Report: Trump insulted 38 percent of the US population
An unofficial list provided by the "Washington Post," Donald Trump is reportedly insulted or attacked cities and states that make up nearly 38 percent of the American population in speeches, social media, and conversations. Trump's statements could therefore affect over 126 million people who take pride in their hometowns. Milwaukee, the host city of the Republican Convention, is reportedly referred to by Trump as "a terrible city."
19:33: Where is Melania Trump? Melania Trump is missing from Milwaukee's list of speakers. Melania Trump is not on the speaker list for the final evening of the Republican Convention. This was reported by trusted sources. There had been much speculation about whether the former First Lady would make an appearance at her husband's party gathering in Milwaukee. The absence of the former First Lady on the speaker list does not necessarily mean she won't appear on stage with Trump. In previous evenings, Trump has sat alone on the stage in the hall and watched his vice presidential candidate's wife's speech, J.D. Vance's speech. Melania Trump's absence, while Usha Vance supported her husband on stage, could once again fuel rumors about the state of the Trumps' marriage.
18:48 Report: Obama questions Biden's chances of winning the election Former President Barack Obama reportedly questioned Biden's chances of winning the election in the past few days to his confidants. According to the "Washington Post," Obama, who still holds significant influence in the Democratic Party, expressed doubts about Biden's chances of winning in November. The report in the "Washington Post" cites several sources close to Obama, stating that while Obama sees himself as a key advisor to Biden, he wants Biden to make the decision to withdraw himself. Biden and Obama have reportedly only met once since the TV debate. Both Biden critics and Democrats from his own camp have called for Biden to withdraw. Several leading Democrats (see entries 06:53 and 01:17) publicly urged Biden to step down.
18:14 Insider: Pelosi reportedly supports Biden's withdrawal The influential Democrat Nancy Pelosi is reportedly backing calls for President Joe Biden to withdraw from the race, according to a government insider. Pelosi reportedly agrees with calls from Representative Adam Schiff, as a well-informed source 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: Aggressive Senators confront Secret Service chief The mood at the Republican Convention is heated, especially after the attack on Donald Trump. Many blame the Secret Service for the failure to protect Trump. Several Republican Senators directly take out their anger on the head of the Secret Service. An heated scene occurs on the sidelines of the event.
17:20 FBI Report: Trump Assailant Had Royals in Sights
The FBI is reported to have discovered that the shield for 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 event 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" on an unnamed member of the royal family online. The report states that Crooks also had other "high-value" targets, including the Director of the FBI and the Attorney General of the USA in his sights. The FBI also discovered a post from Crooks on the gaming platform "Steam": "July 13th will be my debut, watch how it unfolds", Crooks is said to have written.
16:47 Democrat: Biden's withdrawal would be "in the best interest of the country"
According to Democrat John Hickenlooper, the arguments for Joe Biden to withdraw from the current campaign are growing. "It's his decision, but there are certainly more and more signs that this would be in the best interest of the country", Hickenlooper, Senator from the state of Colorado, said in a phone interview. He did not join the growing number of party colleagues who explicitly demand that Biden step down. "If there's so much turmoil and so much dissatisfaction, it's not easy to bring the party together", he said. Biden is still popular, but the political landscape has changed significantly compared to the previous election.
16:07 Absurd Cult: Trump fans wear earbands
The cult of personality around Donald Trump continues to produce new, bizarre to 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 assassination attempt on him.
15:38 Democrat advises Harris to "nail down" Vance in TV debate
US Politician Tim Ryan, who lost the US Senate race against JD Vance in 2022, gives Kamala Harris some advice in an interview with CNN. "Vance will try to deny things he has said", Ryan said to CNN. That must be nailed down. US Democrat Ryan says Harris' extensive experience as a prosecutor will help. Harris is uniquely qualified to "nail down" Vance and expose 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 about the shooter. New video recordings now show: Thomas Crooks was apparently already on the scene an hour before the attack.
13:58 Granddaughter gushes about "normal Grandpa" Trump
According to Donald Trump Jr., this is the first public appearance for Kai. The speech that the 17-year-old gives at the RNC should have appealed to him above all: Donald Trump. For the US presidential candidate, she describes herself 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 Republican US presidential candidate Donald Trump. According to Spahn, speaking to RBB, there are many topics "where we have common ground" when looking at the substance. So Trump's criticism of Germany's long-term energy dependence on Russia is justified, says Spahn, who is currently observing the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee. The deputy leader of the Union faction in the German Bundestag also considers Trump's demand for a higher defense budget in Germany justified. "The current budget planning of the coalition does not cover this, and this will be noticed in the US," emphasizes Spahn. At the same time, he makes it clear: "I am also often irritated by the choice of words, the lack of restraint, 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 spoke at the Republican Party convention with nationalist undertones and surprising addressees, as political scientist Thomas Jaeger explains. 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 about the rally of former President Donald Trump that a building could not be secured because they did not have sufficient resources. 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 representation. 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 building has a spacious roof with a clear view of the less than 150 meters distant rally stage.
11:39 Germany cannot appease Trump
The hope persists 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 bodyguard considered suspect an hour before shooting
New insights from the investigation into the shooting of former US President Donald Trump increase the pressure on the security forces. An hour before the bodyguard fired at Trump, local security personnel identified the perpetrator in the crowd as suspicious - a "young man who behaved oddly," according to the "New York Times." The Secret Service, which protects the ex-president, was also informed. However, the trail of the suspect was lost. At least two security personnel were summoned to help in the search. Roughly 20 minutes before the shots were fired, a sharpshooter discovered the attacker on a roof, it is reported further. Why the rally continued and Trump went on stage is one of many open questions for the Secret Service, writes the "New York Times."
10:33 Trump's Vice Holds Unusual Soft Speech at Rally
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, these are increasingly targeting Kamala Harris. Is this a deliberate strategy change? This is indicated by another detail.
10:05 Hundreds Mourn for Slain Firefighter
Hundreds of people gather for a memorial service for Corey Comperatore, who was shot and killed during an attempt on Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania 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 supporter at the rally in Pennsylvania opened fire on Trump. The 50-year-old Comperatore shielded his wife and children from the gunshot and lost his own life in the process.
09:37 "New York Times": Biden "more open" to Retiring
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," this was reported by Democrats familiar with the conversations. However, Biden has given no indication that he intends to change his mind about remaining in the race, the Democrats say. He is, however, open to hearing new and alarming poll data and has asked questions about how Kamala Harris could win. This suggests that Biden at least privately holds a more receptive stance than a week ago.
09:08 Security Expert: Handling of Potential Trump Win "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 re-elected, Europe can expect a different scenario. Germany is not adequately prepared for it.
08:32 Ex-CIA Chief Calls Security Lapses "alarming"
Former CIA Director Leon Panetta expresses concern over security lapses in connection with the attempted assassination of Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, especially in light of reports of Iranian threats against the former president. According to the British "Guardian," he says in a podcast: "It's particularly alarming what we've found out: that the intelligence services have passed on information about ... assassination threats from Iran against both the former president Trump as well as against others, but they are said to have then allegedly increased the protection of the Secret Service. And if that's true and they were still unable to set up a perimeter, then the excuse that this was somehow outside the event area is ridiculous."
07:55 Scholz: "We see, uncertainty is growing in America"
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz warns, looking at the US presidential campaign, of risky developments. "We see, uncertainty is growing in America - just as in many prosperous societies in the North," he says to T-Online. Uncertainty about the future leads to tensions in societies. Developments in the US would also have consequences for Germany. "The US is the world power number one and our most important alliance partner - everything that happens there is important for us," so Scholz. With a view to 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 Trump's Son: My Father has a "Lion's Heart"
The son of the Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump praises his father's courage after the weekend attack. "What was my father's instinct when his life was at stake? 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'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 she: According to a CNN report, Nancy Pelosi, the former Speaker of the House of Representatives, informed US 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 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 candidate for the vice presidency, J.D. Vance, presents Donald Trump at the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee as a man of political moderation. "In a moment, he can stand defiantly against an assassin and call for national healing. 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 naming who they are. But how did former President Trump react to the attack, Vance wondered. "He called for national unity, for national calm, literally, after an assassin had almost taken his life." Vance himself had accused 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 - "She's the First Time on a Stage" - Trump's Granddaughter speaks at the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee, introduced by Donald Trump's son Don Jr. "She's the First Time on a Stage", Don Jr. announces 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", Kai Trump said. "Of course he sets the bar 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. 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 released in advance. The 39-year-old will reportedly emphasize his upbringing from impoverished circumstances and sharply criticize the trade and economic policy of the Democrats under President Joe Biden. "Career politicians" like Biden are responsible for a trade policy that has harmed families like his. "President Trump's vision is simple - we won't serve Wall Street, we'll commit to workers." We won't 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 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 Ally Navarro: "I Am Your Alarm Clock"
The former economic advisor of ex-US President Donald Trump, Peter Navarro, will be welcomed with frenzied enthusiasm at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on the day of his release from prison. Navarro had served a four-month prison sentence in March for contempt of Congress for refusing to hand over documents and testify before the House Oversight Committee about the Capitol storm. "If they get Trump, be careful. Then they'll come for you", Navarro said in his speech, among other things, against President Joe Biden. His administration is responsible for Trump and Navarro's legal problems. "If we don't control our government, they'll control us." The Democrats had also targeted children, wanting to indoctrinate them with their "toxic ideas", according to Navarro. "I went to jail so you wouldn't have to", the 75-year-old added. "I am your alarm clock".
04:14 Trump Supporters Bandage Their Ears
The bandage on Donald Trump's ear inspires a few supporters at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee: Some Republicans attach a safety pin as a sign of solidarity to their ear. 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 new Republican administration if Donald Trump wins the presidency. Europeans must clearly show 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 be emphasized especially on the Republican side.
02:40 Vance on Attack: Had Fear "that 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 called Trump a president: "The contrast between the lies the media spread about President Trump and the man we all really know, we saw 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 pleads for "America first" in foreign policy
The former US Ambassador to Germany, Richard Grenell, pleads at the Republican Party convention for a foreign policy that puts American interests first. "We have interfered in the affairs of other countries and signed treaties that only benefited other nations. We have ignored America's priorities for too many years," says he 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
The Democratic Party leader in the US Senate, Chuck Schumer, advised President Joe Biden in a reported 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, according to 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 "good," says the White House. Biden himself says, "I feel fine." 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 announced. The 81-year-old has been vaccinated.
23:07 The Kremlin welcomes Ukraine stance of Vance
In the Kremlin, the positions of Republican Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance towards 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 elected by the American people," as long as this president 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, President Joe Biden reportedly attacked Representative Jason Crow sharply. According to CNN News, the Democrat from Colorado shared that voters had concerns about his strength and vigor. Two sources familiar with the conversation reported that the heated discussion about his age, demeanor, and Biden's restraint in NATO led the US President to insult Crow with the words: "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 opinion 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 without 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 example. ntv fact-checking expert Burak Kahraman explains how to identify false reports.
20:17 Navidi: Why more affluent people are backing Trump
The implementation of the demands from the conservative manifesto "Project 2025" would have far-reaching consequences for the US economy, according to Sandra Navidi. In an ntv interview, the financial expert explains the potential consequences of higher taxes for the US economy and why businesspeople from Silicon Valley are now supporting Trump with donations.
You can read about earlier developments here.**
Sentence 1: The unofficial listing by the "Washington Post" reveals that Donald Trump has allegedly insulted or attacked cities and states that make up nearly 38% of the American population, affecting over 126 million people.
Sentence 2: One of the cities reportedly under attack by Trump is Milwaukee, the host city for the Republican Convention, which Trump is known to refer to as "a terrible city."
Sentence 3: In the United States Presidency Election 2024, former President Barack Obama is reportedly expressing concerns about the chances of President Joe Biden's re-election, questioning his ability to win in November.
Sentence 4: The US intelligence agency is said to have discovered that the attempted assailant who opened fire on Donald Trump had a member of the royal family as one of his potential targets.
Sentence 5: The Democrats in Pennsylvania are considering attempts to deny President Joe Biden a spot on the ballot for the 2024 election, with some key members like Nancy Pelosi supporting the move.
Sentence 6: The Republican National Committee is hosting the presidential election debates for the 2024 United States Presidency Election, where candidates from both the Democrats and Republicans will square off to discuss their platforms and policies.
