2:27 Trump Advisor: Biden's retreat had little effect on Trump's campaign
A exit of US-President Joe Biden from the race for the White House, according to a high-ranking advisor to Donald Trump's campaign, would not significantly change things for Trump. "Whether it's Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, or any other radical liberal Democrat, they're all responsible for the destruction of our economy and the breakdown of our borders," Jason Miller, one of Trump's closest advisors, said on the sidelines of the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee. In Trump's speech in a few hours, it's "not going to be about Joe Biden," but about "President Trump and his vision for the country," Miller added.
01:36 Pelosi believes Biden is close to dropping out
According to a report in the "Washington Post," influential Democrat Nancy Pelosi also believes that President Joe Biden could be convinced to drop out of the US presidential race soon. The newspaper cites three unnamed democratic functionaries in Pelosi's circle. The former Speaker of the House is a close confidant of Biden's. After his disastrous TV debate performance against Trump, Pelosi reportedly acts as a go-between for the concerned party base and the White House.
00:43 Scholz considers US presidential election open
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz of the SPD still sees the outcome of the US presidential election as open. It's "a bit daring and risky" to be certain now how this election will turn out, Scholz said at a press conference to conclude the European Council meeting in Britain. As an example, he cited the last federal election in Germany, which he won with the SPD on the last meters despite being far behind the Union in the polls at one point. As a good Democrat, he noted, "elections only take place when they take place."
23:28 Insiders: Biden considering dropping out
US-President Joe Biden is reportedly considering dropping out of the presidential race, according to insiders. Biden is taking the calls for him to retreat as a candidate seriously, sources close to the matter said. Several Democratic functionaries believe an exit is only a matter of time. "I'm sure he's really thinking about it," one insider said, requesting anonymity. "He's thinking very seriously about it." Another Democrat insider said Biden has recognized the signs of the times. "It feels like it's a matter of (...) when, not if," the insider added. Quentin Fulks, Biden's deputy campaign manager, however, said the president is not indecisive and has made his decision: "Joe Biden has said that he is running for the office of President of the United States. Our campaign is moving forward."
23:08 White House announces meeting between Biden and Netanyahu scheduled for next weekThe White House has announced that US President Joe Biden will meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his visit to Washington next week. "We expect that they will have an opportunity to meet while the prime minister is in town," White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said. However, he could not "at this point" say how such a meeting would specifically unfold. Netanyahu is scheduled to fly to Washington on Monday to give a speech before the US Congress on Wednesday. Israeli media had reported on a planned meeting with Biden. However, Kirby noted that the possibility of such a meeting hing on the progress of Biden's coronavirus recovery. "We need to ensure that the health of the president and his recovery remain a priority," the spokesperson said.
22:14 Doctor: Biden suffering from mild COVID-19 symptomsAccording to his doctor, US President Joe Biden is still experiencing mild respiratory symptoms due to his COVID-19 infection. Biden does not have a fever, Kevin O'Connor said. The president is being treated with the medication Paxlovid. The White House announced on Wednesday that Biden had tested positive for coronavirus during a trip to Las Vegas. Biden has canceled an appearance in the US state of Nevada. He is isolating at his home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
21:37 Biden campaign team rules out other candidacy scenariosBiden's campaign team is not considering scenarios in which Biden is not the Democratic Party's top candidate for the White House. "Our campaign is not playing out scenarios where President Biden is not at the top of the candidate list. He is and will be the candidate of the Democrats," Biden's deputy campaign manager Quentin Fulks said at a press conference in Milwaukee. Biden himself has repeatedly emphasized that he will stay in the race and will not withdraw his candidacy.
20:53 Report: Trump insulted 38 percent of US populationAn unofficial list published by the "Washington Post" shows that former President Donald Trump has insulted or denigrated 38 percent of the American population in speeches at rallies, on social media, and in interviews in cities and states that make up this percentage. Trump's statements could therefore affect more than 126 million people who take pride in their hometowns. Milwaukee, the city hosting the Republican Party convention, is reportedly referred to by Trump as "a terrible city."
19:33: Melania Trump missing in Milwaukee: Where is the former First Lady?Melania Trump is not on the speaker list at the final evening of the Republican Party convention. This was reported by trusted sources. There had been much speculation about whether the wife of the now officially nominated Presidential candidate, Donald Trump, would make an appearance at the Republican gathering in Milwaukee. The absence of the former First Lady on the speaker list does not necessarily mean she won't appear on stage with Trump. In previous evenings, Trump sat alone on the stage tribune and watched, among other things, the speech of his Vice Presidential candidate's wife, J.D. Vance. Melania Trump's absence, while Usha Vance supported her husband on stage, could reignite rumors about the state of the Trumps' marriage.
18:48 Report: Obama questions Biden's chances of winning the electionThe former President Barack Obama reportedly questioned Biden's chances of winning the election in the past few days to his confidants. According to The Washington Post. The report in The Washington Post, citing several Obama confidants, states that the Ex-President, who still wields significant influence in the Democratic Party, has expressed doubts about Biden's chances of winning in November. Although Obama sees himself as a key advisor to Biden, he wants to leave the decision to withdraw to Biden himself. Biden and Obama have only met once since the TV debate. Both Biden critics and Democrats from his own ranks have called for his resignation. Several leading Democrats (see entries 06:53 and 01:17) publicly urged Biden to step down.
18:14 Insider: Pelosi reportedly supports Biden's resignationThe influential Democrat Nancy Pelosi is reportedly backing calls for US President Joe Biden to resign from another bid. According to a US government insider, Pelosi endorses similar appeals from Representative Adam Schiff. A person familiar with the matter told Reuters that 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 chiefThe mood at the Republican Party convention is heated, especially after the attack on Donald Trump. Many are accusing the Secret Service of negligence. Several Republican Senators are taking their anger directly to the head of the Security Service. An heated scene occurs on the sidelines of the event.
17:20 FBI Report: Trump Assailant Had Royals in Sights
The FBI is reported to have discovered that the shield for the attack on Donald Trump also had members of the royal family as targets. According to "The Mirror". The 20-year-old Thomas Crooks was planning another attack. At the campaign event 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" online on an unnamed member of the royal family. The report states that Crooks also had other "high-profile" targets, including the Director of the FBI and the Attorney General of the USA. The FBI also discovered a post from Crooks on the gaming network "Steam": "July 13th will be my debut, watch and see how it unfolds", Crooks is said to have written.
16:47 Democrat: Biden's withdrawal would be "in the best interest of the country"
According to Democrat John Hickenlooper, the signs for a withdrawal of US President Joe Biden from the current campaign are growing. "That's his decision, but there are certainly more and more indications that it would be in the best interest of the country", Hickenlooper, Senator from the state of Colorado, said in a phone interview. He did not join the growing number of party colleagues who explicitly demand that Biden withdraw. "If there's so much unrest and so much dissatisfaction, it's not easy for anyone to unite the party", he said. Biden is still popular, but the political landscape has changed significantly compared to the previous election.
16:07 Absurd Cult: Trump Fans Wear Earbands
The cult of personality around Donald Trump is producing ever new, bizarre to absurd blooms. At the Republican 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 has said", Ryan said to CNN. That must be nailed down. 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 on July 12 or 13 in the US broadcaster CBS News.
14:46 Video shows shooter an hour before Trump attack
Minutes before the attack on Donald Trump, security guards are reported to have 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 for Kai. The speech that the 17-year-old gives at the RNC should have appealed to him above all: 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 when dealing with Republican US presidential candidate Donald Trump. According to Spahn, speaking to RBB, there are many topics "where we have common ground" when looking at the substance. So 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. The deputy leader of the Union faction in the German Bundestag also considers Trump's demand for a higher defense budget in Germany justified. "The current budget planning of the traffic light coalition does not cover this, and this is noticed in the US," emphasizes Spahn. At the same time, he makes it clear: "I am also often irritated by the choice of words, the lack of restraint, and the entire way Donald Trump behaves, for example, in dealing with the storming of the Capitol."
12:44 Biden may only have "days left" to resign
Trump's vice presidential candidate gave a speech at the Republican Party convention with nationalist undertones and surprising addressees, as political scientist Thomas Jaeger explains. For the ailing Biden, however, there is not much time left to make the possibly decisive decision of the campaign.
12:11 Local police warned Secret Service they could not secure the building
The local police apparently warned the Secret Service about the rally of former President Donald Trump that a building could not be secured because they did not have sufficient resources. According to the "Washington Post," the police stated that they could not station a patrol car in front of the house. The newspaper referred to statements by the district attorney. A spokesperson for the Secret Service, Anthony Guglielmi, confirmed to the "Washington Post" the representation. Guglielmi said 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 building has a wide roof with a clear view of the less than 150 meters distant rally stage.
11:39 Germany cannot appease Trump
The hope persists that Trump will be more friendly towards Europe once NATO member states increase their defense spending. US expert Sandra Navidi is certain: 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's bodyguard considered suspect an hour before shooting
New insights from the investigation into the shooting of former US President Donald Trump increase the pressure on the security forces. An hour before the shooting, local security personnel identified the perpetrator in the crowd as suspicious - a "young man who behaved strangely," according to the "New York Times." The Secret Service, which protects the ex-president, was also informed. However, the trail of the suspect was then lost. At least two security personnel were called in to help with the search. Roughly 20 minutes before the shots were fired, a sharpshooter 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 Holds Unusual Soft Speech
At the Republican Party convention, the Republicans are "primarily engaged in celebrating themselves," explains NTV correspondent Hanna Klouth. Of course, there are also attacks. Besides Joe Biden, these increasingly often target Kamala Harris. Is this a deliberate strategy change? This is suggested by another detail.
10:05 Hundreds Mourn for the Shot Fireman
Hundreds of people gather for a funeral for the man who was shot during an attempted attack on Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. "Tonight it's about unity," says Kelly McCollough, who organized the vigil for Corey 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 chief. Comperatore was fatally shot when a supporter at a rally in Pennsylvania opened fire on Trump, hitting him in the ear. The 50-year-old Comperatore shielded his wife and children from the shot and lost his own life in the process.
09:37 "New York Times": Biden "more receptive," open to hearing withdrawal calls
President Joe Biden has reportedly become more receptive to arguments why he should not run for re-election in the last few days, according to the "New York Times," citing sources familiar with the conversations. However, Biden has given no indication that he intends to change his mind about staying in the race, say the Democrats. He is open to hearing new and alarming polling data and has asked questions about how Kamala Harris could win. This suggests that Biden at least privately holds a more open position than 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 not adequately prepared.
08:32 Ex-CIA Chief Panetta calls security lapses "alarming"
Former CIA Director Leon Panetta expresses concern over security lapses in connection with the attempted attack on Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, especially in light of reports of Iranian threats against the former president. According to the British "Guardian," he says in a podcast: "It's particularly alarming what we've found out: that the intelligence service has given information to the Secret Service about ... assassination threats from Iran against Trump as well as others, but they allegedly then increased the protection of the Secret Service. And if that's true and they weren't able to set up a perimeter, then that excuse, that this was somehow outside the event grounds, is ridiculous."
07:55 Scholz: "Uncertainty is growing in America"
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz warns, looking at the US presidential campaign, of risky developments. "Uncertainty is growing in America - as it is in many prosperous societies in the North," he tells T-Online. Uncertainty about the future leads to tensions in societies. Developments in the US could also have consequences for Germany. "The US is the world power number one and our most important alliance partner - everything that happens there is important for us," says 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 on the line? Not to flinch, not to give up," Don Trump Jr. said at the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee. His father showed the whole world that the next American president would have a "Lion's Heart." During Trump Jr.'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: According to a CNN report, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi informed President Joe Biden that, according to polls, he could not win against Donald Trump. Biden could destroy the chances of the Democrats to regain control of the House of Representatives. CNN reports this based on four sources who were informed about the phone call. None of the sources mentioned 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 vice presidential candidate, 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 president. "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 were. 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 President Joe Biden of being responsible for the attack on Trump. Vance takes the 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. "She's the First Time on a Stage," Don Jr. announces his eldest daughter. "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 dais 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 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 of his speech that was released in advance. The 39-year-old will reportedly emphasize his background from impoverished circumstances and sharply criticize the trade and economic policy of the Democrats under President Joe Biden. "Professional politicians" like Biden are responsible for a trade policy that harmed families like his. "President Trump's vision is simple - we will not serve Wall Street, but commit to the workers." "We will not import foreign labor, but fight for American workers." Vance, who has gone from 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 5th.
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 release documents and testify before the House Oversight Committee about the Capitol storm. "If they get Trump, be careful. They'll come for you next," 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, Navarro 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 ideas." "I went to jail so you wouldn't have to," says the 75-year-old. "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 ear. 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. He emphasizes that the Ukraine conflict also concerns 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 China is the greatest challenge, "for some economically, for some militarily, for some in both aspects." Therefore, this point should be emphasized particularly on the Republican side.
02:40 Vance on the Attack: Had Fear "that 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 called Trump a 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, "that 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 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 pleads for "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 the priorities of America for too many years," says he 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 at 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," explains the White House. Biden himself says he feels "well." Biden will go to his private home in the state of Delaware, isolate himself there, and continue to fulfill all his duties in full during this time, informs his spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre. The 81-year-old is 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 met with a positive response. 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, because it is indeed necessary to stop the supply of weapons to Ukraine, and the war will end". Further, Lavrov stated that Russia is ready to "work with any American president elected by the American people", as long as this "is ready for an equal, respectful dialogue".
21:58 Report: Biden insults Democrats in age debate
During a telephone conference with Democratic representatives in the House of Representatives on Saturday, US President Joe Biden reportedly harshly criticized Representative Jason Crow. According to CNN, Crow, a Democrat from Colorado, unexpectedly shared concerns among voters about his strength and vigor. Two sources familiar with the conversation reported that the heated discussion about his age, his demeanor, and Biden's restraint in NATO resulted in Biden using the words: "Let that shit go". Crow later retracted his remarks and apologized to the angry Biden, according to CNN.
21:17 New York Governor warns against Trump and Vance agenda
New York Governor Kathy Hochul expresses her opinion on J.D. Vance's 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 without 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 further writes.
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 reports.
20:17 Navidi: Why more and more affluent people are backing Trump
The implementation of the demands from the conservative manifesto "Project 2025" would have far-reaching consequences for the US economy, knows Sandra Navidi. In an interview with ntv, the financial expert explains what effects higher taxes for the US economy could have and why entrepreneurs from Silicon Valley are now supporting Trump with donations.
You can read about earlier developments here.**
01:52 Source claims Biden considering withdrawalThe same high-ranking source who suggested earlier that Donald Trump's campaign views Joe Biden's departure from the race as insignificant, now hints that President Biden is considering withdrawing due to calls for him to step down.
00:55 Republicans say any Democrat equivalent to Biden is a threatDuring the Republican Party convention, Jason Miller stated that any Democratic candidate, whether Biden, Harris, or anyone else, would all be considered radical and detrimental to the nation.
23:23 Attempts to discredit Donald Trump's securityAmidst the controversy surrounding the security arrangements at a Donald Trump rally in Pennsylvania, there have been allegations that local law enforcement warned the Secret Service that they could not provide adequate security, which led to a failure that resulted in an attack on Trump.
22:04 Threats against the royal family surfaced in FBI investigationFollowing the attack on Donald Trump, it was revealed that a suspect had targeted not only the former President but also unnamed members of the British royal family.
21:36 Attempted assassination in PennsylvaniaAt a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, an attempt was made on the life of Donald Trump, resulting in his bodyguard shielding him from harm and dying in the process.
17:34 Democrats express concern over Biden's performance and popularityA number of Democratic politicians and advisors have stated their concern over President Joe Biden's performance and his ability to maintain his popularity in light of criticism and calls for his resignation.
