At 5:57, Trump's granddaughter speaks for the first time on a stage
05:25 Trump's Granddaughter Draws Image of Loving Grandfather at Republican Party ConventionDonald Trump's granddaughter, Kai Madison Trump, draws a picture of a loving grandfather during her speech at the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee. Trump's eldest son, Don Jr., introduces his 17-year-old daughter to the crowd. Ex-President Trump, who is scheduled to speak at the convention on Friday night but attends the arena every day, smiles at her from the dais. "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 one day." She also spoke about the weekend's attack. "I just wanted to know if he was 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 Focuses on Working ClassTrump's vice presidential candidate, 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 released in advance. The 39-year-old will emphasize his upbringing in poverty and sharply criticize the economic and trade policies of President Joe Biden and the Democrats. "Professional politicians" like Biden are responsible for a trade policy that has harmed families like his. "President Trump's vision is simple - we won't serve Wall Street, we'll commit to workers." We won't import foreign labor, but fight for American workers." Vance, who has gone from being a 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 Greeted with Frenzied Applause at ConventionFormer economic advisor to ex-US President Donald Trump, Peter Navarro, is welcomed with frenzied applause at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on the day of his release from prison. The 75-year-old had served a four-month prison sentence in March for contempt of Congress for refusing to hand over documents and testify before the House Oversight Committee about the Capitol storm. "Be careful if you get Trump," Navarro said in his speech, among other things, against US President Joe Biden. Biden's administration is responsible for Trump's and his own legal problems. "If we don't control our government, they will control us." The Democrats had also targeted children, wanting to indoctrinate them with their "toxic ideas," Navarro added.
04:14 Trump Supporters Bandage Their EarsThe bandage on the ear of the presidential candidate Donald Trump inspires a few supporters at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee: Some Republican women and men have attached a headband as a sign of solidarity. However, it cannot be spoken of as 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 the new Republican administration constructively if Trump wins the presidency. He emphasizes that the Ukraine conflict also involves US interests: "Because if Russia wins in Ukraine, who benefits then? China," the FDP politician says. In conversations in the US, he hears constantly 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 on Attack: Had Fear "that 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 referred to Trump as the President: "The contrast between the lies the media spread about President Trump and the man we all really know, we saw that clearly on Saturday," Vance says. 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 had shot at him - they literally shot at him - and raises his fist in the air and says: 'Fight! Fight! Fight!'", so Vance.
01:51 Former Ambassador Grenell advocates "America first" in foreign policy
The former US Ambassador to Germany, Richard Grenell, advocated 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 the priorities of America for too many years," Grenell said in Milwaukee. "That 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
According to a media report, Democratic Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer advised President Joe Biden at 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 US broadcaster 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," 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 Security Council of the United Nations. "We can only welcome this, as it is indeed necessary to stop the supply of weapons to Ukraine, and the war will end." Furthermore, Lavrov expressed that Russia is ready to "work with any American president chosen 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 Democratic representatives in the House of Representatives on Saturday, US President Joe Biden reportedly harshly criticized Representative Jason Crow. According to CNN, Crow, a Democrat from Colorado, candidly shared concerns among voters about his strength and vitality. Two sources familiar with the conversation reported that the exchange became even more contentious. In the heated debate about his age, his demeanor, and his reticence in NATO, Biden allegedly called Crow "Let that shit go" in anger. Eventually, Crow, according to CNN, retracted his restraint and apologized to the 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 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 inundated 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 have far-reaching consequences for society, according to Sandra Navidi. In an interview with ntv, the financial expert explains the potential impact of higher taxes on the US economy and why wealthy people from Silicon Valley are now supporting Trump with donations.
- The Democratic Party Leader Schumer reportedly advised President Joe Biden to consider not running for re-election in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election.
- During his speech at the Republican National Convention, J.D. Vance expressed his concern after the attack on Donald Trump, stating that he feared they had lost a great President.
- The Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov welcomed the stance of Republican Vice Presidential candidate J.D. Vance regarding Ukraine, advocating for an end to the supply of weapons and seeking peace.
- The U.S. vice presidential candidate, J.D. Vance, positioned himself as a fighter for the working class, emphasizing his upbringing in poverty and sharply criticizing the economic policies of President Joe Biden and the Democrats.
- Former President Donald Trump's granddaughter, Kai Madison Trump, drew a picture of her loving grandfather at the Republican Party convention, showing her support and admiration for him.
- The Democratic Senator Majority Leader Chuck Schumer reportedly advised President Biden at a meeting to consider not running for re-election, citing it would be better for the country and the Democratic Party.
