19:33 Melania Trump is missing in Milwaukee: Where is the First Lady?
Melania Trump Missing from Republican Party Convention Speaker List
Melania Trump is not on the speaker list for the final evening of the Republican Party convention. This was reported by sources close to the program. There had been much speculation in recent days about whether the wife of the now officially nominated Presidential candidate, Donald Trump, would appear at the gathering of his party in Milwaukee. The absence of the former First Lady on the speaker list does not necessarily mean she won't join Trump on stage. In previous evenings, Trump sat alone on the dais in the hall and watched his Vice Presidential wife's speech by J.D. Vance. That Melania Trump is not announced, while Usha Vance supported her husband on stage, could once again fuel rumors about the state of the Trumps' marriage.
18:48 Report: Obama Questions Biden's Chances of Winning the Election
The former President Barack Obama reportedly questioned Biden's chances of winning the election in the past few days, according to The Washington Post. The newspaper reports, citing several sources close to Obama, that the ex-President, who still wields significant influence in the Democratic Party, has expressed doubts about Biden's ability to win in November. While Obama sees himself as an important advisor to Biden, he wants to leave the decision to withdraw to Biden himself. Biden and Obama have reportedly only met once since the TV debate. Besides Biden's critics, even Democrats from his own ranks have called for his withdrawal. Several leading Democrats (see entries 06:53 and 01:17) publicly urged Biden to step down.
18:14 Insider: Pelosi reportedly supports Biden's withdrawal
The influential Democrat Nancy Pelosi is reportedly backing calls for US President Joe Biden to withdraw from the race, according to a US government insider. The former Speaker of the House of Representatives is said to support appeals from Representative Adam Schiff, a source close to the matter told Reuters. Pelosi is convinced that public opinion is against Biden and that he cannot change it. Pelosi's office did not respond to inquiries.
17:34 Video: Aggressive Senators confront Secret Service Chief
The mood at the Republican Party convention is heated, especially after the attack on Donald Trump. Many blame the Secret Service for the incident. Several Senators from the party directly take out their anger on the head of the Security Service. On the sidelines of the event, a heated scene ensues.
17:20 FBI Report: Trump Attacker Had Royals in Sights
The FBI is reported to have discovered that the shooter of the attack on Donald Trump had a member of the royal family in his sights. The Mirror reports this. According to the report, the 20-year-old Thomas Crooks planned another attack. At the rally on Saturday, Crooks was shot by the Secret Service after he opened fire on Donald Trump. According to The Mirror, FBI investigators have informed the US Congress that Crooks had been "spying" on an unnamed member of the royal family online. The report states that Crooks also had other "high-profile" targets in his sights, including the FBI director and the US Attorney General. The FBI also discovered a post from Crooks on the gaming platform Steam: "The 13th of July will be my debut, watch how it unfolds."
16:47 Democrat: Biden's withdrawal would be "in the best interest of the country"
According to Democrat John Hickenlooper, more and more arguments are emerging for U.S. President Joe Biden to withdraw from the current campaign. "That's his decision, but there are certainly more signs that this would be in the best interest of the country," Hickenlooper, the Senator from Colorado, said in a phone interview with CNN. However, he did not join the growing number of party colleagues who explicitly demand that Biden drop out. "When there's so much turmoil and so much dissatisfaction, it's not easy for anyone to bring the party together," he said. Biden is still popular, but the political landscape has changed compared to the previous election.
16:07 Absurd Cult: Trump-Fans wear earbands
The cult of personality around Donald Trump continues to produce new, bizarre, even absurd blooms. At the Republican Party convention, several of his fans are now running around with a thick bandage on their ear - as a tribute to the former president, who was hit in the ear during the attack on him.
15:38 Democrat advises Harris to "nail down" Vance in TV debate
US Politician Tim Ryan, who lost the US Senate race in 2022 against JD Vance, gives Vice President Kamala Harris some advice in an interview with CNN. "Vance will try to deny things he's said," Ryan told CNN. "You need to nail him down." The US Democrat Ryan says Harris' extensive experience as a prosecutor will help. Harris is uniquely qualified to "nail down" Vance and expose the lies he tells. According to CNN, the Vice Presidential debate could take place on July 23, or August 12 or 13 on US broadcaster CBS News.
14:46 Video shows shooter an hour before Trump attack
Minutes before the attack on Donald Trump, security guards reportedly ignored warnings about the shooter. New video recordings now show: Thomas Crooks was apparently already at the scene of the crime an hour before the attack.
13:58 Granddaughter gushes about "normal grandpa" Trump
According to Donald Trump Jr., this is the first public appearance of Kai, his granddaughter. The speech she gives at the RNC should have appealed to someone in particular: Donald Trump. For the US presidential candidate, she describes herself as a normal grandfather. At the same time, she is also full of praise for his political ambitions.
13:24 Spahn sees common interests with Trump
CDU politician Jens Spahn calls for focusing on common interests in dealing with Republican US presidential candidate Donald Trump. If he looks at the content, there are many issues "on which we agree," Spahn told RBB. Trump's criticism of Germany's long-term energy dependence on Russia is justified, says Spahn, who is currently observing the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee as an observer. Spahn also names Trump's demand for a higher defense budget in Germany as justified. "The current budget planning of the traffic light coalition does not cover this, and this is noticed in the US." At the same time, he makes it clear: "I am also often irritated by Trump's choice of words, his unfilteredness, and the entire way he handles things, like the storming of the Capitol."
12:44 Biden may only have "Days" left to resignTrump's vice candidate gave a speech at the Republicans' convention with nationalistic undertones and surprising addressees, as political scientist Thomas Jaeger explains. For Biden, however, there is not much time left to make what could be the most important decision of the campaign.
12:11 Local police warned Secret Service they could not secure the buildingApparently, the local police warned the Secret Service about Donald Trump's rally, stating they did not have sufficient resources to secure a building from which shots were later fired at Trump. According to the "Washington Post," the police declared they could not station a patrol car in front of the house. The newspaper referred to statements from the district attorney. A Secret Service spokesperson, Anthony Guglielmi, confirmed to the "Washington Post" the account. Guglielmi stated that the proposal to station a patrol car and an officer outside the Agr International Building Complex on Saturday was part of the Secret Service's advance planning for securing the prominent building. This complex has a wide-open roof with a clear view of the less than 150 meters distant rally stage.
11:39 Germany cannot appease TrumpThere is hope that Trump will be more friendly towards Europe once NATO member states increase their defense spending. US expert Sandra Navidi is certain that Trump's criticism has other motives and would not be eliminated even with a defense budget of five percent.
11:06 Secret Service failure: Trump guard identified suspect an hour before shootingNew insights from the investigation into the shooting of former US President Donald Trump increase pressure on the security forces. An hour before the guard fired at Trump, local security personnel identified the suspect in the crowd as suspicious - a "young man who behaved strangely," according to the "New York Times." The Secret Service, which protects the former president, was also informed. However, the trail of the suspect was lost. At least two security personnel were called in to help with the search. Roughly 20 minutes before the shots were fired, a sniper discovered the attacker on a roof, it is further reported. Why the rally continued and Trump went on stage is one of many open questions for the Secret Service, writes the "New York Times."
10:33 Trump's vice candidate gives unusually "soft speech"At the convention, the Republicans are "primarily engaged in celebrating themselves," according to ntv correspondent Hanna Klouth. Of course, there are also attacks. Besides Joe Biden, Harris is increasingly the target. A deliberate strategy shift? This is suggested by another detail.
10:05 Hundreds mourn for slain fireman
Hundreds of people gather for a memorial service for Corey Comperatore, the volunteer firefighter who was shot during an attempt on Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. "Tonight it's about unity," says Kelly McCollough, who organized the vigil for Comperatore. "We need clarity in this chaos. We need strength. We need healing." Political division and hate have no place in remembering the family man and fire department chief. Comperatore was fatally shot when a protester at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania opened fire and wounded Trump at the ear. The 50-year-old Comperatore shielded his wife and children from the bullet and lost his own life in the process.
09:37 "New York Times": Biden "more open" to stepping down
President Joe Biden has reportedly become more open to arguments for why he should not run again in the upcoming election, according to sources close to the Democrats cited by the "New York Times". However, Biden has given no indication that he will change his stance on remaining in the race, and Democrats say he has asked questions about how Vice President Kamala Harris could win. This suggests that Biden may be taking a more receptive stance privately than he was a week ago.
09:08 Security expert: Handling of possible Trump win "reckless"
"We could have prevented the worst," says security expert Frank Umbach about the first term of Donald Trump. If the Republican presidential candidate is re-elected, Europe can expect a different scenario. Germany is reportedly unprepared.
08:32 Ex-CIA chief Panetta calls security lapses "alarming"
Former CIA Director Leon Panetta expresses concern over security lapses in relation to the attempted assassination of Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, particularly in light of reports of Iranian threats against the former president. According to the British "Guardian", Panetta says in a podcast: "It's particularly alarming what we've found out: that the intelligence services have given information to the Secret Service about ... assassination threats from Iran against both Trump and others, but they allegedly then increased the protection of the Secret Service. And if that's true and they were unable to establish a perimeter, then the excuse that this somehow happened outside the event grounds is absurd."
07:55 Scholz: "Uncertainty is growing in America"
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz warns, looking at the presidential campaign in the USA, of risky developments. "Uncertainty is growing in America - as it is in many prosperous societies in the North," he says to T-Online. Uncertainty about the future leads to tensions in societies. Developments in the USA could also have consequences for Germany. "The USA is the world power number one and our most important partner - everything that happens there is important for us," so Scholz. With regard to a possible victory of the Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, Scholz says: "Government transitions are part of democracy. We are preparing ourselves, of course, for all possibilities, but we are not speaking publicly about the how."
07:25 Trump's Son: "My Father has a 'Lion's Heart'"
The son of the Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump praises his father's courage after the weekend attack. "What was my father's instinct when his life was at stake? Not to cower, not to give up," Don Trump Jr. said at the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee. His father had shown the whole world that the next American president would have a "Lion's Heart." During Trump's son's speech in Milwaukee, a photo was shown on the screens of the 78-year-old with a bloodied face and an outstretched fist in front of a US flag.
06:53 Pelosi increases pressure on Biden
Now also she: The former Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi informs US President Joe Biden, according to a CNN report, that he cannot win against Donald Trump based on polls. Biden could destroy the chances of the Democrats to regain control of the House of Representatives. The cable news network CNN reports this based on four sources who were informed about the phone call. None of the sources mentioned CNN that Pelosi had asked Biden to withdraw his candidacy. Pelosi still has a lot of influence among the Democrats.
06:31 Vance praises Trump: "A beloved father and grandfather"
The candidate for the vice presidency, J.D. Vance, presents Donald Trump at the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee as a man of political moderation. "In a moment, he can stand defiantly against an assassin and call for national healing. He is a beloved father and grandfather," says the 39-year-old senator in his first major speech since his nomination as vice presidential candidate. "Consider what they said. They said he was a tyrant. They said he had to be stopped at all costs," says Vance further - without specifying who they are. But how did former President Trump react to the attack, Vance wondered. "He called for national unity, for national peace, literally, after an assassin had almost taken his life." Vance himself had accused Joe Biden of the attack on Trump after it happened. Vance accepts his nomination officially in Milwaukee.
**05:57 Trump's Granddaughter Speaks for the First Time on a Stage - "She's the First Time on a Stage" - Trump's Granddaughter speaks at the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee, introduced by Donald Trump's son Don Jr. as his eldest daughter. "She's the First Time on a Stage", Don Jr. announced. "Kai Madison Trump!" Ex-President Trump, who will speak at the convention on Friday night but is present every day in the arena, smiles from the podium at the 17-year-old. "He encourages me to keep going", said Kai Trump. "Of course he sets the bar pretty high - but who knows, maybe one day I'll catch up to him." She also spoke about the weekend's attack. "I just wanted to know if he's okay", she said. Her grandfather had to "go through hell" because of all the people, "but he's still standing. Grandpa: You're an inspiration and I love you".
05:25 Trump's Vice Presidential Candidate Vance Focuses on the Working Class
The designated Vice Presidential candidate of Donald Trump, J.D. Vance, will present himself at the Republican National Convention as the son of an industrial city in Ohio and a fighter for the working class. This is evident from an excerpt from his speech that was released in advance. The 39-year-old will emphasize his background from impoverished circumstances and sharply criticize the economic and trade policies of the Democrats under President Joe Biden. "Career politicians" like Biden are responsible for a trade policy that has harmed families like his. "President Trump's vision is simple - we won't serve Wall Street, we'll commit to workers." We won't import foreign labor, but fight for American workers." Vance, who has gone from being the child of a single mother to a Yale graduate and successful risk capital investor, plans to directly address the working and middle class in the swing states of Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Michigan - three "Swing States" in the Rust Belt that could decide the election on November 5.
05:00 Trump Ally Navarro: "I Am Your Alarm Clock"
The former economic advisor to ex-US President Donald Trump, Peter Navarro, will be welcomed with frenzied enthusiasm at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on the day of his release from prison. Navarro had served a four-month prison sentence in March for contempt of Congress for refusing to hand over documents and testify before the House Oversight Committee about the Capitol storm. "If they get Trump, be careful. Then they'll come for you", Navarro said in his speech, among other things, against US President Joe Biden. Biden's administration is responsible for their and Trump's legal problems, he claimed. "If we don't control our government, they will control us." The Democrats had even targeted children, Navarro added, wanting to indoctrinate them with their "toxic ideologies". "I went to jail so you wouldn't have to", the 75-year-old also said. "I am your alarm clock".
04:14 Trump Supporters Bandage Their Ears
The bandage on Donald Trump's ear inspires a few supporters at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee: Some Republicans attach a safety pin as a sign of solidarity to their ears. However, it cannot be called a mass phenomenon.
03:31 Transatlantic Coordinator: It's also about US interests in the Ukraine conflict
The Transatlantic Coordinator of the German government, Michael Link, recommends Europeans to handle constructively with a new Republican administration if Donald Trump wins the presidency. Europeans should clearly show that the Ukraine conflict is also about US interests: "Because if Russia wins in Ukraine, who benefits then? China," says the FDP politician. In conversations, he hears in the US constantly that the greatest challenge is China, "for some economically, for some militarily, for some in both aspects." This point should be emphasized especially on the Republican side.
02:40 Vance on Attack: Had Fear "we had just lost a great President"
Just before his speech at the Republican convention, US Vice Presidential candidate J.D. Vance engaged in media manipulation and already titled Trump as President: "The contrast between the lies the media spread about President Trump and the man we all really know, we saw clearly on Saturday," says Vance. He had great fear, "we had just lost a great President," when shots rang out at a campaign event on Saturday and Trump took cover for safety. "And then he naturally stands up a minute later, after they shot at him - they literally shot at him - and he raises his fist in the air and says: 'Fight! Fight! Fight!'", so Vance.
01:51 Ex-Ambassador Grenell advocates "America First" in foreign policy
The former US Ambassador to Germany, Richard Grenell, pleads at the Republican convention for a foreign policy that puts American interests first. "We have interfered in the affairs of other countries and signed treaties that only benefited other nations. We have ignored America's priorities for too many years," he says in Milwaukee. "This happened when Washington stopped being the capital of the United States and started being the capital of the world." Grenell is being considered as a candidate for the position of US Secretary of State if Trump wins the election.
01:17 Democratic Party Leader Schumer advises Biden against re-election
The Democratic Majority Leader in the US Senate, Chuck Schumer, advised President Joe Biden during a meeting on Saturday to end his re-election campaign, according to a media report. Schumer told the 81-year-old that his withdrawal would be better for the country and the Democratic Party, reports US broadcaster ABC News. No official confirmation of this information is available.
00:24 Biden tests positive for Corona
US President Joe Biden has tested positive for the Coronavirus. The 81-year-old feels "good," according to the White House. Biden himself says he feels "well." Biden will go to his private home in the state of Delaware, isolate there, and continue to fulfill all his duties in full during this time, his spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre announced. The 81-year-old has been vaccinated.
23:07 The Kremlin welcomes Ukraine stance of Vance
In the Kremlin, the positions of the Republican Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance towards Ukraine are receiving positive feedback. Vance advocates for peace, for the cessation of aid, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated at a press conference in the Security Council of the United Nations. "We can only welcome this, as it is indeed necessary to stop the supply of weapons to Ukraine, and the war will end." Furthermore, Lavrov expressed that Russia is ready to "work with any American president chosen by the American people," as long as he is "willing to engage in equal, respectful dialogue."
21:58 Report: Biden insults Democrats in age debate
During a telephone conference with House Democrats on Saturday, US President Joe Biden reportedly lashed out at Representative Jason Crow. According to CNN, Crow, a Democrat from Colorado, candidly shared concerns among voters about his strength and stamina. Two sources familiar with the conversation reported that the exchange became even more contentious. In the heated debate about his age, his demeanor, and his reticence in NATO, President Biden allegedly called Crow, "Let that shit go." Eventually, Crow, according to CNN, retracted his remarks and apologized to the irate Biden.
21:17 New York Governor warns against Trump and Vance agenda
New York Governor Kathy Hochul expresses her views on J.D. Vance's potential nomination as the Republican Vice Presidential candidate for the 2024 US Presidential elections. The 65-year-old Democrat writes: "Trump's Vice President J.D. Vance advocates for a nationwide abortion ban with no exceptions." The US politician has been New York's Governor since August 24, 2021. She is the first woman to hold this position. "The agenda of Trump and Vance poses an unprecedented threat to women's rights in this country. Period," Hochul continues.
20:45 Trump assassination attempt triggers wave of conspiracy theories
Shortly after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, social media platforms like TikTok were flooded with conspiracy theories - the attack was allegedly staged, for example. NTV fact-checking expert Burak Kahraman explains how to identify false information.
20:17 Navidi: Wealthy elites are increasingly backing Trump
The implementation of the demands from the conservative manifesto "Project 2025" would have far-reaching consequences for society, according to Sandra Navidi. In an interview with ntv, the financial expert explains the potential effects of higher taxes on the US economy and why wealthy entrepreneurs from Silicon Valley are now supporting Trump with donations.
- Despite Melania Trump's absence from the speaker list for the Republican Party convention, there are still rumors about her joining Donald Trump on stage.
- Former President Barack Obama reportedly expressed doubts about Joe Biden's ability to win the United States Presidential Election 2024, according to sources close to him.
- Nancy Pelosi, a influential Democrat, is reportedly backing calls for US President Joe Biden to withdraw from the race, according to a US government insider.
- The attacks on Donald Trump have heated up the mood at the Republican Party convention, with several Senators directly taking out their anger on the head of the Secret Service.
- The FBI discovered that the shooter of the attack on Donald Trump had a member of the royal family in his sights, according to a report in The Mirror.
- Calls for Joe Biden to withdraw from the race are increasing, with Democrat John Hickenlooper stating that more signs are emerging that this would be in the best interest of the country.
