At 10:33, Trump's vice speaks unusually softly.
At the Republican Party convention, "they are mainly preoccupied with celebrating themselves", explains NTV correspondent Hanna Klouth. Of course, there are also attacks. Besides Joe Biden, Kamala Harris is increasingly being targeted. Is this a deliberate strategy change? This is indicated by another detail.
10:05 Hundreds mourn for slain fireman
Hundreds of people gather for a funeral for the man shot while trying to attack Donald Trump at a campaign rally. "Tonight is about unity", says Kelly McCollough, who organized the vigil for Corey Comperatore. "We need clarity in this chaos. We need strength. We need healing." Political division and hate have no place in remembering the family man and chief of the volunteer fire department. Comperatore was fatally shot when a supporter at a Pennsylvania rally on Saturday opened fire on Trump and hit him in the ear. The 50-year-old Comperatore shielded his wife and children from the shot and lost his own life in the process.
09:37 "New York Times": Biden "more open" to retirement considerations
President Joe Biden has reportedly become more open to arguments in recent days about why he should not run for re-election. According to the "New York Times", this was reported by Democrats familiar with the conversations. However, Biden has given no indication that he intends to change his position on staying in the race, say the Democrats. He is willing to listen to new and alarming poll data and has asked questions about how Kamala Harris can win. This suggests that Biden at least privately holds a more receptive stance than a week ago.
09:08 Security expert: Handling of possible Trump win "reckless"
"We could have prevented the worst", says security expert Frank Umbach about Trump's first term. Should the Republican presidential candidate be re-elected, Europe can expect a different scenario. Germany is not adequately prepared for it.
08:32 Ex-CIA chief Panetta calls security lapses "alarming"
Former CIA Director Leon Panetta expresses concerns about security lapses in connection with the attempted attack on Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, especially in light of reports of Iranian threats against the former president. According to the British "Guardian", he says in a podcast: "It's particularly alarming what we've found out: that the intelligence services have given information to the Secret Service about ... assassination threats from Iran against both the former president Trump as well as others, but they allegedly then increased the protection of the Secret Service. And he adds: "And if that's true and they were unable to establish a perimeter, then the excuse that this is somehow outside the event area is ridiculous."
07:55 Scholz: "Uncertainty is growing in America"
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz warns, looking at the presidential campaign in the USA, of risky developments. "Uncertainty is growing in America - as it is in many prosperous societies in the North," he says to T-Online. Uncertainty about the future leads to tensions in societies. Developments in the USA would also have consequences for Germany. "The USA is the world power number one and our most important partner - everything that happens there is important for us," so Scholz. With regard to a possible victory of the Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, Scholz says: "Government transitions are part of democracy. We are preparing ourselves, of course, for all possibilities, but we are not speaking publicly about the how."
07:25 Trump's Son: "My Father has a 'Lion's Heart'"
The son of the 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 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 in Milwaukee, a photo was shown on the screens of the 78-year-old with a bloodied face and an outstretched fist in front of a US flag.
06:53 Pelosi increases pressure on Biden
Now also she: According to a CNN report, Nancy Pelosi, the former Speaker of the House of Representatives, informs President Joe Biden that he cannot win against Donald Trump based on polls. Biden could destroy the chances of the Democrats to regain control of the House of Representatives. CNN reports, citing four sources who were informed about the phone call. None of the sources told CNN that Pelosi had asked Biden to withdraw his candidacy. Pelosi still has a lot of influence among the Democrats.
06:31 Vance pays homage to Trump: "A beloved father and grandfather"
The candidate for the vice presidency, J.D. Vance, presents Donald Trump at the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee as a man of political moderation. "In a moment, he can stand defiantly against an assassin and call for national healing. 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 accused President Joe Biden of the attack on Trump after it happened. Vance takes the nomination officially in Milwaukee.
**05:57 Trump's Granddaughter Speaks for the First Time on a Stage - "She's the First Time on a Stage" - Trump's Granddaughter speaks at the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee, introduced by Donald Trump's son Don Jr. "She's the First Time on a Stage", Don Jr. announces 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", Kai Trump said. "Of course, he sets the bar pretty high - but who knows, maybe I'll catch up to him someday." She also spoke about the weekend's attack. "I just wanted to know if he's okay", she said. Her grandfather had to "go through hell" because of all the 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 National 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 upbringing 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 harmed families like his. "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 workers." Vance, who has gone from being 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 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 Navarro: "I am Your Alarm Clock"
The former economic advisor of ex-US President Donald Trump, Peter Navarro, will be greeted with frenzied enthusiasm at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on the day of his release from prison. Navarro had served a four-month prison sentence in March for contempt of Congress for refusing to hand over documents and testify before a House investigative committee about the Capitol riot. "Be careful if you get Trump", Navarro warned in his speech, among other things, against US President Joe Biden. Biden's administration is responsible for Trump's and Navarro's legal problems. "If we don't control our government, they will control us." The Democrats had also targeted children, Navarro claimed, wanting to indoctrinate them with their "toxic ideas". "I went to prison so you wouldn't have to", the 75-year-old added. "I am your alarm clock".
04:14 Trump Supporters Bandage Their Ears
The bandage on Donald Trump's ear inspires a few supporters at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee: Some Republicans attach a safety pin as a sign of solidarity to their ear. However, it cannot be called a mass phenomenon.
03:31 Transatlantic Coordinator: It's also about US interests in the Ukraine conflict
The Transatlantic Coordinator of the German government, Michael Link, recommends Europeans to handle constructively with a potential new Republican administration if Donald Trump wins the presidency. Europeans must clearly show that the Ukraine conflict is also about US interests: "Because if Russia wins in Ukraine, who benefits then? China," says the FDP politician. In conversations, he hears in the US constantly that the greatest challenge is China, "for some economically, for some militarily, for some in both aspects." This point should be emphasized especially on the Republican side.
02:40 Vance on Attack: Had Fear "we had just lost a great President"
Just before his speech at the Republican convention, US Vice Presidential candidate J.D. Vance engaged in media manipulation and called Trump a president: "The contrast between the lies the media spread about President Trump and the man we all really know, we saw clearly on Saturday," says 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 took cover for safety. "And then he stands up a minute later, after they 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 "America first" in foreign policy
The former US Ambassador to Germany, Richard Grenell, pleads for a foreign policy that puts American interests first at the Republican 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," he says in Milwaukee. "This happened when Washington stopped being the capital of the United States and started being the capital of the world." Grenell is being considered as 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
The Democratic Party leader in the US Senate, Chuck Schumer, advised President Joe Biden in a reported 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, according to US broadcaster ABC News. 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 feels "good," according to the White House. Biden himself says he feels "well." Biden will go to his private home in the state of Delaware, isolate himself there, and continue to fulfill 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 Ukraine stance of Vance
In the Kremlin, the positions of Republican Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance regarding Ukraine are met with a positive response. Vance advocates for peace, for ending aid, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated at a press conference in the United Nations Security Council. "We can only welcome this, as it is indeed necessary to stop supplying weapons to Ukraine, and the war will end." Furthermore, Lavrov stated that Russia is ready to "work with any American president elected by the American people," as long as this person is "willing to engage in equal, respectful dialogue."
21:58 Report: Biden insults Democrats in age debate
During a telephone conference with Democratic representatives in the House of Representatives on Saturday, US President Joe Biden allegedly attacked Representative Jason Crow, a Democrat from Colorado. According to CNN, Crow shared concerns with Biden about voter worries over his strength and stamina. Two sources familiar with the conversation reported that the exchange became more contentious. In the heated debate over his age, his demeanor, and Biden's restraint in NATO, the US President reportedly insulted Crow with the words: "Let that shit go." Eventually, Crow, according to CNN, retracted his criticism and apologized to the angry Biden.
21:17 New York Governor warns against Trump and Vance agenda
New York Governor Kathy Hochul expresses her views on J.D. Vance's potential 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. "The agenda of Trump and Vance poses an unprecedented threat to women's rights in this country. Period," Hochul continues.
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 example. NTV fact-checking expert Burak Kahraman explains how to identify false information.
20:17 Navidi: Wealthy people are increasingly backing 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 interview with ntv, the financial expert explains the potential impacts of higher taxes on the US economy and why wealthy people from Silicon Valley are now supporting Trump with donations.
You can read about earlier developments here.**
- At the Republican Party convention, discussions about the US Presidential Election 2024 are amidst, with Republicans mainly celebrating themselves, but also launching attacks, such as against Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
- Security experts have expressed concerns about the handling of a potential Trump win in the US Presidential Election 2024, as Europe is not adequately prepared for a different scenario if Trump is re-elected.
- Former CIA Director Leon Panetta has expressed alarm over security lapses in connection with the attempted assassination on Donald Trump in Pennsylvania and the alleged failure to adequately secure the perimeter despite knowing of Iranian assassination threats.
- Following the attempted assassination on Donald Trump, calls for national unity and healing have been made, such as during a vigil for Corey Comperatore, the man who lost his life shielding his family from the shot at a Pennsylvania rally.
- In the event of a Trump victory in the US Presidential Election 2024, Germany, as the United States of America's most important partner, will have to be prepared for a different dynamic in their relationship.
- The attempts on Donald Trump, such as the one in Pennsylvania, have sparked concern and discussion among Democrats, with some, like Nancy Pelosi, expressing concerns about Biden's chances against Trump in the US Presidential Election 2024.
