US election: Trump mocks accusations at charity gala in New York

Harris is courting Arab voters in Michigan

4:10 am: Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has sought the support of Muslim and Arab voters in the state of Michigan. “I know this year has been very difficult, with the amount of death and destruction in Gaza and the civilian casualties and displacement in Lebanon.”Harris said at a campaign rally in Oakland County.

The killing of Hamas leader Jihia al-Sinwar must be a turning point in the conflict, stressed the Democrat and, with a view to negotiating a ceasefire, he said: “Everyone needs this opportunity to used to finally end the war in Gaza, the enemies” To bring the suffering home once and for all.” So diplomacy is also “a key to creating long-term stability on the border between Israel and Lebanon.”

Trump: Biden should not slow down Netanyahu

Saturday, October 19, 3:00 am: US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has accused incumbent Joe Biden of not adequately supporting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in times of war. When asked by reporters in the state of Michigan, Trump said of Netanyahu: “He’s doing a good job. Biden is trying to slow it down and maybe he should do the opposite instead “He himself is “glad that Bibi decided to do what he had to do” – exactly what he was mean by that, Trump left open. Bibi is a common nickname for Netanyahu.

Trump jokes about impeachment at a charity gala in New York

5:58 am: Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump discussed his legal troubles at a Catholic Church fundraiser. “Nowadays it’s a real pleasure to be somewhere New York show up without a summons,” Trump said as he appeared before prominent figures from politics, business and the media in the east coast city.

The Republican compared his situation to that of New York Mayor Eric Adams: “They’re targeting me, Mr. Mayor,” Trump said. “You are a small thing compared to what they did to me, and you will get through.”

Adams is accused of bribery and fraud, among other things. Trump was convicted in New York of illegally recording cash payments to a porn actress; the sentence is still pending. He also faces further proceedings, which he has so far been able to successfully delay.

The rest of Trump’s speech was like a typical campaign rally in which he attacked – at times very personal and below the belt – his political opponents, some of whom were in the audience. Trump’s Democratic opponent, Kamala Harris, did not attend in person, but sent a video message.

Musk: “The fate of Western civilization” depends on Trump’s return to the US presidency

Friday, October 18, 4:24 am: At a campaign rally to support Donald Trump, high-tech billionaire Elon Musk warned that “the fate of Western civilization” depends on the US Republican presidential candidate’s return to office. “I can’t stress enough that I think Pennsylvania is the epicenter of this election,” Musk said Thursday in Folsom, Pennsylvania, at one of several public events planned by the Tesla and SpaceX chief. .

In his opinion, “this election will decide the fate of America, and along with the fate of America, the fate of Western civilization,” continued Musk.

Harris under pressure at Fox News: Violent exchange of blows on TV

Thursday, October 17, 7:02 am: In the first TV interview on the conservative Fox News channel with the US presidential candidate, Kamala Harris had a heated exchange with the moderator. The conversation, which lasted about 30 minutes, had the character of a duel – it was getting loud. Moderator Bret Baier started the conversation about the migration issue, which was at the heart of the election campaign, and which stopped the Democrats several times. Harris got quite defensive at first, but recovered as the conversation progressed. The interview was much more controversial than the Democrats’ previous discussions with US broadcasters.

Sensation of heat in relation to questions of migration

In the eagerly awaited interview, Baier pressed the Democrat directly with several questions about immigration. As US Vice President, Harris is responsible, among other things, for the issue of immigration. Her Republican rival Donald Trump is attacking the 59-year-old again on this issue and accusing her of failure. During the election campaign, the Democrats closed the US border Mexico We visited to get an idea of ​​the situation there.

“Can I finish my answer?” Harris asked repeatedly as Baier interrupted her during the interview. It is right that the American people want to have a conversation about immigration before the election. But what people didn’t want were “political games,” Harris said, referring to Trump. The Democrat struggled and tried to resist.

Harris is distancing himself from Biden

When asked what differentiates her from Biden, Harris deliberately left off: “Let me be clear that my presidency will not continue the presidency of Joe Biden’s professional experience and “opinions new, new”. She also represents a new generation.

Trump: Fox News has become “weak and soft.”

The Trump campaign called the interview a fiasco and described Harris as “angry and defensive.” Baier is Fox News’ main political anchor. His focus is on political analysis, interviews and news. Trump had already attacked the moderator before the interview aired. He accused Baier on his online platform Truth Social of not attacking the left hard enough. “I would have preferred to see a journalist who asked more persistent questions, but Fox has become so weak and soft on the Democrats.

Musk is investing $75 million in Trump’s election campaign

4:26 p.m.: Elon Musk, a multi-billionaire, also financially supports the Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump: According to documents from the US election authority FEC, the head of Tesla gave about 75 million US dollars (69 million euros) in contributions to the “America PAC” he established internally. three months.

As US media report, Musk founded the “America PAC” in May – the abbreviation stands for “Political Action Committee”. Musk’s creation is a so-called Super PAC, which is allowed to raise unlimited donations from individuals and companies to promote election campaigns without working directly with the candidates – but in practice it is difficult to monitor this independence. Direct donations to candidates remain strictly controlled.

Since then, the “America PAC” has reportedly invested more than $102 million (93.6 million euros) in the US election campaign, mainly in support of Trump. According to the independent transparency group OpenSecrets, the “America PAC” is now one of the seven largest outside donors in the election campaign.

A 2010 US Supreme Court decision allowing unlimited contributions to super PACs has greatly increased the influence of big donors across both parties. Critics warn of a threat to democracy, while supporters defend it as an exercise of the right to freedom of expression.

The money from Super PACs flows primarily into election advertising, voter mobilization and sometimes litigation to challenge election results or affect election laws.