17:55 Linkedin founder announces millions-donation for Harris campaign
Linkedin co-founder Reid Hoffman is strengthening his financial support for Kamala Harris' campaign. According to a CNN report, Hoffman has already donated $7 million to the Biden-Harris campaign. He intends to "double" this support, Hoffmann told the US broadcaster. He expressed "great hope" that Harris will become the first female President of the United States. At the same time, the billionaire emphasized that he hopes Harris, if elected President, will replace Lina Khan as the head of the US Trade Commission. Hoffman's statement drew much criticism. "Billionaires should not dictate to candidates who they should keep or not," said Bernie Sanders to CNN. A Harris campaign staffer then stated that there are currently "no political discussions" about replacing Khan.
17:00 "National Answer" in Abortion Laws - Harris Campaign posts old Vance interview
The Harris campaign team is once again focusing on an interview from 2022 by J.D. Vance, in which the current Republican Vice Presidential candidate's previous stance on abortion is clearly evident. At the time, Vance indicated that he would be open to a "national answer" to prevent women from traveling across state lines to obtain an abortion. The Harris campaign team published an ** corresponding audio recording on X**. The Trump campaign has not responded to a request for comment from the "Washington Post". In recent weeks, Vance has aligned his stance on abortion rights with that of Donald Trump. "What Donald Trump said very wisely is: California will want a different policy than Ohio (...) and it's reasonable for voters in those states to make those decisions," Vance told Fox News.
16:11 Nikki Haley criticizes Republicans for "D.E.I." remarks about Harris
Donald Trump's primary opponent, Nikki Haley, has criticized Republicans for remarks 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". Republican Tim Burchett from Tennessee said that Biden chose Harris as his Vice Presidential candidate because she was a "D.E.I.-Hire". Haley criticized these remarks to CNN, stating that they were "not helpful". "You don't need to talk about how she looks or what gender she is," she said. She urged Republicans to focus instead on Harris' political record, which she believes is far left.
15:24 Shortly after TikTok debut: Harris gains 1.5 million followers
Vice President Kamala Harris has already gained over 1.5 million followers shortly after her TikTok debut (as of July 26, 14:50 p.m.). The 59-year-old potential Democratic Presidential candidate has also received 2.2 million likes. Her campaign slogan on the profile reads "When we fight, we win". A short video, which has been viewed over 6 million times, reveals why she joined the platform. She learned about the hype surrounding her persona and "thought I should come here myself". The TikTok profile of Donald Trump currently has 9.2 million followers.
14:34 Harris at Harris' Mosaic: "Obama had to go public"In an unusual move, former US President Obama has been intervening in the Democrats' campaign for weeks. After Biden's withdrawal, he remained silent - until now. Political analyst Thomas Jäger explains the step and looks ahead to the possible further development in Harris' campaign.
14:17 Harris after Netanyahu Visit: "I will not remain silent about the suffering in Gaza"US Vice President Kamala Harris made it clear during her meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that she would not remain silent about the suffering in Gaza. "It's time for this agreement to be concluded," Harris told reporters and continued, expressing her "serious concern" over the "extent of human suffering in Gaza, including the deaths of countless innocent civilians." The 59-year-old spoke of "images of dead children and desperate, hungry people" who would be fleeing, some of whom had been displaced "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 remain silent."
13:20 Zoom Fundraising Calls: White Women raise over $2 million for Harris' campaign in 90 minutesInspired by a similar action by a group of black women, a group of white women reportedly raised more than $2 million in campaign donations for Kamala Harris' potential presidential bid through Zoom fundraising calls. According to the "Washington Post", the Organizing Team "White Women: Answer the Call!" reported this. On Thursday evening, prominent figures such as singer Pink, soccer players Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird, author Glennon Doyle, and actress Connie Britton reportedly raised over $2 million for Harris' campaign through Zoom calls within an hour.
12:08 "New York Times" Survey sees Shapiro as Harris' potential VP pick in frontReporters from the "New York Times" spoke to 251 of the over 3900 delegates who could elect Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party's presidential candidate at the August 19-22 convention in Chicago. Most of the delegates are elected representatives of individual states who are supposed to act in the interest of their state's citizens. The superdelegates - a total of 749 - are the most prominent party leaders. They hold this role due to the offices they hold or have held. According to the "New York Times", a "landslide majority" emerges from the conversations for Harris. Forty of the delegates interviewed by the "New York Times" support the candidacy of Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro for the vice presidency. However, 70 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 notable consolidation of the Democratic Party. The Obamas' endorsement comes at the end of the first week since Harris was declared the Democratic 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," referring 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 social media platform for the younger generation. Along with the sentence "But Kamala does well with the youth," written in alternating capital letters, Cheung posted a screenshot of Harris' and Trump's TikTok profiles. A red circle surrounds the number of followers and likes on the screenshot. Harris had recently published 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, to "new voices," Biden explained this step. Harris could be his successor and should particularly win over younger American voters 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 rally in Phoenix, Arizona, the first Harris campaign event, Huerta appeared. During her speech, the 94-year-old urged Latino voters to vote for Harris. Huerta co-founded the United Farm Workers Association in the 1960s, which advocates for the rights of Filipino-American and Mexican-American farm workers.
09:20 Navidi: Harris lacks economic profile - "Could be an advantage"
Inflation is one of the major economic issues in the US, but Harris has not been able to profile herself economically until now. Sandra Navidi explains why this could be an advantage and 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 rally in Pennsylvania before the US Congress. Trump, the Republican presidential candidate, expressed his opinion on this matter in a post on Truth Social. Trump disputes some of Wray's statements. Wray stated before Congress that he was unsure whether Trump was 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 where Trump was taken after the attack reported an "ear wound caused by a bullet." Trump accuses Wray of focusing only on "rescuing radical left lunatics." In conclusion, Trump writes, "No wonder that the once famous FBI has lost the trust of Americans!"
07:30 Melania Trump announces publication of her memoirs
Melania Trump, the wife of the Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, has announced the publication of her memoirs. She made this known on her website. The New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd called Melania Trump "a Slovenian Sphinx" in 2016 due to her aloofness - but she has not chosen this title for her memoirs. Under the title "Melania," the publication aims to tell "the powerful and inspiring story of a woman who overcame adversity and forged her own path." The "intimate, portrait of a woman who has lived an extraordinary life," promises "stories and images that have never before been shared with the public." She has been scarcely seen in public in recent months.
06:47 Trump declines debate with Harris for now
The Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has declined a debate with Vice President Kamala Harris for the time being. It is inappropriate to make arrangements while she has not yet been officially nominated as the Democratic candidate, Trump's campaign spokesman Steven Cheung explains. He justifies the decision by stating that the Democrats may still change their minds. Harris must still be chosen as the candidate of the Democrats at the Democratic Party Convention, which is scheduled for 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 accordUS President Joe Biden pressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a rapid agreement on a ceasefire and hostage releases in the Gaza conflict during a White House meeting. 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 some time. The Israeli government's handling of the Gaza conflict further strained the situation. During his meeting with Netanyahu, Biden again urged humanitarian aid to Gaza to be strengthened and the protection of civilians 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 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 warnsFollowing 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 urged 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's all do what we can to prevent the suffering of innocent civilians. And let's condemn antisemitism, Islamophobia, and hate of all kinds."
23:35 Immunity debate: Prosecution requests judgment against Trump be upheldThe prosecution in the hush money case against Donald Trump has asked the judge to uphold the verdict against the former US president. According to the statement of the Manhattan District Attorney's office, the Supreme Court decision, which grants a president immunity for official actions, does not apply in this case. The prosecutors argued that the case concerned actions that had no connection to the presidency. Therefore, they saw no reason to challenge the jury's verdict. Trump's lawyers are trying to overturn the judgment and even 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 win in the US Presidency 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 group," 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." Moral lectures would not reach him, instead it would be more about realpolitik 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 agreed to the previously agreed 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 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 slightly ahead of Kamala Harris. Trump comes to 48 percent, Harris to 46 percent, it is said in reference to the survey. The margin of error is 3.3 percentage points. A total of 1142 registered voters were interviewed for this survey. 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 in Netanyahu's speech
The Israeli population showed disappointment in Netanyahu's speech before the US Congress, according to a former advisor to the Israeli Foreign Ministry. In an interview 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 the collaboration between the two leaders in the coming months, according to Reuters.
You can read about previous developmentshere.**
1. In the upcoming United States Presidential Election 2024, Republican hopefuls may find themselves facing challenges from both Donald Trump and potential Democratic candidates like Kamala Harris, given her growing support among certain demographics.
2. Amidst the Republicans' critiques of Vice President Kamala Harris, former US President Barack Obama publicly endorsed her presidential campaign, citing his "pride" and "full support" for Harris.
3. In response to criticism from some Republicans regarding her background and appointment, Donald Trump's primary opponent, Nikki Haley, urged her fellow Republicans to focus on Harris' political record and not her appearance or demographic background.
4. In a bid to expand her reach and connect with younger voters, Kamala Harris joined TikTok, where she gained over 1.5 million followers in a short time after her debut on the platform.
5. Despite Trump's support among some Republicans, polls revealed that Harris is almost even with Trump in popular support, showing a potential shift in political dynamics in the United States.
6. As the 2024 United States Presidential Election approaches, both the Democrats and Republicans will face internal debates, critiques, and attempts to gain support from various demographics, with figures like Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, and Joe Biden playing significant roles.
