8:32 Ex-CIA-Chief Panetta calls security lapses 'worrisome'
Former CIA Director Panetta expresses concerns about security lapses regarding Trump's attempted assassination in Pennsylvania, particularly in light of reports of Iranian threats against the former president. According to the British "Guardian," he stated in a podcast: "It's particularly troubling what we've found out: that the intelligence service passed on information to the Secret Service about assassination threats from Iran, not only against former President Trump but also against others. And they're reportedly supposed to have then increased his Secret Service protection. And if that's true and they weren't able to set up a perimeter, then that's ridiculous."
07:55 Scholz: "We see that uncertainty is growing in America"
Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz warns, looking at the US presidential campaign, about risky developments. "We see that uncertainty is growing in America - as it does, by the way, in many prosperous societies in the North," he told T-Online. The uncertainty about the future leads to tensions in societies. Developments in the US have consequences for Germany. "The US is the world's number one power and our most important alliance partner - everything that happens there is important to us," so Scholz. Looking at a possible victory of the Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, Scholz says: "Elections are part of democracy. We are preparing ourselves, of course, for all possibilities, but we don't speak publicly about the how."
07:25 Trump's Son: My Father has a "Lion's Heart"
The son of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump praises his father's courage after the weekend's assassination attempt. "What was my father's instinct when his life was on the line? Not to cower, not to give up," Don Trump Jr. said at the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee. His father had shown the whole world that the next American president would have a "Lion's Heart." During Trump Jr.'s speech at the Milwaukee Republican Party convention, a photo was shown on the screens of the 78-year-old with a bloodied cheek and an outstretched fist in front of a US flag.
06:53 Pelosi also increases pressure on Biden
So also Pelosi: According to a CNN report, Nancy Pelosi, the former Speaker of the House of Representatives, informed President Joe Biden that he could not win against Donald Trump in the polls. Biden could destroy the chances of the Democrats to regain control of the House of Representatives. CNN reported this based on information from four insiders who were informed about the phone call. None of the insiders mentioned CNN that Pelosi had asked Biden to withdraw his candidacy. Pelosi still has significant influence within the Democrats.
06:31 Vance pays tribute to Trump: "A beloved father and grandfather"
Senator J.D. Vance, the Republican Vice Presidential candidate, pays tribute to Donald Trump at the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee as a man of political moderation. "In a moment, he can stand defiant against an assassin and call for national healing," says the 39-year-old senator in his first major speech since his nomination as Vice Presidential candidate. "They said he was a tyrant. They said he must be stopped at all costs," says Vance further, without specifying who they are. "But how did ex-President Trump react to the assassination attempt?" Vance asked. "He called for national unity, for national peace, literally, after an assassin almost took his life." Vance himself had blamed President Joe Biden for the attack on Trump. Vance also accepts his nomination officially 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 her speech at the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee. "She's standing on a stage for the first time," announces Trump's eldest son Don Jr., introducing his eldest 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 pretty high - but who knows, maybe one day I'll catch up to him." She also spoke about the weekend's assassination attempt. "I just wanted to know if he was okay," she said. "He had to go through hell because of so many people, but he's still standing. Opa: You're an inspiration and I love you."
05:25 Trump's Vice Presidential candidate Vance focuses on the 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 from his speech that was released in advance. The 39-year-old will emphasize his origins from humble backgrounds 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. "President Trump's vision is simple - we will not serve Wall Street, but commit to workers," it says in the extracts. "We will not import foreign labor, but fight for American workers." Vance, who has gone from the child of a single mother to a Yale graduate and successful risk capital investor, will directly address the working and middle class in the swing states of Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Michigan - three "Swing States" in the Rust Belt that could decide the election on November 5th.
05:00 Navarro, Trump's Former Economic Advisor, to be Cheered at Republican Party Convention
Former economic advisor to ex-US President Donald Trump, Peter Navarro, is to be greeted with frenzied applause at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on the day of his release from prison. The 75-year-old had served a four-month sentence in March for contempt of Congress, having refused to hand over documents and testify before the House Oversight and Reform Committee regarding the Capitol storm. "If they get Trump, be careful. They'll come for you next," Navarro warned in his speech, among other things, against US President Joe Biden. Biden's administration, he argued, was responsible for their and Trump's legal troubles. "If we don't control our government, they'll control us." The Democrats had even targeted children, he added, wanting to indoctrinate them with their "toxic views."
04:14 Trump Supporters Bandage Their Ears
A few supporters of Presidential candidate Donald Trump were inspired by his bandaged ear at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee: Some Republicans affix a bandage to their ear as a sign of solidarity. However, it cannot be called a mass phenomenon.
03:31 Transatlantic Coordinator: US Interests at Stake in Ukraine Conflict
The Transatlantic Coordinator of the German government, Michael Link, advises Europeans to adopt a constructive approach towards a potential Trump administration: They must clearly demonstrate that US interests are also at stake in the Ukraine conflict: "For if Russia wins in Ukraine, who benefits then? China," the FDP politician stated. In conversations, he hears in the US that the greatest challenge is China, "for some economically, for some militarily, for some in both respects." This point should be emphasized particularly on the Republican side.
02:40 Vance on Attack: "I Felt We Had Lost a Great President"
Just before his speech at the Republican National Convention, US Vice Presidential candidate J.D. Vance engages in media manipulation and declares Trump a president: "The contrast between the lies the media spread about President Trump and the man we all truly know was evidently clear on Saturday," Vance says. He had been deeply concerned, "that we had just lost a great president," when gunshots rang out at a campaign event on Saturday, and Trump took cover for safety. "And then, of course, he stood up a minute later, after they had shot at him - they had literally shot at him - and raised his fist in the air and said: 'Fight! Fight! Fight!'"
01:51 Ex-Ambassador Grenell Advocates "America First" in Foreign Policy
The former US Ambassador to Germany, Richard Grenell, advocates for a foreign policy that puts America's interests first at the Republican National Convention. "We have interfered in the affairs of other countries and signed treaties that only benefited other nations. We have ignored America's priorities for too many years," Grenell said in Milwaukee. "This happened when Washington stopped being the capital of the United States and started acting as the capital of the world." Grenell is being considered as a candidate for the position of US Secretary of State, should Trump win the election.
01:17 Democratic Leader Schumer advises Biden against re-campaigningDemocratic Majority Leader in the US Senate, Chuck Schumer, advised President Joe Biden during a meeting on Saturday to end his re-election campaign, according to a media report by ABC News. Schumer reportedly told the 81-year-old that his decision to step down was better for the country and the Democratic Party. No official confirmation of this information is available.
00:24 Biden tests positive for CoronaUS President Joe Biden has tested positive for the Coronavirus. The 81-year-old feels "good," according to the White House. Biden will self-isolate at his private residence in the state of Delaware and continue to perform all his duties in full during this time, his spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre announced. The 81-year-old has been vaccinated.
23:07 Kreml welcomes Vance's Ukraine stancePositions of Republican Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance on Ukraine are receiving positive feedback in the Kremlin. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov expressed this during a press conference at 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," Lavrow said. Furthermore, Lavrow stated that 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 berates Democrats in age debateDuring a telephone conference with Democratic representatives in the House of Representatives on Saturday, US President Joe Biden reportedly berated Representative Jason Crow. According to CNN News, Crow, a Democrat from Colorado, candidly shared concerns among voters about Biden's strength and stamina. The heated discussion about his age, demeanor, and Biden's reticence in NATO allegedly led Biden to swear at Crow with the words: "Let that shit go." Crow later retracted his comments and apologized to Biden, according to CNN.
21:17 New York Governor warns against Vance's agendaNew York Governor Kathy Hochul expresses her views on J.D. Vance's nomination as the Republican Vice Presidential candidate for the 2024 US Presidential Elections. The 65-year-old Democrat writes: "Trump's Vice President J.D. Vance advocates for a nationwide abortion ban without exceptions." The US politician has been New York's Governor since August 24, 2021. She is the first woman to hold this position. "The agenda of Trump and Vance poses an unprecedented threat to women's rights in this country. Period," Hochul further writes.
20:45 Trump assassination attempt triggers wave of conspiracy theoriesShortly 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 example. ntv fact-checking expert Burak Kahraman explains how to recognize false information.
20:17 Navidi: More and more affluent people are aligning themselves behind Trump.
The implementation of demands from the conservative manifesto "Project 2025" would not only have effects on society, Sandra Navidi explains in an ntv interview. The financial expert clarifies the consequences of higher tariffs for the US economy and why entrepreneurs from Silicon Valley are now supporting Trump with donations.
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- Regarding former President Donald Trump's security, Panetta expresses concern about potential lapses in protecting him, particularly in light of reports of Iranian threats against him.
- Scholz, the German Federal Chancellor, expresses apprehension about the growing uncertainty in the US presidential campaign, acknowledging its implications for Germany as a key ally.
- Following the assassination attempt, Donald Trump Jr. praises his father's courage, emphasizing his father's 'Lion's Heart' and resilience, showcasing his strength for the American people.
- Despite Biden's lead in polls, Nancy Pelosi advises him that he may not be able to defeat Trump, potentially jeopardizing the Democrats' chance of regaining control of the House of Representatives.
- J.D. Vance, as Republican Vice Presidential candidate, pays tribute to Trump's political moderation, highlighting his ability to unify and protect America in the face of adversity, as demonstrated by the assassination attempt.
- In the US Presidential Election 2024, Democrats, Republicans, and other parties are preparing for all potential scenarios, including the possibility of Donald Trump's re-election attempts and the consequences they may have for the United States of America.
