18:10 Vance calls for Biden to retire as President
Republican Vice Presidential candidate James D has called on President Joe Biden to retire and withdraw from his re-election bid. "Who cannot run cannot serve. He should step down now," he wrote on X. Biden is increasingly being urged to give up his candidacy from within the ranks of democratic supporters. The main concern for many is his health condition. So far, the US President has clung to his campaign.
17:15 Expert: USA are closer to civil war than anyone realizes Political scientist Barbara Walter has renewed her warning that the USA are closer to a civil war "than anyone realizes." She fears one or two decades of political instability or violence in the United States, which could involve the murder of politicians and judges and the rise of militias, as reported by the "Frankfurter Rundschau." The reasons are political polarization, cultural tribalism, acceptance of conspiracy theories, and the availability of weapons in the United States. Walter exposes a false sense of naivety and innocence in American society. One makes oneself falsely believe that the United States are "too good" for such things.
16:35 Sharon Stone on US election campaign: I'm deeply concerned Hollywood star Sharon Stone expressed concern over the future of her homeland in the face of the heated US election campaign. "I am a proud American. I love my country and of course I am deeply concerned," the 66-year-old said at the Taormina Film Festival in the namesake resort on Sicily. It's the first time someone has built their campaign on the basis of hate and suppression, she added. She did not name anyone, but she likely meant former President Donald Trump, who was recently nominated as the Republican Party's candidate for the upcoming presidential election. In recent months, he has made controversial statements and recently worsened his rhetoric on the topic of migration.
15:45 Man arrested for threats against Trump and Vance A man has been arrested for alleged threats against Donald Trump and his Vice President J.D. Vance. The suspect threatened to murder the Republican presidential candidate and Vance, according to the Jupiter Police Department. The man reportedly made his threats on Facebook. The posts also contained threats of bodily harm against the families of Republicans.
15:05 Trump holds first rally since attack Donald Trump will hold his first rally since the attack on his person today in Butler. The 78-year-old will appear in Grand Rapids in the contested state of Michigan with his Vice President J.D. Vance. It will be their first joint campaign rally as official Republican presidential candidates. In contrast to his last campaign rally in Butler, the event in Grand Rapids will take place in a hall and not outdoors. The US intelligence agency refused to comment on the security measures at 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's 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," he added regarding the possibility of a violent escalation during the Presidential election on November 3rd, Neumann stated: "There are 350 million guns in the USA in private possession. The potential for violence is immense." The greatest danger, however, lies in the moment after the election, should Trump lose and refuse to accept the result. Neumann can imagine "that it could lead to a confrontation that could escalate."
13:45 Democratic Strategist: Biden's Donors are in "Panic"The donors of Joe Biden are currently in a state of "panic," according to Lindy Li, a Democratic Party strategist, speaking to Sky News. The "blue wall" of the President in Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin seems to be "cracking." Blue wall refers to US states where traditionally the Democrats have won elections.
13:13 Author T. C. Boyle: "Trump bears some responsibility"US author T. C. Boyle sees shared responsibility between Donald Trump and the Republican Party for the shootings at a Trump rally. "He is attributing the shots in Pennsylvania to himself," says the 73-year-old bestselling author to "wochentaz." The Republicans are "the party of gun nuts." "They want no controls whatsoever. They even want to repeal the laws that currently limit automatic weapons." The incumbent President Joe Biden is advised by Boyle to withdraw as the Democratic candidate in the Presidential election in November. "There are so many fantastic younger, energetic people who could beat Trump," he says. Among others, he mentions Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and California Governor Gavin Newsom.
12:39 Jaeger: "Michelle Obama is the only one with better values than Trump"Whether Biden remains in the race or withdraws his candidacy? Political scientist Thomas Jaeger speaks of a "self-destructive tendency of the Democrats" and a "campaign led by Nancy Pelosi and Barack Obama." No one has better chances of defeating Trump than Biden.
12:04 Trump Critic Christie: "He hated what he said"The Republican politician Chris Christie criticizes Trump's party convention speech. The US Presidential candidate failed to unite the nation, according to Christie, speaking to ABC. Although Trump showed restraint when speaking about the attack on him, "he hated what he said," Christie commented on Trump's call for national "Unity." The former Governor of New Jersey Christie is one of the sharpest critics of Trump within the Republican Party.
11:02 Pistorius: Germany would be "even more demanded" after a Trump victoryGermany would assume an even greater military role in Europe, regardless of the outcome of the US Presidential election, according to Federal Defense Minister Boris Pistorius. "Should Donald Trump become US President, the weights within the NATO are likely to shift faster," he told the "Tagesspiegel." The Federal Republic as the largest economy in the EU would "then be even more demanded." This development would have to be reflected in the federal budget.
10:23 Biden critiques Trump's RNC speech severely while sick at home - and is enraged
In a longer thread on X, US-President Joe Biden sharply criticizes the speech of his opponent Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention. "Since I'm at home with Covid, I had the misfortune of seeing Donald Trump's RNC speech," Biden writes, who is currently recovering from a Corona infection. Biden criticizes Trump's tax policy in particular. "He [Trump] said he would start with 'debt forgiveness' and further lower taxes," so Biden. "Trump exploded the deficit during his first term, and his tax-cutting 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 violent political climate in the USA. He doesn't believe, however, that the attack on the US presidential candidate could unite the country. With J.D. Vance as his vice president, Trump "has chosen the far-right camp," Snyder said in an interview with ntv.de. "He can't use the attack as a unifying theme because Vance has already falsely accused the Democrats."
The full interview with Timothy Snyder appears at 15.00 on ntv.de
08:51 Biden in video: "I'm looking forward to going on the campaign trail"
The debate over a possible withdrawal of US President Joe Biden from the campaign intensifies. Leading Democrats are trying to convince the 81-year-old to withdraw in order to improve the Democrats' chances against former President Donald Trump. But Biden intends to campaign next week.
07:51 Democrat: Biden no longer recognized me
Representative Seth Moulton is part of a group of Democrats calling for US President Joe Biden to withdraw from the campaign. In an opinion piece 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 increasing 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 Democrats
While some major donors of US President Biden are withholding their financing, the liberal umbrella organization "America Votes" announces that it will spend $40 million in the next two weeks. The money is intended to be used to win voters and voters in five contested states for the Democratic Party, according to a press release. "Our partners know how to defeat Trump and Co., because they have done it in three consecutive elections," Daria Dawson, head of the group, is quoted as saying by the "New York Times". The democracy is at stake in the November election.
05:31 Pelosi prefers open primary for Harris' nomination if Biden drops outCalifornian Representative Nancy Pelosi reportedly prefers a competitive process of an open primary for the democratic nomination of Vice President Kamala Harris as the new democratic presidential candidate in place of President Joe Biden. According to the "New York Times," sources in the California Democratic delegation revealed this during a meeting with the delegation. Pelosi reportedly expressed strong support for Biden during the meeting, stating that the Democrats would lose any chance with him.
04:49 Threats against Trump and Vance: Arrest in Florida
A man was arrested in Florida due to threats against Republican US presidential candidate Donald Trump and his endorsed vice candidate J.D. Vance on social media. The authorities were alerted through online tips and reports from neighbors, as stated in a Facebook post by the Jupiter police in the US state of Florida. Upon reviewing the man's Facebook account, the officers discovered threats against Trump and Vance. Threats against their family members were also identified. The man was taken into custody.
04:03 Report: Biden angry at Pelosi
President 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 drone
The Trump assassination suspect scouted the event location with a drone, according to a report by the "Wall Street Journal." The suspect was able to take aerial images of the event grounds in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, only a few hours before the attack, the newspaper reported, citing law enforcement officials familiar with the matter. These findings may raise questions about whether the event location was adequately secured.
01:39 Prominent Biden supporter separates from advisor
Reid Hoffman, a prominent democratic donor and co-founder of LinkedIn, has separated from his long-term political advisor Dmitri Mehlhorn. Mehlhorn stated that his views on the future of the Democratic Party had become a "distraction." The two 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 drop out
Representative Gabe Vasquez of New Mexico called on President Biden to "step aside to give the Democrats the best chances to win in November." Vasquez, who is facing a tight re-election campaign, joined a chorus of endangered Democrats who have urged Biden to withdraw from the race. Today, ten Democrats from the House of Representatives joined the ranks of those calling for Biden to abandon his campaign.
23:20 Harris tries to reassure Hundreds of Democratic Donors - and failsVice President Kamala Harris attempted to calm the nerves of the Democratic Party's largest donors by informing over 300 of them that there was little cause for concern regarding President Biden's campaign. Several participants of the video call told the "New York Times" that they found the meeting overall unvaluable and sometimes even condescending. Many believe, according to the report, that Harris' message ignored the legitimate concerns of donors about Biden's campaign.
22:21 Trump's first campaign appearance since the Attack with VP VanceA little over a week after the attack on him, former U.S. President Donald Trump held his first campaign appearance on Saturday. He will attend a rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan, alongside his vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance. Trump was nominated as the Republican Party's presidential candidate at the US Republican Convention and received a triumphant welcome.
21:50 Union Foreign Policy Spokesman Hardt: We need to adapt to new RepublicansThe foreign policy spokesperson for the Union faction, Jürgen Hardt, expects the Republicans, under their presidential candidate, to ideologically realign themselves - regardless of the November election results. Trump's campaign promises were described as a "miracle bag."
21:23 While withdrawal calls heat up: Harris at Tyra Banks' Ice Cream ShopAs calls for Biden to withdraw from the US presidential race continue to grow, even from within the Democratic ranks (see entry 20:56), his potential successor Kamala Harris invites her nieces for ice cream. In Washington D.C., former supermodel Tyra Banks opens a pop-up ice cream shop "Smize&Dream." The US Vice President, along with her two nieces, enjoys an ice cream - served personally by the ex-model.
20:56 Democrats openly call for Biden's withdrawalMore and more Democrats are openly urging U.S. President Joe Biden to withdraw from the presidential race for the US elections in November. In the past hours, Representative Betty McCollum from Minnesota, Representative Kathy Castor, Representative Zoe Lofgren from California, and Representative Greg Landsman have issued statements urging Biden to retire from the candidacy. 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."
20:18 Biden to resume campaigning next weekU.S. President Joe Biden announced that he would resume campaigning next week and win the November election. Recently, Biden had paused due to Corona symptoms. In the past few days, the number of Democratic Party members calling on the 81-year-old to end his candidacy and make way for a more promising candidate had increased.
19:33 CNN-Analyst: These Democrats could beat Trump
If US-President Joe Biden were to consider retirement from his campaign, the Democrats would have no reason to worry - they have a women's duo in the party who could still defeat the likely Republican candidate Donald Trump. Julian Zelizer, CNN political analyst and Princeton Professor, writes in a commentary on CNN. Zelizer believes that Kamala Harris as a presidential candidate and Gretchen Whitmer, Michigan governor, as her vice presidential candidate would have the best chances of leading the party through this crisis. US Vice President Kamala Harris is being discussed as a top contender for the Biden succession in the US presidential elections in November. Whitmer is one of the rising figures in the democratic party. Furthermore, Zelizer sees the potential for a campaign by these two Democrats to win over voters and achieve a historic result.
18:17 Report: Biden family discusses withdrawal scenarios
Members of the Biden family have discussed scenarios for withdrawing from his campaign, according to NBC News, citing two people familiar with the discussions. The conversations reportedly revolved around Biden's withdrawal options. The people NBC News spoke to describe two conditions for a potential withdrawal plan that were discussed: If Biden were to make this decision, it should 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 a withdrawal and discussing potential exit strategies with his family is a new development, NBC News reports.
16:23 Press Secretary: Biden takes concerns of Democrats seriously
US-President Joe Biden, according to his team, will return to the campaign trail in the next week after his isolation due to mild coronavirus symptoms. This was announced by the head of his campaign team, Jen O'Malley Dillon, in an interview with MSNBC. "He's absolutely in it," she says. Biden takes the concerns of some Democrats seriously, but is determined to fight for a second term. In recent days, pressure on Biden has increased. Numerous representatives of his democratic party have publicly questioned Biden's physical and mental fitness for a candidacy and his chances of winning. Biden has withdrawn to his house in Delaware due to a coronavirus infection.
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?
15:38 Kamala Harris counters Trump's unity promises
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 speaks out clearly on social media. In a post on X, the Democrat writes: "If you claim to stand for unity, you must do more than just use the word." Harris writes that he can't claim to stand for the unity of the USA while pursuing an agenda that robs entire groups of Americans of their fundamental freedoms, opportunities, and dignity.
14:33 Media report: Biden considering dropping out of the race
Under pressure for weeks, Joe Biden is reportedly considering withdrawing from the presidential race according to media reports. The "New York Times" cites several sources from Biden's circle, who say the 81-year-old is beginning to accept that he may not be able to win the election in November against his rival Donald Trump. "Reality is setting in," the "New York Times" reports from Biden's circle. A source close to the president is not surprised if Biden soon supports Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential candidate.
13:50 Attempted assassin informed himself about other school shooters
The Trump assassin informed himself about another school shooter, who shot and killed four students at a high school in Michigan in 2021, and the charges against his parents, according to CNN, citing FBI and Secret Service sources.
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. Commercial 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 Deputy Faction Leader Jens Spahn finds praiseworthy words for Trump's foreign policy positions. Spahn mentioned in MDR approximately Trump's stance on containing China and the existence of Israel. The former Health Minister also commented on Trump's announced peace initiative for Ukraine. He said Europeans should "be part of these talks" and not be content with the role of an observer. Spahn, who was observing the Republican Party convention as an observer, emphasized that Trump "often got it 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, it's not just "typical campaigning with a ton of fake news," says communications expert Christian Galvez, but also "unusual notes" for the Republicans.
11:26 Trump 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. "If you see that people are really clinging to this association. [...] It's just like in Life of Brian," he says in the "Die Lage" podcast. "There's this scene at the end where everyone is chasing after someone, who by chance has become an icon, so worthy of adoration. It doesn't matter if it's a shoe or a band: Trump is being stylized as a savior and he styles himself that way as well, and that's why the contents, I believe, are quite banal."
10:55 Politologist on Trump's Calculation: "Arithmetic carries immense 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. Additionally, the politologist assesses whether Biden will still be the Democratic Party's presidential candidate next week:
10:19 Trump accuses Biden of causing more damage than through "ten worst presidents" combined
Trump actually didn't want to mention Biden in his speech, but he deviated from his script again in this regard. "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 considered together, the damage caused by Biden is not as great as the damage Trump alleges.
09:51 When Trump deviates from the script, chaos ensues
In Milwaukee, Trump spoke about the assassination attempt against him; he seemed tired, but was then celebrated by the delegates and didn't always stick to the 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 already 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 peaceful world is labeled "absurd" by the network. Trump also repeated the allegation of election fraud against the Democrats - even though this was not mentioned 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 stating whether his administration would come to Taiwan's aid if he is re-elected and China attacks the country. Trump has not yet committed to a clear stance on this issue.
You can read about all previous developments here.**
- Despite calls for retirement, President Joe Biden continues his campaign for the United States Presidency Election 2024, citing his commitment to the democratic cause.
- Republicans and Democrats in the United States of America are divided over the health and fitness of President Biden to run for another term.
- The US intelligence agency has reportedly increased its security measures for Donald Trump during his campaign rallies following multiple threats and attacks, including attempts in Pennsylvania.
- Republican Vice Presidential candidate J.D. Vance joins Donald Trump for a campaign rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan, a crucial swing state, boosting Republican party morale ahead of the 2024 election.
- Former President Donald Trump's attempts to unite the Republican party have been criticized by political analysts and party members, with many viewing his divisive tactics as detrimental to the party's success in the upcoming election.
- Amidst rumors of Biden withdrawing from the presidential race, PBS NewsHost Judy Woodruff points out the complexities of choosing a new Democratic candidate so close to election day, citing potential legal and logistical challenges.
