21:47 Doctor update: Biden's Corona symptoms continuously improving
The Symptoms of Covid-19 in US President Joe Biden are improving. This was stated by Kevin O'Connor, Biden's doctor, in an update. However, he still has a cough and hoarseness. "His pulse, blood pressure, respiratory rate, and temperature are all still absolutely normal," the statement from the White House reads. "His oxygen saturation remains excellent at room air. His lungs are clear." Biden has also taken his sixth dose of Paxlovid. O'Connor also stated that Biden has contracted the BA.2.3 variant. This is responsible for approximately one third of new infections in the USA.
21:06 Healing in the USA: The Best to Hope For, but Prepare for the Worst
Facing the spectacular turns in the US election campaign, Federal Labour Minister Hubertus Heil sees the presidential race as completely open. "I believe that this election is still wide open," said the SPD politician on his way from Berlin to Washington. Heil did not say whether he wished for Biden to withdraw or to seek a second term. However, he expressed political sympathies, "because we have experienced in the last few years that we had very intensive transatlantic relations with the Biden administration and the Democratic leadership." Biden has done a lot right. "As a responsible politician in Germany, as a member of a federal government, I naturally have to prepare for all possible scenarios," said Heil. His motto in this case is: "Hope for the best, but also prepare for the difficult and bad."
20:30 Democratic Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee is Dead - Biden Expresses Condolences
The democratic US congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee is dead at the age of 74. "With unbelievable sorrow over our loss, but also with deep gratitude for the life she shared with us, we announce today the passing of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee," the family of the Texas congresswoman said in a statement. X US President Joe Biden expressed his condolences for the death of the congresswoman in a statement from the White House. "Regardless of the issue, from racial justice to building an economy for working people, she was relentless in her leadership," Biden said of the Democrat from the Houston area, who served in the House of Representatives for three decades.
19:30 Pre-Campaign Appearance by Republican Trump: Secret Service Requests Support
The Secret Service has requested support from the sheriff's office of Kent County, Michigan, 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 appearance since the attack on his person in Grand Rapids in the afternoon (local time).
18:50 Another Democrat Calls for Biden to Withdraw from Campaign
As the 36th Democrat, Mark Takano calls on US President Joe Biden to withdraw from the presidential campaign. Takano, the highest-ranking Democrat on 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 congressman added, "I love and respect Biden, but there is too much at stake to fail."
18:10 Vance calls for Biden to retire as President
Republican Vice Presidential candidate James D. has called on President Joe Biden to retire instead of giving up his bid for re-election. "Who cannot run cannot serve. He should step down now", he wrote on X. Biden is increasingly being urged to withdraw his candidacy from democratic supporters as well. The main concern for many is his health condition. So far, the US President has held on to his campaign.
17:15 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 exposes a false sense of naivety and innocence in American society. One mistakenly believes that the United States are "too good" for such things.
16:35 Sharon Stone on US election: I'm deeply concerned
Hollywood star Sharon Stone expressed concern for the future of her homeland in the face of the heated US election. "I'm a proud American. I love my country, and of course, I'm deeply concerned", the 66-year-old said at the Taormina Film Festival in the eponymous vacation spot on Sicily. It's the first time someone has built their campaign on the basis of hate and suppression, she added. She didn't mention any names, but 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 and worsened his rhetoric on the topic of immigration in recent months.
15:45 Man arrested for threats against Trump and Vance
A man has been arrested for alleged threats against Donald Trump and J.D. Vance. The suspect threatened to kill the Republican presidential candidate and Vance, according to the Jupiter Police Department. The man reportedly made his 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 Presidential candidate J.D. Vance. It 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 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," he told "t-online". Neumann recognizes clear authoritarian tendencies in Trump. "If it were up to him, we wouldn't need Congress, the courts, media, or even the parliament," he added regarding a potential violent escalation during the Presidential election on November 3rd, Neumann also stated, "There's a huge potential for violence with the 350 million guns in the US in private ownership." However, 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 imagine "that it could lead to a confrontation that could escalate."
13:45 Democratic Strategist: Biden Donors in "Panic"Joe Biden's donors are currently in a state of "panic," according to Lindy Li, a Democratic Party strategist, speaking to Sky News. The "blue wall" of the President in Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin seems to be "cracking." Blue wall states are those in which the Democrats traditionally win.
13:13 Author T. C. Boyle: "Trump bears some responsibility"US author T. C. Boyle sees shared responsibility between Donald Trump and the Republican Party for the shootings at a Trump rally. "He's attributing the shots in Pennsylvania to himself," says the 73-year-old bestselling author of the "weekly standard." The Republicans are "the party of gun nuts." "They want to get rid of 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 the Democratic candidate in the November Presidential election. "There are so many great young, energetic people who could beat Trump," he says. Among others, he mentions Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and California Governor Gavin Newsom.
12:39 Jaeger: "Michelle Obama is the only one with better values than Trump"Whether Biden stays in the race or withdraws, Thomas Jaeger speaks of a "self-destructive tendency of the Democrats" and a "campaign led by Nancy Pelosi and Barack Obama." No one has better chances of beating Trump than Biden.
12:04 Trump Critic Christie: "He hated what he said"Republican politician Chris Christie criticizes Trump's party convention speech. The US Presidential candidate failed to unite the nation, according to Christie, speaking to ABC. Although Trump showed restraint when speaking about the attack on him, "he hated what he said," Christie commented on Trump's appeal for national "Unity." The former Governor of New Jersey Christie is one of Trump's sharpest critics within the Republican Party.
11:02 Pistorius: Germany would be "even more demanded" after Trump winGermany would assume an even greater military role in Europe regardless of the outcome of the US Presidential election, according to Federal Defense Minister Boris Pistorius. "If Donald Trump becomes US President, the weights within NATO are likely to shift more quickly," he told the "Tagesspiegel." Germany, as the largest economy in the EU, would "then be demanded more." This development would also have to be reflected in the federal budget.
10:23 Biden criticizes Trump's speech at RNC while sick at home - and is angryIn a longer thread on X, US-President Joe Biden sharply criticizes the speech of his rival Donald Trump 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 [Trump] said he would start with 'debt forgiveness' and further lower taxes," so Biden. "Trump exploded the deficit in his first term, and his tax-cutting plan would make it even worse in a second term." Furthermore, he 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 "completely responsible" for the political climate of violence in the USA. He does not believe, however, that the attack on the US presidential candidate could unite the country. With J.D. Vance as his vice president, Trump "has chosen the far-right camp," Snyder says 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 in video: "I'm looking forward to going on the campaign trail"The debate over a possible withdrawal of anally infected US President Joe Biden from the campaign heats up. Leading Democrats are trying to convince the 81-year-old to withdraw to improve the Democrats' chances against former President Donald Trump. But Biden wants to campaign next week.
07:51 Democrat: Biden no longer recognized meRepresentative Seth Moulton is part of a group of Democrats calling for US President Joe Biden to withdraw from the campaign. In an opinion piece for the "Boston Globe", he justifies his position with doubts about Biden's fitness. "I recently 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 Biden are withholding their financing, the liberal umbrella organization "America Votes" announces that it will spend 40 million dollars in the next two weeks. The money will be used to win voters and voters for the Democratic Party in five contested states, according to a press release. "Our partners know how to defeat Trump and Co., because they have done it in three consecutive elections," Daria Dawson, head of the group, is quoted as saying by the "New York Times." The democracy is at stake in the November election.
05:31 Pelosi prefers open primary for Harris' nomination if Biden drops outCalifornian Representative Nancy Pelosi reportedly prefers an "competitive" process of an open primary for the Democratic nomination of Vice President Kamala Harris as the new Democratic presidential candidate in place of President Joe Biden. According to the "New York Times," sources within the California Democratic delegation revealed this during a meeting with the delegation. Pelosi reportedly expressed strong support for Biden during the meeting, stating that with him, the Democrats would lose any chance.
04:49 Threats against Trump and Vance: Arrest in Florida
A man was arrested in Florida due to threats against Republican US presidential candidate Donald Trump and his endorsed vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance on social media. The authorities became aware of the suspect through online tips and reports from neighbors, according to the Jupiter Police Department's Facebook post. Upon reviewing his Facebook account, the officers discovered threats against Trump and Vance. Additionally, threats were made against their family members. The man was taken into custody.
04:03 Report: Biden angry with Pelosi
President Joe Biden is facing a new round of dissenting 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 reportedly "angry" with Pelosi, who has publicly expressed her support for the President.
02:45 Trump supporter scouted event location with drone
The Trump assassination suspect reportedly scouted the event location with a drone, according to a report by the "Wall Street Journal." The suspect was able to take aerial photographs of the event grounds in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, only a few hours before the attack, the newspaper reported, citing law enforcement sources familiar with the matter. These findings may raise questions about whether the event location was adequately secured.
01:39 Prominent Biden supporter separates from advisor
Reid Hoffman, a prominent Democratic donor and 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 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 of New Mexico called on President Biden to "step aside to give the Democrats the best chances of winning in November." Vasquez, who faces a tight re-election battle in Congress, joined a chorus of other endangered Democrats who have urged Biden to withdraw from the race. Today, ten Democrats from the House of Representatives joined the ranks of those calling for Biden to abandon his campaign.
23:20 Harris tries to reassure Hundreds of Democratic Donors - and failsVice President Kamala Harris attempts to calm the nerves of the Democratic Party's largest donors by telling over 300 of them that there is little cause for concern about President Biden's campaign. Several participants of the video call told the "New York Times" that they found the meeting overall unvaluable 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's first campaign appearance since the attack, alongside VanceEx-US President Donald Trump held his first campaign appearance a week after the attack on him. He will attend a rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan, along with his vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance. Trump was nominated as the Republican presidential candidate at the US Republican Party convention and received a triumphant welcome.
21:50 Union foreign policy spokesman Hardt: We need to prepare for new RepublicansThe foreign policy spokesman of the Union faction, Jürgen Hardt, expects the Republicans, under their presidential candidate, to realign ideologically - regardless of the November election result. Trump's campaign promises are described as a "wonderful surprise."
21:23 While withdrawal calls heat up: Harris at Tyra Banks' ice cream shopAs calls for Biden to withdraw from the US presidential race continue to grow, even from within the Democratic ranks (see entry 20:56), his potential successor Kamala Harris invites her nieces to an ice cream shop. In the US capital Washington DC, former model Tyra Banks opens a pop-up ice cream shop "Smize&Dream." Together with her two nieces, the US Vice President enjoys an ice cream - served personally by the ex-model.
20:56 Democrats openly call for Biden to withdrawMore and more Democrats are openly calling on US President Joe Biden to withdraw from the US presidential race. In the past hours, Representatives Betty McCollum of Minnesota, Kathy Castor, Zoe Lofgren of California, and Greg Landsman have made statements urging Biden to retire. Shortly before that, Representatives Jared Huffman of California, Mark Veasey of Texas, Chuy Garcia of Illinois, and Mark Pocan of Wisconsin - Democratic representatives from the US House of Representatives - had made similar statements in an open letter, urging Biden to "pass the torch to a new generation of democratic leaders."
20:18 Biden to resume campaigning next weekUS President Joe Biden announces that he will resume campaigning next week and will win the November election. Recently, Biden paused due to Corona symptoms. In the past few days, the number of Democratic Party members calling on the 81-year-old to end his candidacy and make way for a more promising candidate has increased.
19:33 CNN-Analyst: These Democratic Women Could Beat Trump
Should US President Joe Biden 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 defeat the likely Republican candidate Donald Trump. This is what Julian Zelizer, CNN political analyst 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 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 Discussing Retirement Scenarios
Members of Joe Biden's family have reportedly discussed how his withdrawal from the campaign could look. This is reported by NBC News citing two people familiar with the discussions. The discussions were reportedly about exit strategies for Biden. The people NBC News quoted describe two conditions for a potential withdrawal plan that were a "common theme" during 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 retirement and discussing potential withdrawal plans with his family is a new development, according to NBC News.
16:23 Could Kamala Harris Beat Trump?
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?
17:03 Team Spokeswoman: Biden Takes Democratic Concerns Seriously
According to his team, US President Joe Biden will return to the campaign trail in the next week after his isolation due to mild Corona symptoms. This was announced by the head of his campaign team, Jen O'Malley Dillon, 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 candidacy 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 can't just claim to stand for the unity of the USA when he follows 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 now considering withdrawing from the presidential race according to media reports. The "New York Times" cites several sources from Biden's camp, who say the 81-year-old is beginning to accept that he cannot win the election against his rival Donald Trump in November. "Reality is setting in," the "New York Times" quotes from Biden's camp. The source is not surprised if Biden soon supports Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential candidate.
13:50 Attempted assassin informed himself about other mass shootings
The Trump assassin informed himself about another mass shooting on the internet before the attack, this one at a high school in Michigan where a teenager shot and killed four students, and the charges against his parents. CNN reports this based on information from the FBI and Secret Service.
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 positions
Union Vice-Faction Leader Jens Spahn finds praiseworthy words for Trump's foreign policy positions. Spahn mentioned in MDR approximately Trump's stance on China containment and Israel's existence. The former Federal Health Minister also commented on Trump's announced peace initiative for Ukraine. He said Europeans must "be part of these talks" and cannot be content with the role of the audience. Spahn, who was an observer at the Republican Party convention, emphasized that Trump "often was right politically outside." "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 uses "unusual tones"
With over 90 minutes, Donald Trump delivers the longest nomination speech yet. However, it's not just the "typical campaign with a ton of fake news," says communications expert Christian Galvez, but also "unusual tones" for the Republicans.
11:26 Trump Performance reminiscent of "Life of Brian" for security experts
According to security expert Christian Mölling, the content of Trump's statements at the US Republican Party convention is not the most significant factor. "If you see that people are really clinging to this association. [...] It's just like in Life of Brian," he says in the "Stern" podcast "Die Lage." "There's this scene at the end where everyone is chasing after someone who has become sort of an icon, whether it's a shoe or a band: Trump is being deified and he's also deifying himself, and that's why the content, I believe, is rather 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? Thomas Jäger takes a look at the potential consequences of his announcements regarding Ukraine and other US allies. He also assesses whether Biden will still be the Democratic Party's presidential candidate next week:
10:19 Trump accuses Biden of causing greater damage than through "ten worst presidents"
Originally, Trump didn't want to mention Biden in his speech, but he deviated from his script again. "The damage he has caused to this country is unimaginable," he said about the incumbent president. When the "ten worst presidents" in US history are taken into account, the damage caused by him is not as great as the damage caused by Biden.
09:51 When Trump deviates from the script, chaos ensues
In Milwaukee, Trump told a story about the assassination attempt against him; he seemed tired, but was then celebrated by the delegates and didn't always stick to his script - "old tunes come through." NTV reporter Hanna Klouth reports on her impressions of Trump's nomination speech as 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 already 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 - even though this was not in the script, according to the report.
08:45 Trump evades Taiwan question in speech
China was only mentioned once in Trump's speech in a national security context. He said that the country 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 to a position on this issue.
You can read about all previous developments here.**
- In the midst of politics in the United States, concerns about Donald Trump's health and his potential attempts to run for the US Presidency in 2024 continue to rise among Democrats and Republicans alike.
- With Joe Biden recovering from Covid-19, there have been discussions among Democrats in the United States about whether Biden should continue his campaign for the 2024 US Presidency or step down, considering the increasing calls for his withdrawal and health concerns.
- In the swing states of Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, Republicans and Democrats are gearing up for a strategic battle, as the stakes in the United States Presidency Election 2024 grow higher.
- During his campaign appearances in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has faced increased security concerns, prompting the Secret Service to seek assistance from the local sheriff's office.
- Amid concerns about the future of US politics, political scientist Barbara Walter has expressed her belief that the United States is closer to a civil war than many may want to admit, citing political polarization, cultural tribalism, and the ease of obtaining weapons as contributing factors.
- In light of the upcoming US Presidential Election 2024, the partners of former president Joe Biden in the United States have voiced concerns about Biden's health and his potential ability to effectively campaign, with some Democrats urging him to step down and allow Vice President Kamala Harris to take the lead.
