21:17 New York's Governor warns against Trump and Vance agendas
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has expressed her support for J.D. Vance's nomination as Vice Presidential candidate for the Republican Party in the US Presidential Elections 2024. The 65-year-old Democrat writes: "Trump's Vice President J.D. Vance advocates for a nationwide abortion ban with no exceptions." Hochul has been New York's Governor since August 24, 2021, making her the first woman to hold this position. She continues: "Trump and Vance's agenda poses an unprecedented threat to women's rights in this country. Period."
8:45 PM Trump Attack Unleashes 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 staged, for instance. ntv fact-checking expert Burak Kahraman explains how to identify false information.
8:17 PM Navidi: More Wealthy Americans Rally Behind Trump
The implementation of demands from the conservative manifesto "Project 2025" would have far-reaching consequences for American society, according to Sandra Navidi. In an ntv interview, the financial expert explains the potential impact of higher taxes on the US economy and why wealthy entrepreneurs from Silicon Valley are now supporting Trump with donations.
7:40 PM Prominent US Democrat Calls on Biden to Drop Re-election Bid
As the most prominent Democrat, Congressman Adam Schiff called on President Joe Biden to withdraw from his bid for a second term on Wednesday. In a statement for the "Los Angeles Times," Schiff urged Biden to "pass the baton on." He expressed doubts about Biden's ability to defeat his Republican rival Donald Trump, who poses a threat to "the very foundation of our democracy."
7:08 PM Democrats Eye Early Biden Nomination in Early August
Leading US Democrats are planning to hold firm on plans for an early endorsement of President Joe Biden as their candidate for the November election. A virtual convention is now slated for the first week of August, according to a letter to committee members responsible for setting the rules for the August convention. The letter was written by the co-chairs of the committee, Bishop Leah D. Daughtry and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. The plans will be discussed at a meeting this Friday and potentially ratified the following week. Originally, the Democrats had announced in May that they intended to designate Biden as their candidate through a virtual call before the August convention.
6:30 PM Trump Supporters Get Trump's Fist Tattooed
For Trump's supporters, the face of the former US President seems to be a veritable cult figure. Trump's image adorns jackets, hats, leggings, and since the attempted assassination, even the skin of his fans. Only a few hours after the photo of the raised fist is taken, some of the first fans already have the moment tattooed on their bodies.
17:59 Third Day in Milwaukee: Only Trump's Most Loyal Supporters Allowed on Stage
The third day of the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is eagerly anticipated as J.D. Vance's speech is expected. Besides the newly nominated Vice Presidential candidate of the Republicans, his wife Usha Vance, Donald Trump Jr., North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, representatives from Texas, South Carolina, and Florida, a veteran, an Israeli hostage of Hamas, and a Project 2025 employee are scheduled to appear. According to CNN, Vance's appearance is planned for 7:19 PM (local time). The third day's theme is "Making America Strong Again" (America First).
17:11 Ex-Trump Advisor Navarro Released from Prison
Peter Navarro, the former advisor to ex-US President Donald Trump, has reportedly been released from the US prison after serving a four-month sentence for contempt of Congress. He is expected to travel to the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he is listed as one of the speakers. The economist Navarro was sentenced to four months in prison for contempt of Congress. He refused to testify before the investigative committee regarding the Capitol riots in Washington D.C. on January 6, 2021, and refused to hand over demanded documents.
16:37 Chancellor Scholz Appreciates Vance's Book
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz of the SPD reportedly read J.D. Vance's autobiographical work "Hillbilly Elegy" some time ago. "He really enjoyed it," said government spokesman Steffen Hebestreit in Berlin. The Chancellor was particularly impressed by the "aspirational spirit in an America that is being tested by harsh challenges." During the Munich Security Conference in February, Scholz spoke to the US Senator about the book, which led to a brief conversation, according to the spokesman. Hebestreit adds, "Of course, one must always separate the author and the work from each other and also the political positions that J.D. Vance takes as a Senator from Ohio." The spokesman does not want to go into specific criticisms.
15:53 "Project 2025": Critics Warn of Trump's "Alarming" Agenda
At their convention in Milwaukee, the US Republicans have adopted a relatively moderate program for their circumstances. However, critics of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump fear that, upon his return to the White House, it will not be the party program but rather a significantly more radical and well-known paper called "Project 2025" that will serve as the basis for his government dealings. The 887-page document comes from the ultraconservative think tank Heritage Foundation. It contains detailed plans for a complete overhaul of the government apparatus and a drastic conservative shift. The president of the Heritage Foundation, Kevin Roberts, spoke of a "revolution" in early July. Critics see in "Project 2025" a blueprint for a rollback of democracy and an authoritarian rule. The constitutional lawyer Erwin Chemerinsky of the University of California in Berkeley called it "deeply alarming" in an interview with Newsweek. The plans point to a "significant movement towards an authoritarian government."
15:18 Harris questions Vance's loyalty to country over Trump
Vice President Kamala Harris expressed her concerns about J.D. Vance's loyalty in a video she posted on her X-Account regarding his Republican Vice Presidential nomination. She wrote, "He will only be loyal to Trump, not to our country." If he were to come into office, she continued, he would implement the ultraconservative manifesto "Project 2025." "We won't allow that," Harris added.
14:59 US Homeland Security investigates Trump attack
The Inspector General of the United States Department of Homeland Security has initiated an investigation into the planning of the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The U.S. Homeland Security Department announced this on its website. The investigation is listed there as an "ongoing project." It aims to evaluate the behavior of the U.S. Intelligence Agency in securing the event. The Homeland Security Department's investigation differs from the one announced by President Biden on Sunday.
14:27 Tech giants from Silicon Valley support Trump
More tech giants from Silicon Valley are reportedly joining the side of the right-wing Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. Elon Musk, the multibillionaire, intends to support the Republican campaign with approximately $45 million (around €41 million) per month, according to a newspaper report. Besides Musk, other less well-known tech giants are also financing Trump. Their reasons vary. The Trump supporters from Silicon Valley are predominantly male and Caucasian.
13:53 Kremlin has low expectations for a Trump presidency
According to Press Secretary Dmitri Peskov, the Kremlin harbors limited expectations for a potential second presidency of Donald Trump in the U.S. "As for the relationship between [Vladimir] Putin and Trump," Peskov said to journalists, "nothing good was done for Russia under Trump. On the contrary, more restrictions were imposed. However, there was a dialogue. This can be considered a positive element."
13:18 Spahn expects Trump win, Chancellor must have an offer
Jens Spahn, a CDU politician, is following the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee. He expects a victory for Donald Trump. In an interview with ntv, he argued why the nomination of hardliner J. D. Vance could be a chance, and how Germany should prepare.
12:34 Wounded Trump supporters in stable condition
Donald Trump was shot in the ear by the attacker in Milwaukee. However, three people in the audience were hit by bullets much closer. One father died at the scene, and the other two were reported to be in critical condition. Now, the "Bild" newspaper reports that both men are recovering, and their health condition is stable.
11:57 "Hefty Dog" takes over Republican Party convention
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice owes his popularity in part to his dog, according to analysts. For an enthusiastic reception, "Babydog" made an appearance at the Republican Party convention.
11:05 Iconic Trump-Fist shirt is a hit among Republicans
With a bloody face and a defiant fist raised before the U.S. flag: The historic image of Donald Trump after the attack in Butler has been immortalized on fan shirts within fewer than 72 hours. T-shirts with the motif and the inscription "MAGA Movement Can't Be Stopped" (English: "The MAGA Movement Cannot Be Stopped") have been sold at the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee since yesterday.
10:58 Republican Party Convention against Kamala HarrisAt the Republican Party Convention, it is already apparent how the party would work against Vice President Kamala Harris if Joe Biden declines another candidacy. Harris was responsible for cooperation with Central America to limit illegal migration. Senators accused Harris on stage of opening the borders for "Terrorists and Criminals" and welcoming an "Invasion from the Third World." Harris was frequently referred to as the "Border Queen." Politico magazine sees this as a preview of the campaign strategy against Harris if she replaces Biden as the presidential candidate.
10:18 Security heightened for Trump due to alleged Iranian plotAccording to US media reports, there have been heightened security precautions for former President Donald Trump for weeks due to alleged Iranian plot against him. CNN and other media reported that there is no connection to the attack on Trump on Saturday. The Iranian government sharply denied the reports.
09:49 Navidi: Democrat victory is "our only salvation"BeyondGlobal expert Sandra Navidi warns strongly against another presidency of Donald Trump and the transformation plans of think tanks close to him. According to the financial expert, the hollowing out of the rule of law and an international alliance of authoritarian leaders is at stake.
09:12 DAX suffering from Trump's "America First"In contrast to the US market, the DAX is still stuck in consolidation. According to market participants, the DAX is suffering from the economic policy plans of Donald Trump. For the case of his re-election, Trump plans to impose high tariffs on imports from China, but also on all other imports. "Trump wants companies to invest directly in the US and create jobs there," one market participant said. "That's clear 'America first.' " Trump also demanded from the US Federal Reserve not to lower interest rates before the election.
08:39 Trump: Taiwan should pay US for defenseDonald Trump is business-like about US support for Taiwan in the event of a Chinese attack. "I think Taiwan should pay us for the defense. We're not doing anything else but being an insurance company. Taiwan doesn't give us anything," Trump told Bloomberg Businessweek when asked if he would defend Taiwan against China. China could attack Taiwan. But China won't do that, "because they don't want to lose all those chip factories," the former US president said. "I wouldn't feel so secure in their place, but think about it: Taiwan took our chip business away from us, aren't we stupid?"
08:02 Iran did not threaten TrumpThe Iranian mission to the United Nations in New York denied reports of threats against former Republican President Donald Trump. "These are baseless and politically motivated allegations," a spokesperson for the Iranian UN mission said. For the Iranians, Trump is a war criminal who gave the order to kill Iranian General Qasem Soleimani in 2020. "Trump must be tried and punished for this, but Iran has chosen the legal route," the spokesperson said. The Secret Service reportedly increased security measures for Trump in the past few weeks. According to media reports, this was due to threats from Iran, reportedly by CNN and MSNBC.
07:38 Heritage Foundation intends to dissolve Weather Service in Trump AdministrationFor if Trump wins the election, the conservative think tank "Heritage Foundation" has developed an ultra-conservative program to be implemented during his tenure: The authors are against abortion, call for a ban on pornography, and advocate for measures that promote "Marriage, Work, Motherhood, Fatherhood and the Nuclear Family." The National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration, which includes the Weather Service or the US Hurricane Center, is to be dissolved because it is "one of the main driving forces of the Climate Change Alarm Industry." They plan to replace most federal employees with political appointees. The power of the President is to be expanded, the Congress weakened.
07:12 Trump speaks against Fed lowering interest rates before electionDonald Trump has spoken out against a rate cut by the US Federal Reserve before the election. "That's something they shouldn't do," the ex-President said in an interview with Bloomberg Businessweek. According to the economic magazine, the Wall Street is certain of two rate cuts by the Federal Reserve by the end of the year, one of which - and this is crucial - before the elections. A rate cut in September is already largely priced in by the markets.
06:36 39% of Democrats want Biden to drop outIn a poll conducted by Reuters/Ipsos on Tuesday, 39% of Democrats agreed that President Joe Biden should drop out. Many Democrats fear that a poor performance by Biden at the elections on November 5 could cost the party the White House and both chambers of Congress. This could create the conditions for a second Trump administration to implement its political goals almost without opposition from the Democrats. It is being speculated that the Democratic Party could rally around Vice President Kamala Harris as a new candidate if Biden withdraws.
05:17 Biden calls for ban on assault weaponsUS President Joe Biden has called for a ban on assault weapons again. At a campaign event in Las Vegas, Nevada, Biden referred to the attack on Trump and said that the shooter used an AR-15. "It's time to ban them," Biden said. With this weapon, many people, including children, have been killed. "It's time to ban them." Attempts at stricter gun regulations have been ongoing for years - above all, because the Republicans are against it and because the gun lobby fiercely opposes any attempt to regulate gun ownership more strictly.
04:41 Investigation into Trump attack launchedThe Inspector General of the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has launched an investigation into the Trump attack. According to an official statement on the Inspector General's website, the evaluation of the Secret Service's handling of security at the July 13, 2024 event is to take place. The investigation is intended to provide insight into whether the security measures were adequate and whether there were any possible oversights.
04:13 Former Rival Haley endorses Trump at Republican convention
The former rival Nikki Haley made herself clear at the Republican convention in Milwaukee, expressing her full support for Presidential candidate Trump. "First of all, I want to make one thing clear: Donald Trump has my full support. Period", said the 52-year-old. Haley was greeted with a mixture of cheers and boos upon her arrival. However, when she directly endorsed Republican Presidential candidate Trump during her speech, the audience applauded. Trump listened to the speech at the convention hall in person - he arrived later than originally announced.
03:15 Suspect ordered "dangerous material"
The young man who shot at Trump is reported to have received several packages in the months before the incident, some of which were marked with the warning "dangerous material". According to the "New York Times", such a note was also found by the Federal Police in his house, as well as two explosive devices in his car, which was parked nearby. The FBI then examined his mailing history.
02:24 Trump: Taiwan should pay US for defense
Donald Trump expressed reservations about US support for Taiwan in the event of a Chinese attack. "I think Taiwan should pay us for defense. We're not just anything, we're an insurance company. Taiwan doesn't give us anything", Trump told "Bloomberg Businessweek" in response to a question about whether he would defend Taiwan against China. China could attack Taiwan. "But they won't do that because they don't want to lose all those chip factories", said the Republican Presidential candidate. The interview was reportedly conducted at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida on June 25.
01:18 Harris and Vance discuss TV debate
After J.D. Vance was nominated as the Vice Presidential candidate for the Republicans, he and Vice President Kamala Harris reportedly exchanged words about a TV debate. Insiders report that the two top politicians were working on agreeing on the framework for a debate, Harris has agreed to a debate on CBS News, either on July 23 or August 13. However, the Trump team reportedly wanted a debate on Fox News, which Biden's team might not agree to.
00:39 Trump phones widow of slain spectator
Donald Trump reportedly phoned the widow of the slain spectator Corey Comperatore. "He was very kind and said he would call me again in the coming days and weeks", Helen Comperatore wrote on social media. She told Trump that her husband "left this world as a hero and was taken up by God". According to the sister of the slain firefighter, Biden also reached out for the conversation, but the family declined.
23:27 Democratic opposition to planned early Biden nomination
Among US Democrats in the House of Representatives, there is resistance to the party leadership's plans to formally nominate President Biden as the candidate for the November election before the scheduled nomination party on August 19-22. A group of congressmembers express "serious concerns" in a draft letter about the proposal to nominate the incumbent through a virtual vote on July 21. It was stated in the writing, which the congressmembers have not yet signed, that it would be a "terrible idea" to suppress the debate on Biden's candidacy with the premature vote. "It could deeply undermine the morale and unity of the Democrats."
22:49 Democratic representative warns of massive losses – because of Biden
The Democratic representative Adam B. Schiff warned during a private meeting with donors on the previous Saturday that his party would suffer massive losses if Biden remained the candidate. The "New York Times" reported this. If Biden remained the candidate, he would not only lose to former President Donald Trump, but he could also significantly hinder other Democratic candidates, causing the party to likely lose the Senate and miss the chance to gain control of the House of Representatives, according to Schiff at a benefit event in New York. "I think if he's our candidate, we'll lose," Schiff said during the meeting, according to someone who had access to a recording of the event.
22:09 Ex-Minister Carson calls Democrats 'useful idiots'
The former US Housing and Urban Development Secretary and Urban Development Ben Carson accused Democrats of not understanding the concept of unity. America's enemies are actually playing a "long-term game," Carson said on CNN, by dividing Americans "on the basis of race, age, income, gender, religion, political affiliation." "Someone needs to be the adult in the room," Carson continued. "I don't expect the other side to come to that conclusion. There are many on the other side who are what Lenin called 'useful idiots.' They don't realize they are hurting themselves."
21:39 Spahn: Scholz should talk to Trump
Union faction vice-chair Jens Spahn urged Chancellor Olaf Scholz to contact Donald Trump. "It would be in Germany's interest for Olaf Scholz to reach out to Trump after the attack," Spahn told the "Spiegel": "I hope he understands that." A personal relationship is essential in politics, according to Spahn, who advocates for an approach to Trump. "I'm sure Donald Trump notices who's speaking out for him in this situation." Spahn admits that he doesn't like much about the Republican Party in general, including Trump's style and demeanor. "But does that mean we have to instigate a dictatorship?" It's not in Germany's interest to "present Donald Trump as a potential next President of our most important ally as an adversary."
21:08 Possible Iranian Plot against Trump?
The United States have received tips about an Iranian plot to assassinate former President Donald Trump in the past few weeks, CNN reports, citing sources. The US intelligence and Trump's campaign team were reportedly informed about this before the rally on the previous Saturday, according to a CNN reporter, citing a US national security official. However, there is no evidence that the young man who shot and injured Trump at the rally was involved in the Iranian plot, CNN adds.
20:34 Trump Spreads Confusing Remarks about Vaccines
Donald Trump reportedly spread misinformation about vaccines during a phone call with independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., according to CNN, citing a video that Bobby Kennedy III, Robert F. Kennedy's son, had briefly shared on social media. In the video, Trump discusses the number of vaccine doses given to children and claims that babies change drastically after receiving a large number of vaccines. "When you give a baby a vaccine with 38 ingredients that looks like it's for a horse and not for a 10 or 20-pound baby, then all of a sudden, the baby starts to change and I've seen it a lot," Trump says.
20:19 Biden Campaign Resumes Advertising after Pause
The Biden campaign is reportedly planning to resume advertising this week, according to Reuters sources. Two people familiar with the matter confirmed this. The Biden campaign declined to comment. Biden had suspended his campaign ads following the shooting at Trump's rally.
19:49 Secret Service: Local Police were in the Building where the Shooter was
Police from a local department were present in the building from which the shooter fired at Donald Trump on Saturday, according to Kimberly A. Cheatle, the director of the Secret Service, in an interview with ABC News. "There were local police officers in the building - there were local police officers in the area, who were responsible for the external perimeter of the building," Cheatle says. A Secret Service spokesperson added that the local police had a staging area in the building.
You can read about earlier developments here.**
- Some Democrats, like Congressman Adam Schiff, have expressed doubts about President Joe Biden's ability to defeat former President Donald Trump in the 2024 United States Presidency Election, citing concerns about Trump's threat to "the very foundation of our democracy."
- New York Governor Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, has criticized J.D. Vance, the Republican vice presidential nominee, for advocating for a nationwide abortion ban with no exceptions, stating that Trump and Vance's agenda poses an unprecedented threat to women's rights in the United States.
- The attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump sparked conspiracy theories on social media platforms, with some users claiming that the attack was staged.
- In an interview, Sandra Navidi, a financial expert, discussed the potential impact of higher taxes on the US economy, explaining how wealthy entrepreneurs from Silicon Valley are now supporting Trump with donations.
- The Republicans are planning to hold an early endorsement of President Joe Biden as their candidate for the November election, with a virtual convention slated for the first week of August.
- According to US intelligence agency investigations, attempts were made to secure the event where Trump was attacked in Wisconsin, but there have been allegations of security oversights and potential threats.
