Financial markets expect a "landslide victory for Trump"
After the attempted assassination of US Presidential candidate Donald Trump, financial markets need to re-adjust. The shot that wounded Trump at a campaign rally increased his chances of winning the election, and therefore financial markets may be focusing on this, investors say. "The election is likely to be a landslide. This probably reduces uncertainty," says Nick Ferres, Chief Investment Manager at Vantage Point Asset Management. Rong Ren Goh, Portfolio Manager of Eastspring Investments in Singapore, expects the Dollar to continue its recovery and investors to focus on a steeper yield curve for US Treasury bonds.
22:07 Injured Victims in Stable Condition
The two people who were severely injured in the attempted assassination of Donald Trump are in a stable condition, according to Pennsylvania police. At the campaign rally, a man from the audience was killed. The supposed shooter was shot by security guards. Trump was lightly wounded, while two other visitors were severely injured.
21:57 FBI: Suspect Acted Alone, No Identifiable Ideology or Psychological Condition
The FBI has issued a warning: The supposed shooter acted alone, and there is no further danger to security, according to a representative of the US Federal Police. The incident is being classified as a domestic terrorist attack and an attempted assassination. The FBI is investigating the social media accounts of the 20-year-old who was killed. However, there have been no identifiable ideology or psychological condition of the supposed assassin. The weapon was legally purchased, presumably by the suspect's father. Bomb experts have also secured a suspicious device in the suspect's car, which has been taken to the lab for further investigation.
21:42 Starmer Speaks with Trump
Britain's new Prime Minister Keir Starmer has, according to government sources, spoken with the wounded former US President Trump. He condemned the violence and expressed his condolences for the victims and their families. Trump and the other injured were wished a quick recovery by the British news agency PA.
21:16 Soeder Gives Democrats an External Recommendation
"Violence is certainly not a means of dispute resolution," says CSU chief Markus Soeder and wishes Trump a speedy recovery after the assassination attempt. He assesses the consequences for the Presidential campaign and gives the Democrats a tip.
20:47 Trump Plans to Travel to Wisconsin Republican Party Convention Soon
One day after the assassination attempt on him, former US President Donald Trump plans to travel to the Republican Party Convention in the state of Wisconsin. The Republican Presidential candidate wrote on the online platform Truth Social that he would leave for Milwaukee on Sunday afternoon local time and would not change his schedule.
20:39 Biden Throws Plans Out the Window
US President Joe Biden has canceled a planned trip to Texas at short notice. The White House announced this. Biden had originally planned to leave for Texas on Monday. After the shootings at Trump's campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday evening local time, Biden had already cut short his weekend stay in Delaware and returned to the government headquarters in Washington earlier than planned.
20:11 Biden announces heightened security measures for the Republican convention
US-President Joe Biden gives a speech to the nation and calls for unity. "We must stand as one nation," says Biden at the White House and announces that in an official address from the Oval Office that evening (Monday night in German time), he will address the American people. For the Republican convention, which begins on Monday, security measures will be strengthened, he adds. An independent investigation into the motives behind the attack is also to be commissioned. Biden and his deputy Kamala Harris were informed of the investigation status in the morning by the heads of the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Secret Service, the security service for presidents and former presidents.
20:07 Live on ntv: Biden speaks on Trump assassination attempt
US-President Joe Biden speaks to the hour about the attempted assassination on his rival Donald Trump. Biden had already spoken out on Saturday a few hours after the incident and stated, "There is no place for this kind of violence in America." He then called Trump. Biden was briefed on the status of the investigations in the morning by the heads of the FBI and the Secret Service.
19:43 Firefighter threw himself in front of his family and died "as a hero"
The man killed at a campaign rally of former US President Donald Trump in the state of Pennsylvania was a firefighter and family man. Democratic Governor of Pennsylvania Josh Shapiro announced this and said he had spoken to his wife and daughters. The man died "as a hero" and threw himself over his family to protect them when the shots fell at the Trump rally. He was a "passionate supporter" of Trump. Besides the one man in the audience who died, two other spectators were injured. Shapiro said their condition was still critical.
19:13 Many Republicans see blame with Biden and the Democrats
The majority of Republicans in Congress offer prayers and support for former President Donald Trump in the hours after the attack on a campaign event in Butler. According to the "Washington Post," about 30 of them directly accuse US President Joe Biden, the Democratic Party, or journalists of instigating the attack - despite Biden's clear condemnation of the violence and his statement that "every political violence must be denounced."
18:44 Former German US Ambassador: Imitators or Avengers more likely
The former German ambassador to the US, Wolfgang Ischinger, warns of the danger of a spiral of violence in the US election campaign. "Imitators - against Trump - or Avengers - against Joe Biden - are more likely," he tells the "Tagesspiegel." This applies all the more because "multiple conspiracy theories are confusing the already insecure American electorate." Michael Link, the Transatlantic Coordinator of the German government, also fears further political polarization in the US. "That must not happen. It's important now to maintain calm and respect. That's what President Joe Biden did with his call to Donald Trump," says the FDP politician.
18:06 Trump Supporter sees Conspiracy Theories confirmed
Shots at Donald Trump could be decisive for the upcoming Presidential election in the USA, explains Frank Umbach. The security expert finds it "inexplicable" that indications of the shooter were not followed up on and praises the Democrats for "the right reaction."
17:37 "He will never stop fighting for the salvation of America" - Trump's children speak out
The children of former President Donald Trump pay tribute to their father and thank the agents who protected him. "He will never stop fighting for the salvation of America," writes Donald Trump Jr. on Twitter along with a photo of his father with a bloodied face raising his fist. Eric Trump shares the same photo on Instagram with a similar message in capital letters. In an Instagram story, Tiffany Trump thanks God that her father is still alive. "Political violence is never the answer," she writes, thanking the law enforcement agencies and the Secret Service, and honoring the victims. "As you have seen today, my father is a fighter, and he will continue to fight for you and the USA." Ivanka Trump, who previously announced that she would not participate in her father's presidential campaign this year, thanks the bodyguards and writes: "I continue to pray for our country," and: "I love you, Dad, today and always."
17:15 The shooter also had explosives in his car
The Trump assassin, according to information from the "Wall Street Journal," also had explosives in his car. The car near the crime scene was reportedly secured, reports the newspaper, citing unidentified sources. The weapon used for the assassination attempt was bought by the father of the suspected assassin, reports the newspaper and ABC News further. It is said to be an AR-15 rifle. The rifle was developed in the 1950s, initially for the military. The rifle is externally almost identical to the M16 military rifle, which the manufacturer Colt sold to the military. The AR-15 is the civilian version. Technically speaking, continuous fire is not possible with this weapon. Skilled shooters can, however, fire many shots in very short time.
16:59 Now Melania Trump speaks out
After the attempted assassination of former US President Donald Trump, his wife Melania also speaks out. The slain guard was a "monster" who tried to "extinguish Donald's passion, his laughter, his inventiveness, his love of music, and his enthusiasm," explains the former First Lady of the USA on Twitter. When she saw that a bullet had grazed her husband, she realized that her life and that of her son Barron were "on the brink of a devastating change." Melania Trump thanks the Secret Service agents who protect her husband.
16:26 "They're not catching up to me, they're catching up to you" - Trump Campaign starts fundraising appeal
According to Brad Bannon, a democratic strategist, this incident could benefit Trump. It fits the narrative of the former US President that the country is on the wrong track. "The attempted attack generates sympathy for Trump," Bannon says. "It also confirms the belief of his voters that something fundamental is wrong in this country." Trump's appearances at the four-day Republican nomination convention in Milwaukee, which begins on Monday, could be fueled by the attack. "If the country wasn't a powder keg before, it is now," says Chip Felkel, a republican political advisor who is not a Trump supporter. Hours after the incident, Trump's campaign launched a fundraising appeal via text message to voters. "They're not catching up to me, they're catching up to you," reads the message to voters.
16:08 Concerns before the convention: Republicans working with 40 law enforcement agencies
The chairman of the Republicans, Michael Whatley, assures that the agencies are working intensively to ensure security at the upcoming convention in Milwaukee. They are working with 40 different law enforcement agencies, according to Whatley on Fox News.
15:44 Top Trump advisors: "If something seems strange, please report it immediately"
Top advisors of Donald Trump's campaign team advise caution. "We are increasing armed security presence 24/7 with officers on site. Additional security checks are being conducted. Our top priority is to ensure the safety of all staff," the "Washington Post" quotes Chris LaCivita and Susie Wiles, Trump campaign advisors, from a joint memo. "We urge you to recognize the political polarization in this heated election. If something seems strange, please report it immediately to the leadership or a security team on site," it continues.
15:24 Witnesses describe chaotic scenes at Trump shooting
During Trump's campaign rally in Pennsylvania, shots were fired, causing chaos and panic. Witnesses speak of speculation about fireworks, the sound of gunshots, gunshots on the roof, and the moment Trump fell to the ground.
14:58 Leading Republican: "We need to tone down the rhetoric"The President of the US House of Representatives, the Republican Mike Johnson, is working to calm things down. "We need to tone down the rhetoric," he says on MSNBC. "We need to lower the temperature in this country."
14:30 Expert: Trump shooting is an opportunity for Biden
14:03 Trump calls for unity
"It's more important than ever that we come together," Trump writes on his Truth Social platform. He is already looking forward to speaking in Wisconsin "to our great country" this week. The Republican nomination convention takes place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin from Monday to Thursday. Trump continues, "I pray for the wounded, and we hold the memory of the fallen citizen in our hearts." Trump had already called for unity in his inaugural address as US President in January 2017.
12:58 Stoltenberg shocked over attempted assassination of TrumpNATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg is shocked over the assassination attempt on Trump. "I am shocked by the attempted assassination of the former president Trump", Stoltenberg writes on X. He wishes him a speedy recovery and is thinking of the victims. Political violence has no place in democracies. The NATO allies are standing together to defend freedom and values.
12:13 Video shows seconds between shooter's shots and Secret Service shotsThe American gossip news site TMZ shows a video in which both the shooter's shots and the shots that likely saved Trump's life can be heard just seconds apart. The attack caused panic among the bystanders. The recording was made from outside the area where the rally took place, as TMZ reports.
11:40 Secret Service denies Republican accusationThe Secret Service has denied the accusation that they had denied additional security resources to Trump in the last months. "The claim that a member of the former president's security team requested additional security resources that were denied by the Secret Service or the Home Security Department is absolutely false", said Secret-Service-Spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi. In fact, the Secret Service had recently increased security measures.
Few hours after the attack on Trump, Republican congressman Michael Waltz had said that he had "reliable sources" who said that there had been repeated requests for a stronger intelligence service protection for President Trump. Waltz did not provide any evidence.
11:16 Steinmeier expresses condolences to Trump's familyAlso Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier condemns the assassination and expresses his condolences to the family of the victim: "I condemn the assassination attempt on the 45th US President, Donald J. Trump", Steinmeier writes in a statement. "Violence has no place in our democracy - not in America, not here. We can all contribute: Let us respect violence in political disputes! Let us push back hatred and hate speech from election campaigns and debates! Democracy tolerates sharp controversies - but violence destroys democracy. Donald J. Trump and the injured I wish a speedy recovery. My deepest condolences go to the family of the victim of the attack."
10:32 Expert: "Trump produced that image directly, instinctively"Just seconds after the shots were fired, Trump is seen getting up, covered in blood, and raising his fist at Secret-Service agents. Political scientist Thomas Jaeger sees the "master of political marketing" at work here. It remains to be seen if Trump will be able to continue spinning his "witch hunt" narrative.
10:10 Sharpshooter seems to have noticed shooter just before first shotsA video posted on X shows a sharpshooter at the Trump rally at the exact moment the shots were fired. Sharpshooters are deployed by the Secret Service to secure the area - which in this case apparently did not work out well. The sharpshooter seems to be looking through his scope at something or someone. He recoils, just before the shots can be heard, suggesting that he became aware of the shooter as a threat in that moment. Shortly thereafter, the shooter was shot.
09:23 A participant warned of the assassin before the attackA participant named Greg Smith noticed a man with a rifle on a roof near the venue before the shootings at Trump's rally in Butler. He told on-site security personnel: "Hey man, there's a guy with a rifle on the roof", he later told the BBC. The response was: "Ha ha, what?", as if the security forces didn't know what was going on. "I thought: Why is Trump still speaking, why didn't they bring him off the stage? ... The next thing I heard were five gunshots."
09:15 Scholz condemns the attackGerman Chancellor Olaf Scholz issued a statement on X regarding the attempted attack on Trump: "The attack on US Presidential candidate Donald Trump is abhorrent. I wish him a quick recovery. My thoughts are also with the people who were affected by the attack. Such acts of violence threaten democracy."
08:28 Photographer captures possible projectile in imageNew York Times photographer Doug Mills apparently took a photo at the exact moment a bullet narrowly missed Trump. Michael Harrigan, a retired FBI agent, told the newspaper that the photo "could very well show the air displacement from a bullet." Generally, it's possible to photograph a flying bullet, Harrigan added. Mills used a Sony digital camera at the Trump rally, which can take up to 30 images per second. The photo was taken with a shutter speed of 1/8000th of a second.
08:00 Alleged shooter registered as a RepublicanThe FBI has identified the alleged shooter as Thomas Matthew Crooks. The 20-year-old suspect, who was killed during the shooting, is from the small town of Bethel Park in the US state of Pennsylvania, an hour south of Butler, where the Trump rally took place. Crooks is registered as a Republican. According to reports he donated $15 to a Democratic donation organization on the day of Biden's inauguration in January 2021.
The New York Post notes that Crooks was only 17 years old at the time of the donation. He registered as a Republican member in September 2021, when he turned 18.
07:46 Expert: "Secret Service must answer some questions"As a former President and candidate, Donald Trump is under the protection of the Secret Service. There are strict security measures in place at all campaign events, as Obama's former campaign advisor Julius van de Laar reports. It remains to be seen how the shooter was able to approach Trump despite these precautions.
07:38 World leaders react with shockWorld leaders reacted with shock to the attack on former President Trump. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wrote on X, expressing deep shock and wishing Trump a quick recovery. She also expressed her condolences to the family of the innocent victim. "Political violence has no place in a democracy", she wrote. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also reacted similarly. "My thoughts are with former President Trump, the participants of the event, and all Americans."
United Nations also condemn Trump attack. "The Secretary-general strongly condemns this act of political violence," says UN-Secretary-General António Guterres' spokesperson. "He wishes President Trump a swift recovery." Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shares that he is "appalled" by the news of the attack. "Such violence has no justification and has no place in the world. Never should violence prevail." Zelensky also wishes Trump a swift recovery.
Already on Saturday evening (local time), Biden had stated that he was grateful that Trump was safe and doing well. In the US, there is "no place for this kind of violence."
07:21 Open Questions to the Secret ServiceFBI agent Kevin Rojek says at a press conference that it was "surprising" that the shield bore several shots. In response to a question about security measures, he says such questions should be answered by the Secret Service. Although the name suggests otherwise, the Secret Service is not an intelligence agency but (among other things) responsible for the security of US presidents and former US presidents.
"They conduct the initial security assessments and determine where the various security locations should be," Rojek says. "And they are the ones responsible for securing the crime scene." A representative of the Secret Service was not present at the press conference. "Nobody was available," Rojek says.
07:04 Trump in New Jersey, apparently unharmedA Trump spokesperson posts a video that shows Trump leaving an airport in New Jersey without assistance. His injured ear is not visible in the video. The Republicans have already announced that the nominating convention will take place as planned; the convention takes place from Monday to Thursday in Milwaukee. There, Trump will be officially nominated as the Republican presidential candidate. US President Biden shared that the Democrats would stop all campaign ads as soon as possible.
06:50 Shooter fired from a roof near the rallyAnthony Guglielmi, a Secret Service spokesperson, says the suspected shooter fired "multiple shots at the stage" and was on "an elevated position" outside the event venue. This would suggest a roof near the rally.
06:39 Shooter is reportedly a 20-year-old from PennsylvaniaThe person who shot Trump is a 20-year-old man from Pennsylvania, according to a source familiar with the investigation of the "Washington Post." Officially, the FBI states that they have not yet identified the shooter, but are "close" to doing so. The shooter is dead. According to Pennsylvania police, it is too early to say whether it was a lone gunman. There is also no indication of "any further threat."
06:25 Media: Trump released from hospitalTrump was discharged from the hospital late on Saturday evening (local time) according to a Bloomberg report.
06:01 FBI confirms attempted assassination against Ex-President Trump at rallyFollowing the shootings at a campaign event in the US state of Pennsylvania, the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has classified the incident as an "attempted assassination" against former President Donald Trump. "This was an attempted assassination against our former president Donald Trump," FBI agent Kevin Rojek stated in Butler, the location of the rally. Trump was injured in the ear by the gunshots, according to law enforcement reports, with a bystander being killed and two others severely wounded.
04:41 Biden phones Trump after attack
US President Joe Biden personally phoned Trump after the attack on his predecessor, the White House confirmed, without disclosing the contents of the conversation. On Sunday, Biden will be briefed on the status of the investigations by law enforcement agencies, it was further stated.
03:58 Republicans to hold convention despite Trump attackThe US Republicans plan to hold their nominating convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as scheduled this week, despite the attack on their presidential candidate Donald Trump. The party and Trump's campaign team made this announcement in a joint statement. The Republicans are due to gather in Milwaukee from Monday to officially nominate the 78-year-old as their presidential candidate.
03:54 Shooter fired from elevated positionIn the attack on the Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, the alleged shooter opened fire from an "elevated position" outside the event venue. One bystander was killed and two others were severely wounded, according to the Secret Service. Initially, there had been reports of a seriously injured person.
02:55 Trump: I was hit by a bullet in the earFormer US President Donald Trump, in his own words, was injured in the ear by a bullet during the attack at a campaign event in Pennsylvania. "I was hit by a bullet that went through the upper part of my right ear," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.
00:33 Shots fired at Trump: Secret Service escorts ex-president off stageFormer US President Donald Trump was escorted off the stage by security personnel during a campaign event in Pennsylvania after gunshots were fired. Photos show Trump with a bloody ear and raised fist.
After the FBI's investigation into the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, they confirmed that the shooter acted alone and had no identifiable ideology or psychological condition. (FBI statement)
With Joe Biden's plans to strengthen security measures for the Republican convention after the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, the United States Presidency Election 2024 is expected to be a highly secured event. (Biden announcement)
