20:30 Sheila Jackson Lee, the Democrat, is dead - Biden expresses condolences
Democratic U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee, 74, has passed away. "With profound sorrow for our loss, but also deep gratitude for the life she shared with us, we announce today the passing of Representative Sheila Jackson Lee," the family of the Texas Representative stated in a statement. X US-President Joe Biden expressed condolences for the loss of the Representative in a statement from the White House. "Regardless of the topic, she was relentless in her leadership role," Biden said of the Democrat from the Houston area, who served in the House of Representatives for three decades.
19:30 Pre-rally Request for Support from Secret Service for Trump
The Secret Service has requested support from the Kent County, Michigan Sheriff's Office, which includes Grand Rapids, for the protection of Donald Trump. This was reported by the "Washington Post." The Republican presidential candidate will hold his first campaign rally in Grand Rapids in the afternoon (local time) since the attack on his person.
18:50 Another Democrat Calls for Biden to Drop Out of Presidential Race
Democrat Mark Takano is calling for Joe Biden to drop out of the presidential race. Takano, the highest-ranking Democrat on the Veterans Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives, said in a statement on X that it was time for Biden "to pass the torch" to Vice President Kamala Harris. In a statement on X, he wrote further that "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 love and respect Biden, but the stakes are too high to fail."
18:10 Vance Calls for Biden to Retire as President
Republican vice presidential candidate Mike Pence has called on Joe Biden to retire as president, instead of giving up his re-election campaign. "If he can't run, he shouldn't serve," Pence wrote on X. Biden is being increasingly urged to withdraw from his candidacy, particularly from within the ranks of Democratic supporters. The main concern 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 of us realizes"
Political scientist Barbara Walter has renewed her warning that the USA are closer to a civil war "than anyone of us 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, the acceptance of conspiracy theories, and the availability of weapons in the United States. Walter exposes the false sense of naivety and innocence in American society. People make themselves believe falsely that the United States are "too good" for such things.
16:35 Sharon Stone on US Elections: I am deeply concernedHollywood star Sharon Stone expresses deep concern for the future of her homeland in the heated US election. "I am a proud American. I love my country and of course I am deeply concerned," said the 66-year-old at the Taormina Film Festival in the namesake vacation spot on Sicily. This is the first time someone has built their campaign on the basis of hate and suppression, Stone added. She did not mention any names. However, she likely meant former President Donald Trump, who was recently nominated as the Republican Party's presidential candidate for the upcoming election. He has made controversial statements in recent months and recently worsened his rhetoric on the topic of immigration.
15:45 Man arrested for threats against Trump and VanceA man has been arrested for alleged threats against Donald Trump and Mike Pence. The suspect threatened to murder the Republican presidential candidate and Vice President, 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 attackDonald Trump is holding 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 alongside Vice President Mike Pence. This will be their first joint campaign rally as official Republican presidential candidates. In contrast to his last rally in Butler, this event will take place in a hall and not outdoors. The US intelligence agency 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 is the prerequisite for a democracy to function," he told t-online. Neumann recognizes clear authoritarian tendencies in Trump. "If it were up to him, you wouldn't need the Congress, the courts, the media, or even the parliament." Regarding the possibility of a 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 refuse to accept the result. Neumann can easily 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," according to Lindy Li, a strategist for the Democratic Party, speaking to Sky News. The "blue wall" of the President in Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin seems to be "cracking." Blue wall states are US states where traditionally the Democrats have won elections.
13:13 Author T. C. Boyle: "Trump took responsibility for the shots himself"US author T. C. Boyle sees shared responsibility of Donald Trump and his Republican Party for the shots fired at Trump at a campaign rally. "He took the responsibility for the shots in Pennsylvania upon himself," says the 73-year-old bestselling author to the "wochentaz". The Republicans are "the party of gun nuts". "They want absolutely no controls. They even want to abolish the laws that today limit automatic weapons." Boyle suggests a retirement of President Joe Biden as the Democratic candidate for the presidential election in November. "There are so many great younger, 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"Will Biden stay in the race or withdraw his candidacy? Political scientist Thomas Hunter speaks of a "self-destruction of the Democrats" and a "campaign led by Nancy Pelosi and Barack Obama". No one has better chances to beat Trump than Biden.
12:04 Trump critic Christie: "He hated what he said"Republican politician Chris Christie criticizes Trump's convention speech. The US presidential candidate failed to unite the nation, says Christie to ABC. Although Trump showed restraint when speaking about the attack on him, "he hated what he said," Christie judges regarding Trump's appeal for national "unity". The former governor of New Jersey Christie is one of the sharpest critics of Trump in the Republican Party.
11:02 Pistorius: Germany would be "even more demanded" after Trump winGermany would assume an even greater military role in Europe independently of the outcome of the US presidential election, according to Federal Defense Minister Boris Pistorius. "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 of the EU would "then be even more demanded". This development should also be reflected in the federal budget.
10:23 Biden criticizes Trump speech angrily at home - and is angryIn a long thread on X, President Joe Biden sharply criticizes Trump's speech at the Republican National Convention. "Since I'm at home with Covid, I had the misfortune 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 in his first term, and his tax reduction plan would make it even worse in a second term." In addition, he accused Trump of wanting to be a dictator.
09:41 Historian Snyder: "Trump has decided for the far-right camp"For historian Timothy Snyder, Donald Trump is "entirely responsible" for the political climate of violence in the US. He doesn't believe that the attack on the US presidential candidate could unite the country. With J.D. Vance as his running mate, Trump "has decided for the far-right camp," says Snyder in an interview with ntv.de. "He can't use the attack as a unifying theme because Vance has already unfairly accused the Democrats."
The full interview with Timothy Snyder appears at 15:00 on ntv.de
08:51 Biden: "Excited to Go on Campaign Trail"The debate over a possible withdrawal of US President Joe Biden from the campaign heats up. Leading Democrats are trying to convince the 81-year-old to step down to improve the party's chances against former President Donald Trump. But Biden intends to campaign next week.
07:51 Representative: Biden didn't recognize meRepresentative Seth Moulton is part of a group of Democrats calling for US President Joe Biden to exit the campaign. In an opinion piece for the "Boston Globe", he justifies his stance with concerns about Biden's constitution. "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," Moulton writes. "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 DemocratsWhile some major donors of US President Joe Biden have withheld financing, the liberal umbrella organization "America Votes" announced it will invest $40 million in the next two weeks. The money will 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 beat Trump and Co., because they have done it in three consecutive elections," Daria Dawson, the group's CEO, 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 outCalifornia Representative Nancy Pelosi reportedly prefers an open primary process for the nomination of Vice President Kamala Harris as the new Democratic presidential candidate in the event of a Biden campaign withdrawal. According to the "New York Times," sources in the California Democratic delegation reported this at a meeting with the delegation. Pelosi reportedly urged for a Biden withdrawal. With Biden, the Democrats would lose every chance.
04:49 Threats against Trump and Vance: Arrest in FloridaDue to alleged threats against Republican US Presidential candidate Donald Trump and his designated vice president J.D. Vance on social media, a man was arrested in Florida. The authorities became aware of the suspect through online tips and reports from neighbors, according to a Facebook post by the Jupiter Police Department in the US state of Florida. During the examination 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" at PelosiPresident Joe Biden is facing a new round of defiant 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 "angry" with Pelosi, who has publicly expressed her support for the US President.
02:45 Trump's bodyguard explored event location with droneAccording to a report by the "Wall Street Journal," Trump's bodyguard explored the event location shortly before the attack using a drone. He was able to take aerial images of the fairgrounds 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 site was sufficiently secured.
01:39 Prominent Democratic donor separates from advisorReid Hoffman, a prominent Democratic donor and billionaire co-founder of LinkedIn, has separated from his longtime 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 major donors who encouraged Democrats to hold onto President Biden as their party's candidate.
00:29 More Democrats call for Biden to step downRep. Gabe Vasquez of New Mexico urged 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 called on the President to withdraw from the race. Today, ten Democrats from the House of Representatives joined the ranks of party members urging Biden to abandon his campaign.
23:20 Harris tries to calm down major Democratic donors - and failsVice President Kamala Harris attempted to reassure the largest donors of the Democratic Party by informing them during a video call that there was little cause for concern regarding President Biden's campaign. Several participants in the call told the "New York Times" that they found the meeting overall unproductive and sometimes even dismissive. Many believe, according to the report, that Harris' message ignored the legitimate concerns of donors about Biden's campaign.
22:21 First campaign appearance from Trump since the attack, with VP VanceA week after the attack, former US President Donald Trump made his first campaign appearance on Saturday at 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 party convention this week and was triumphantly welcomed.
21:50 Union foreign policy spokesman Hardt: We need to adjust to new RepublicansThe foreign policy spokesman of the Union faction, Jürgen Hardt, expects the Republicans, under their presidential candidate, to ideologically realign themselves - regardless of the November election result. Trump's campaign promises were described as a "miracle box."
21:23 While calls for Biden's withdrawal grow louder: Harris visits ice cream shop with Tyra BanksAs calls for Biden to withdraw as the Democratic candidate for the US elections in November grow louder, even from within his own party (see entry 20:56), his potential successor Kamala Harris spent time with her nieces at an ice cream shop. In the US capital Washington DC, former supermodel Tyra Banks opened a pop-up ice cream shop "Smize&Dream." Harris and her two nieces enjoyed ice cream - served personally by the ex-model.
20:56 Democrats openly call for Biden to withdraw
More and more Democrats are openly urging US President Joe Biden to withdraw from his presidential campaign for the US elections in November. In the past few hours, Representatives Betty McCollum from Minnesota, Kathy Castor from Florida, Zoe Lofgren from California, and Greg Landsman have given statements calling on Biden to retire. Shortly before that, Democrats 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 recently expressed their support in an open letter for Biden to "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 would be back on the campaign trail next week and would win the election in November. Recently, Biden had paused due to Corona symptoms. In the past few days, the number of Democratic Party members who had called on Biden to retire had increased.
19:33 CNN analyst: These Democrats could beat Trump
If US President Joe Biden were to decide to withdraw from his candidacy, the Democrats have no reason to worry - they have a women's duo in the party that could still beat the likely Republican candidate Donald Trump. That's 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 running mate 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 stars 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 how a withdrawal from his campaign could look. NBC News reports this based on two people familiar with the discussions. The discussions were reportedly about exit strategies for Biden. The sources quoted by NBC News describe two conditions for a potential withdrawal plan, which were the "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 withdrawing and discussing potential withdrawal plans with his family is a new development, NBC News writes.
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 challenger and frontrunner Donald Trump. But does she have what it takes to be the most powerful woman in the world?
16:23 Team Speaker: Biden takes Democrats' concerns seriously
US President Joe Biden, according to his team, will return to campaigning in the next week after completing his isolation due to mild Corona symptoms. Jen O'Malley Dillon, the head of his campaign team, made the announcement in an interview with MSNBC. "He's absolutely in it," she says. The 81-year-old is taking the concerns of some Democrats seriously but is determined to fight for a second term. In recent days, pressure on Biden has increased. Many 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 home in Delaware due to a Corona infection.
15:38 Kamala Harris counters Trump's unity promise
In 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 clearly on social media: "If you claim to stand for unity, you must do more than just use the word." Harris writes that he can't just claim to stand for the unity of the USA when he follows an agenda that denies fundamental freedoms, opportunities, and dignity to entire groups of Americans.
14:33 Media Report: Biden considering dropping out of the race
According to media reports, ailing US President Joe Biden is now considering withdrawing from the race for the White House. The "New York Times" cites several sources from Biden's circle, who indicate that the 81-year-old is beginning to accept that he may not be able to win the election against his rival Donald Trump in November. "Reality is setting in," the "New York Times" quotes from Biden's circle. The source is not surprised if Biden soon supports Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party's presidential candidate. Another person close to the President emphasized, however, that Biden has not yet made a decision.
13:50 Attacker informed himself about other mass shootings
The Trump attacker informed himself about another mass shooting on the internet before the act, according to CNN, citing FBI and Secret Service agents. This refers to a shooting at a high school in Michigan in 2021, where a teenager shot and killed four students.
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 Party convention, he pays tribute to Donald Trump in a wrestling-style speech.
12:36 Spahn praises Trump's foreign policy stances
Union Vice-Fraktion leader Jens Spahn expressed praise for Trump's foreign policy positions. Spahn mentioned Trump's stance on containing China and Israel's existence during an interview on MDR. He also commented on Trump's announced peace initiative for Ukraine, stating that Europeans should "be part of these talks" and not settle for an observer role. Spahn, who was an observer at the Republican Party convention, emphasized to the Redaktionsnetzwerk that Trump "is often right from a foreign policy perspective." "Our Iran policy was wrong in retrospect, his was right. Our policy on Nord Stream 2 was wrong, he warned us about it." Trump has been calling for "Europe to do more for its security" since many years, said Spahn. "We have kept our eyes closed for too long."
11:52 Communication expert: Trump's speeches have "unusual tones"
Donald Trump's nomination speech, which lasted over 90 minutes, is not just the typical campaign speech filled with "a lot of fake news," according to communication expert Christian Galvez. Instead, Trump's speech contained "unusual tones" for the Republicans.
11:26 Trump's performance at the Republican convention reminds security experts of "Life of Brian"
Security expert Christian Mölling believes that the content of Trump's speeches at the Republican Party convention is not the most significant aspect. "When you see how people really cling to this organization. [...] It's like in 'Life of Brian,'" he says in the "Stern" podcast "Die Lage." "There's a scene at the end where everyone is chasing after someone, who by chance has become an icon, an object of veneration. It doesn't matter if it's a shoe or a band: Trump is being deified and he is deifying himself, and that's why the content is, in my opinion, quite banal."
10:55 Politologist on Trump's calculations: "Arithmetic involves enormous risk"
Was was surprising or expected about Trump's speech at the Republican Party convention? Politologist Thomas Jäger looks at the potential consequences of Trump's announcements for Ukraine and other US allies. He also assesses the likelihood of Biden remaining the Democratic Party's presidential candidate next week:
10:19 Trump accuses Biden of causing more damage than "ten worst presidents" combined
Trump initially did not intend to mention Biden in his speech, but he deviated from his script. "The damage he has caused to this country is unimaginable," Trump said about the incumbent president. When the damage caused by the "ten worst presidents" in US history is considered together, it is not as great as the damage Biden has caused.
09:51 When Trump deviates from the script, chaos ensues
In Milwaukee, Trump recounted the assassination attempt against him; during this, he appeared tired, but was then celebrated by the delegates and did not always stick to the script - "old tunes came through." NTV reporter Hanna Klouth shares her impressions of Trump's official presidential nomination speech at the Republican Party convention.
09:15 Trump makes over 20 false claims in speechCNN counts over 20 false claims in Trump's party convention speech. Many of them were previously made by the presidential candidate, some for years. The topics affected include Economy, Immigration, Crime, Foreign Policy and Elections. The statement that he left the Biden administration a world at peace is labeled as "absurd" by the network. Trump also repeated the allegation of election fraud against the Democrats - even though, according to the report, it was not included in the speech manuscript.
08:45 Trump obfuscates Taiwan issue in speechChina was mentioned only once by Trump in a national security context in his speech. He said, "The land surrounds Taiwan" - without specifying whether his administration would come to Taiwan's aid if he is re-elected and China attacks the country. Trump has not yet committed on this issue.
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- Despite the passing of Representative Sheila Jackson Lee, the US Presidency Election 2024 continues to be a heated topic in US politics, with Democrats and Republicans vying for support.
- Amidst this political climate, attempts to engage in assault on former President Donald Trump persist, leading to increased security measures being implemented at his rallies, such as the one in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
- The call for Joe Biden to drop out of the presidential race continues to echo in US politics, with Democrats like Mark Takano and Republicans like Mike Pence urging him to consider the health of the nation over his own campaign.
- In Pennsylvania, where the US intelligence agency and local law enforcement are working together to ensure security at Trump's rallies, Donald Trump and his running mate, Republican vice presidential candidate Mike Pence, continue to campaign for the presidency.
- The discourse regarding the US presidency and its candidates has become increasingly polarized, with Hollywood stars like Sharon Stone expressing concern over the future of the nation and political analysts like Peter Neumann warning of potential violence if the election results are contested.
- Despite these challenges, Democrats are making efforts to rally support and maintain their voter base, with Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Governor Gavin Newsom being mentioned as potential alternatives to President Joe Biden in the 2024 US presidency election.
