Security expert: Handling possible Trump victory is 'foolhardy'
A person could have prevented the worst, says security expert Frank Umbach about Donald Trump's first presidency. If the Republican presidential candidate is re-elected, Europe should expect a different scenario. Germany is not adequately prepared for it.
08:32 Ex-CIA Head Panetta calls security lapses "alarming"
The former CIA director Leon Panetta expresses concerns about security lapses regarding the attempted attack on Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, especially in light of reports about 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 service has given information to the Secret Service about ... assassination threats from Iran, not only against former President Trump but also against others. And they're supposedly supposed to have then increased the protection of the Secret Service. And if that's true and they weren't able to establish a perimeter, then that's ridiculous."
07:55 Scholz: "We see that uncertainty is growing in America"
Bundeskanzler 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 affluent societies in the North," he says to T-Online. Uncertainty about the future leads to tensions in societies. Developments in the US 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 says: "Regime changes are part of democracy. We are preparing ourselves, of course, for all eventualities, but we're not talking 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 showed the whole world that the next American president would have a "Lion's Heart." During Trump Jr.'s speech at the Milwaukee Republican Party convention, 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 Pelosi: According to a CNN report, Nancy Pelosi, the former Speaker of the House of Representatives, informs President Joe Biden that, according to polls, he cannot 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 insiders who were informed about the phone call. None of the insiders 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"
The vice presidential candidate, J.D. Vance, 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 in the next," says the 39-year-old senator in his first major speech since his nomination as vice president. "Consider what they said. They called him 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 peace, literally, after an assassin almost took his life." Vance himself had blamed Joe Biden for the attack on Trump. Vance also accepts his nomination officially in his Milwaukee speech.
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 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 clear 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 has harmed families like his. "President Trump's vision is simple - we will not serve Wall Street, but commit to 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-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, Trump's Former Economic Advisor, to be Cheered at Republican Party Convention
Former economic advisor to ex-US President Donald Trump, Peter Navarro, is expected to be warmly welcomed at the Republican National 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, refusing to provide 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, targeting US President Joe Biden. Biden's administration, he argued, was responsible for their legal troubles. "If we don't control our government, they will control us." The Democrats, he added, had even targeted children, aiming to indoctrinate them with their "toxic ideologies."
04:14 Trump Supporters Wrap Their Ears
A few supporters of Presidential candidate Donald Trump were inspired by a bandage on his ear during his speech at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Some Republicans affix a headband as a symbol of solidarity. However, it is not a mass phenomenon.
03:31 Transatlantic Coordinator: US Interests at Stake in Ukraine Conflict
The Transatlantic Coordinator of the German government, Michael Link, advises Europeans to adopt a constructive approach towards a potential Trump administration. He emphasizes that US interests are also at stake in the Ukraine conflict: "Because if Russia wins in Ukraine, who benefits then? China," the FDP politician stated. In conversations, he has consistently heard 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 "we had just lost a great President"
Before his speech at the Republican National Convention, US Vice Presidential candidate J.D. Vance engaged in media manipulation and declared Trump as President: "The contrast between the lies the media spread about President Trump and the man we all truly know was evidently clear 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!'"
01:51 Ex-Ambassador Grenell Advocates "America First" in Foreign Policy
The former US Ambassador to Germany, Richard Grenell, advocated for a foreign policy that puts America's interests first during his speech at the Republican National Convention. "We have meddled in the affairs of other countries and signed treaties that only benefited other nations. We have ignored America's priorities for far too long," Grenell said in Milwaukee. "This happened when Washington stopped being the capital of the United States and started acting as 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 Leader Schumer advises Biden against re-campaigning
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 reportedly told the 81-year-old that his decision to step down was 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 reportedly has "mild symptoms," according to the White House. Biden himself stated that he feels "good." 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, according to his spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre. The 81-year-old has been vaccinated.
23:07 Kremlin welcomes Ukraine stance of Vance
The positions of Republican Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance regarding Ukraine are receiving positive feedback in the Kremlin. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov expressed this during a press conference at 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," Lavrov said. Furthermore, Lavrow stated 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 berates Democrats in age debate
During a phone call with Democratic representatives in the House of Representatives on Saturday, US President Joe Biden reportedly berated Representative Jason Crow. According to CNN News, Crow, a Democrat from Colorado, had candidly shared concerns about his strength and vigor with Biden. The heated discussion about his age, demeanor, and Biden's reticence in NATO allegedly led Biden to curse at Crow with the words: "Let that shit go." Crow reportedly backed down and apologized to the irate Biden.
21:17 New York Governor warns against agenda of Trump and Vance
New York Governor Kathy Hochul expresses her views 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 with no exceptions." The US politician is the first woman to hold the position of Governor of New York since August 24, 2021. "The agenda of Trump and Vance poses an unprecedented threat to women's rights in this country. Period," Hochul further writes.
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 information.
20:17 Navidi: More and more affluent people are aligning themselves behind Trump.
The implementation of demands from the conservative manifesto "Project 2025" would not only have implications for society, Sandra Navidi explains in an ntv interview. The financial expert clarifies the consequences of higher tariffs for the US economy and why entrepreneurs from Silicon Valley are now supporting Trump with donations.
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- The US Presidential Election 2024 is a topic of concern for many, including security expert Frank Umbach who believes a different scenario may occur if Donald Trump is re-elected.
- Leon Panetta, the former CIA director, has expressed his concerns about security lapses regarding the attempted assault on Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, especially in light of reports about Iranian threats.
- Germany is not adequately prepared for the potential changes that may occur if Donald Trump is re-elected in the US Presidential Election 2024, according to Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz.
- Nancy Pelosi, the former Speaker of the House of Representatives, has reportedly informed President Joe Biden that he may not be able to win against Donald Trump in the 2024 election, according to CNN reports.
- President Joe Biden's potential re-election may be negatively impacting the Democrats' chances of regaining control of the House of Representatives, according to some insiders who were informed about a phone call between Pelosi and Biden.
- If the US Presidential Election 2024 results in a win for Donald Trump, it may have consequences for Germany, as the US is the world's number one power and Germany's most important alliance partner.
