Third Day in Milwaukee: Only Trump's most loyal supporters are allowed on stage
On the third day of the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, J.D. Vance's speech is eagerly anticipated. Besides the newly nominated Republican Vice Presidential candidate, his wife Usha Vance, Donald Trump Jr., and North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum are also scheduled to appear. According to CNN News, representatives from Texas, South Carolina, and Florida will also speak. A veteran, a member of an Israeli hostage held by Hamas, and an employee of "Projects 2025" are also expected to appear. Vance's speech is planned for 7:19 PM (local time). The third day's theme is "Making America Strong Again" (America Become Strong Again).
17:11 Ex-Trump Advisor Navarro Released from Prison
Peter Navarro, a former advisor to ex-US President Donald Trump, has been released from prison according to the US Parole Office after serving a four-month sentence for contempt of Congress. He is expected to travel to the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he is listed as one of the speakers. The economist Navarro was sentenced to four months in prison for contempt of Congress. He was punished for refusing to testify before the January 6th Congressional Committee about the Capitol riots in Washington D.C. on January 6, 2021, and for refusing to hand over requested documents.
16:37 Chancellor Scholz Praises Vance's Book
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz of the SPD has read J.D. Vance's autobiographical work "Hillbilly Elegy" "some time ago," according to Government Spokesperson Steffen Hebestreit in Berlin. "He really enjoyed it." The Chancellor was particularly impressed by the "aspirational quality in an America that is being tested by harsh challenges." At the Munich Security Conference in February, Scholz brought up the book to the US Senator, which led to a brief conversation, the spokesperson added. Hebestreit cautions, "One must always separate the author and the work from each other and also the political positions that J.D. Vance takes as a Senator from Ohio." The spokesperson declined to elaborate on criticisms from the Chancellor.
15:53 "Project 2025": Critics Warn of Trump's "Alarming" Agenda
The US Republicans have adopted a relatively moderate program at their convention. However, critics of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump fear that upon his return to the White House, it will not be the party program, but rather a significantly more radical and well-known document called "Project 2025," that will serve as the basis for his government dealings. This 887-page document comes from the ultraconservative think tank Heritage Foundation. It contains detailed plans for a complete overhaul of the government apparatus and a dramatic conservative shift. The President of the Heritage Foundation, Kevin Roberts, spoke in early July of a revolution already being initiated. Critics see "Project 2025" as a blueprint for dismantling democracy and authoritarian rule. Constitutional scholar Erwin Chemerinsky of the University of California in Berkeley called it "deeply alarming" in an interview with Newsweek. The plans point to a "significant movement towards an authoritarian government."
15:18 Harris questions Vance's loyalty to the country over Trump
Vice President Kamala Harris expressed her concerns about J.D. Vance's loyalty in a video she posted on her X-Account regarding his nomination as the Vice Presidential candidate for the Republicans. She wrote, "He will only be loyal to Trump, not to our country,". If he were to come into office, he would implement the ultraconservative manifesto "Project 2025". "We won't allow that," Harris further wrote.
14:59 U.S. Homeland Security Department investigates Trump attack
The Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has initiated an investigation into the planning of the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The U.S. Homeland Security Department announced this on its website. The investigation is listed there as an "ongoing project". The investigation by the U.S. Homeland Security Department differs from the one announced by President Biden on Sunday.
14:27 Tech Giants from Silicon Valley support Trump
More and more Tech Giants from Silicon Valley are reportedly siding with the right-wing Presidential candidate Donald Trump – led by Elon Musk. The billionaire is said to be supporting the Republican campaign with monthly 45 million Dollars (approximately 41 million Euros) according to a newspaper report. Besides Musk, other less known Tech Giants are also financing Trump: for various reasons. The Trump supporters from Silicon Valley are predominantly male and white.
13:53 Kremlin does not expect much from Trump as US President
According to Presidential Press Secretary Dmitri Peskov, Russia has low expectations for a possible second presidency of Donald Trump in the USA. "As for the relationship between [Vladimir] Putin and Trump, nothing good was done for Russia under Trump," Peskov said to journalists. "On the contrary, there were more restrictions. However, there was a dialogue. This can be considered as a positive element."
13:18 Spahn expects Trump victory, Chancellor must have an offer
Jens Spahn is following the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee. The CDU politician expects a victory for Donald Trump. In an interview with ntv, he argued why the nomination of hardliner J. D. Vance could be a chance and how Germany should prepare.
12:34 Wounded Trump supporters in stable condition
Donald Trump was shot in the ear by the assassin in Milwaukee. However, three people in the audience were hit by bullets much closer. One father died on the spot, and it was reported that the other two were in critical condition. Now, "Bild" newspaper reports that both men are doing better, their health condition is stable.
11:57 "Big Dog" takes over Republican Party convention
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice owes his popularity in part to his dog, according to analysts. For an appropriate cheer, "Babydog" made an appearance at the Republican Party convention.
11:05 Iconic Trump fist shirt is a hit among Republicans
With blood on his face and a fist raised defiantly in front of the US flag: the historic image of Donald Trump after the attack in Butler has been immortalized on fan shirts within less than 72 hours. T-shirts with the motif and the inscription "MAGA Movement Can't Be Stopped" (in German: "The MAGA movement cannot be stopped") have been sold at the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee since yesterday.
10:58 Republican Party Conference opposes Kamala HarrisAt the Republican Party Conference, it is already clear how the party would work against Vice President Kamala Harris if Joe Biden renounces his candidacy. Harris was responsible for cooperation with Central America to limit illegal migration. Senators accused Harris on stage of opening the borders for "Terrorists and Criminals" and welcoming an "Invasion from the Third World." Harris was repeatedly referred to as the "Border Queen." According to the US magazine "Politico," this could be a sign of the campaign strategy against Harris if she replaces Biden as the presidential candidate.
10:18 Security increased for Trump due to alleged Iranian plotAccording to US media reports, there have been heightened security precautions for former President Donald Trump for weeks due to alleged Iranian plot against him. CNN and other media reported that there is no connection to the attack on Trump on Saturday. The Iranian government sharply denied the reports.
09:49 Navidi: Democrat victory is "our only salvation"BeyondGlobal expert Sandra Navidi warns urgently against another presidency of Donald Trump and the transformation plans of the think tanks close to him. According to the financial expert, the hollowing out of the rule of law and an international alliance of authoritarian leaders are at stake.
09:12 DAX suffering from Trump's "America First"In contrast to the US market, the DAX is still stuck in consolidation. According to market participants, it is suffering from the economic policy plans of Donald Trump. Trump plans to introduce high tariffs on imports from China, but also on all other imports. "Trump wants the companies to invest directly in the US and create jobs there," one market participant said. "That's clear 'America first,'" they added. In addition, Trump has demanded that the US Federal Reserve not lower interest rates before the election.
08:39 Trump: Taiwan should pay US for defenseDonald Trump speaks pragmatically about US support for Taiwan in the event of a Chinese attack. "I think Taiwan should pay us for the defense. We're not doing anything else but being an insurance company," Trump told Bloomberg Businessweek when asked if he would defend Taiwan against China. China could attack Taiwan. But China won't do that, "because they don't want to lose all those chip factories," the former US president said. "I wouldn't feel so secure in their place, but think about it: Taiwan took our chip business away from us, aren't we stupid?"
08:02 Iran did not threaten TrumpThe Iranian mission to the UN in New York denied reports of threats against former Republican President Donald Trump. "These are baseless and politically motivated allegations," a spokesperson for the Iranian UN mission said. For Iran, Trump is a war criminal who gave the order to kill Iranian General Qasem Soleimani in 2020. "Trump must be held accountable and punished for that, but Iran has chosen the legal route," the spokesperson added. The Secret Service has reportedly increased security measures for Trump in recent weeks. According to media reports, this was due to threats from Iran, reportedly by CNN and MSNBC.
07:38 Heritage Foundation's Trump-Thinktank to dissolve Weather Service
For the case of a Trump win, the conservative think tank "Heritage Foundation" has developed an ultra-conservative program to be implemented during his tenure: The authors are against abortion, call for a ban on pornography, and advocate for measures that promote "Marriage, Work, Motherhood, Fatherhood and the Nuclear Family." The National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration, which includes the Weather Service or the US Hurricane Center, is to be dissolved because it is considered one of the main driving forces of the Climate Change Alarm Industry. They plan to replace most federal employees with political appointees. The power of the President is to be expanded, the Congress weakened.
07:12 Trump: Fed should not lower interest rates before election
Donald Trump has spoken out against a rate cut by the US Federal Reserve before the election. "That's something they shouldn't do," the ex-President said in an interview with Bloomberg Businessweek. According to the economic magazine, Wall Street is certain of two rate cuts by the Federal Reserve by the end of the year, one of which - and this is crucial - before the elections. A rate cut in September is already largely priced in.
06:36 39% of Democrats want Biden to end his campaign
In a Tuesday-completed Reuters/Ipsos survey, 39% of Democrats agreed that President Joe Biden should end his campaign. Many Democrats fear that a poor showing by Biden at the elections on November 5 could cost the party the White House and both chambers of Congress. This could create the conditions for a second Trump administration to pass its political goals almost without Democratic opposition. It is speculated that the Democratic Party could rally around Vice President Kamala Harris as a new candidate if Biden steps down.
05:17 "It's time to ban assault weapons," Biden says
US President Joe Biden has called for a ban on assault weapons again. At a campaign event in Las Vegas, Nevada, Biden referred to the attack on Trump, saying the shooter used an AR-15. "It's time to ban them," Biden said. With this weapon, many people, including children, have been killed. "It's time to ban them." Attempts at stricter gun regulations have been ongoing for years - above all, because the Republicans are against it and the gun lobby fiercely opposes any attempt to regulate gun ownership more strictly.
04:41 Investigation into Trump attack launched
The Inspector General of the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has launched an investigation into the Trump attack. According to an official statement on the Inspector General's website, the evaluation of the Secret Service's handling of security at the July 13, 2024 event is to take place. The investigation is intended to provide insight into whether the security measures were adequate and whether there were any possible oversights.
04:13 Former Rival Haley endorses Trump at Republican convention
The former rival Nikki Haley made it clear at the Republican convention in Milwaukee that she fully supports Presidential candidate Trump. "First, I want to make one thing clear: Donald Trump has my full endorsement. Period", said the 52-year-old. Haley was greeted with a mixture of cheers and boos upon her arrival. However, when she directly endorsed Republican Presidential candidate Trump during her speech, the audience applauded. Trump personally attended the convention hall - he came later than originally announced.
03:15 Suspect ordered "dangerous material"
The young man who shot at Trump is reported to have received several packages in the months prior to the incident, some of which were marked with the warning "dangerous material". The New York Times reports that such a note was found by the Federal Police in the suspect's house. Officers discovered a bomb in his house and two more in his car, parked nearby the event. The FBI then investigated his mailing history.
02:24 Trump: Taiwan should pay US for defense
Donald Trump expressed reservations about US support for Taiwan in the event of a Chinese attack. "I think Taiwan should pay us for the defense. We're not just anything, we're an insurance company. Taiwan doesn't give us anything", Trump told Bloomberg Businessweek in response to a question about whether he would defend Taiwan against China. China could attack Taiwan. "But they won't do that because they don't want to lose all those chip factories", so the Republican Presidential candidate. The interview was reportedly conducted at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida on June 25.
01:18 Harris and Vance discuss TV debate
After J.D. Vance was nominated as the Republican Vice Presidential candidate, he and Vice President Kamala Harris reportedly exchanged words about a TV debate. Insiders report that the two top politicians were working on agreeing to the debate framework. Harris has agreed to a debate on CBS News, either on July 23 or August 13. Trump and Biden had already agreed on these dates two months ago. However, the Trump team reportedly demanded a debate on Fox News. Biden's team may not agree to that.
00:39 Trump calls widow of slain spectator
Donald Trump reportedly called the widow of the slain spectator, Corey Comperatore. "He was very kind and said he would call me again in the coming days and weeks", Helen Comperatore wrote on social media. She told Trump that her husband "left this world as a hero and was taken up by God". According to the sister of the slain firefighter, Biden also tried to reach out, but the family declined.
23:27 Democrat disagreements over planned early Biden nomination
Among US Democrats in the House of Representatives, there is resistance to the party leadership's plans to formally nominate President Biden as the candidate for the November election before the scheduled nomination party on August 19-22. A group of congressmembers express "serious concerns" in a draft letter over the proposal to nominate the incumbent president through a virtual vote on July 21. It was described in the writing, which the congressmembers have not yet signed, as a "terrible idea" that would suppress the debate over Biden's candidacy with the premature vote. "It could deeply undermine the morale and unity of the Democrats."
22:49 Democratic congressman warns of massive losses – because of Biden
The democratic congressman Adam B. Schiff warned during a private meeting with donors on Saturday that his party would suffer massive losses if Biden remained the candidate. The "New York Times" reported this. If Biden remained, he would not only lose to the former president Donald Trump, but he could also significantly hinder other democratic candidates, causing the party to likely lose the Senate and miss the chance to gain control of the House of Representatives, Schiff said at a benefit event in New York. "I think if he's our candidate, we'll lose," Schiff said during the meeting, according to someone who had access to a recording of the event.
22:09 Ex-Cabinet member Ben Carson calls Democrats 'useful idiots'
The former US Housing and Urban Development Secretary and City Planning Ben Carson accused Democrats of not understanding the concept of unity. America's enemies are actually playing a "long-term game" by dividing Americans "on the basis of race, age, income, gender, religion, political affiliation," Carson said to CNN. "Someone needs to be the adult in the room. I don't expect the other side to come to that conclusion. They will make some lip service confessions." Carson added, "There are many on the other side who are what Lenin called useful idiots. They don't even realize they're hurting themselves."
21:39 Spahn: Scholz should talk to Trump
Union faction vice president Jens Spahn urged Chancellor Olaf Scholz to reach out to Donald Trump. "It would be in Germany's interest if Olaf Scholz contacted Trump after the assassination attempt," Spahn told "Spiegel": "I hope he understands that." A personal relationship is essential in politics, according to Spahn, who advocates for an approach towards Trump. "I'm sure Donald Trump notices who's speaking out for him in this situation." Spahn stated that he disliked many things about the Republican Party in general, including Trump's style and demeanor. "But does that mean we have to instigate a dictatorship?" It is not in Germany's interest, "to present Donald Trump as a potential next president of our most important ally as an adversary."
21:08 Possible Iranian Plot against Trump?
The USA have received indications of an Iranian plot to assassinate former President Donald Trump in the past few weeks, CNN reports, citing sources. The US intelligence and Trump's campaign team were reportedly informed about this before the rally on the previous Saturday, according to a CNN reporter, citing a US national security official. However, there is no evidence that the young man who shot at Trump during the rally and injured him is connected to the Iranian plot, CNN adds.
20:34 Trump Spreads Confusing Remarks on Vaccinations
Donald Trump reportedly spread misinformation about vaccinations during a phone call with independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., according to CNN, citing a video that Bobby Kennedy III, Robert F. Kennedy's son, had briefly posted on social media. In the video, Trump discusses the number of vaccine doses given to children and promotes the idea that babies change drastically after receiving a large number of vaccines. "When you give a baby a vaccine with 38 ingredients that looks like it's for a horse and not for a 10 or 20-pound baby, then all of a sudden, the baby starts to change and I've seen it many times," Trump says.
20:19 Biden Campaign Resumes Advertising after Pause
The Biden campaign is reportedly planning to resume advertising this week, according to Reuters sources. Two people familiar with the matter confirmed this. The Biden campaign declined to comment. Biden had suspended his campaign ads following the shooting at Trump.
19:49 Secret Service: Police were in the Building from which the Shooter Fired
Police from a local department were present in the building from which the shooter fired at Donald Trump on Saturday, Secret Service Director Kimberly A. Cheatle told ABC News in an interview. "There were local police officers in the building - there were local police officers in the area who were responsible for the external perimeter of the building," Cheatle says. A Secret Service spokesperson added that the local police had a staging area in the building.
You can read about earlier developments here.**
- Given the upcoming United States Presidency Election 2024, Peter Navarro, a former advisor to ex-US President Donald Trump, has been released from prison and is expected to speak at the Republican Party convention, expressing his views on Trump's potential return to the White House.
- Venturing into the realm of international politics, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed his admiration for J.D. Vance, the newly nominated Republican Vice Presidential candidate, and his autobiographical book "Hillbilly Elegy," despite the political divergences between the two nations and their ideologies.
