At 09:15, Trump makes over 20 false claims in his speech
CNN counts over 20 false claims in Trump's campaign speech. Many of these were previously stated by the presidential candidate, some for years. Themes affected include Economy, Immigration, Crime, Foreign Policy, and Elections. The statement that he left the world at peace to the Biden administration 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, according to the report.
08:45 Trump obfuscates Taiwan issue in speech
China was mentioned only once by Trump in a national security context in his speech. He said that the country surrounds Taiwan - without stating whether his administration would come to Taiwan's aid if China attacks it, should he be re-elected. Trump has not yet committed on this issue.
08:22 Trump falsely accuses Biden of record inflation
After the US inflation rate reached 9.1% in June 2022, the highest since 1981, it has since dropped to 3%. Trump's accusation of record inflation under US President Biden in his speech is therefore not accurate. The record was actually 23.7% in 1920.
08:01 Trump plans to close border first
In his return to the White House, Trump plans to close the border as one of his first official acts to prevent migrants from entering the US, according to his own statements. "I will end the crisis of illegal immigration by closing our border and completing the wall", confirmed the 78-year-old in his speech at the Republican Party convention. "We must stop the invasion of our country."
07:20 Trump exaggerates fight against IS in Syria
Trump also exaggerated in his statement about the IS in Syria. The New York Times explains that Trump's claim of having completely defeated the terrorist organization within two months of his tenure is an overstatement. The US-led coalition against the so-called Islamic State began in 2014, long before Trump's first term, and he continued the strategy of his predecessor Barack Obama. The last territories held by IS were lost in March 2019, two years, not two months after Trump took office.
06:51 Trump lies about abandoned military equipment in Afghanistan
Trump's false claim about the US leaving $85 billion worth of military equipment in Afghanistan was also repeated in his speech. According to US media, this refers to the total amount that Congress provided for the support of Afghan security forces during the war. The abandoned equipment was estimated by the Defense Department to be worth around $7.1 billion, according to CNN.
06:31 Trump disparages migrants indirectly as "garbage"
Trump used his speech to incite against migrants and used dehumanizing language. "They come from everywhere", said the 78-year-old. "We have become a dumping ground for the rest of the world - and they laugh at us. They think we are stupid." Trump spoke extensively about immigration. He repeated statements from campaign rallies. He claims, for example, that almost exclusively criminals come across the southern border and that people come from "mental institutions".
06:18 Trump speaks for 95 minutes
Trump's nomination speech ends after a total of 95 minutes. The 78-year-old presents himself on stage with his family. Melania Trump is at the side of the Republican presidential candidate in Milwaukee, having been absent from important campaign events such as her husband's TV debate with President Biden.
05:49 Trump: I save democracy
Donald Trump calls for political disagreements not to be "demonized." The USA should not "criminalize dissent," he says in his nomination speech at the Republican convention. The 78-year-old does not see himself as a threat to democracy, but rather as its "savior for the people of our country." Trump is involved in various legal disputes. He often portrays himself publicly as a victim of a politically motivated "witch hunt." He still has not acknowledged his loss in the 2020 presidential election against Joe Biden.
05:06 Trump remembers attack victim and kisses firefighter's helmet
At his nomination speech in Milwaukee, Donald Trump remembers the man who was killed in the attack on him. Afterward, Trump kisses the helmet of the firefighter who was shot at the campaign event in the US state of Pennsylvania. The man's jacket was also on the stage. "He was incredible," Trump says. The 50-year-old reportedly shielded his wife and daughter from the bullets when the shooter opened fire. He was fatally hit, and two other people were seriously injured.
04:53 Trump tells story of the attack
With a softer and slower voice than usual, Donald Trump tells the story of the attack on him in Milwaukee - "for the first and only time," he explains. Because it is too painful to tell it again, he says. "I had God on my side. (...) I shouldn't be here tonight." At this, the audience begins to shout: "But, you should be here!"
04:46 Trump begins nomination speech in conciliatory tone
Donald Trump begins his speech at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee in a conciliatory tone: "I am running to be President for all of America, not for half of America. There is no victory if you win for half of America."
04:08 Carlson: Aided Ukraine "middle finger" to Americans
Tucker Carlson, the Putin-friendly talk show host, criticized US aid to Ukraine at the Republican National Convention. "You don't see our President using our military to protect our country or the lives of our citizens - no, that's for Ukraine," Carlson said in Milwaukee. "That's a middle finger to every American." Carlson is known for spreading false information and conspiracy theories. He was fired from Fox News, the conservative US broadcaster, last year. In early February, he traveled to Moscow for an interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin. In the interview, Putin spoke uninterrupted for over two hours about Russia and Ukraine. Ukraine subsequently awarded Carlson the title of "Kremlin insider of the month" in a sarcastic manner.
03:35 Lara Trump: The attack changed TrumpThe co-chair of the Republican National Committee, Lara Trump, observed a change of heart in her father-in-law. The attack on Saturday reportedly caused the presidential candidate to revise his upcoming speech and emphasize unity, according to Eric Trump's wife: "I don't think you can go through what he went through on Saturday without it having an effect." Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris finds Trump's call for unity less credible. "We're too busy watching what you do to listen to what you say," Harris said at a campaign event.
02:27 Trump Advisor: Biden's withdrawal would have little impact on Trump's campaignAccording to a high-ranking advisor to Donald Trump, Joe Biden's withdrawal from the presidential race would not significantly alter Trump's campaign. "Whether it's Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, or any other radical liberal Democrat, they're all responsible for the destruction of our economy and the breakdown of our borders," Jason Miller, one of Trump's closest advisors, said on the sidelines of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. In Trump's speech in a few hours, it would not be "about Joe Biden," but "about President Trump and his vision for the country," Miller added.
01:36 Pelosi believes Biden is close to dropping outAccording to a report by the "Washington Post," Nancy Pelosi, a powerful Democrat, believes that President Joe Biden could be convinced to withdraw from the US presidential race soon. The newspaper cites three unnamed Democratic officials close to Pelosi. Pelosi is a close confidant of Biden. After his disastrous TV debate performance against Trump, she reportedly acts as a go-between for the concerned party base and the White House.
00:43 Scholz considers US presidential election openOlaf Scholz, Federal Chancellor of the SPD, still sees the outcome of the US presidential election as open. "It's a bit daring and risky to be sure now about how this election will turn out," Scholz said at a press conference to conclude the European Council meeting in Great Britain. As an example, he mentioned the last federal election in Germany, which he won as the SPD's chancellor candidate despite being far behind in the polls at one point. As a good Democrat, he emphasized, "elections only take place when they have taken place."
23:28 Insider: Biden weighing withdrawal from presidency race
US-President Joe Biden is reportedly considering dropping out of the presidential race based on input from insiders. Biden is taking the calls for him to step down as the Democratic nominee seriously, say sources close to the matter. Multiple Democratic officials believe an exit is only a matter of time. "I know for a fact that he's really going through it," says one anonymous insider. "He's thinking very seriously about it." Another Democratic insider adds, Biden has recognized the signs of the times. "It feels like it's just a matter of (...) when, not if," so the insider. Quentin Fulks, Biden's deputy campaign manager, however, stated that the president is not indecisive and has made his decision: "Joe Biden has said that he's running for the office of President of the United States. Our campaign is moving forward."
23:08 White House announces meeting between Biden and Netanyahu next week
US-President Joe Biden is expected to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his visit to Washington next week. "We anticipate that they will have an opportunity to meet while Prime Minister Netanyahu is in town," says John Kirby, spokesperson for the National Security Council of the USA. He could not, however, "at this point" specify how such a meeting would look. Netanyahu is flying to Washington on Monday to deliver a speech before the US Congress. Israeli media reported on a planned meeting with Biden. Whether such a meeting will take place depends on the progress of Biden's coronavirus recovery, Kirby cautions. "We need to ensure that the President's health and recovery are our priority," says the spokesperson.
22:14 Doctor: Biden suffering from mild Coronavirus symptoms
US-President Joe Biden is still experiencing mild respiratory symptoms due to his coronavirus infection, according to his doctor. Biden has no fever, reports Kevin O'Connor. The president is being treated with the medication Paxlovid. The White House announced on Wednesday that Biden had tested positive for coronavirus in Las Vegas. Biden has canceled an appearance in the US state of Nevada. He is isolating at his home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
21:37 Biden campaign team rules out other candidacy scenarios
Biden's campaign team is not considering scenarios in which Biden does not run as the Democratic nominee for the White House. "Our campaign is not running through scenarios where President Biden is not at the top of the candidate list. He is and will be the candidate of the Democrats," says Quentin Fulks, Biden's deputy campaign manager, at a press conference in Milwaukee. Biden himself has repeatedly emphasized that he will stay in the race and will not withdraw his candidacy.
20:53 Weber: "A cascade could be set in motion"
The West is considering stationing US weapons in Germany, and the Kremlin responds with atomic threats. The constant back-and-forth could escalate, warns security expert Joachim Weber. Trump could also become a political ally of Russia again - not good news for Europe.
20:07 Report: Trump insulted or attacked 38 percent of the US population
A self-proclaimed unofficial list from the "Washington Post" shows that former President Donald Trump has insulted or attacked people in cities and states that make up nearly 38 percent of the American population in speeches at rallies, on social media, and in interviews. Trump's statements could therefore affect more than 126 million people who take pride in their hometowns. Milwaukee, the host city of the Republican Convention, is reportedly referred to by Trump as "a terrible city."
19:33 Where is Melania Trump? Melania Trump missing from Milwaukee: Melania Trump is not on the speaker list for the final evening of the Republican Convention. This was reported by trusted sources. There had been much speculation in recent days about whether the former First Lady would make an appearance at the gathering of her husband's party in Milwaukee. The absence of the former First Lady on the speaker list does not necessarily mean that she will not appear on stage with Trump. In previous evenings, Trump sat alone on the stage in the hall and watched, among other things, the speech of his vice presidential candidate's wife, Usha Vance. Melania Trump's absence, while Usha Vance supported her husband on stage, could once again fuel rumors about the state of the Trump marriage.
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- Despite attempts by CNN to fact-check his campaign speech, Donald Trump continued to make false claims about his tenure, including the allegation of election fraud against Democrats in the US Presidency Election 2024, even though this was not included in the speech manuscript.
- In his speech at the Republican Party convention, Donald Trump made claims about election fraud against the Democrats, a theme that he has been pushing for years.
- Trump's accusation of record inflation under President Biden's administration in his speech was not accurate, as the inflation rate has dropped significantly since reaching its peak in June 2022.
- In his speech, Trump once again brought up the issue of election fraud, a claim that has been debunked by US Intelligence Agency assessments.
- Trump's plans to close the border as one of his first official acts if re-elected could have significant implications for politics in the United States of America, particularly for the Democrats and their stance on immigration.
- Despite Trump's call for unity in his nomination speech, his use of dehumanizing language towards migrants and repetition of false claims about immigration have raised concerns among many Americans.
