20:30 Before Trump's campaign rally: Secret Service requests support
The Secret Service has requested assistance from the Kent County, Michigan Sheriff's office, which is located in Grand Rapids, for the protection of Donald Trump. This is reported by the "Washington Post". The Republican presidential candidate will hold his first campaign rally in Grand Rapids in the afternoon (local time) together with J.D. Vance.
18:50 Another Democrat calls for Biden to withdraw from presidential race
As the 36th Democrat, Mark Takano, has called on Joe Biden to withdraw from the presidential race. Takano, the highest-ranking Democrat in the Veterans Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives, says it's time for Biden to "pass the torch" to Vice President Kamala Harris. In a statement on X, he writes further, "It has become clear to me that the demands of a modern campaign are best met by the Vice President." The California representative added, "I respect and admire Biden, but the stakes are too high to fail."
18:10 Vance calls on Biden to withdraw as president
The Republican vice presidential candidate, James D. Vance, has called on Joe Biden to withdraw, instead of giving up his candidacy for re-election. "If you can't run, you can't serve. He should step down," Vance wrote on X. Biden is increasingly being urged to abandon his candidacy, especially from democratic supporters. The main concern is his health condition. So far, the US President has clung to his campaign.
16:35 Expert: USA are closer to civil war "than any of us believe"
Political scientist Barbara Walter has renewed her warning that the USA are closer to a civil war "than any of us want to believe". She fears political instability or violence in the United States for one or two decades, which could include 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 warns that there is a false sense of naivety and innocence in American society. We make ourselves believe falsely that the United States are "too good" for such things.
16:10 Sharon Stone on US election campaign: I am deeply concerned
Hollywood star Sharon Stone expresses concern about 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 a campaign on the basis of hate and suppression, Stone continued. She did not name anyone. She must have meant former President Donald Trump, who was recently nominated as the Republican Party's candidate for the upcoming presidential election. Trump has made controversial statements in recent months and worsened his rhetoric on the topic of immigration.
15:45 Man arrested for threats against Trump and Vance A man has been arrested for threats against Donald Trump and his vice president J.D. Vance. The suspect threatened to kill the Republican presidential candidate and Vance, according to the Jupiter Police Department. The man reportedly made these 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. This will be their first joint rally as official Republican presidential candidates. In contrast to his last rally in Butler, this event will take place in a hall and not outside. The US intelligence service declined to comment on the security measures for 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," Neumann told "t-online". Neumann recognizes clear authoritarian tendencies in Trump. "If it were up to him, you wouldn't need Congress, the courts, the media, or even the parliament." Regarding a potentially violent escalation during the presidential election on November 5, Neumann also stated: "There are 350 million guns in the US in private possession. The potential for violence is enormous." The greatest danger, according to Neumann, is the moment after the election, if Trump were to lose and not accept the result. Neumann can imagine "that it could lead to a confrontation that could escalate."
13:45 Democratic strategist: Biden donors in "panic" The donors of Joe Biden are currently in a state of "panic," says Lindy Li, a Democratic Party strategist, to Sky News. The "blue wall" of the president in Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin seems to be "cracking."
13:13 Author T.C. Boyle: "Trump bears some responsibility for the shootings" US author T.C. Boyle sees shared responsibility of Donald Trump and his Republican Party in the shootings at a Trump rally. "He's blaming himself for the shots in Pennsylvania," says the 73-year-old bestselling author to "wochentaz". The Republicans are "the party of gun nuts." "They want to abolish any controls. They even want to repeal the laws that currently limit automatic weapons." The incumbent president Joe Biden is advised by Boyle to withdraw as a Democratic candidate for the presidential election in November. "There are so many great young, energetic people who could beat Trump," he says. Among others, he names Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and California Governor Gavin Newsom.
12:39 Hunter: "Michelle Obama is the only one with better values than Trump" Remains Biden in the race or does he withdraw his candidacy? Political scientist Thomas Jäger speaks of a "self-destruction of the Democrats" and a "campaign led by Nancy Pelosi and Barack Obama." According to Jäger, no one has better chances of beating Trump than Biden.
12:04 Christie: "He hated what he was saying"Republican politician Chris Christie criticizes Donald Trump's party convention speech. The US presidential candidate failed to unite the nation, says Christie to ABC. Trump showed restraint when speaking about the attack on him. But "he hated what he was saying," Christie judges regarding Trump's appeal 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 Trump winAccording to Federal Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, Germany's military role in Europe would be required independently of the outcome of the US presidential election. "Should Donald Trump become US President, the weights within NATO are likely to shift faster," he tells the "Tagesspiegel." The Federal Republic as the largest economy in the EU would "then be even more demanded." This development should also be reflected in the federal budget.
10:23 Biden follows Trump speech angry at home - and furiousIn a lengthy thread on X, US President Joe Biden sharply criticizes his opponent Donald Trump's speech at the Republican National Convention. "Since I'm at home with Covid, I had the bad luck of seeing Donald Trump's speech before the RNC," Biden writes, who is currently recovering from a Corona infection. Biden criticizes Trump's tax policy. "He said he would start with 'debt forgiveness' and further reduce taxes," so Biden. "Trump exploded the deficit during his first term, and his tax cut plan would make it even worse in a second term." Additionally, Biden 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 political climate of violence in the US. He does not believe that the attack on the US presidential candidate could unite the country. With J.D. Vance chosen as his running mate, Trump "has chosen the far-right camp," says Snyder in an interview with ntv.de. "He cannot use the attack as a unifying theme, as Vance has already unfairly 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 anointed US President Joe Biden from the campaign heats up. Leading Democrats are trying to convince the 81-year-old to withdraw to improve their chances against former President Donald Trump. But Biden intends to campaign next week.
07:51 Democrat: Biden didn't recognize meRepresentative Seth Moulton is part of a group of Democrats calling for 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 DemocratsDuring some major donors of President Biden's campaign holding back their financing, the liberal umbrella organization "America Votes" announced in a press release that they will be spending an additional 40 Million Dollars in the next two weeks. The money will be used to win voters and registrants in five contested states for the Democratic Party, according to the press release. "Our partners know how to beat Donald Trump and Co., because they have done it in three consecutive elections," Daria Dawson, head of the group, was quoted as saying by the New York Times. The democracy is at stake in the November election.
05:31 Pelosi against Direct Nomination of Harris, if Biden Drops OutCalifornian Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi is reportedly favoring a competitive process of an open primary for the nomination of Vice President Kamala Harris as the new democratic presidential candidate in case President Biden drops out. According to the New York Times, Pelosi made her stance clear during a meeting with the delegation. With Biden, the Democrats would lose every chance.
04:49 Threats against Trump and Vance: Arrest in FloridaA man was arrested in Florida due to threats against Republican US presidential candidate Donald Trump and his endorsed vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance made on social media. The authorities were alerted by online tips and reports from neighbors. During the investigation of his 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 with PelosiPresident Joe Biden is facing a new round of dissenting Democrats who publicly urged him to leave the presidential race. Among them is California Congresswoman 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 DroneAccording to a report by the Wall Street Journal, the Trump assassination suspect scouted the event location with a drone shortly before the attack. He was able to take aerial photographs of the event site in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, only a few hours before the attack, the newspaper reported, citing law enforcement officials familiar with the matter. The findings could raise further questions about whether the event site was adequately secured.
01:39 Important Biden Supporter Drops AdvisorReid Hoffman, a major Democratic donor and co-founder of LinkedIn, is parting ways with his longtime political advisor Dmitri Mehlhorn. Mehlhorn stated that his views on the future of the Democratic Party have 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 withdraw
Representative Gabe Vasquez from New Mexico urges President Biden to "step aside to give the Democrats the best chances to win in November." Vasquez, who faces a tight re-election battle in Congress, joins a chorus of other endangered Democrats who have urged the President to withdraw from the race. Today, ten Democrats from the House of Representatives joined the ranks of party members calling on Biden to abandon his campaign.
23:20 Harris tries to calm down hundreds of Democratic donors - fails
Vice President Kamala Harris attempted to reassure the Democratic Party's largest donors by informing them during a video call that there was little cause for concern about President Biden's campaign. Several participants in the call told the "New York Times" that they found the meeting overall unproductive and sometimes even condescending. Many believe, according to the report, that Harris' message ignored the legitimate concerns of donors regarding Biden's campaign.
22:21 Trump holds first campaign rally since Capitol attack with Vance
A week after the Capitol attack, former US President Donald Trump held his first campaign rally on Saturday in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he will appear with his vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance. Trump was nominated as the Republican Party's presidential candidate at their convention this week and received a triumphant welcome.
21:50 Union foreign policy spokesperson Hardt: We need to adjust to new Republicans
The foreign policy spokesperson for the Union faction, Jürgen Hardt, anticipates that the Republicans, under their presidential candidate, will ideologically realign themselves - regardless of the November election outcome. Trump's campaign promises, Hardt believes, are a "wonderful surprise."
21:23 While calls for Biden's withdrawal grow louder: Harris enjoys ice cream with Tyra Banks
As calls for President Joe Biden to withdraw as the Democratic candidate for the US elections grow louder, even from within his own party (see entry 20:56), his potential successor Kamala Harris spends time with her nieces at an ice cream shop. In Washington, D.C., former supermodel Tyra Banks opens a pop-up ice cream parlor, "Smize&Dream." Harris and her nieces indulge in ice cream, served personally by the ex-model.
20:56 Democrats openly call for Biden to withdraw
More and more Democrats are urging President Joe Biden to withdraw from the presidential race for the US elections. In the past few hours, Representative Betty McCollum from Minnesota, Representative Kathy Castor, Representative Zoe Lofgren from California, and Representative Greg Landsman have issued statements calling on Biden to step down. Earlier, Representatives Jared Huffman from California, Mark Veasey from Texas, Chuy Garcia from Illinois, and Mark Pocan from Wisconsin - all Democrats in the US House of Representatives - had signed an open letter advocating that Biden "pass the torch to a new generation of democratic leaders."
20:18 Biden to go back on campaign trail next week
US-President Joe Biden announced that he will be back on the campaign trail next week and will win the election in November. He recently paused due to Corona symptoms. In the past few days, the number of members of the Democratic Party who have urged Biden to retire and make way for a more promising candidate has increased.
19:33 CNN analyst: These Democrats could beat Trump
If US-President Joe Biden were to decide to retire from his campaign, the Democrats have no reason to worry - they have a women's duo in the party who could still beat the likely Republican candidate Donald Trump. This is what Julian Zelizer, political analyst for CNN and Princeton Professor, writes in a commentary on CNN. Zelizer believes that Kamala Harris as a presidential candidate and Gretchen Whitmer, Governor of Michigan, as her vice presidential candidate, have the best chances of leading the party through this crisis. US Vice President Kamala Harris is being widely discussed as a potential successor for Biden in the US presidential elections in November. Whitmer is one of the rising figures in the democratic party. Moreover, 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 Joe Biden's family have discussed scenarios for his withdrawal from the campaign. According to NBC News, citing two sources familiar with the discussions. The discussions reportedly focused on withdrawal options for Biden. The sources quoted by NBC News describe two conditions for a possible withdrawal plan that were a "general tenor" of the discussions: 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 withdrawal plans with his family is a new development, NBC News reports.
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?
16:23 Press Secretary: Biden takes concerns of Democrats seriously
US-President Joe Biden, according to his team, will return to the campaign trail next week after his isolation due to mild Corona symptoms. This was announced by Jen O'Malley Dillon, his campaign manager, in an interview with MSNBC. "He's all in," she says. Biden takes the concerns of some Democrats seriously, but is determined to fight for a second term. In the past few days, pressure on Biden has increased. Many representatives of his Democratic Party have publicly questioned Biden's physical and mental fitness for a campaign and his chances of winning. Biden has withdrawn to his house in Delaware due to a Corona infection.
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 writes on X with clear words in social media: "If you claim to stand for unity, you must do more than just use the word." Harris writes that he cannot just claim to stand for the unity of the USA while pursuing an agenda that deprives whole groups of Americans of their fundamental freedoms, opportunities, and dignity.
14:33 Media report: Biden considering dropping out of the race
Due to weeks of pressure, President 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 claim that the 81-year-old is beginning to accept that he cannot win the election against his rival Donald Trump in November. The "New York Times" quotes from Biden's circle that they would not be surprised if Biden soon supports Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential candidate. However, a close associate of the president emphasized that Biden has not yet made a decision.
13:50 Attempted assassin informed himself about other shooters
The Trump assassin informed himself about another shooter who had killed four students at a high school in Michigan via the internet before the attack, 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. Advertising and film appearances followed. Now, Hulk Hogan enters the presidential campaign in a spectacular way. At the Republican National 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 on MDR approximately Trump's stance on containing China and the existence of Israel. The former Federal Health Minister also went into Trump's announced peace initiative for Ukraine. He said Europeans should "be part of these talks" and should not be content with the role of the audience. Spahn, who was observing the Republican National Convention as an observer, emphasized that Trump "is often 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 plays "unusual notes"
Donald Trump lays down a speech longer than 90 minutes, the longest nomination speech to date. However, this speech is not just "typical campaigning with a ton of fake news," says communications expert Christian Galvez, but also contains "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. "When you see that people really cling 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 they're worshiping him. It doesn't matter if it's a shoe or a band: Trump is being deified and he's also deifying himself, so 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? Politologist Thomas Jäger takes a look at the potential consequences of his announcements regarding Ukraine and other US allies. Additionally, he assesses whether Biden will still be the Democratic Party's presidential candidate next week:
10:19 Trump accuses Biden of causing more damage than "ten worst presidents" combined
Originally, Trump didn't intend to mention Biden in his speech, but he deviated from his script once again. "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 any of them is not as great as the damage caused by Biden.
09:51 When Trump strays from the script, chaos ensues
In Milwaukee, Trump spoke about the assassination attempt against him; he appeared tired, but was then celebrated by delegates and did not always stick to his script - "old tunes come through." NTV reporter Hanna Klouth shares her impressions of the nomination speech of 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 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 world at peace is deemed "absurd" by the network. Trump also repeated the allegation of election fraud against the Democrats, which, according to the report, was not in the speech manuscript.
08:45 Trump avoids clear stance on Taiwan issue 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 it is attacked by China in the event of his re-election. Trump has not yet taken a firm stance on this issue.
You can read about all previous developments here.**
1. The Secret Service is seeking assistance from the Kent County Sheriff's office for the protection of Donald Trump during his campaign rally in Grand Rapids, as reported by the "Washington Post".
2. Joe Biden is facing growing calls from Democrats to withdraw from the presidential race, with the 36th Democrat, Mark Takano, being the latest to add his voice to the chorus.
3. In response to the growing calls for his withdrawal, Biden's Republican vice presidential candidate, J.D. Vance, has also urged Biden to step down instead of giving up his candidacy for re-election.
4. Despite the calls for his withdrawal, Biden has announced that he will return to the campaign trail next week, stating his intention to win the election in November.
5. In the 2024 United States Presidency Election, former President Donald Trump is the Republican Party's nominated candidate, and his attempt to regain the White House is being closely watched by both Republicans and Democrats.
6. As part of his campaign efforts, Trump was the target of threats and an arrest was made in Florida due to threats against Trump and his vice president candidate J.D. Vance made on social media.
