At 14:30, Biden as a Lame Duck: "Nothing will happen in the USA until January 2025"
Since giving up his bid for the presidency once again, Biden is considered a "lame duck" in the White House. What does this mean for the USA and what chances does Harris have in the race against Trump? NTV discusses these and other questions with US expert Simon Wendt.
13:59 First campaign video released: Harris makes Beyoncé's "Freedom" her anthem
Under the title "We Choose Freedom" (We choose freedom), Kamala Harris, the potential Democratic candidate, has released her first campaign video on social media. In the video, the former California Attorney General announces that for her, the rights and freedoms of US citizens are the core issues of the November election. In the campaign ad, which is set to the song "Freedom" by Beyoncé, Harris portrays Trump and his allies as people who "think we should be a country of chaos, fear, and hate." Harris urges US citizens to join her and "choose something else." "We believe in the promise of America and we are ready to fight for it," she adds. "Because if we fight, we win. So join us."
13:30 Harris could give Trump a serious advantage
Harris has only been in the front row of the Democrats' race for the White House for just a few days, but Trump and his supporters are already openly attacking her with insults and lies, according to political analyst Thomas Jaeger's assessment. However, Harris could pose a serious threat to Trump.
12:47 Jill Biden arrives in Paris for the Olympic Games
Jill Biden has arrived in Paris. At her first public appearance since her husband's withdrawal from the presidential candidacy, Jill Biden was still standing next to her husband. Then, the First Lady boards a plane for Paris. For the opening ceremony of the Olympic Summer Games on July 26, the President's wife is visiting the French capital to encourage US athletes and athletes.
11:55 Biden calls for unity in the US
In a post on the online service X, US President Joe Biden has called for unity in the US. He writes: "We just need to keep the faith and remember who we are. We are the UNITED STATES of America." Biden believes that the US can accomplish anything if they do it together.
11:20 Video goes viral: Allegations against Kamala Harris
In 2021, J.D. Vance said in an interview on the Fox News show "Tucker Carlson Tonight" that Harris and other Democrats (like Buttigieg and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez) "don't really have a direct interest" in the future of the US because they "don't have kids." Three years later, Vance is the Republican vice-presidential candidate in the presidential elections. During the campaign, the accusation from three years ago is being heavily promoted again to discredit the possible Democratic candidate Harris. A video clip from the interview is going viral. The video has been viewed more than 25 million times on X in a few days. Kamala Harris does not have children of her own. She is the stepmother of her husband Cole Emhoff's two children.
10:37 RealClearPolling: According to the latest calculation from "RealClearPolling," the Republican candidate, Donald Trump, is currently leading in recent polls for the US Presidential election on November 5, 2024. "RealClearPolling" shows the average of various data collections from different media companies. These are national polls, not polls from individual states. However, they are currently fluctuating significantly. The race could be close. According to "RealClearPolling," the difference in polling numbers between Trump and the potential Democratic presidential candidate, Kamala Harris, is currently less than two percent.
09:55 The Wall Street Journal: With the new scenario that Vice President Kamala Harris is very likely to run for president instead of Joe Biden for the Democrats against Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election, The Wall Street Journal writes: "The Democrats are rallying behind Kamala Harris as a presidential candidate with renewed energy. (...) The United States now has a presidential race that Trump and the Republicans could lose." Harris presents herself skillfully in the campaign as the future against the past, as a new generation against the old, according to The Wall Street Journal.
09:13 ntv-Reporter: In his first speech since announcing his decision not to run for re-election, Biden invoked the United States as a fateful election about democracy and made no mention of the discussions about his age. This must have surprised the Republicans, according to ntv-Reporter Stephan Richter.
08:30 Harris' emotional thank you: Biden's legacy is unsurpassed In a post on the online service X, Vice President and potential Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris thanked Joe Biden for his ongoing service to the nation. It has been an honor of my life to serve as Vice President alongside our President Joe Biden, Harris says in the speech. Joe Biden has achieved more in his entire career and in the last three and a half years than any other president in modern US history, Harris says after Biden announced his withdrawal from the presidential race. "In his presidency, he has already surpassed the legacy of most presidents who served two terms," she adds. For that, she is grateful. Similarly, she had already expressed her gratitude at her first appearance in the White House after Biden's withdrawal. At the end, she says, it is an honor to be able to count on Biden's support in the US election campaign.
07:27 NBC: According to a report in the media, former US President Barack Obama will publicly support Vice President Kamala Harris as a Democratic presidential candidate. Obama has already privately supported Harris' candidacy and maintains regular contact with her, reports the NBC News network, citing sources familiar with the matter. Joint campaign appearances are also planned. This was discussed by advisors to Obama and Harris. Dates for these have not yet been set. A statement from the Obama Foundation is not yet available.
06:31 Trump calls Harris his "new victim"
Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump attacks his alleged opponent in the US Presidential campaign, Vice President Kamala Harris, during a speech in North Carolina. Trump refers to the Democrat as his "new victim to be conquered" and accuses Harris of deceiving the public about President Joe Biden's ability to run for a second term. The rally in Charlotte, North Carolina, is Trump's first public campaign event since Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 race. Trump's sharp words indicate that the next phase of the campaign could be particularly brutal and personal.
04:30 House Committee to Draw Lessons from Trump Attack
The US House of Representatives intends to investigate the failure of security services during the attack on Donald Trump. The House chamber voted to establish a bipartisan committee tasked with this mission. The voting result of 416 Yes votes with no opposing votes underscores the widespread shock over the possibility of such an incident. The security of the country knows no party boundaries, says Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson.
02:53 Biden praises Harris in the highest terms
In his address to the nation, US President Joe Biden recommends his Vice President Kamala Harris as a replacement candidate for the November election. "She has experience. She is tough. She is capable," said the Democrat about his Vice President. Harris has been an "incredible partner" for him and a leadership figure for the country in the past government years. "The election is now in your hands, the American people," he emphasized.
02:15 Biden announces withdrawal: Defense of democracy is more important than title
US President Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the Presidential race in a speech to the nation from the Oval Office of the White House. "I am passing the baton to a new generation," Biden said. "This is the best way to unite our nation," the 81-year-old continued. "The defense of democracy is more important than any title."
01:55 Trump: Harris is more liberal than Bernie Sanders
Kamala Harris' Presidential campaign is not yet sealed, but Donald Trump is already warming up against his potential opponent in the campaign: For the past three and a half years, Harris has been the driving force behind every Biden disaster, the Republican said at a campaign event in Charlotte, North Carolina. "Kamala Harris is the most liberal elected official in American history. Did you know that she is a liberal official?", Trump asked. Harris is "absolutely terrible" and even more liberal than leftist politician Bernie Sanders. The 59-year-old is unfit to lead the country. "She will destroy our country," Trump told his supporters.
01:14 Harris seeks potential running mate
The prospective Democratic presidential candidate, Kamala Harris, has begun the search for a "running mate." Approximately a dozen candidates for the vice presidential nomination are being evaluated, according to sources. This is one of the most significant decisions of Harris' presidential campaign at the age of 59. The debate has so far focused mainly on four names: Senator Mark Kelly from Arizona, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, and his North Carolina colleague Roy Cooper. In addition to this shortlist of potential candidates that Harris' campaign team has requested information from, according to sources, are Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.
00:22 Leading Republicans warn party friends against racist comments about Harris
Leading Republican representatives in the House, including Speaker Mike Johnson, have called on their party members not to comment on Vice President Harris' ancestry. A series of Republicans have made comments about Harris' gender and her identity as the daughter of an Indian immigrant mother and a Jamaican father during attacks on her. In a closed-door meeting, Johnson and others advised their party friends to focus on Harris' political achievements and her time in public service instead of attacking her identity, as reported by the "Wall Street Journal."
23:13 Democrats want to nominate Harris before August party
The Democrats plan to determine their presidential nominee virtually before the middle of August. The Democratic Party's designated committee has approved this procedure. The "Washington Post" and CNN report that the voting is expected to begin on August 1st. Potential candidates have until the end of July to file their presidential campaign. So far, Vice President Kamala Harris is the only declared candidate.
22:09 Biden retirement? His press secretary is clear
The White House has denied retirement demands for U.S. President Joe Biden. It's "ridiculous" to demand that Biden retire from the presidential race after his departure and now also from the presidency, says his press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre to journalists. "Any suggestion of this kind is ridiculous and does not align with our expectations."
1. The US-Intelligence Agency is reportedly looking into attempts to interfere in the United States Presidential Election 2024.
2. During a rally in North Carolina, Donald Trump criticized Kamala Harris, the potential Democratic candidate for the 2024 election, calling her his "new victim" to be conquered.
3. The Republicans, led by Former President Donald Trump, are openly attacking Kamala Harris with insults and lies, according to political analyst Thomas Jaeger.
4. If the United States Presidential Election 2024 is won by Kamala Harris, she would become the first female President in the history of the United States of America.
5. The Democrats are rallying behind Kamala Harris as a presidential candidate, believing she could give them an edge against Trump in the 2024 election in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, key swing states.
6. In a bid to strengthen her campaign, Kamala Harris has begun the search for a "running mate," with several high-profile Democrats reportedly in contention for the vice presidential nomination.
