Failure of Secret Service: Trump protector considered suspicious an hour before the act
10:33 Trump's deputy gives unusually soft speech at the Republican convention
At the Republican convention, the Republicans are "primarily engaged in celebrating themselves," explains NTV correspondent Hanna Klouth. Of course, there are also attacks. Besides Joe Biden, these are increasingly targeting Kamala Harris. Is this a deliberate strategy change? There's another detail to consider.
10:05 Hundreds mourn for slain firefighter
Hundreds of people gather for a memorial service for Corey Comperatore, the visitor to Donald Trump's rally in Pennsylvania who was shot and killed by a Secret Service agent on Saturday. "Tonight is about unity," says Kelly McCollough, who organized the vigil for Comperatore. "We need clarity in this chaos. We need strength. We need healing." There should be no room for political division and hatred in remembering the family man and fire chief. Comperatore was tragically killed when a Secret Service agent opened fire on Trump at the rally and struck him in the ear instead. The 50-year-old Comperatore shielded his wife and children from the bullet and lost his own life in the process.
09:37 "New York Times": Biden "more open" to considering not running again
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," citing sources familiar with the conversations. However, Biden has given no indication that he intends to change his position on the matter, say the Democrats. He has, however, expressed a willingness to listen to new and concerning polling data and has asked questions about how to win back Vice President Kamala Harris. This suggests that Biden is adopting a more receptive attitude in private than he was a week ago.
09:08 Security expert: Handling of potential Trump victory "reckless"
"We could have prevented the worst," says security expert Frank Umbach about Donald Trump's first term in office. Should the Republican presidential candidate be re-elected, Europe would face a different scenario. Germany would be unprepared for it.
08:32 Panetta: "Disturbing security lapses"
Former CIA Director Leon Panetta expressed concern over security lapses in relation to the attempted attack on Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, particularly in light of reports of Iranian threats against the former president. According to the British "Guardian," he said in a podcast: "It's particularly disturbing what we've found out: that the intelligence service provided information to the Secret Service about assassination threats from Iran, not only against former President Trump but also against others. And they're reportedly supposed to have then increased the Secret Service protection. And if that's true and they weren't able to establish a perimeter, then that's insane."
07:55 Scholz: "We see that uncertainty is growing in America"
Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz warns of potentially risky developments in the US presidential campaign, citing growing uncertainty in America, as well as in many affluent societies in the North. "We see that uncertainty about the future is growing - just as it is in many prosperous societies in the North," he told T-Online. The uncertainty about the future leads to tensions in societies. Developments in the US could also have consequences for Germany. "The US is the world's number one power and our most important alliance partner - everything that happens there is important to us," so Scholz. Regarding a possible victory of the Republican presidential candidate, Donald Trump, Scholz said: "Elections 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 Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump praised his father's courage after the weekend attack. "What was my father's instinct when his life was on the line? Not to back down, 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 at the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee, a photo was displayed on the screens showing the 78-year-old with a bloodied cheek and raised fist in front of a US flag.
06:53 Pelosi now increases pressure on Biden
And now also she: According to a CNN report, Nancy Pelosi, the former Speaker of the House of Representatives, informed President Joe Biden that he could not win against Donald Trump based on polls. Biden could destroy the chances of the Democrats to regain control of the House of Representatives. CNN reported the news based on information from 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 significant influence within the Democrats.
06:31 Vance pays tribute to Trump: "A beloved father and grandfather"
Senator J.D. Vance, the Republican Vice Presidential candidate, pays tribute to Donald Trump at the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee as a man of political moderation. "In this moment, he can stand defiant against an assassin and call for national healing," says the 39-year-old Senator in his first major speech since his nomination as Vice Presidential candidate. "They said he was a tyrant. They said he must be stopped at all costs," says Vance further, without specifying who they are. "But how did former President Trump react to the assassination attempt?" Vance asked. "He called for national unity and national peace, literally, after an assassin almost took his life." Vance himself had blamed President Joe Biden for the attack on Trump. Vance also officially accepts his nomination in Milwaukee.
05:57 "She's standing on a stage for the first time" - Trump's granddaughter speaks
Donald Trump's granddaughter paints a picture of a loving grandfather in a speech at the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee. "She's standing on a stage for the first time," announces Trump's eldest son Don Jr., introducing 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 from the podium at the 17-year-old. "He encourages me to keep going," said Kai Trump. "Of course, he sets the bar pretty high - but who knows, maybe one day I'll catch up to him." She also spoke about the weekend's attack. "I just wanted to know if he was okay," she said. "He had to go through hell because of so many people, but he's still standing. Opa: You're an inspiration and I love you."
05:25 Trump's Vice Presidential candidate Vance focuses on the working class
The designated Vice Presidential candidate of Donald Trump, J.D. Vance, will present himself at the Republican Party convention as the son of an industrial city in Ohio and a fighter for the working class. This is evident from an excerpt from his speech that was released in advance. The 39-year-old will emphasize his upbringing from humble backgrounds 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 has harmed families like his. "President Trump's vision is simple - we will not serve Wall Street, but commit to the workers," it says in the extracts. "We will not import foreign labor, but fight for American workers." Vance, who has gone from the child of a single mother to a Yale graduate and successful risk capital investor, will directly address the working and middle classes in the decisive swing states of Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Michigan - three "Swing States" in the Rust Belt that could decide the election on November 5th.
05:00 Navarro: "I'm Your Alarm Clock"
Former economic advisor to ex-US President Donald Trump, Peter Navarro, will be greeted with frenzied enthusiasm at the Republican Party 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. He refused to hand over documents and testify before a House investigative committee regarding the Capitol storm. "Be careful if you get Trump," Navarro warned in his speech among other things against US President Joe Biden. His administration is responsible for our and Trump's legal problems, Navarro added. "If we don't control our government, they will control us." The Democrats also had children in mind, wanting to indoctrinate them with their "toxic views," Navarro continued. "I went to prison so you wouldn't have to," the 75-year-old also said. "I'm your alarm clock."
04:14 Trump Supporters Bandage Their Ears
A few Republican supporters bandage one ear in solidarity with Presidential candidate Donald Trump at the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee. However, it cannot be called a mass phenomenon.
03:31 Transatlantic Coordinator: Interests at Stake in Ukraine Conflict Also US Interests
The Transatlantic Coordinator of the German government, Michael Link, recommends that Europeans adopt a constructive approach towards a potential Trump administration in the event of a Republican Party presidential candidate victory. One must clearly demonstrate that US interests are also at stake in the Ukraine conflict: "Because if Russia wins in Ukraine, who benefits then? China," the FDP politician explained. In conversations in the US, he hears constantly that the greatest challenge is China, "for some economically, for some militarily, for some in both respects." This point should be emphasized all the more on the Republican side.
02:40 Vance on Attack: Had Fear "That We Had Just Lost a Great President"
Before his speech at the Republican Party convention, US Vice Presidential candidate J.D. Vance engaged in media manipulation and referred to Trump as President: "The contrast between the lies the media spread about President Trump and the man we all truly know was clearly evident on Saturday," Vance said. He had been deeply concerned, "that we had just lost a great president," when gunshots rang out at a campaign event on Saturday and Trump took cover for safety. "And then he stands up a minute later, after they've shot at him - they literally shot at him - and raises his fist in the air and says: 'Fight! Fight! Fight!'", Vance recalled.
01:51 Former US Ambassador Grenell advocates for "America first" in foreign policy at Republican Party convention
The former US Ambassador to Germany, Richard Grenell, pleaded at the Republican Party convention for a foreign policy that puts America's interests first. "We have meddled in the affairs of other countries and signed deals that only benefited other nations. We have ignored America's priorities for far too long," he said in Milwaukee. "This happened when Washington stopped being the capital of the United States and started being the capital of the world." Grenell is rumored to be 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 campaign
The Democratic Majority Leader in the US Senate, Chuck Schumer, advised President Joe Biden during a Saturday meeting to end his re-election campaign, according to a media report by ABC News. Schumer told the 81-year-old that his withdrawal would be better for the country and the Democratic Party. 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 said, "I feel fine." Biden will go to his private home in the state of Delaware, isolate 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 Kremlin welcomes Ukraine stance of Republican Vice Presidential candidate Vance
The positions of Republican Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance on Ukraine receive a positive response in the Kremlin. Vance stands for peace, for ending aid, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said at a press conference in the Security Council of the United Nations. "We can only welcome this, because it is indeed necessary to stop the supply of weapons to Ukraine, and the war will end." Furthermore, Lavrov said, Russia is ready to "work with any American president chosen by the American people," as long as he is "willing to engage in equal, mutually 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 insulted Representative Jason Crow. According to CNN News, Crow, a Democrat from Colorado, bluntly told Biden that voters were concerned about his energy and strength. The heated discussion about his age, his demeanor, and Biden's restraint in NATO allegedly led Biden to swear at Crow with the words: "Let that shit go." Crow later retracted his remarks and apologized to Biden, according to CNN.
21:17 New York Governor Hochul warns against Trump and Vance's agendaNew York Governor Kathy Hochul speaks out on J.D. Vance's 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 is advocating for a nationwide abortion ban with no exceptions." The US Politician has been New York's Governor since August 24, 2021, making her 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 further writes.
20:45 Trump Attack unleashes wave of conspiracy theoriesShortly after the attempted attack on former President Donald Trump, social media platforms like TikTok were flooded with conspiracy theories - the attack was allegedly staged, for instance. ntv Verification Expert Burak Kahraman explains how to identify false reports.
20:17 Navidi: More and more affluent people are rallying behind TrumpThe implementation of demands from the conservative manifesto "Project 2025" would not only have societal implications, according to Sandra Navidi. In an ntv interview, the financial expert explains the consequences of higher taxes for the US economy and why entrepreneurs from Silicon Valley are now supporting Trump with donations.
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- The US Intelligence Agency is reportedly investigating potential threats against the United States of America and its leaders, including former President Donald Trump, following recent attempts on his life during the United States Presidency Election 2024 campaign.
- The Democratic Party in Wisconsin is expressing concern about the safety of President Joe Biden during the election campaign, given the recent assault on Donald Trump and rising tensions in politics.
- Joe Biden is considering giving up his bid for the United States Presidency Election 2024 in response to polling data and growing concerns from Democrats, despite previous statements indicating he would run for re-election.
- Handling of potential Trump victory in the United States Presidency Election 2024 is a matter of concern for European countries, particularly Germany, who fear they could be unprepared for a different scenario should the former president win again.
- Attempts to silence Donald Trump through violence during his presidential campaign are being condemned by the Republicans in Pennsylvania, with calls for unity and healing in response to the assault on the former president.
- The Republicans in Wisconsin are aligning themselves with Donald Trump and his campaign for the United States Presidency Election 2024, with Joe Biden and Kamala Harris being targeted in speeches at the Republican convention.
