7:25 Trump's son: My father has a lion-heart
The son of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump praises his father's courage after the weekend attack. "What was my father's instinct when his life was at stake? Not to yield, not to back down," said Don Trump Jr. at the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee. His father showed the whole world that the next American president would have a "lion's heart." During Trump's son's speech in Milwaukee, a photo was displayed on the screens of the 78-year-old with a bloodied cheek and an extended fist in front of a US flag.
06:53 Now Pelosi increases pressure on Biden
Now Pelosi too: According to a CNN report, Nancy Pelosi, the former Speaker of the House, informed President Joe Biden that he could not win against Donald Trump based on polls. Biden could destroy the Democrats' chances of regaining control of the House of Representatives. CNN did not indicate that Pelosi had asked Biden to withdraw his candidacy. Pelosi still holds significant influence among the Democrats.
06:31 Vance praises Trump: "A beloved father and grandfather"
The vice presidential candidate, J.D. Vance, presents Donald Trump at the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee as a man of political moderation. "He can stand defiantly against an assassin and call for national healing in the next moment. He is a beloved father and grandfather," says the 39-year-old senator in his first major speech since his nomination as vice president. "Consider what they said. They said he was a tyrant. They said he had to be stopped at all costs," says Vance further, without specifying who they are. But how did Ex-President Trump react to the attack, Vance wondered. "He called for national unity, for national peace, literally, after an assassin had almost taken his life." Vance himself had blamed Joe Biden for the attack on Trump. Vance also officially accepted his nomination in Milwaukee.
05:57 "She's standing on a stage for the first time" - Trump's granddaughter speaks
Donald Trump's granddaughter paints a picture of a loving grandfather in a speech at the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee. "She's standing on a stage for the first time," announced Trump's eldest son Don Jr., introducing his oldest daughter. "Kai Madison Trump!" Ex-President Trump, who will speak at the convention on Friday night but is present every day in the arena, smiles at the 17-year-old from the podium. "He encourages me to keep going," said Kai Trump. "Of course, he sets the bar quite high - but who knows, maybe I'll catch up to him one day." She also spoke about the weekend attack. "I just wanted to know if he was okay," she said. Her grandfather had to go through "hell" because of many people, "but he's still standing. Grandpa: You're an inspiration, and I love you."
05:25 Trump's Vice Presidential Candidate Vance Focuses on Working Class
The designated Vice Presidential candidate of Donald Trump, J.D. Vance, will present himself at the Republican Party convention as the son of an industrial city in Ohio and a fighter for the working class. This is evident from an excerpt of his speech that was previously released. The 39-year-old will reportedly emphasize his background from humble circumstances and sharply criticize the trade and economic policy of the Democrats under President Joe Biden. "Professional politicians" like Biden are responsible for a trade policy that has harmed families like his, the excerpts state. "President Trump's vision is simple - we will not serve Wall Street, but commit to the workers." We will not import foreign labor, but fight for American citizens." Vance, who has taken his mother's child from poverty to a Yale graduate and successful risk capital investor, will directly address the working and middle class in the decisive swing states of Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Michigan - three "Swing States" in the Rust Belt that could decide the election on November 5.
05:00 Trump Ally to be Greeted with Frenzied Applause at Party Convention
The former economic advisor to ex-US President Donald Trump, Peter Navarro, will be greeted with frenzied applause at the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee on the day of his release from prison. The 75-year-old had served a four-month prison sentence in March for contempt of Congress. He had refused to hand over documents and testify before the House Oversight Committee regarding the Capitol storm. Navarro criticized President Joe Biden in his speech, among other things, for being responsible for his and Trump's legal problems. "If they get Trump, be careful. Then they'll come for you," Navarro said. The Biden administration was responsible for their legal troubles. "If we don't control our government, they will control us." The Democrats had also targeted children, Navarro argued, wanting to indoctrinate them with their "toxic views."
04:14 Trump Supporters Bandage Their Ears
Some Republicans at the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee are bandaging one ear as a sign of solidarity with Presidential candidate Donald Trump: A few Republicans are sticking a plaster on their ear as a symbol of unity. However, it cannot be spoken of as a mass phenomenon.
03:31 Transatlantic Coordinator: Interests at Stake in Ukraine Conflict Go Beyond Europe
The Transatlantic Coordinator of the German government, Michael Link, advises Europeans to adopt a constructive approach towards a potential Trump administration: Europeans should make it clear that US interests are also at stake in the Ukraine conflict: "Because if Russia wins in Ukraine, who wins then? China," the FDP politician said in conversations in the US. He constantly hears in the US that the greatest challenge is China, "for some economically, for some militarily, for some in both respects." This point should therefore be emphasized all the more on the Republican side.
02:40 Vance over Attack: Had Fear "that we had just lost a great President"
Shortly before his speech at the Republican Party convention, US Vice Presidential candidate J.D. Vance engaged in media manipulation and referred to Trump as President: "The contrast between the lies the media spread about President Trump and the man we all truly know, we saw clearly on Saturday," said Vance. He had great fear that "we had just lost a great President," as gunshots rang out at a campaign event on Saturday and Trump took cover for safety. "And then he stands up a minute later, after they had shot at him - they literally shot at him - and he lifts his fist in the air and says: 'Fight! Fight! Fight!'", so Vance.
01:51 Ex-Ambassador Grenell advocates for "America first" in foreign policy
The former US Ambassador to Germany, Richard Grenell, advocated at the Republican Party convention for a foreign policy that puts America's interests first. "We have interfered in the affairs of other countries and signed treaties that only benefited other nations. We have ignored the priorities of America for too many years," said Grenell in Milwaukee. "This happened when Washington stopped being the capital of the United States and started being the capital of the world." Grenell is rumored to be a candidate for the position of US Secretary of State if Trump wins the election.
01:17 Democratic Party leader Schumer advises Biden against re-election
According to a media report, Democratic Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer advised President Joe Biden at a meeting on Saturday to end his re-election campaign. Schumer reportedly told the 81-year-old that his withdrawal would be better for the country and the Democratic Party. No official confirmation of this information is available.
00:24 Biden tests positive for Corona
US President Joe Biden has tested positive for the Coronavirus. The 81-year-old reportedly has "mild symptoms," according to the White House. Biden himself said he feels "good." Biden will go to his private home in the state of Delaware, isolate there, and continue to fulfill all his duties in full during this time, according to his spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre. The 81-year-old has been vaccinated.
23:07 Kremlin welcomes Vance's stance on Ukraine
The positions of Republican Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance on Ukraine are receiving a positive response in the Kremlin. Vance stands for peace, for the cessation of aid, said Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at a press conference in the United Nations Security Council. "We can only welcome this, because it is indeed necessary to stop the supply of weapons to Ukraine, and the war will end." Furthermore, Lavrov said, Russia is ready to "work with any American president elected by the American people," as long as this president is "willing to engage in equal, respectful dialogue."
21:58 Report: Biden insults Democrats in age debate
During a telephone conference with House Democrats on Saturday, US President Joe Biden reportedly harshly criticized Representative Jason Crow of Colorado. According to CNN News, Crow shared bluntly that voters were expressing concerns about Biden's strength and energy. Citing two sources familiar with the conversation, the heated discussion about his age, demeanor, and Biden's restraint in NATO led the US President to call Crow "Let that shit go," according to CNN. Crow later retracted his restraint and apologized to the irate Biden.
21:17 New York Governor Warns of Trump and Vance Agenda
New York Governor Kathy Hochul expresses her concerns regarding J.D. Vance's potential nomination as the Republican Vice Presidential candidate for the 2024 US Presidential elections. The 65-year-old Democrat writes on X: "Trump's Vice President J.D. Vance is advocating for a nationwide abortion ban with no exceptions." The US Politician has been New York's Governor since August 24, 2021. She is the first woman to hold this position. "The Trump and Vance agenda poses an unprecedented threat to women's rights in this country. Period," Hochul further writes.
20:45 Trump Assassination Attempt Triggers 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 allegedly staged, for instance. ntv fact-checking expert Burak Kahraman explains how to identify false information.
20:17 Navidi: Why More Affluent People Are Supporting Trump
The implementation of the demands from the conservative manifesto "Project 2025" would have far-reaching consequences for society, according to Sandra Navidi. In an ntv interview, the financial expert explains the potential effects of higher taxes on the US economy and why wealthy entrepreneurs from Silicon Valley are now supporting Trump with donations.
You can read about earlier developments here.**
- Despite the attempts from the US-Intelligence Agency to discredit him, former President Donald Trump continues to gain support among Republicans, as demonstrated by J.D. Vance's praise of him as a man of political moderation and a lover of his family.
- The attempted assassination on Donald Trump during the US Presidential Election 2024 campaign has sparked a wave of conspiracy theories on social media platforms, with some claiming it was staged.
- As the US Presidential Election 2024 approaches, Nancy Pelosi, a former Democratic Speaker of the House, told President Joe Biden that he may not be able to win against Donald Trump based on polls, potentially jeopardizing the Democrats' chances of regaining control of the House of Representatives.
- At the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee, a photo was displayed of Donald Trump with a bloodied cheek and an extended fist in front of the US flag, further fueling support for his campaign among Republicans.
- As the US Presidential Election 2024 heats up, J.D. Vance, the vice presidential candidate for Donald Trump, will focus on his working-class roots and criticize the policies of current President Joe Biden, particularly in key swing states like Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
- The Democratic Party leader, Chuck Schumer, reportedly advised President Joe Biden to end his re-election campaign during a meeting, but no official confirmation of this information is available.
