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Expert on Trump's speech: Boasting and division

First, a "golden era" was promised, then the tone became increasingly aggressive in the new president's inaugural speech. It was not unifying.

Expert on Trump's speech: Boasting and division

Expert on the Pardon: Has Nothing to Lose

Joe Biden's pardon of his son can be seen as him no longer considering himself having anything to lose, according to an expert. I would think that this is his way of saying: "Go to hell", says Professor Dennis Goldford.

Expert on the Pardon: Has Nothing to Lose

Experts: "A debate without missteps"

A civilized debate with two vice presidential candidates who avoided mistakes and statements that could have an impact on the election in November. This is how two American political scientists view the likely only debate between the Republicans' JD Vance and the Democrats' Tim Walz.

Experts: "A debate without missteps"

Expert: Trump swallowed the bait

Time and time again, Kamala Harris poked Donald Trump – who swallowed the bait and got angry. Harris, on her part, avoided answering certain questions.

Expert: Trump swallowed the bait

This is how the shooting at Trump's campaign meeting can affect the election

The shooting at Donald Trump's campaign meeting can further escalate the atmosphere – and perhaps affect the election result, says the political scientist. I believe the Republicans will use this to increase support for Trump, says Professor Dennis Goldford.

This is how the shooting at Trump's campaign meeting can affect the election

Expert on Biden: Did not dig the hole deeper

USA's President Joe Biden gave a competent impression when he met the journalists' questions, believes the American professor Dennis Goldford. But it will not calm the concern regarding his ability to campaign and win the election, he says.

Expert on Biden: Did not dig the hole deeper

After Trump verdict: "Same chance of winning"

In a US where 35 percent of the population sees Donald Trump as a kind of apostle of Jesus, the impending verdict could exacerbate an already dangerous polarization. But the president's opinion support will not be affected, according to political science professor Dennis Goldford.

After Trump verdict: "Same chance of winning"