USA can accomplish anything if they do it together.
11:20 Video goes viral: Allegations against Kamala Harris
In an interview on the Fox News show "Tucker Carlson Tonight" in 2021, J.D. Vance claimed that Harris and other Democrats (including Buttigieg and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez) didn't really care about the future of the USA because they were "childless people." Three years later, Vance is the Republican vice-presidential candidate in the presidential elections. During the campaign, the accusation from that time is being heavily promoted to discredit the possible Democratic candidate Harris. A video from the interview is going viral. The video has been viewed on X more than 25 million times. Kamala Harris does not have any children of her own. She is a stepmother to her husband Cole Emhoff's two children.
10:37 "RealClearPolling" Poll shows Trump leading Harris
According to the latest calculations by "RealClearPolling," the Republican candidate, Donald Trump, is leading in current polls for the US presidential election on November 5, 2024. "RealClearPolling" shows the average of various data collections from different media companies. These are national polls, not polls from individual states. However, they are currently very volatile. The race could be close. According to "RealClearPolling," the differences between Trump and the potential Democratic candidate, Kamala Harris, are currently less than two percentage points.
09:55 Wall Street Journal: Trump could lose to HarrisRegarding the new scenario that US Vice President Kamala Harris might run for president instead of Joe Biden for the Democrats in the 2024 presidential election, the "Wall Street Journal" writes: "With renewed energy, the Democrats are rallying behind Kamala Harris as a presidential candidate. (...) The United States now has a presidential race that Donald Trump and the Republicans could lose." Harris positions herself skillfully in the campaign as the future against the past, as a new generation against the old, according to the "Wall Street Journal".
09:13 ntv-Reporter: Republicans were caught off guard by BidenIn his first speech since announcing he would not run for re-election, Biden invoked a sense of destiny for the United States and democracy without addressing the discussions about his age. This might have surprised the Republicans, says ntv-Reporter Stephan Richter.
08:30 Harris' emotional thank you: Biden's legacy is unmatchedIn a post on the online service X, US Vice President and potential Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris thanked Joe Biden for his enduring services to the nation. It has been an honor of my life to serve as Vice President alongside our President Joe Biden, Harris says in the statement. Biden has achieved more in his entire career and in the last three and a half years than any other in modern US history, Harris continues, after Biden announced his withdrawal from the presidential race. "In one term as President, he has already surpassed the legacy of most Presidents who served two terms," she adds. For that, she is grateful. Harris had already expressed similar sentiments at her first appearance in the White House after Biden's withdrawal. At the end, she says, it is an honor to count Biden's support in the US election campaign.
07:27 NBC: Obama to publicly support HarrisFormer US President Barack Obama is reportedly planning to publicly support Vice President Kamala Harris as a Democratic presidential candidate, according to a report by NBC News, citing sources familiar with the matter. Obama has already privately supported Harris' campaign and maintains regular contact with her, the report adds. Joint campaign appearances are also planned. Advisors from both Obama and Harris have discussed the plans. No firm dates have been set yet. A statement from the Obama Foundation was not immediately available.
06:31 Trump labels Harris as his "new target"Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump attacked his potential Democratic opponent in the 2024 presidential campaign, Vice President Kamala Harris, during a speech in North Carolina. Trump referred to Harris as his "new target, which must be defeated" and accused Harris of deceiving the public about President Joe Biden's ability to run for a second term. The rally in Charlotte, North Carolina, was Trump's first public campaign event since Biden's withdrawal from the race. Trump's sharp rhetoric suggests that the next phase of the campaign could be particularly brutal and personal.
04:30 Congress committee to draw lessons from Trump assassination attempt
The US House of Representatives will investigate the failure of security services during the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. The House chamber voted in favor of setting up a bipartisan committee, which will be tasked with this mission. The voting result of 416 yes votes with no opposing votes underscores the widespread shock over the possibility of such an act. The security of the country knows no party boundaries, says the Republican House Speaker, Mike Johnson.
02:53 Biden praises Harris in the highest tones
In his address to the nation, US President Joe Biden recommended his vice president Kamala Harris as a backup candidate for the November election. "She has experience. She is tough. She is capable," said the Democrat about his vice president. Harris has been an "incredible partner" for him and a leadership personality for the country in the past government years. "The election is now in your hands, the American people," he emphasized.
02:15 Biden announces withdrawal: Defense of democracy is more important than title
US President Joe Biden intends to pass the baton to a new generation by withdrawing from the presidential race. "This is the best way to unite our nation," said Biden in a speech to the nation in the Oval Office of the White House. "The defense of democracy is more important than any title," added the 81-year-old further. He draws strength from this and finds joy in working for the American people. But it's not about him, so the Democrat. "It's about you. About your families. About your future."
01:55 Trump: Harris is more liberal than Bernie Sanders
Kamala Harris' presidential campaign is not yet sealed, but Donald Trump is already warming up for his potential opponent in the campaign: For three and a half years, the current vice president has been "the ultraliberal driving force behind every single Biden disaster," said the Republican at a campaign event in Charlotte, North Carolina. "Kamala Harris is the most liberal elected official in American history. Do you know that she is an ultraliberal politician?", asked Trump. Harris is "terrible" and even more liberal than the left-wing politician Bernie Sanders. The 59-year-old is unsuitable to lead the country. "She will destroy our country," so Trump to his supporters.
01:14 Harris seeks potential running mate
The presumptive Democratic presidential candidate, Kamala Harris, has begun the search for a "running mate." Approximately a dozen candidates for the vice presidential nomination are being considered, according to insiders. It is one of the most important decisions of the presidential campaign for the 59-year-old. So far, the debate has focused mainly on four names: Senator Mark Kelly from Arizona, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, and his colleague Roy Cooper in North Carolina. To the extended list of potential candidates, from whom Harris' campaign team has requested information, belong, according to informed sources, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.
00:22 Leading Republicans warn party friends against racist comments about HarrisLeading representatives of the Republicans in the House, including Speaker Mike Johnson, have called on their party members not to comment on Vice President Harris' ancestry. A number of Republicans have made her gender and her heritage as a daughter of an Indian immigrant mother and a father from Jamaica an issue in attacks on Harris. In a closed-door meeting, Johnson and others advised their party friends to focus on Harris' political accomplishments and her time in government, instead of attacking her identity, as reported by the "Wall Street Journal."
23:13 Democrats want to nominate Harris before August partyThe Democrats plan to determine their presidential candidate virtually before the middle of August. The Democratic National Committee has approved the procedure for this. The "Washington Post" and CNN report that the voting is expected to begin on July 1. Potential candidates have until the end of July to file their presidential campaign. So far, Vice President Kamala Harris is the only candidate.
22:09 Biden retirement? His spokeswoman is clearThe White House has rejected calls for President Joe Biden to retire. It's "ridiculous" to demand that Biden resign from the presidential race and then also from the presidency, says his spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre to journalists. "Any suggestion of this kind is ridiculous and does not align with our views."
- Despite the launch of "Republican Voters Against Trump" campaign in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania, a recent poll shows that Donald Trump is leading in the U.S. Presidential Election 2024 against potential Democratic candidate Joe Biden's vice president Kamala Harris.
- During the launch of her campaign, Kamala Harris used Beyoncé's song "Freedom" as her anthem, portraying Donald Trump and his allies as promoting chaos, fear, and hatred, while urging Americans to join her and "choose something different."
- In response to the campaign, Donald Trump labeled Kamala Harris as his "new target" and accused her of deceiving the public about his ability to run for a second term in the White House.
- Following the launch of her campaign, some leading Republicans have warned their party members to avoid commenting on Vice President Harris' ancestry and to focus instead on her political accomplishments and time in government.
- As the race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris heats up, the "Wall Street Journal" reported that Obama is planning to publicly support Harris in her presidential bid, following their private support during the initial stages of her campaign.
- After Biden announced his withdrawal from the presidential race, he praised Harris as an "incredible partner" and a "leadership personality" for the country, urging the American people to support her in the November election.
