Shortly after Tiktok debut: Harris is followed by 1.5 million people
Vice President Kamala Harris broke the one million follower mark on TikTok shortly after her debut, with over 1.5 million followers (as of July 26, 14:50 PM). She also amassed 2.2 million likes. Her chosen slogan on the platform is "We fight, we win." A brief video that has been viewed over 6 million times gives insight into why she joined the platform. She mentioned that she heard about the hype surrounding her person there and "thought I should be here too." As of now, Donald Trump's TikTok profile has 9.2 million followers.
14:34 Hunter Biden's mosaic: "Obama needs to come forward"
In an unusual move, former US President Obama has intervened in the Democratic Party's election campaign for weeks. However, he has remained silent so far - until now. Political analyst Thomas Jäger explains the move and looks ahead to the potential further development in Harris' election campaign.
14:17 Harris after Netanyahu visit: I will not be silent about the suffering in Gaza
US Vice President Kamala Harris made it clear during her meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that she would not be silent about the suffering in Gaza. "It's time for this agreement to be concluded," Harris told reporters and continued, expressing her "serious concern" about the "extent of human suffering in Gaza, including the deaths of countless innocent civilians." She spoke of "images of dead children and desperate, hungry people" who were fleeing, some for the second, third, or fourth time. "We cannot turn a blind eye to these tragedies," Harris added. "We cannot become insensitive to the suffering, and I will not be silent."
13:20 Zoom fundraising calls: White women raise over two million dollars for Harris' campaign in 90 minutes
Inspired by a similar fundraising effort by a group of black women, a group of white women reportedly raised over two million dollars in campaign donations for potential presidential candidate Kamala Harris through Zoom fundraising calls. The "Washington Post" reports this based on the Organizing Team "White Women: Answer the Call!" On Thursday evening, prominent figures such as singer Pink, athletes Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird, author Glennon Doyle, and actress Connie Britton reportedly raised over two million dollars for Harris' campaign through Zoom calls within an hour.
12:08 New York Times Survey Shows Shapiro as Harris' Potential VP Contender
New York Times reporters spoke with 251 delegates out of over 3900 during the Democratic Party convention in Chicago from August 19-22, who could vote for Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential candidate. Most of these delegates are elected representatives of individual states, acting on behalf of their respective state's citizens. The superdelegates, totaling 749, are the most prominent party leaders. They earned this role due to the offices they hold or have held. According to the New York Times, a "landslide majority" supports Harris. Forty of the delegates interviewed by the New York Times support the potential vice presidential candidacy of Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro. However, 70 of the delegates are undecided about their vice presidential support.
11:11 Obama Expresses "Full Support" for Harris
Former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama have endorsed Kamala Harris' presidential campaign, marking the most significant show of support for the rapid consolidation of the Democratic Party. The Obamas' endorsement comes at the end of the first week since Harris was declared the Democratic Party's nominee, following President Joe Biden's decision to withdraw from the presidential race. In a video, Harris speaks with the Obamas over the phone. Obama says, "We couldn't be prouder to support you and do everything we can to help bring you through this election and into the White House." Michelle Obama adds, "This is historic," an allusion to Harris' potential as the first woman in the country to win the presidency.
10:45 Trump Campaign Spokesperson Mocks Harris' TikTok Debut
Donald Trump's campaign spokesperson, Huyen Cheung, made a sarcastic comment about Kamala Harris' TikTok debut on the popular platform for younger users. Along with the phrase "But Kamala does well with the youth," Cheung posted a screenshot of Harris' and Trump's TikTok profiles. The screenshot is circled in red, highlighting the number of followers and likes. Harris had recently published her first video on the platform (see entry 04:33). US President Joe Biden announced his retirement from the presidential race just a few days ago. It's time to pass the torch to a new generation and new voices, Biden justified this step. Harris could be his successor and should primarily win over young US voter support for the Democrats.
10:03 Civil Rights Activist Dolores Huerta Campaigns for Harris among Latino Voters
Famous US civil rights activist Dolores Huerta supports Kamala Harris in her campaign. At a Harris campaign event in Phoenix, Arizona, the first Harris campaign event, Huerta appeared. During her speech, the 94-year-old called on Latino voters to support Harris. Huerta co-founded the United Farm Workers Association in the 1960s, advocating for the rights of Filipino-American and Mexican-American farmworkers.
09:20 Navidi: Harris lacks economic profile - "Could be an advantage"
The fight against inflation is one of the major issues in the USA, regarding economics, Harris has not been able to make a profile for herself until now. Sandra Navidi explains why this could be an advantage. Additionally, the USA expert explains why Trump might fear Harris more than Biden.
08:45 Trump: Americans have lost faith in the FBI
On Wednesday, FBI Director Christopher Wray revealed new details about the attack on Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania before the US Congress. Trump, the Republican presidential candidate, expressed himself on this matter in a Post on Truth Social. Trump disputes some statements made by the FBI chief. Wray stated before Congress that he was unsure whether Trump was hit by a shrapnel, a piece of glass, or a bullet. Trump writes, "No. It was unfortunately a bullet that hit my ear." The hospital where Trump was taken after the attack reported a "gunshot wound to the ear." Trump accuses Wray of focusing only on "rescuing radical left-wing nuts." In conclusion, Trump writes, "No wonder that the once famous FBI has lost the trust of the Americans!"
07:30 Melania Trump announces publication of her memoirs
Melania Trump, the wife of the Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, announces the publication of her memoirs. She shares this news on her website. The New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd called Melania Trump "a Slovenian Sphinx" in 2016 due to her unapproachability - but she has not chosen this title for her memoirs: Under the title "Melania," the publication aims to "tell the powerful and inspiring story of a woman who has overcome adversity and forged her own way." The "intimate, portrait of a woman who has lived an extraordinary life," promises "stories and images that have never been shared with the public before." She has been scarcely seen in public in recent months.
06:47 Trump rejects debate with Harris for now
The Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump rejects a debate with Vice President Kamala Harris for now. It's inappropriate to make arrangements, he says, while she has not yet officially been nominated as the Democratic candidate, explains Trump's campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung. He justifies the decision by stating that the Democrats might still change their minds. Harris must still be officially nominated as the candidate of the Democrats at the Democratic Convention, which is scheduled for August 19-22 in Chicago. A television debate between Trump and President Joe Biden, scheduled for September 10, in which Harris could potentially represent the Democrats as a candidate, was planned.
06:06 Biden presses Netanyahu for swift Gaza arms truce and hostage releaseUS President Joe Biden urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House for a quick agreement on a weapons ceasefire and hostage release in the Gaza conflict. According to a statement from the White House, Biden emphasized the need to "close the remaining gaps, quickly conclude the agreement, bring the hostages home, and achieve a lasting end to the war in Gaza." The relationship between Biden and Netanyahu has been strained for some time. The Israeli government's actions during the Gaza conflict further deteriorated the situation. During his meeting with Netanyahu, Biden again emphasized the need to strengthen humanitarian aid in Gaza and improve the protection of civilians. "It's necessary to remove all obstacles for the flow of aid supplies and restore basic necessities for the needy," the statement further reads.
04:33 Harris joins TikTokAs a potential Democratic presidential candidate, Kamala Harris is expanding her presence in social media: She now has an account on the popular among young people platform TikTok. Within hours, 750,000 people were following her. Her first, eight-second-long video has been clicked on over 2.2 million times.
01:25 Harris clarifies her stance on Israel - and warnsAfter a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential candidate, clearly stated her position on Israel. At the same time, she urged the Israeli leadership to do more for the suffering population in the Gaza Strip. "Israel has the right to defend itself, and it's important how it does that," the 59-year-old said. The strong support of the Biden administration for Israel in the Gaza conflict had alienated many left-wing Democrats from the party in the past few months. Harris called on Americans to keep in mind the complexity of the conflict and the history of the region. Terrorism and violence should be condemned, she said. "Let's all do what we can to prevent the suffering of innocent civilians. And let's condemn antisemitism, Islamophobia, and hate of all kinds."
23:35 Immunity debate: Prosecution requests judgment against Trump be upheldThe prosecution in the hush money case against Donald Trump has asked the judge to uphold the verdict against the former US president. According to the statement from the Manhattan District Attorney's Office, the Supreme Court decision, which states that a president enjoys immunity for official actions, does not apply in this case. The prosecutors argued that the case concerned actions that had nothing to do with the presidency. Therefore, they saw no reason to challenge the jury's verdict again. Trump's attorneys attempt to overturn the judgment and the indictment. They refer to the Supreme Court decision of July 1, which ruled that former presidents cannot be prosecuted for official actions.
22:24 Lindner: Working with Harris won't be easier than with Trump
Federal Finance Minister Christian Lindner does not believe that cooperation with Kamala Harris in the event of a Democratic win in the US Presidential election would be fundamentally smoother than with Donald Trump. "Some give themselves the hope that it would be easier with Kamala Harris than with Donald Trump. I don't belong to that," Lindner told Handelsblatt. The deficits of the Republican are known. "But the Democrats also have protectionism, an unstable fiscal policy, and on the left wing, a woke politics that is divisive," so Lindner. However, a President Trump "would challenge our diplomacy more than Harris." Moral lectures would not reach him, instead it would be more about realpolitik and working on commonalities.
22:00 Harris: Ready for debate with Trump
Kamala Harris would be "ready" for a debate with the Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. The Vice President made this clear before a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a conversation with reporters. According to her, the voters would deserve to see the different positions of herself and Trump "on a debate stage." Harris adds: "So, I'm ready. Let's go." She had agreed to the previously agreed debate on September 10. The debate, which is to take place on the US broadcaster ABC, was originally planned as a duel between Trump and Biden. Whether it will actually take place is currently unclear, according to CNN.
21:43 Biden's staffers have mixed feelings
The staffers and staff of Joe Biden had mixed feelings after the withdrawal and Biden's speech, according to the Washington Post. Press Secretary of the White House Karine Jean-Pierre said: "There's a sense of pride, energy, and the knowledge that there's still a lot of work to be done."
21:12 Harris and Trump are almost even in the latest poll
According to a New York Times and Siena College survey, Donald Trump is barely ahead of Kamala Harris. Trump comes in at 48%, Harris at 46%, it is reported, referring to the poll. The margin of error is 3.3 percentage points. A total of 1142 registered voters were surveyed nationwide. The result is a significant improvement for the Democrats compared to the Times/Siena survey from early July, which put Biden six percentage points behind.
20:45 Former advisor: Israelis were disappointed by Netanyahu's speech
The Israeli population was disappointed by Netanyahu's speech before the US Congress, according to a former advisor to the Israeli Foreign Ministry. In a conversation with Sky News, Laura Blumenfeld said: "There's a real difference between his lofty rhetoric yesterday and the grim statistics and reality in Israel." The speech did not go over well. "The Israelis were disappointed with this speech. They say it was a speech for an American audience," she continued. According to her, the Israelis had not heard what they wanted to hear. "Namely that he [Netanyahu] has taken responsibility for the attacks on October 7."
20:10 Trump calls Harris a "radical Marxist”Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump continues to criticize Vice President Kamala Harris. On his platform "Truth Social," Trump labels Harris a "radical left Marxist," stating that the US is "not ready" for her. Trump has repeatedly referred to Harris as "radically left" and held her responsible for "mistakes in the Biden administration."
19:50 Biden meets Netanyahu in the Oval OfficeJoe Biden met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office. The Israeli prime minister thanked the president for his support of Israel over the past 50 years and expressed his excitement for their cooperation in the coming months, according to Reuters.
You can read about previous developmentshere.**
1. Regarding the United States Presidency Election 2024, there have been attempts to involve former President Obama in the Democratic Party's election campaign, with Obama expressing "full support" for Vice President Kamala Harris.
2. The US Vice President Kamala Harris, in a unusual move, has joined TikTok to engage with younger voters, and her debut has been met with a significant number of followers and likes.
3. The Republicans, led by Donald Trump's campaign spokesperson, have mockingly commented on Harris' TikTok debut, highlighting the difference in followers between her and the incumbent President.
4. In the context of the United States Presidency Election 2024, the Democrats are considering Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro as a potential Vice Presidential candidate, with several delegates expressing support.
5. The United States Intelligence Agency is investigating an "attempted assault on Donald Trump" during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.
6. In Wisconsin, politics is heating up as the United States Presidential election approaches, with both the Democrats and Republicans campaigning vigorously to secure votes in the critical swing state.
