It's threatening to set off a series of events
The West intends to deploy US weapons in Germany, the Kremlin responds with atomic threats. The constant back-and-forth could escalate, according to security expert Joachim Weber. In addition, Trump could once again become a political ally of Russia - not good news for Europe.
20:07 Report: Trump insulted 38 percent of US population An unofficial list published by the "Washington Post" shows that former President Donald Trump has insulted or attacked cities and states that make up nearly 38 percent of the American population in speeches at rallies, social media, and interviews. Trump's statements could therefore affect more than 126 million people who are proud of their hometowns. Milwaukee, the host city of the Republican Party convention, is reportedly referred to by Trump as "a terrible city."
19:33 Report: Melania Trump missing in Milwaukee: Where is the First Lady?Melania Trump is not on the speaker list for the final evening of the Republican Party convention. This was reported by trusted sources. There had been much speculation in recent days about whether the former First Lady would make an appearance at her husband's party's gathering in Milwaukee. The absence of the former First Lady on the speaker list does not necessarily mean that she will not appear on stage with Trump. In previous evenings, Trump has sat alone on the dais in the hall and watched, among other things, the speech of his vice presidential candidate's wife, J.D. Vance. That Melania Trump is not announced, while Usha Vance supported her husband on stage, could again fuel rumors about the state of the Trumps' marriage.
18:48 Report: Obama questions Biden's chances of winning electionFormer President Barack Obama reportedly expressed doubts about President Biden's chances of winning the election in recent days to his associates. According to the "Washington Post," Obama, who still wields significant influence in the Democratic Party, has questioned Biden's chances of victory. Although Obama sees himself as a key advisor to Biden, he wants to leave the decision to withdraw to Biden himself. Biden and Obama have only met once since the TV debate. Both Biden critics and Democrats from his own ranks have called for Biden to step down. Several leading Democrats (see entries 06:53 and 01:17) have publicly urged Biden to withdraw.
18:14 Insider: Pelosi reportedly supports Biden's withdrawalPowerful Democrat Nancy Pelosi is reportedly supporting calls for US President Joe Biden to withdraw from the race, according to a US government insider. Pelosi, the former Speaker of the House of Representatives, endorses similar appeals from Congressman Adam Schiff, a source close to the matter told Reuters. Pelosi is convinced that public opinion is against Biden and that he cannot change it. Pelosi's office did not respond to inquiries.
17:34 Video: Senators Harass Secret-Service Chief over Trump Attack
The mood at the Republican Party convention is heated, especially after the attack on Donald Trump. Many are accusing the Secret Service of negligence. Several Senators of the party are taking out their anger directly on the head of the Security Service. At the sidelines of the event, there is a heated scene.
17:20 FBI Report: Trump Attacker Had Royals in Sights
The FBI is reported to have discovered that the shooter of the attack on Donald Trump also had a member of the royal family in his sights. According to "The Mirror". The 20-year-old Thomas Crooks was planning another attack. At the campaign rally on Saturday, Crooks was shot by the Secret Service after he opened fire on Donald Trump. According to "The Mirror", FBI investigators have revealed to the US Congress that Crooks had been "spying" online on an unnamed member of the royal family. The report states that Crooks also had other "high-profile" targets, including the Director of the FBI and the Attorney General of the USA. The FBI also discovered a post from Crooks on the gaming network "Steam": "The 13th of July will be my debut, watch how it unfolds".
16:47 Democrat: Biden's Withdrawal Would Be "Best for the Country"
According to Democrat John Hickenlooper, more and more arguments are emerging for US President Joe Biden to withdraw from the current campaign. "It's his decision, but there are certainly more and more signs that this would be in the best interest of the country", says Hickenlooper, the Senator from Colorado, in a phone interview. He refused to join the growing number of party colleagues who explicitly demand that Biden steps down. "If there's so much turmoil and so much dissatisfaction, it's not easy for the party to come together", he says. Biden is still popular, but the political landscape has changed significantly compared to the previous election.
16:07 Absurd Cult: Trump Fans Wear Ear Bands
The cult of personality around Donald Trump is producing increasingly strange and absurd blooms. At the Republican Party convention, several of his fans are now running around with a thick bandage on their ear - as a tribute to the former president, who was hit in the ear during the attack on him.
15:38 Democrat Advises Harris to "Pin Down" Vance in TV Debate
US Politician Tim Ryan, who lost the US Senate race in 2022 against JD Vance, gives Vice President Kamala Harris some advice in an interview with CNN. "Vance will try to deny things he has said", says Ryan to CNN. "You have to pin him down." The US Democrat Ryan says that Harris' extensive experience as a prosecutor will help in pinning Vance down and exposing the lies he tells. According to CNN, the Vice Presidential debate could take place on July 23, or on July 12 or 13 in the US broadcaster CBS News.
14:46 Video Shows Shooter an Hour Before Trump Attack
Minutes before the attack on Donald Trump, security guards are reported to have ignored warnings from the shooter. New video recordings now show: Thomas Crooks was apparently already on the scene an hour before the attack.
13:58 Daughter gushes about "normal Grandfather" Trump
According to Donald Trump Jr., this is the first public appearance for Kais. The 17-year-old's speech at the RNC should have particularly pleased: Donald Trump. The US presidential candidate is described by her as a normal grandfather. At the same time, she is also full of praise for his political ambitions.
13:24 Spahn sees common interests with Trump
CDU politician Jens Spahn calls for focusing on common interests when dealing with the Republican US presidential candidate Donald Trump. If he looks at the contents, there are many topics "on which we agree," Spahn told RBB. Trump's criticism of Germany's long-term energy dependence on Russia is justified, says Spahn, who is currently serving as an observer at the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee. Trump's call for a higher defense budget in Germany is also justified. "The current budget planning of the traffic light coalition does not cover this, and this is noticed in the US," Spahn emphasized. At the same time, he made it clear: "I am also often irritated by the choice of words, the unfilteredness, and the entire way Donald Trump handles things, such as the storming of the Capitol."
12:44 Biden may only have "days" left to resign
Trump's vice presidential candidate gave a speech at the Republican Party convention with nationalist undertones and surprising addressees, according to political scientist Thomas Jaeger. For the ailing Biden, however, there is not much time left to make the possibly decisive decision of the campaign.
12:11 Local police warned Secret Service they could not secure the building
The local police apparently warned the Secret Service that they did not have sufficient resources to secure a building from which shots were later fired at Trump. According to the "Washington Post," the police stated that they could not station a patrol car in front of the house. The newspaper referred to statements from the district attorney. A spokesperson for the Secret Service, Anthony Guglielmi, confirmed to the "Washington Post" the depiction. Guglielmi said that the proposal to station a patrol car and an officer outside the Agr International Building Complex on Saturday was part of the Secret Service's advance planning for securing the prominent building. This has a wide-ranging roof with a clear view of the less than 150 meters distant rally stage.
11:39 "Germany cannot appease Trump"
There is hope that Trump will be more friendly towards Europe once NATO member states increase their defense spending. US expert Sandra Navidi is certain: Trump's criticism has other motives and would not be eliminated even with a defense budget of five percent.
11:06 Secret Service failure: Trump's guard considered shooter an hour before attack as suspiciousNew insights from the investigation into the attempted attack on former US President Donald Trump increase pressure on security forces. Local security personnel had already identified the suspect in the crowd an hour before the guard fired at Trump - a "young man who behaved strangely," according to the "New York Times." The Secret Service, which protects the former president, was also informed. But then the trail of the suspect was lost. At least two security personnel were called in to help with the search. Around 20 minutes before the shots were fired, a sniper had reportedly spotted the attacker on a roof. Why the rally continued and Trump went on stage is one of many open questions for the Secret Service, the "New York Times" reports.
10:33 Trump's vice-president holds unusually "soft speech" at the Republican PartyAt the Republican Party, the focus is "primarily on celebrating themselves," explains ntv correspondent Hanna Klouth. Of course, there are also attacks. Besides Joe Biden, Harris is increasingly becoming the target of these. A deliberate strategy change? This is suggested by another detail.
10:05 Hundreds mourn for the fallen firefighterHundreds of people gather for a memorial service for the man who was shot and killed during the attempted attack on Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. "Tonight it's about unity," says Kelly McCollough, who organized the vigil for Corey Comperatore. "We need clarity in this chaos. We need strength. We need healing." There is no place for political division and hate in remembering the family man and chief of the volunteer fire department. Comperatore was fatally shot when a guard at a rally for Trump in Pennsylvania opened fire and hit him in the ear. The 50-year-old Comperatore shielded his wife and children from the shot and died as a result.
09:37 "New York Times": Biden "open to listening" to retirement callsPresident 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, Biden has shown no signs of changing his mind, but he has listened to new and alarming poll data and asked questions about how to win back Vice President Kamala Harris. This suggests that Biden at least privately holds a more receptive stance than a week ago.
09:08 Security expert: Handling of potential Trump re-election "reckless""We could have prevented the worst," says security expert Frank Umbach about the first term of Donald Trump. If the Republican presidential candidate is elected for a second term, Europe can expect a different scenario. Germany is not adequately prepared.
08:32 Ex-CIA Chief Panetta finds security lapses "alarming"
Former CIA Director Leon Panetta expressed concerns about security lapses regarding 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 stated in a podcast: "It's especially alarming 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, but they allegedly then increased the Secret Service protection. And he added: "And if that's true and they weren't able to set up a perimeter, then that's insane."
07:55 Scholz: "We see that uncertainty is growing in America"
Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz warns, looking at the US presidential campaign, about risky developments. "We see that uncertainty is growing in America - as it does, by the way, 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 would also have consequences for Germany. "The US is the world's number one power and our most important partner - everything that happens there is important to us," so Scholz. With regard to 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 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 praises 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 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 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. The CNN report is 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 among the Democrats.
06:31 Vance pays tribute to Trump: "A beloved father and grandfather"
Senator J.D. Vance, the Republican Vice Presidential nominee, honors 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, looking into the crowd in his first major speech since his nomination. "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 asks. "He called for national unity and national peace, literally, after an assassin tried to take his life." Vance himself had blamed President Joe Biden for the attack on Trump. At his Milwaukee speech, Vance also officially accepts the nomination.
05:57 "She's standing on 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 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 attends every day in the arena, smiles at the 17-year-old from the podium. "He encourages me to keep going," Kai Trump said. "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. Grandpa: You're an inspiration and I love you."
05:25 Trump's Vice Presidential nominee 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 background from impoverished circumstances 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, it says in the excerpts. "President Trump's vision is simple - we will not serve Wall Street, but commit to the workers." 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, plans to directly address the working- and middle-class voters 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 cheers 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 refused to hand over documents and testify before the House Oversight Committee about the Capitol storm. Navarro warned the audience, including US President Joe Biden, during his speech: "If they get Trump, be careful. They'll come for you next." He held the Biden administration responsible for his and Trump's legal troubles. "If we don't control our government, they'll control us." The Democrats also had children in their sights, according to Navarro, wanting to indoctrinate them with their "toxic views." Navarro added, "I went to prison so you wouldn't have to."
04:14 Trump Supporters Bandage Their Ears
A few Republican supporters at the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee were inspired by Trump's ear bandage: Some Republicans affix a Band-Aid to their ear as a sign of solidarity. However, it cannot be considered a mass phenomenon.
03:31 Transatlantic Coordinator: Ukraine Conflict Also About US Interests
The Transatlantic Coordinator of the German government, Michael Link, advises Europeans to adopt a constructive approach towards a potential Trump administration win: "We need to make it clear that it's not just about Ukraine when it comes to the Ukraine conflict: '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 aspects." This point should be emphasized particularly on the Republican side.
02:40 Vance on Attack: Felt Like We Had 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 clear to us on Saturday," Vance said. He had been deeply concerned, "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've shot at him - they literally shot at him - and he 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 conference
The former US Ambassador to Germany, Richard Grenell, argued for a foreign policy that puts America's interests first at the Republican Party conference. "We have interfered in the affairs of other countries and signed contracts that only benefited other nations. We have ignored America's priorities for too many years," 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
According to a media report, 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. Schumer told the 81-year-old that his withdrawal would be better for the country and the Democratic Party, reports 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 "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." Further, 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 insults Democrats in age debate
During a phone call 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 reticence in NATO allegedly led Biden to shout at Crow: "Let that shit go." Eventually, Crow 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 the Republican Vice Presidential candidate for the 2024 US Presidential Elections. The 65-year-old Democrat states: "Trump's Vice President J.D. Vance is proposing a nationwide abortion ban with no exceptions." Hochul 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 continues.
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 information.
20:17 Navidi: More and more affluent people are rallying behind TrumpThe implementation of demands from the conservative manifesto "Project 2025" would have far-reaching consequences for society, according to Sandra Navidi. In an ntv interview, the financial expert explains the potential effects of higher taxes on the US economy and why entrepreneurs from Silicon Valley are now supporting Trump with donations.
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- The 2024 United States Presidency Election could see former President Donald Trump becoming a political ally of Russia again, causing concern among security experts and Europe.
- According to a report by the "Washington Post", Donald Trump has attacked or insulted cities and states that make up nearly 38% of the American population, affecting over 126 million people.
- The "Washington Post" also reported that Barack Obama, a former US President and influential figure in the Democratic Party, has expressed doubts about President Joe Biden's chances of winning the 2024 Election.
- In a heated scene at the Republican Party Convention, several Senators accused the Secret Service of negligence due to an attack on Donald Trump, expressing their anger directly at the head of the Security Service.
- In light of the ongoing controversy surrounding Donald Trump, some politicians, like Democrat John Hickenlooper, are suggesting that his withdrawal from the race could be in the best interest of the United States of America.
- In an investigation following the attempted attack on Donald Trump, it was revealed that local security personnel and the Secret Service had identified the suspect an hour before the attack but were unable to apprehend him.
