21:40 Trump meets Netanyahu and warns of "third world war" with election loss
Ex-US-President Donald Trump warns of 'third World War' if Republicans don't win
Former US-President Donald Trump warned of a potential "third World War" during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if his Republicans don't win the presidency. "If we win, it will all be so simple. Then everything will work out quickly," Trump said, according to the New York Times. "If we don't win, there will be huge wars in the Middle East and perhaps the third World War." Trump criticized his political opponents from the Democrats sharply on Friday. "Our country is being run by incompetent people," he said. Harris, who is likely to be Trump's opponent in the presidential election in November, is even worse than Biden.
21:08 Vance justifies "cat lady" comment about Harris
Republican vice-presidential candidate J.D. Vance responded to criticism of his comments about Kamala Harris. Vance previously called Harris a "childless cat lady" and stated that the US government should not be made up of childless Democrats. "Apparently, it was a sarcastic remark. I have nothing against cats. I have nothing against dogs. I have a dog at home, and I love him," Vance now said in a recent interview, according to the New York Times. He also had "no problem" with women who have difficulties having children, Vance added. The Democrat's labeling of the Republicans as anti-family was reiterated by Vance.
20:15 Trump emphasizes 'good relationship' with Netanyahu
After his meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu, US-presidential candidate Donald Trump emphasized his good relationship with the Israeli prime minister. In response to a question from the New York Times about whether he and Netanyahu would need to rebuild their strained relationship if he is re-elected in November, Trump stated: "We don't have to, we have a good relationship." In contrast, Harris is not very nice when it comes to Israel, Trump added. According to Trump, Harris would handle the conflict in the Middle East worse than US-President Joe Biden.
19:25 Trump after meeting with Netanyahu: Hostages must be released
Donald Trump met with Benjamin Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago. According to the New York Times, Netanyahu was warmly welcomed. During the meeting, they discussed the war in Gaza and the Israeli hostages. Trump emphasized that the hostages held by Hamas must be released immediately. Netanyahu stated that time would tell if they had made progress in negotiations on a ceasefire in Gaza. There is movement in the talks, which can be attributed to the military pressure exerted by Israel. For further negotiations, Netanyahu will send a team to Rome.
18:35 Nikki Haley: I didn't believe Biden would make it to the election
Former South Carolina Governor and Donald Trump primary opponent Nikki Haley expressed her views on Joe Biden's withdrawal from the presidential campaign. "I wasn't surprised, and I didn't enjoy it", Haley told CNN. She had advocated for cognitive ability tests for the 81-year-old during the campaign between Biden and Trump. "I didn't do it to be disrespectful. (...) I did it because I think it's a problem we have in DC where people come into office and don't leave. And then their staff and their family keep them there, and that's a problem for the American people.", she added. She didn't believe Biden would make it to the election. "I've always said that a vote for Joe Biden is a vote for Kamala Harris", she concluded.
17:55 LinkedIn Co-founder announces millions in donations for Harris campaign
LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffmann announced he would increase his financial support for the Kamala Harris campaign. According to a CNN report, Hoffmann had already donated $7 Million to the Biden-Harris campaign. He told US broadcaster US that he wanted to "double" this support. He expressed great hope that Harris would become the first female President of the United States. At the same time, the billionaire expressed the hope that Harris, as President, would replace Lina Khan as Chair of the US Trade Commission. Hoffmann's statement drew much criticism. "Billionaires shouldn't dictate to candidates who they should keep or not", said Bernie Sanders to CNN. A Harris campaign staffer then stated that there were currently "no political discussions" about Khan's replacement.
17:00 "National Answer" on abortion rights - Harris campaign posts old Vance interview
The Harris campaign team is once again focusing on an interview from 2022 by J.D. Vance, in which the current Republican Vice Presidential candidate's previous stance on abortion rights is clearly evident. At that time, Vance indicated that he would be open to a "national answer" to prevent women from traveling across state borders to obtain an abortion. The Harris campaign team released an ** corresponding audio recording on X**. The Trump campaign reportedly did not respond to a request for comment from the "Washington Post". In recent weeks, Vance has aligned his stance on abortion rights with that of Donald Trump. "What Donald Trump said very, very wisely is: California will want different policies than Ohio (...) and it's reasonable for voters in the states to make these decisions", Vance told Fox News.
16:11 Nikki Haley scolds Republicans for "DEI" remarks about Harris
Nikki Haley, Donald Trump's primary rival, has reprimanded Republicans for their "DEI-hires" comments about Vice President Kamala Harris. Several Republicans referred to Harris as a "DEI-hire" in the past few days, with the acronym standing for "Diversity, Equality and Inclusion." Tim Burchett, a Republican from Tennessee, for instance, stated that Joe Biden chose Harris as his vice president solely because she was a "DEI-hire." Haley addressed this issue in an interview with CNN, stating that such remarks were "not helpful." "They shouldn't be talking about how she looks or what gender she is," she said. She urged Republicans to focus instead on Harris' political record, which she believes is far left.
15:24 Following Harris on TikTok: 1.5 million people join shortly after debut
Vice President Kamala Harris broke the one-million-follower mark on TikTok shortly after her debut on the platform. In a matter of hours, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee already had 1.5 million followers (as of July 26, 14:50 UTC). Additionally, she had amassed 2.2 million likes. Her chosen slogan on the profile reads "When we fight, we win." A brief video, which has been viewed over six million times, sheds light on why she joined TikTok. She learned about the hype surrounding her persona on the platform and thought "I should come here too." As of now, Donald Trump's TikTok profile boasts 9.2 million followers.
14:34 Obama's intervention in Harris' campaign: "It's time for this agreement to be completed"
In an unusual move, former US President Obama has entered the Democratic campaign fray weeks before officially endorsing a candidate. Political analyst Thomas Jaeger explains Obama's intervention and looks ahead to the potential further development in Harris' campaign.
14:17 Harris after Netanyahu visit: "I will not be silent about the suffering in Gaza"
US Vice President Kamala Harris made it clear during her meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that she would not be silent about the suffering in Gaza. "It's time for this agreement to be completed," Harris told reporters and continued, expressing her "serious concern" over the "extent of human suffering in Gaza, including the deaths of far too many innocent civilians." She spoke of "images of dead children and desperate, hungry people" who were being forced to flee, some for the second, third, or fourth time. "We cannot turn a blind eye to these tragedies," Harris added. "We cannot remain indifferent in the face of such suffering, and I will not be silent."
13:20 Zoom Fundraising Calls: White Women raise two million dollars for Harris' campaign in 90 minutes
A group of white women were inspired by a similar initiative by a group of black women and collected over two million dollars in Wahlkampfspenden for Kamala Harris' potential presidential campaign through Zoom-Calls within an hour. According to the "Washington Post", this was reported by the organization team "White Women: Answer the Call!". On Thursday evening, prominent figures such as the musician Pink, the soccer players Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird, the author Glennon Doyle, and the actress Connie Britton reportedly raised over two million dollars for Harris' campaign through Zoom-Calls.
12:08 "New York Times" Poll shows Shapiro as Harris' potential VP frontrunner
Reporters from the "New York Times" spoke to 251 delegates out of over 3900 who could vote for Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party's presidential candidate at the convention from August 19-22 in Chicago. Most of the delegates are elected representatives of individual states who are supposed to act in the interest of their state's citizens. The superdelegates - a total of 749 - are the most prominent party leaders. They have this role due to the offices they hold or have held. According to the "New York Times", a "landslide majority" supports Harris. Forty of the delegates interviewed by the "New York Times" reportedly support Governor Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania as a potential vice president. However, 70 of the delegates interviewed by the "New York Times" are undecided about their support for a vice president.
11:11 Obama expresses "full support" for Harris
Former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama have endorsed Kamala Harris' presidential campaign and set a notable milestone for the rapid consolidation of the Democratic Party. The endorsement of the Obamas comes at the end of the first week since Harris was declared the Democratic Party's candidate, following President Joe Biden's decision to withdraw from the presidential race. In a video, Harris speaks with the Obamas over the phone. Obama says, "We couldn't be prouder to support you and do everything we can to help you through this campaign and into the White House." Michelle Obama adds, "This is historic," an allusion to Harris' potential as the first woman in the country to win the presidency.
10:45 Trump campaign spokesperson mocks Harris' TikTok debut
Donald Trump's campaign spokesperson, Huyen Cheung, made a mocking comment about Kamala Harris' TikTok debut as a potential Democratic presidential candidate on the social media platform X. Along with the sentence "But Kamala does well with the youth," Cheung posted a screenshot of the TikTok profiles of Harris and Trump. The screenshot is circled in red, highlighting the number of followers and likes. Harris had recently posted her first video on the popular platform among young people (see entry 04:33). US President Joe Biden had announced his retirement from the presidential race just a few days ago. It's time to pass the torch to a new generation and new voices, Biden said of his decision. Harris could be his successor and is expected to win over young US voter support for the Democrats.
10:03 Dolores Huerta rallies Latino Voters for Harris
Famous US civil rights activist Dolores Huerta is campaigning for Harris among Latino voters. At a campaign event in Phoenix, Arizona, the first appearance of the Harris campaign, Huerta appeared. During her speech, the 94-year-old urged Latino voters to vote for Harris. Huerta co-founded the United Farm Workers Association in the 1960s, which advocates for the rights of Filipino-American and Mexican-American farm workers.
09:20 Navidi: Harris lacks economic profile - "Could be an advantage"
Inflation control is one of the major issues in the US economy, but Harris has not been able to profile herself economically until now. Sandra Navidi explains why this could be an advantage. The US expert also explains why Trump might fear Harris more than Biden.
08:45 Trump: Americans have lost faith in the FBI
On Wednesday, FBI Director Christopher Wray testified before the US Congress about new details regarding the attack on Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. Trump, the Republican presidential candidate, commented on this in a post on Truth Social. Trump disputes some of Wray's statements. Wray had testified before Congress that he was unsure whether Trump was hit by a shrapnel, a piece of glass, or a bullet. Trump writes, "No. It was unfortunately a bullet that hit my ear." The hospital that Trump was taken to after the attack reported a "gunshot wound to the ear." Trump accuses Wray of focusing only on "rescuing radical leftist lunatics." Trump concludes, "No wonder the once-renowned FBI has lost the trust of the American people!"
07:30 Melania Trump announces memoirs publication
Melania Trump, the wife of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, has announced the publication of her memoirs. This was announced on her website. The New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd called Melania Trump "a Slovenian Sphinx" in 2016 due to her inaccessibility - but she has not chosen this title for her memoirs. Under the title "Melania," the publication will "tell the powerful and inspiring story of a woman who has overcome adversity and forged her own path." The "intimate, portrait of a woman who has lived an extraordinary life," promises "stories and images that have never before been shared with the public." She has been less visible in public in recent months.
06:47 Trump rejects debate with Harris for now
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has rejected a debate with Vice President Kamala Harris for now. It's inappropriate to make arrangements, he says, while Harris has not yet been officially nominated as the Democratic candidate. Trump's campaign spokesman Steven Cheung explains the decision by stating that the Democrats might still change their minds. Harris must still be nominated as the Democratic Party's candidate at the Democratic National Convention, which is scheduled for August 19-22 in Chicago. A televised debate between Trump and President Joe Biden, scheduled for September 10, could have seen Harris appear as Biden's potential successor as the Democratic candidate.
06:06 Biden presses Netanyahu for swift Gaza accordUS President Joe Biden pressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a rapid accord on a ceasefire and hostages release in the Gaza conflict during a White House meeting. According to a statement from the White House, Biden emphasized the need to "fill in the remaining gaps, quickly conclude the agreement, bring the hostages home, and achieve a lasting end to the war in Gaza." The relationship between Biden and Netanyahu has been tense for a long time. The Israeli leadership's handling of the Gaza conflict further strained the situation. During his meeting with Netanyahu, Biden again urged humanitarian aid to Gaza to be strengthened and the protection of civilians to be improved. It is necessary, "to remove all obstacles for the flow of aid supplies and restore basic necessities for the needy," the statement further reads.
04:33 Harris joins TikTokAs a potential Democratic presidential candidate, Kamala Harris is expanding her presence in social media: She now has an account on the popular among young people platform TikTok. Within a few hours, 750,000 people were following her. Her first, eight-second-long video has been clicked on over 2.2 million times.
01:25 Harris clarifies her stance on Israel - and warnsAfter a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential candidate, clearly expressed her support for Israel. At the same time, she urged the Israeli leadership to do more for the suffering population in the Gaza Strip. "Israel has the right to defend itself, and it's important how it does that," the 59-year-old said. The strong support of the Biden administration for Israel during the Gaza conflict had alienated many left-wing Democrats from the party in recent months. Harris urged Americans to keep in mind the complexity of the conflict and the history of the region. Terrorism and violence should be condemned, she said. "Let us all do what we can to prevent the suffering of innocent civilians. And let us condemn antisemitism, Islamophobia, and hate of all kinds."
23:35 Immunity debate: Prosecution requests judgment against Trump be upheldThe prosecution in the hush money case against Donald Trump has asked the presiding judge to uphold the judgment against the former US president. According to the statement of the Manhattan District Attorney's Office, the Supreme Court decision, which grants a president immunity for official actions, does not apply in this case. The prosecutors argued that the proceedings concerned actions that had no connection to the presidency. Therefore, they saw no reason to challenge the jury's verdict again. Trump's attorneys attempt to overturn the judgment and the indictment. They refer to the Supreme Court decision of July 1, which ruled that former presidents cannot be prosecuted for official actions.
22:24 Lindner: Working with Harris won't be easier than with Trump
Federal Finance Minister Christian Lindner does not believe that cooperation with Kamala Harris in the event of a Democratic victory in the US Presidency election would be fundamentally smoother than with Donald Trump. "Some give themselves the hope that it would be easier with Kamala Harris than with Donald Trump. I don't belong to that," Lindner told Handelsblatt. The deficits of the Republicans are known. "But the Democrats also have protectionism, an unstable fiscal policy, and on the left wing, a woke politics that is divisive," so Lindner. However, a President Trump "would challenge our diplomacy more than Harris." Moral lectures would not reach him, instead it would be about realpolitik and working on commonalities.
22:00 Harris: Ready for debate with Trump
Kamala Harris would be "ready" for a debate with the Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. The Vice President made this clear before a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a conversation with reporters. According to her, the voters would deserve to see the different positions of herself and Trump "on a debate stage." Harris adds: "I'm ready, let's go." She had previously agreed to the debate on September 10. The debate, which is to take place on US broadcaster ABC, was originally planned as a duel between Trump and Biden. Whether it will actually take place is currently unclear, according to CNN.
21:43 Biden's staffers have mixed feelings
The staffers and staff of Joe Biden had mixed feelings after the withdrawal and Biden's speech, according to the Washington Post. Press Secretary of the White House Karine Jean-Pierre said: "There's a mix of pride, energy, and the knowledge that there's still a lot of work to be done."
21:12 Harris and Trump are almost even in the latest poll
According to a New York Times and Siena College survey, Donald Trump is barely ahead of Kamala Harris. Trump comes to 48 percent, Harris to 46 percent, it is reported, referring to the survey. The margin of error is 3.3 percentage points. A total of 1142 registered voters were interviewed in the country. The result is a significant improvement for the Democrats compared to the Times/Siena survey from early July, which put Biden six percentage points behind.
20:45 Former advisor: Israelis were disappointed by Netanyahu's speech
The Israeli population showed disappointment in Netanyahu's speech before the US Congress, according to a former advisor to the Israeli Foreign Ministry. In a conversation with Sky News, Laura Blumenfeld said: "There's a real difference between his lofty rhetoric yesterday and the grim statistics and reality in Israel." The speech did not go over well. "The Israelis were disappointed with this speech. They say it was a speech for an American audience," she continues. Accordingly, they had not heard what they wanted to hear. "Namely that he [Netanyahu] has taken responsibility for the attacks on October 7."
20:10 Trump calls Harris a "radical Marxist”Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump continues to criticize Vice President Kamala Harris. On his platform "Truth Social," Trump labels Harris a "radical left Marxist," stating that the U.S. is "not ready" for her. Trump has previously referred to Harris as "radically left" and blamed her for "mistakes in the Biden administration."
19:50 Biden meets Netanyahu in the Oval OfficeJoe Biden met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office. Netanyahu thanked the President for his support of Israel over the past 50 years and expressed his excitement for cooperation between the two in the coming months, according to Reuters.
You can read about previous developmentshere.**
- During a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Donald Trump warned that a potential "third World War" could ensue if his Republican party doesn't win the US Presidential Election 2024.
- Kamala Harris, who is expected to be Trump's opponent in the US Presidential Election 2024, has gained over 1.5 million followers on TikTok shortly after her debut on the platform.
- In a recent interview, Republican vice-presidential candidate J.D. Vance clarified that his previous comment about Kamala Harris being a "childless cat lady" was sarcastic, and he has no issues with women who struggle with fertility.
- Reid Hoffmann, the LinkedIn co-founder, announced his plans to increase his financial support for Kamala Harris' campaign, expressing hope that she would become the first female President of the United States.
- Benjamin Netanyahu, in his meeting with Donald Trump, discussed the Israeli hostages held by Hamas, urging Trump to press for their immediate release.
- In response to Donald Trump's warnings of a possible third World War, Joe Biden's Democratic party criticized the former President for trying to divide the nation and instill fear among the populace.
