At 05:25, Trump's vice-candidate Vance focuses on the working class
05:00 Trump's Ally to be Cheered at GOP Convention as He is Released from Prison
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 since March for contempt of Congress for refusing to hand over documents and testify before the House Oversight Committee regarding the Capitol storm. Navarro criticized President Joe Biden in his speech, holding him responsible for their and Trump's legal issues. "If they get Trump, be careful. They will come for you next," Navarro warned.
04:14 Trump Supporters Bandage Their Ears
Some Republican women and men at the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee have bandaged one of Donald Trump's ears as a sign of solidarity. However, it is not 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: "Since if Russia wins in Ukraine, who benefits then? China," the FDP politician stated. In his conversations in the US, he consistently hears that the greatest challenge is China, "for some economically, for some militarily, for some in both aspects." This point should be emphasized particularly on the Republican side.
Der 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 focus on the working and middle classes 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 Trump Ally to be Greeted with Cheers at GOP Convention as He is Released from Prison
The former economic advisor to ex-US President Donald Trump, Peter Navarro, will be warmly welcomed 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 since March for contempt of Congress for refusing to hand over documents and testify before the House Oversight Committee regarding the Capitol storm. In his speech, Navarro criticized President Joe Biden, holding him responsible for their and Trump's legal issues. "If they get Trump, be careful. They will come for you next," Navarro warned.
04:14 Trump Supporters Wear Ear Bandages
Some Republican women and men at the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee have worn a bandage on one of Donald Trump's ears as a sign of solidarity. However, it is not a widespread 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: "Since if Russia wins in Ukraine, who benefits then? China," the FDP politician stated. In his conversations in the US, he consistently hears that the greatest challenge is China, "for some economically, for some militarily, for some in both aspects." This point should be emphasized particularly on the Republican side.
02:40 Vance over Attack: Had Fear "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 the President: "The contrast between the lies the media spread about President Trump and the man we all truly know, we certainly saw it in all clarity on Saturday," said Vance. He had great fear that "we had just lost a great President," when shots rang out at a campaign event on Saturday and Trump dove for cover. "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 Former Ambassador Grenell Lobbies for "America First" in Foreign Policy
The former US Ambassador to Germany, Richard Grenell, pleaded for a foreign policy that puts America's interests first at the Republican Party convention. "We have meddled in the affairs of other countries and signed treaties that only benefited other nations. We have ignored the priorities of America for far too long," Grenell said 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 during a meeting on Saturday to end his re-election campaign. Schumer told the 81-year-old that his withdrawal would be better for the country and the Democratic Party, reports ABC News. An official confirmation of this information is not yet available. Neither the White House nor Schumer's office have commented on the report.
00:24 Biden Tests Positive for Corona
US President Joe Biden has tested positive for the Coronavirus. The 81-year-old feels "good," explained the White House. Biden himself said, "I feel fine." 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, his spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre announced. The 81-year-old is vaccinated.
23:07 Kremlin Welcomes Vance's Position on Ukraine
The positions of Republican Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance on Ukraine are receiving positive feedback in the Kremlin. Vance stands for peace, for the cessation of aid, said Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at a press conference in the Security Council of the United Nations. "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 he 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 vitality. Two sources familiar with the conversation have made the exchange even more contentious. In the heated debate about his age, demeanor, and Biden's restraint in NATO, the US President allegedly called out Crow with the words: "Let that shit go.", insulted him. Crow, according to CNN, eventually backed down and withdrew his restraint before an enraged Biden.
21:17 New York Governor Warns of Trump and Vance Agenda
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has expressed her opposition to 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 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. "Trump and Vance's agenda pose an unprecedented threat to women's rights in this country. Period", Hochul continues.
20:45 Trump Assassination Attempt Unleashes 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 example. ntv fact-checking expert Burak Kahraman explains how to identify false reports.
20:17 Navidi: Why More Affluent People Are Backing Trump
The implementation of the demands from the conservative manifesto "Project 2025" would not only have consequences for society, as Sandra Navidi knows. In an ntv interview, the financial expert explains what effects higher taxes for the US economy could have and why wealthy people from Silicon Valley are now supporting Trump with donations.
You can read about earlier developments here.**
- The Democrats are closely monitoring the U.S. Presidential Election 2024, particularly the potential strategies of Donald Trump and his allies, such as Peter Navarro, who is set to be cheered at the Republican Party convention following his prison release.
- In the lead-up to the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, J.D. Vance, the designated Vice Presidential candidate for Donald Trump, is focusing on the concerns of the working and middle classes in the Swing States of Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Michigan.
- During a media manipulation incident prior to his speech at the Republican Party convention, J.D. Vance referred to Donald Trump as the President, expressing his fear that "we had just lost a great President" after an incident at a campaign event.
- A US Intelligence Agency report has suggested that Russia could potentially benefit if China prevails in the Ukraine conflict, and this perspective should be emphasized to the Republicans for a constructive approach.
- In response to J.D. Vance's position on Ukraine, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has expressed support, welcoming the ceasefire of weapon supply to Ukraine to end the conflict.
- To address concerns about his age and potential weakness, President Joe Biden had a heated telephone conference with House Democrats, during which he reportedly replied to criticism with "Let that shit go."
