A large show is coming up: Trump has arrived in Milwaukee
After the party primaries in each state, both Democrats and Republicans must officially confirm their overall results on a national level. This takes place at the respective nomination conventions. The Democrats will gather in the middle of August in Chicago, Illinois, while the Republican nomination convention is taking place this year from July 15th to 18th in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Trump has already arrived in the city and can present himself for the first time as the clear leader of the Republicans at a nomination convention. In 2016, he ran as an outsider, while in 2020, the Republicans were hindered from holding a large, pompous event due to the pandemic.
06:14 Trump assassination attempt affects the stock exchange
Asian stock markets react with unease to the assassination attempt on US Presidential candidate Donald Trump. Investors are concerned about potential implications on future US economic policy. At the bond markets, bond yields increased, which experts attribute to the expectation of a potentially inflationary and debt-intensive economic policy under a Trump presidency. Additionally, stricter immigration laws could complicate the labor market and drive wages up. "The market reaction to a Trump presidency was previously characterized by a stronger dollar and a steeper curve of US Treasury bonds," says Rong Ren Goh, Portfolio Manager at Eastspring Investments in Singapore. "We may observe some of these developments in the coming week if the election chances improve further following this incident."
05:56 Trump: Realizing it now
Following the assassination attempt at a campaign rally, Donald Trump calls for calm and unity. "This is an opportunity to bring the whole country, even the whole world, together," Trump tells the "Washington Examiner." The incident deeply affected him. He is now only beginning to understand the gravity of the situation ("Reality is just setting in"). Trump survived the attack because he turned away from the crowd at the crucial moment. "I rarely turn away from the crowd. If I hadn't done that in this moment, we wouldn't be having this conversation, or?"
05:22 "NYT": Explosives found in Trump assassination suspect's house
More information is coming to light about the Trump assassination suspect. Besides the rudimentary explosives found in Thomas Matthew Crooks' car, it is reported by the "New York Times" that the 20-year-old may have had explosives in his house as well.
04:15 Trump Attacker was Member of Rifle ClubAccording to US media, the Trump Attacker was a member of the Clairton Sportsmen's Club. The club's lawyer, Robert Bootay, confirmed in a statement that Thomas Matthew Crooks was a member. "Beyond that, the club, given ongoing police investigations, cannot provide any further comment on this matter," the statement reads. The Clairton Sportsmen's Club operates a wooded facility in the southern hills of Pittsburgh with a 200-yard shooting range.
03:31 German Government Plans for Trump's Election WinThe German government is preparing for a potential second US Presidency for Donald Trump, according to its Transatlantic Coordinator Michael Link. "Besides the intensive preparations of the German government, which are running very intensely and confidentially behind the scenes, we also need a consensus of the democratic parties, factions, and political foundations," Link told the Redaktionsnetzwerk Deutschland (RND). "I am seeking this consensus regularly and have been networking intensively with the competent colleagues in CDU and CSU on the topic of preparing for a possible scenario Trump 2.0 for a long time," says the FDP politician. Previously, the deputy CDU faction leader Jens Spahn and the green chairman of the Bundestag European Affairs Committee, Anton Hofreiter, had warned that Germany should better prepare for a potential Trump victory.
02:25 Biden Calls for De-escalation in CampaignUS President Joe Biden urged Americans to de-escalate the tensions in the US election campaign after the attack on his predecessor and political rival Donald Trump. "We settle our differences at the ballot box. That's how it works - at the ballot box, not with bullets," Biden said in a rare address to the nation from the Oval Office in the White House. "We need to lower the heated rhetoric in politics." He reminded Americans that they were "neighbors and friends, not enemies." Biden expressed relief that Trump was not seriously injured in the incident. Biden acknowledged that the campaign had been marked by highly heated political rhetoric but emphasized the high stakes in the upcoming presidential elections.
01:46 Biden Resumes Campaign PlanningAfter a brief campaign pause following the attack on his predecessor and political opponent Donald Trump, US President Joe Biden plans to resume public appearances in the coming days. According to the White House, Biden will visit the NAACP convention in Las Vegas on Tuesday. On Wednesday, he is scheduled to participate in a local campaign event in the Nevada desert metropolis. Biden had canceled a Monday trip to Texas and cut short a weekend stay in Delaware in response to the shooting.
01:04 Still Quiet and Frequently Bullied: What Matthew Crooks was Known For
The FBI in the US federal police identifies the Trump assassin as the 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks from Bethel Park in Pennsylvania. A driver's license image of Crooks shows him as a young man with side-parted dark blond hair, glasses, and a few freckles on his face. Crooks' former classmates describe him as a "quiet" student who often seemed "lonely," as reported by ABC News. A classmate claims Crooks was socially withdrawn. He cannot remember hearing Crooks talk about politics in general or Trump specifically. Jason Kohler, who claims to have attended the same high school as the suspected shooter, tells reporters that Crooks was often bullied. "He was quiet, but he was just bullied. He was bullied so much." Crooks, who occasionally wore hunter clothing, was mocked for his clothing style.
00:35 "Next Time Don't Miss": Democratic Congresswoman Fires Employee for Facebook Post
Democratic Representative in the US House of Representatives Bennie Thompson fires an employee who posted on social media that she wished the Trump assassin had aimed better. According to "New York Times," Jacqueline Marsaw wrote on Facebook: "I don't condone violence, but please take marksmanship classes so you don't miss next time. Oops, that wasn't me who spoke." Thompson, who represents the second district of the US state of Mississippi, writes on X, expresses gratitude that Trump is doing well. He adds, "There is no place for political violence in America's democracy."
23:50 No Intensification of Security Measures at Republican Party Convention
The Secret Service representative in charge of security for the Republican Party convention, Audrey Gibson-Cicchino, reports that security measures for the large event have not been intensified yet. Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson does not see the possibility of banning weapons in the outdoor area of the event venue in Milwaukee as an additional precaution. Carrying firearms is protected by state laws, he says. At the Mega-Event, Trump is scheduled to be officially nominated as the Republican Party's presidential candidate during the week. Trump is making efforts not to give the impression of weakness: He announced that he would travel to Milwaukee, Wisconsin in the US state on Sunday afternoon (local time) to break the news. The party convention is taking place there.
23:21 Biden: Motive of the Shooter Still Unclear
After the shooting of US presidential candidate Donald Trump, the motive of the shooter remains unclear. "We still have no information about the motive of the shooter," says US President Joe Biden at the White House to journalists. Biden urges the public not to speculate and to let the law enforcement agencies do their work.
22:53 Financial markets expect "landslide victory for Trump"
After the attempted assassination on US presidential candidate Donald Trump, financial markets need to reposition themselves. The bullet that hit Trump at a campaign rally increases his chances of a victory, and therefore, financial markets may be significantly affected, investors believe. "The election will likely be a landslide. This reduces uncertainty," says Nick Ferres, Chief Investment Manager at Vantage Point Asset Management. Rong Ren Goh, Portfolio Manager of Eastspring Investments in Singapore, expects the dollar to continue its recovery and investors to focus on a steeper yield curve for US Treasury bonds.
22:07 Injured visitors in stable condition
The two people who were severely injured in the attempted assassination on Donald Trump are in a stable condition, according to the police in Pennsylvania. At a campaign rally, a man from the audience was killed. The supposed shooter was shot by security guards. Trump was lightly wounded, while two visitors were severely injured.
21:57 FBI: Suspect acted alone, no identifiable ideology or mental illness yet
The FBI has issued a warning: The supposed shooter acted alone, and there is no further danger to security, an FBI representative states. The incident is being classified as a domestic terrorist attack and an attempted assassination. The FBI is investigating the social media accounts of the 20-year-old who was killed. However, there have been no discernible indications of an ideology or mental illness on the part of the supposed assassin. The weapon was legally purchased, presumably by the suspect's father. Bomb experts have also secured a suspicious device in the suspect's car, which has been taken to the lab for further investigation.
21:42 Starmer speaks with Trump
Britain's new Prime Minister Keir Starmer has reportedly phoned former US President Donald Trump following the assassination attempt. He condemned the violence and expressed his condolences for the victims and their families, according to the PA news agency. Trump and the other injured individuals were wished a quick recovery.
21:16 Soeder gives Democrats an "outsider recommendation"
"Violence is certainly not a means of resolution," says CSU leader Markus Soeder and wishes Donald Trump a speedy recovery after the assassination attempt. He assesses the consequences for the presidential campaign and gives the Democrats a tip.
20:47 Trump to travel to Wisconsin Republican Party convention soon
Just a day after the assassination attempt on him, former US President Donald Trump plans to travel to the Republican Party convention in the state of Wisconsin. The Republican presidential candidate announced on the Truth Social platform that he would leave for Milwaukee on Sunday afternoon local time and would not change his schedule.
20:39 Biden abandons plans for Texas trip
US President Joe Biden has canceled a planned trip to Texas at short notice. The White House confirmed this. Biden had originally planned to leave for Texas on Monday. After the shootings at a campaign rally for Donald Trump in Pennsylvania on Saturday evening local time, Biden had already cut short a weekend stay in Delaware and returned to the government headquarters in Washington.
20:11 Biden announces heightened security measures for the Republican convention
US-President Joe Biden announces a speech to the nation and calls for unity. "We must stand as one nation," says Biden at the White House and announces that in an official statement from the Oval Office that evening (Monday in German night), he will address the American people. For the Republican convention starting on Monday, Biden also announces that security measures should be heightened. An independent investigation into the origins of the attack is also to be commissioned. Biden and his deputy Kamala Harris were briefed on the investigation status in the morning by the heads of the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Secret Service, the security service for presidents and former presidents.
20:07 Live on ntv: Biden speaks on Trump assassination attempt
US-President Joe Biden speaks on the hour about the assassination attempt on his rival Donald Trump. Biden had already spoken out on Saturday a few hours after the incident and stated, "There is no place for this kind of violence in America." He then called Trump. Biden was briefed on the investigation status in the morning by the heads of the FBI and the Secret Service.
19:43 Firefighter threw himself in front of his family and died "as a hero"
The man killed at a campaign rally of former US President Donald Trump in the state of Pennsylvania was a firefighter and family man. Pennsylvania Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro announced this and said he had spoken to his wife and daughters. The man died "as a hero" and threw himself over his family to protect them when the shots rang out at the Trump rally. He was a "passionate supporter" of Trump. In addition to the man who died, two other spectators were injured. Shapiro said their condition was still critical.
19:13 Many Republicans see blame with Biden and the Democrats
The overwhelming majority of Republicans in Congress offer prayers and support for former President Donald Trump in the hours after the attack on a campaign event in Butler. According to the "Washington Post," approximately 30 of them directly blame US President Joe Biden, the Democratic Party, or journalists for the alleged instigation of the attack - despite Biden's clear condemnation of the act and his statement that "everyone must condemn political violence."
18:44 Former German US Ambassador: Imitators or Avengers more likely
The former German ambassador to the US, Wolfgang Ischinger, warns of the danger of a spiral of violence in the US election campaign. "Imitators - against Trump - or avengers - against Joe Biden - are more likely," he tells the "Tagesspiegel." This is all the more true because "multiple conspiracy theories are confusing the already uncertain American electorate." Michael Link, the Transatlantic Coordinator of the German government, also fears further political polarization in the US. "That must not happen. It is now important to maintain calm and respect. That's what President Joe Biden did with his call to Donald Trump," says the FDP politician.
18:06 Trump's Lager sees conspiracy theories confirmed
Shots at Donald Trump could be decisive for the upcoming Presidency election in the USA, explains Frank Umbach. The security expert finds it "inexplicable" that indications of the shooter were not followed up, and praises the Democrats for "the right reaction".
17:37 "He will never stop fighting for the salvation of America" - Trump's children speak out
The children of former President Donald Trump pay tribute to their father and thank the agents who protected him. "He will never stop fighting for the salvation of America", writes Donald Trump Jr. on Twitter along with a photo of his father with a bloodied face raising his fist. Eric Trump shares the same photo on Instagram with a similar message in capital letters. In an Instagram story, Tiffany Trump thanks God that her father is still alive. "Political violence is never the answer", she writes, thanks the law enforcement agencies and the Secret Service, and pays tribute to the victims. "As you have seen today, my father is a fighter, and he will continue to fight for you and the USA." Ivanka Trump, who previously announced that she would not participate in her father's presidential campaign this year, also thanks the bodyguards and writes: "I continue to pray for our country", and: "I love you, Dad, today and always."
17:15 The shooter also had explosives in his car
The Trump assassin, according to information from the "Wall Street Journal", also had explosives in his car. The car near the crime scene was secured, reports the newspaper, citing unidentified sources. The weapon used for the assassination attempt was bought by the father of the alleged assassin, reports the newspaper and ABC News further. It is said to be a rifle of the type AR-15. The rifle was developed in the 1950s, initially for the military. The rifle is externally almost identical to the military version M16, which the manufacturer Colt sold to the military. The AR-15 is the civilian version. Technically speaking, continuous fire is not possible with this weapon. Skilled shooters can, however, fire many shots in very short time.
16:59 Now Melania Trump speaks out
After the attempted assassination of former US President Donald Trump, his wife Melania also speaks out. The slain guard was a "Monster" who had tried to "extinguish Donald's passion, his laughter, his inventiveness, his love of music, and his enthusiasm", explains the former First Lady of the USA on Twitter. When she saw that a bullet had grazed her husband, she realized that her life and that of her son Barron were "on the verge of a devastating change". Melania Trump also thanks the bodyguards of her husband.
16:26 "They're not catching up to me, they're catching up to you" - Trump Campaign starts fundraising appeal
According to Brad Bannon, a democratic strategist, this incident could benefit Trump. It fits the narrative of the former US President that the country is on the wrong track. "The attempted attack generates sympathy for Trump," says Bannon. "It also confirms the belief of his voters that something fundamental is wrong in this country." Trump's appearances at the four-day Republican nomination convention in Milwaukee, which begins on Monday, could be fueled by the attack. "If the country wasn't a powder keg before, it is now," says Chip Felkel, a republican political advisor who is not a Trump supporter. Hours after the incident, Trump's campaign launched a fundraising appeal via text message to voters. "They're not catching up to me, they're catching up to you," reads the message to voters.
16:08 Concerns before the convention: Republicans working with 40 security agencies
The chairman of the Republicans, Michael Whatley, assures that the agencies are working intensively to ensure security at the upcoming convention in Milwaukee. They are working with 40 different security agencies, according to Whatley in an interview with Fox News.
15:44 Top Trump advisors: "If something seems strange, please report it immediately"
Top advisors of Donald Trump's campaign team advise caution. "We are increasing security presence 24/7 with officers on site. Additional security checks are being conducted. Our top priority is to ensure the safety of all staff," quotes the "Washington Post" Trump campaign advisors Chris LaCivita and Susie Wiles from a joint memo. "We also urge you to recognize the political polarization in this heated election. If something seems strange, please report it immediately to the leadership or the security team on site," it continues.
15:24 Witnesses describe chaotic scenes at Trump shooting
During Trump's campaign speech in Pennsylvania, shots were fired, causing chaos and panic. Witnesses speak of speculation about fireworks, the sound of gunshots, gunfire on the roof, and the moment Trump fell to the ground.
14:58 Leading Republican: "We need to tone down the rhetoric"The President of the US House of Representatives, Republican Mike Johnson, is working to calm things down. "We need to tone down the rhetoric," he says in an interview with MSNBC. "We need to lower the temperature in this country."
14:30 Expert: Trump shooting an opportunity for Biden
14:03 Trump calls for unity"It's more important than ever that we come together," writes Donald Trump on his "Truth Social" platform. He is already looking forward to speaking in Wisconsin "to our great country" this week. In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the Republican nomination convention takes place from Monday to Thursday. Trump writes further, he is praying for the wounded, and holds the memory of the deceased citizen "in our hearts." Trump had already called for unity in his inaugural address as US President in January 2017.
12:58 Stoltenberg shocked over Trump assassination attemptNATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg is shocked over the attack on Trump. "I am shocked over the attempted assassination on the former president Trump", Stoltenberg writes on X. He wishes him a speedy recovery and is thinking of the victims. Political violence has no place in democracies. The NATO allies are standing together to defend freedom and values.
12:13 Video shows seconds between shooter's shots and Secret Service shotsThe American gossip news site TMZ shows a video where both the shooter's shots and the shots that might have saved Trump's life a few seconds later can be heard. The attack triggered panic among the onlookers. The recording was made from outside the area where the rally took place, as TMZ reports.
11:40 Secret Service denies Republican allegationThe Secret Service has denied the allegation that they refused additional security resources for Trump in the last months. "The claim that a member of the former president's security team requested additional security resources that were denied by the Secret Service or the Home Security Department is absolutely false", said Secret Service spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi. In fact, the Secret Service had recently increased security measures.
Few hours after the attack on Trump, Republican congressman Michael Waltz stated that he had "reliable sources" who said that there had been repeated requests for a stronger intelligence protection for President Trump. Waltz did not provide any evidence.
11:16 Steinmeier wishes Trump a speedy recoveryAlso Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier condemns the assassination attempt and expresses his condolences to the family of the victim: "I condemn the assassination attempt on the 45th US President, Donald J. Trump", Steinmeier writes in a statement. "Violence has no place in our democracy - not in America, not with us. We all can contribute: Let us respect violence in political disputes! Let us push back hatred and hate speech from election campaigns and debates! Democracy tolerates sharp controversies - but violence destroys democracy. Donald J. Trump and the injured I wish a speedy recovery. My deepest condolences go to the family of the victim of the attack."
10:32 Expert: "Trump produced the image directly, instinctively"Seconds after the shots fall, Trump is seen getting up, covered in blood, and raising his fist at Secret Service agents. Political scientist Thomas Jäger sees the "master of political marketing" at work here. It remains to be seen if Trump will be able to continue spinning his "witch hunt" narrative.
10:10 Sharpshooter seems to have noticed shooter just before first shotsA video posted on X shows a sharpshooter at the Trump rally at the exact moment the shots are fired. Sharpshooters are deployed by the Secret Service to secure the area - which apparently did not work in this case. The sharpshooter seems to be observing something or someone through his scope. He flinches before the shots are heard, suggesting that he became aware of the shooter in that moment. Shortly thereafter, the shooter was shot.
09:23 A participant warned of the assassin before the attackA participant named Greg Smith warned security personnel before Trump's rally in Butler about a man with a rifle on a roof nearby. He told the BBC later, "Hey man, there's a guy with a rifle on the roof," and reportedly received the response, "Ha ha, what?" from the security forces, who apparently didn't know what was going on. "I thought: Why is Trump still speaking, why didn't they take him off the stage? ... The next thing, five shots were fired."
09:15 Scholz condemns the attempted assassinationGerman Chancellor Olaf Scholz issued a statement on X regarding the assassination attempt against Trump: "The attempted assassination of US Presidential candidate Donald Trump is abhorrent. I wish him a quick recovery. My thoughts are also with the people who were affected by this act of violence. Such acts threaten democracy."
08:28 Photographer takes picture of possible projectileNew York Times photographer Doug Mills apparently took a picture at the exact moment a bullet narrowly missed Trump. Michael Harrigan, a retired FBI agent, told the newspaper, "It could very well be the air displacement from a bullet." Generally, it is possible to photograph a flying bullet, Harrigan added. Mills used a Sony digital camera at the Trump rally, which can take up to 30 photos per second. The photo was taken with a shutter speed of 1/8000 second.
08:00 Alleged shooter registered as a RepublicanThe FBI has identified the alleged shooter as Thomas Matthew Crooks. The 20-year-old, who was killed during the shooting, is from the small town of Bethel Park in Pennsylvania, about an hour south of Butler, where the Trump rally took place. Crooks is registered as a Republican. According to reports he donated $15 to a Democratic donation organization on the day of Biden's inauguration in January 2021.
The New York Post notes that Crooks was 17 years old at the time of the donation. He registered as a Republican member in September 2021, when he turned 18.
07:46 Expert: "Secret Service must answer some questions"As a former President and candidate, Donald Trump is under the protection of the Secret Service. There are strict security measures in place at all campaign events, as Obama's former campaign advisor Julius van de Laar reports. It remains to be determined how the shooter was able to approach Trump despite these precautions.
07:38 World leaders react with shockLeaders and governments around the world reacted with shock to the assassination attempt on Trump. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wrote on X, "I am deeply shocked, I wish Trump a quick recovery, and I express my condolences to the family of the innocent victim." "Political violence has no place in a democracy," she added. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also expressed his thoughts, "My thoughts are with former President Trump, the participants of the event, and all Americans."
United Nations also condemn Trump attack. "The Secretary-general strongly condemns this act of political violence," says UN-Secretary-General António Guterres' spokesperson. "He wishes President Trump a swift recovery." Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shares that he is "appalled" by the news of the attack. "Such violence has no justification and no place in the world. Never should violence prevail." Zelensky also wishes Trump a swift recovery.
Already on Saturday evening (local time), Biden had stated that he was grateful that Trump was safe and doing well. In the US, there is "no place for this kind of violence."
07:21 Open Questions to the Secret ServiceFBI agent Kevin Rojek says at a press conference that it was "surprising" that the protective detail could return fire. In response to a question about security measures, he states that such questions should be answered by the Secret Service. Although the name implies it, the Secret Service is not an intelligence agency but (among other things) responsible for the security of US presidents and former US presidents.
"They conduct the initial security assessments and determine where the various security locations should be," Rojek says. "And they are the ones responsible for securing the crime scene." A representative of the Secret Service is not present at the press conference. "Nobody was available," Rojek says.
07:04 Trump in New Jersey, apparently doing wellA Trump spokesperson posts a video that shows Trump leaving an airport in New Jersey without assistance. His injured ear is not visible in the video. The Republicans have already announced that the nominating convention will take place as planned; the convention takes place from Monday to Thursday in Milwaukee. There, Trump will officially be nominated as the Republican presidential candidate. US President Biden shared that the Democrats will stop all campaign ads as soon as possible.
06:50 Shooter fired from a roof near the rallyAnthony Guglielmi, a Secret Service spokesperson, says the suspect fired "multiple shots at the stage" and was on "an elevated position" outside the event venue. This means that a roof near the rally could be meant.
06:39 Shooter is reportedly a 20-year-old from PennsylvaniaThe person who shot Trump is a 20-year-old man from Pennsylvania, according to a source familiar with the investigation of the "Washington Post." Officially, the FBI states that they have not yet identified the shooter, but are "close" to doing so. The shooter is dead. According to the Pennsylvania police, it is too early to say if it was a lone gunman. There is also no indication of "any further threat."
06:25 Media: Trump released from hospitalTrump was discharged from the hospital late Saturday evening (local time) according to a Bloomberg report.
06:01 FBI confirms attempt on ex-President Trump at rallyAfter the shooting at a campaign event in the US state of Pennsylvania, the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has classified the incident as an "attempt" against former President Donald Trump. "This was an attempt against our former President Donald Trump," FBI Agent Kevin Rojek in Butler, the location of the rally, said. Trump was injured at the ear, according to law enforcement, and a bystander was killed and two others were seriously injured.
04:41 Biden phones Trump after attack US President Joe Biden personally phoned Trump after the attack on his predecessor, the White House confirmed, without disclosing the contents of the conversation. Biden will be briefed on the status of the investigations on Sunday at the White House, it was further stated.
03:58 Republicans to hold convention despite Trump attackThe US Republicans plan to hold their nominating convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as scheduled this week, despite the attack on their presidential candidate Donald Trump. The party and Trump's campaign team made the joint statement. The Republicans will gather in Milwaukee from Monday to officially nominate the 78-year-old as their presidential candidate.
03:54 Shooter fired from elevated positionIn the attack on Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, the suspected shooter opened fire from an "elevated position" outside the event venue, the Secret Service reported. One person was killed and two others were seriously injured. Initially, it was reported that a seriously injured person was involved.
02:55 Trump: I was hit by a bullet in the earFormer US President Donald Trump, in his own words, was hit by a bullet in the ear during the attack at a campaign event in Pennsylvania. "I was hit by a bullet in the ear, which pierced the upper part of my right ear," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.
00:33 Shots fired at Trump: Secret Service escorts ex-President off stageFormer US President Donald Trump was escorted off the stage by security personnel during a campaign event in Pennsylvania after gunshots were fired. In the images, Trump is seen with a bloody ear and raising a fist.
The United States Presidential Election 2024 could see a potential political comeback of Donald Trump, given his strong showing at the Republican nomination convention this year. If Trump were to win the election, his economic policies could significantly impact the financial markets, as noted by Rong Ren Goh, Portfolio Manager at Eastspring Investments in Singapore.
In the wake of the Trump assassination attempt, both Joe Biden and Donald Trump have called for unity and de-escalation in politics. Biden, in particular, emphasized the importance of settling differences at the ballot box, not with bullets. This incident serves as a reminder of the high stakes in the upcoming presidential elections and the need for politicians to maintain a responsible and peaceful discourse.
