6:47 Voter group announces Initiative for Democrats
During some major donors of US-President Biden holding back their funding, liberal umbrella organization "America Votes" announced that they will give out 40 Million Dollars 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 Donald Trump and Co., because they have done it in three consecutive elections," Daria Dawson, head of the group, was quoted as saying by the "New York Times." The democracy is at stake in the November election.
05:31 Pelosi against direct nomination of Harris, if Biden drops outCalifornian Representative Nancy Pelosi would prefer a "competitive" process of an open primary for the nomination of Vice President Kamala Harris as the new democratic presidential candidate in case of Biden's campaign ending. This was reported by the "New York Times" citing sources in the California delegation of Democrats. At the meeting with the delegation, Pelosi reportedly expressed her strong support for Biden, stating that the Democrats would lose every chance with him.
04:49 Threats against Trump and Vance: Arrest in FloridaA man was arrested in Florida due to threats against republican US-Presidential candidate Donald Trump and his designated vice J.D. Vance on social media. The authorities were alerted through online tips and reports from neighbors. According to the police in Jupiter, Florida, the suspect's Facebook account contained multiple threats against Trump and Vance. Threats against their family members were also discovered. The man was taken into custody.
04:03 Report: Biden "angry" at PelosiPresident 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 "angry" at Pelosi, who has publicly expressed her support for the US-President.
02:45 Trump Supporter investigated event location with droneThe Trump assassination attempt suspect used a drone to scout the event location, according to a report by the "Wall Street Journal." The suspect was able to take aerial photographs of the event site in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, only a few hours before the attack, the newspaper reported, citing law enforcement officials familiar with the matter. The findings could raise further questions about whether the event site was adequately secured.
01:39 Prominent Biden supporter separates from advisorReid Hoffman, a prominent democratic donor and co-founder of LinkedIn worth billions, is separating from his long-term political advisor Dmitri Mehlhorn. Mehlhorn stated that his views on the future of the Democratic Party have become a "distraction." The two were the spearhead of the major donors who encouraged the Democrats to hold on to President Biden as their party's candidate.
00:29 More Democrats call for Biden to withdraw
Representative Gabe Vasquez from New Mexico urges President Biden to "step aside to give the Democrats the best chances to win in November." Vasquez, who faces a tight re-election battle for his seat in Congress, joins a growing number of endangered Democrats who have urged the President to withdraw from the race. On Saturday alone, ten Democrats from the House of Representatives joined the chorus of party members calling on Biden to drop out.
23:20 Harris tries to calm down hundreds of Democratic donors - fails
Vice President Kamala Harris attempted to reassure the Democratic Party's biggest donors by telling them during a video call that there was little reason to worry about President Biden's campaign. Several participants in the call told the "New York Times" that they found the meeting overall unproductive and sometimes even condescending. Many believe, according to the report, that Harris' message ignored the legitimate concerns of donors about Biden's campaign.
22:21 Trump holds first campaign rally since Capitol attack with VP candidate Vance
A week after the Capitol attack, former US President Donald Trump held his first campaign rally on Saturday. He will appear at a rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan, alongside 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 adjust to new Republicans
The foreign policy spokesman of the Union faction, Jürgen Hardt, expects the Republicans to realign ideologically with their presidential candidate, regardless of the November election result. Trump's campaign promises, he said, were a "wonderful surprise."
21:23 While calls for Biden's withdrawal grow louder: Harris enjoys ice cream with Tyra Banks and nieces
As calls for President Joe 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 enjoyed an ice cream with her nieces. In Washington D.C., former supermodel Tyra Banks opened a pop-up ice cream shop "Smize&Dream." Harris and her two nieces treated themselves to ice cream - served personally by the ex-model.
20:56 Democrats openly call for Biden to withdraw
More and more Democrats are urging President Joe Biden to withdraw from the presidential race for the US elections in November. In the past few hours, Representative Betty McCollum from Minnesota, Representative Kathy Castor, Representative Zoe Lofgren from California, and Representative Greg Landsman have issued statements calling on Biden to step down. Earlier, Representatives Jared Huffman from California, Mark Veasey from Texas, Chuy Garcia from Illinois, and Mark Pocan from Wisconsin - Democratic representatives in the US House of Representatives - had made similar statements in an open letter.
20:18 Biden to resume campaign tour next week
US-President Joe Biden announced that he will be back on the campaign trail next week and will win the November election. He recently paused due to Corona symptoms. In the past few days, the number of members of the Democratic Party who have urged Biden to retire and make way for a more promising candidate has increased.
19:33 CNN analyst: These Democrats could beat Trump
If US-President Joe Biden were to decide to retire from his campaign, the Democrats have no reason to worry - they have a women's duo in the party who could still defeat the likely Republican candidate Donald Trump. Julian Zelizer, political analyst for CNN and Princeton Professor, writes in a commentary on CNN. Zelizer believes that Kamala Harris as the presidential candidate and Gretchen Whitmer, Governor of Michigan, as her vice presidential candidate, have the best chances of leading the party through this crisis. US Vice President Kamala Harris is being considered by many 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. 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 exit strategies
Members of Joe Biden's family have reportedly discussed how an exit 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 people NBC News spoke to describe two conditions for a potential exit plan that were discussed: If Biden were to make this decision, he must 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 exit strategies with his family is a new development, according to NBC News.
17:03 Could Kamala Harris beat Trump?
The pressure on US-President Joe Biden from within his own party is growing. According to polls, his vice president Kamala Harris has better chances against the Republican and challenger Donald Trump. But does she have what it takes to be the most powerful woman in the world?
16:23 Press secretary: Biden takes concerns of Democrats seriously
US-President Joe Biden, according to his team, will return to the campaign trail next week after his isolation due to mild Corona symptoms. Jen O'Malley Dillon, head of his campaign team, made this known in an interview on 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. Numerous representatives of his Democratic Party have publicly questioned Biden's physical and mental fitness for a campaign and his chances of winning. Biden has withdrawn to his house in Delaware due to a Corona infection.
15:38 Kamala Harris counters Trump's Unity Promises
With his speech at the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee, Presidential candidate Donald Trump aims to unite the deeply divided American population. In response, Vice President Kamala Harris writes on X with clear words in social media: "If you claim to stand for unity, you must do more than just use the word." Harris writes that he can't just claim to stand for the unity of the USA while pursuing an agenda that deprives whole groups of Americans of their fundamental freedoms, opportunities, and dignity.
14:33 Media Report: Biden considering dropping out of the race
Due to prolonged pressure, Joe Biden is reportedly considering withdrawing from the presidential race according to media reports. The "New York Times" cites several sources from Biden's camp, who claim 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. The "New York Times" quotes from Biden's camp that they would not be surprised if he soon supported Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential candidate. However, a close associate of the president emphasized that Biden has not yet made a decision.
13:50 Attempted assassin informed himself about other school shooters
The Trump assassin informed himself about another school shooter, who had shot four students at a high school in Michigan in 2021, and the charges against his parents, according to CNN, citing FBI and Secret Service officials.
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 race in a spectacular way. At the Republican Party convention, he pays tribute to Donald Trump in wrestling style.
12:36 Spahn praises Trump's foreign policy positions
Union Deputy Faction Leader Jens Spahn finds praiseworthy words for Trump's foreign policy positions. Spahn mentioned on MDR approximately Trump's stance on containing China and the existence of Israel. The former health minister also commented on Trump's announced peace initiative for Ukraine. He said Europeans should "be part of these talks" and should not be content with the role of the audience. Spahn, who was an observer at the Republican Party convention, emphasized that Trump "often got it right" in foreign policy. "Our Iran policy was wrong in retrospect, his was right. Our policy on Nord Stream 2 was wrong, he warned about it." 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 Communication expert: Trump strikes "unusual notes"
With over 90 minutes, Donald Trump delivers the longest nomination speech to date. However, it's not just "typical campaigning with a ton of fake news," says communication expert Christian Galvez, but also "unusual notes" for the Republicans.
11:26 Trump performance reminds security experts of "Life of Brian"
According to security expert Christian Mölling, the content of Trump's statements at the US Republican Party convention is not the most significant aspect. "If you see that people are really clinging to this association. [...] It's just like in Life of Brian," he says in the "Die Lage" podcast "The Situation." "There's this scene at the end where everyone is chasing after someone, who by chance has become an icon, so worthy of adoration. It doesn't matter if it's a shoe or a band: Trump is being styled as a savior and he styles himself that way as well, and that's why the content, I believe, is quite banal."
10:55 Politician on Trump's Calculation: "Arithmetic carries enormous 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. Additionally, the politician estimates the chances of Biden remaining the Democratic Party's presidential candidate next week:
10:19 Trump accuses Biden of causing more damage than through "ten worst presidents" combined
Trump initially did not intend 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 considered together, the damage caused by any of them is not as great as the damage caused by Biden.
09:51 When Trump deviates from the script, chaos ensues
In Milwaukee, Trump spoke about the assassination attempt against him; he appeared tired, but was then celebrated by delegates and did not always stick to his script - "old tunes come through." NTV reporter Hanna Klouth shares her impressions of 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 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 had left the Biden administration a peaceful world is deemed "absurd" by the network. Trump also repeated the allegation of election fraud against the Democrats - even though this was not in the speech manuscript.
08:45 Trump circumvents Taiwan question in speech
China was mentioned only 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 reelected and China attacks the country. Trump has not yet committed to this issue.
You can read about all previous developments here.**
- In response to pressure from within his own party, some Democrats have suggested that Vice President Kamala Harris could challenge President Joe Biden in the United States Presidential Election 2024, given her stronger polling numbers against Republican rival Donald Trump.
- Daria Dawson, head of "America Votes," stated that they will allocate 40 Million Dollars to help the Democratic Party win voters in five contested states, asserting that their partners have successfully defeated Donald Trump and his team in three consecutive elections.
- A man in Florida was arrested after making threats against Republican US Presidential candidate Donald Trump and Vice Presidential candidate J.D. Vance on social media, potentially putting their family members in danger.
- The US Intelligence continues to investigate attempts to assault Donald Trump, with recent reports suggesting that a Trump supporter used a drone to scout the event location in Butler, Pennsylvania, ahead of the attack.
- Despite facing criticism and calls from some Democrats to step down, President Joe Biden is determined to fight for a second term in the United States Presidential Election 2024 and stated that he will be back on the campaign trail next week.
- In an attempt to unite Democratic donors who have expressed concerns about Biden's campaign, Vice President Kamala Harris attempted to reassure them during a video call, but some participants found her message unproductive and condescending.
