Germany cannot appease Trump

11:06 Failure of the Secret Service: Trump's bodyguard considered a suspect an hour before the attack, but lost the trace New revelations from the investigation into the attempt on former US President Donald Trump's life have increased the pressure on the security forces. One hour before Trump's bodyguard fired, local security personnel identified the suspect in the crowd as suspicious - a "young man who behaved strangely," according to the "New York Times." The Secret Service, which protects the ex-president, was also informed. But then the trail went cold. At least two security personnel were called in to help with the search. Around 20 minutes before the shots were fired, a sniper discovered the attacker on a roof, it is further reported. Why the rally continued and Trump went on stage is one of many open questions for the Secret Service, writes the "New York Times."

11:00 Vice President appears softer in speech
At the Republican Party convention, the Republicans are "primarily engaged in celebrating themselves," explains ntv correspondent Hanna Klouth. Of course, there are also attacks. Besides Joe Biden, Kamala Harris is increasingly becoming a target. Is this a deliberate strategy change? This is suggested by another detail.

10:35 Hundreds mourn for slain firefighter
Hundreds of people gather for a memorial service for Corey Comperatore, the visitor to the Trump campaign 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." Political division and hate have no place in remembering the family man and fire chief, Comperatore was fatally shot when a Secret Service agent opened fire on Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, hitting him in the ear. The 50-year-old Comperatore shielded his wife and children from the bullet with his own body and lost his own life in the process.

09:38 "New York Times": Biden more open to retirement concerns
President Joe Biden has reportedly become more open to arguments why he should not run for re-election in the last few days, according to the "New York Times," citing sources familiar with the conversations. However, there have been no signs that he intends to change his position, the sources add. But he is willing to listen to new and alarming polling data and has asked questions about how Vice President Kamala Harris could win, indicating that he may be taking a more open stance privately than a week ago.

09:09 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. If the Republican presidential candidate is re-elected, Europe can expect a different scenario. Germany is not adequately prepared for it.

08:32 Former CIA Chief Panetta finds security lapses "disturbing"

Former CIA Director Leon Panetta expressed concerns about security lapses regarding the attempted attack on Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, particularly in light of reports about 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 gave information to the Secret Service about assassination threats from Iran, not only against former President Trump but also against others. And they allegedly then increased the Secret Service protection. And if that's true and they couldn't set up a perimeter despite that, then that's insane."

07:55 Scholz: "We see that uncertainty is growing in America"

Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz warned, looking at the US presidential campaign, of risky developments. "We see that uncertainty is growing in America - just as it is in many prosperous societies in the North," he said to T-Online. 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: "Government transitions are part of democracy. We are preparing ourselves, of course, for all possibilities, but we don't speak publicly about the how."

07:25 Trump's Son: My Father has a "Lion's Heart"

The son of the 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 cower, 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 shown on the screens of the 78-year-old with a bloodied cheek and an outstretched fist in front of a US flag.

06:53 Pelosi also increases pressure on Biden

So also Pelosi: 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 in the polls. Biden could destroy the chances of the Democrats to regain control of the House of Representatives. The CNN report refers to four insiders who were informed about the phone call. None of the insiders mentioned in the CNN report 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, presenting him as a man of political moderation. "In a 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 had to be stopped at all costs," Vance continues without specifying who they are. "But how did former President Trump react to the assassination attempt?" Vance asked. "He called for national unity and 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 stage for the first time" - Trump's granddaughter speaks

Donald Trump's granddaughter speaks on the stage at the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee, painting a picture of a loving grandfather. "She's standing on stage for the first time," announces Trump's eldest son Don Jr., introducing his oldest daughter. "Kai Madison Trump!" Ex-President Trump, who will speak at the convention on Friday night but attends the arena every day, 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 one day I'll catch up to him." She also spoke about the weekend's assassination attempt. "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. Grandpa: 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 of 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 harmed families like his. "President Trump's vision is simple - we will not serve Wall Street, but commit to workers," it says in the excerpts. "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, 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 5th.

05:00 Navarro: "I'm Your Alarm"
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 sentence in March for contempt of Congress. He had refused to release documents and testify before the House Oversight and Reform Committee regarding the Capitol storm. "If they get Trump, be careful. They'll come for you next," Navarro warned in his speech, among other things, against US President Joe Biden. Biden's administration, he claimed, was responsible for their and Trump's legal troubles. "If we don't control our government, they will control us." The Democrats had even targeted children, he argued, wanting to indoctrinate them with their "toxic views," Navarro added. "I went to prison so you wouldn't have to," the 75-year-old also said. "I'm your alarm."

04:14 Trump Supporters Bandage Their Ears
A few Republican supporters bandage one ear at the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee, inspired by Donald Trump: Some Republicans affix a bandage as a sign of solidarity. However, it cannot be called a mass phenomenon.

03:31 Transatlantic Coordinator: Ukraine Conflict Also About US Interests
The Transatlantic Coordinator of the German government, Michael Link, recommends that Europeans adopt a constructive approach towards a potential Republican Party victory in the US presidential election. One must clearly demonstrate that the Ukraine conflict also involves US interests: "Because if Russia wins in Ukraine, who wins then? China," the FDP politician stated. In conversations, he hears in the US that the greatest challenge is China, "for some economically, for some militarily, for some in both respects." This point should therefore be emphasized particularly 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 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, a minute later, after they had shot at him - they literally shot at him - he lifted his fist in the air and said: 'Fight! Fight! Fight!'", so Vance.

01:51 Former US Ambassador Grenell advocates for "America first" in foreign policy at Republican 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 interfered in the affairs of other countries and signed contracts that only benefited other nations. We have ignored the priorities of America 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 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 campaign

The democratic majority leader in the US Senate, Chuck Schumer, advised President Joe Biden during a meeting on Saturday 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 says he feels "well." Biden will go to his private residence 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 the Republican Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance on Ukraine are receiving positive feedback in the Kremlin. Vance stands for peace, for the cessation of aid, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei 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, respectful dialogue."

21:58 Report: Biden insulted Democrats in age debate

During a telephone conference with Democratic representatives in the House of Representatives on Saturday, US President Joe Biden allegedly insulted Representative Jason Crow, according to CNN News. Crow, a Democrat from Colorado, reportedly 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." Eventually, Crow reportedly backed down and apologized to the angry Biden.

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 Vice Presidential candidate for the Republicans for the US Presidential Elections 2024. The 65-year-old Democrat states: "Trump's Vice President J.D. Vance is advocating for a nationwide abortion ban without exceptions." Hochul has been New York's Governor since August 24, 2021, making her the first woman to hold this position. She continues: "Trump and Vance's agenda pose an unprecedented threat to women's rights in this country. Period."

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 fact-checking 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 potential consequences for the US economy, and why businesspeople from Silicon Valley are now supporting Trump with donations.

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The investigation into the attempt on former US President Donald Trump's life has heightened concern about security failures, as it was revealed that his bodyguard's suspect was identified an hour before the attack but lost the trace.
At the Republican Party convention, Vice Presidential candidate J.D. Vance has been focusing on presenting Donald Trump as a man of political moderation, highlighting his courage after the assassination attempt and his support for working-class Americans.
According to the "New York Times," President Joe Biden has become more open to arguments suggesting he should not run for re-election in the 2024 United States Presidential Election, although there are no signs that he will change his position.
In the 2024 United States Presidential Election, Donald Trump's re-election could lead to significant changes in security measures, as well as a different scenario for Europe and Germany, according to security expert Frank Umbach.
Former CIA Director Leon Panetta has expressed concerns about security lapses regarding the attempted attack on Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, particularly given reports of Iranian threats against the former president.
Despite calls from Democratic leaders like Nancy Pelosi to withdraw his candidacy, indications suggest that President Joe Biden remains committed to running for re-election in the 2024 United States Presidential Election, aiming to regain control of the House of Representatives for the Democrats.