At 7:55, Scholz: 'We see that uncertainty is growing in America'
Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz warns, looking at the presidential campaign in the USA, of risky developments. "We see that uncertainty in America is growing - as it is in many prosperous societies in the North," he tells 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 alliance partner - everything that happens there is important for us," so Scholz. Regarding 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 Don Trump Jr.: My Father has a "Lion's Heart"
The son of the Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump praises his father's courage after the weekend's attack. "What was my father's instinct when his life was at stake? Not to flinch, 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's son'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 Pelosi: According to a CNN report, Nancy Pelosi, the former speaker of the House of Representatives, informed President Joe Biden that, according to polls, he could not win against Donald Trump. Biden could destroy the chances of the Democrats to regain control of the House of Representatives. CNN reports this based on 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 praises Trump: "A beloved father and grandfather"
The vice presidential candidate, J.D. Vance, presents Donald Trump at the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee as a man of political moderation. "He can stand defiantly against an assassin and call for national healing in the next moment. 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," Vance continues - 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 - Trump's Granddaughter talks Donald Trump's granddaughter makes her first appearance on a stage at the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee. Trump's son Don Jr. introduces 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," said Kai Trump. "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'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 backgrounds 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 will not serve Wall Street, but commit to workers." We will not 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, plans to directly address the working and middle class in the decisive swing states of Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Michigan - three "Swing States" in the Rust Belt, which could decide the election on November 5.
05:00 Trump Associate Cheered at Convention After Prison Release Peter Navarro, the former economic advisor to former US President Donald Trump, is welcomed with frenzied cheers 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 a House investigative committee about the Capitol storm. "Be careful if you get Trump," Navarro said in his speech, among other things, against President Joe Biden. Biden's administration is responsible for Trump and his 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," according to Navarro.
04:14 Trump Supporters Bandage Their Ears The bandage on Donald Trump's presidential candidate's ear inspires a few supporters at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee: Some Republicans attach a gauze pad to their ear as a sign of solidarity. 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. One should clearly make it clear 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 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 therefore 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 it 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 the priorities of America for too many years," says Grenell 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
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 reportedly told the 81-year-old that his withdrawal would be better for the country and the Democratic Party, reports 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 "well," explains the White House. Biden himself says, "I feel good." 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 announces. 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 the cessation of 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 this person 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. According to CNN, Crow, a Democrat from Colorado, candidly shared concerns among voters about his strength and stamina. Two sources familiar with the conversation reported that the exchange became even more contentious. In the heated debate about his age, his demeanor, and Biden's restraint in NATO, the US President allegedly called Crow, "Let that shit go." Eventually, Crow, according to CNN, retracted his remarks 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 instance. ntv fact-checking expert Burak Kahraman explains how to identify false information.
20:17 Navidi: Why more affluent people are backing Trump
The implementation of the demands from the conservative manifesto "Project 2025" would have significant consequences for the US economy, according to Sandra Navidi. In an ntv interview, the financial expert explains the potential effects of higher taxes on the US economy and why wealthy businesspeople from Silicon Valley are now supporting Trump with donations.
- Looking at the United States of America's presidential campaign, Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz warns of potential risky developments, particularly if the Republican candidate Donald Trump wins.
- According to a CNN report, Nancy Pelosi, a former speaker of the House of Representatives, informed President Joe Biden that based on polls, he might not be able to defeat Donald Trump in the United States Presidency Election 2024.
- During a speech at the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee, J.D. Vance, the vice presidential candidate, praised Donald Trump as a man who could stand up against adversity and call for national healing.
- In Milwaukee, a photo was displayed during Trump's son's speech showing his father with a bloodied face and an outstretched fist in front of a US flag, right after an assassination attempt on Donald Trump.
- After the weekend's attack, Don Jr., the son of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, praised his father's courage, stating that his instinct not to flinch during the attempt was inspirational.
- Despite the increasing tensions and potential consequences for Germany, Scholz reiterates that they are preparing for all possible scenarios regarding the United States Presidency Election 2024, including a potential victory for Donald Trump.
