In a show of solidarity, Trump claims Bolsonaro's trial is politically motivated as tensions rise between the US and Brazil.
Trump Urges Brazil to Halt 'Witch Hunt' Against Bolsonaro
Trump Urges Brazil to Halt 'Witch Hunt' Against Bolsonaro
Former President Donald Trump defends Jair Bolsonaro amid legal troubles in Brazil.
Donald Trump, the former president of the United States, has called on Brazilian authorities to cease what he describes as a politically driven "WITCH HUNT" against Jair Bolsonaro, the former president of Brazil. Bolsonaro, who held office from 2019 until 2022, is currently facing trial over allegations of attempting a coup against current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Bolsonaro has consistently denied any involvement in illegal acts.
In a post on social media, Trump insisted that Bolsonaro is "not guilty of anything, except having fought for THE PEOPLE" and urged prosecutors to "LEAVE BOLSONARO ALONE!" Contrarily, President Lula reassured the public that Brazil is a sovereign nation that will not tolerate interference from foreign leaders, emphasizing that "no one is above the law."
Trump, who previously enjoyed a strong rapport with Bolsonaro during their overlapping terms, likened Bolsonaro's legal challenges to his own, asserting that they are indicative of an attack on political opponents. Bolsonaro expressed gratitude for Trump's support, condemning the prosecution as mere "political persecution."
Brazil's Minister of Institutional Affairs, Gleisi Hoffmann, countered Trump's advice, stating, "The time when Brazil was subservient to the US was the time of Bolsonaro," while reminding the former American president to focus on his own issues and to respect Brazil's judicial sovereignty.
This political drama unfolds as President Lula engages with representatives at a BRICS summit, indicating a widening rift in international relations. Meanwhile, Bolsonaro's future remains uncertain. He has been barred from holding office until 2030 due to allegations of misinformation regarding Brazil's electoral integrity, although he plans to contest this restriction with hopes of running for reelection in 2026. His recent comments in court characterize a coup as "an abominable thing," highlighting the serious legal ramifications he faces, potentially leading to decades of imprisonment if convicted.
In a post on social media, Trump insisted that Bolsonaro is "not guilty of anything, except having fought for THE PEOPLE" and urged prosecutors to "LEAVE BOLSONARO ALONE!" Contrarily, President Lula reassured the public that Brazil is a sovereign nation that will not tolerate interference from foreign leaders, emphasizing that "no one is above the law."
Trump, who previously enjoyed a strong rapport with Bolsonaro during their overlapping terms, likened Bolsonaro's legal challenges to his own, asserting that they are indicative of an attack on political opponents. Bolsonaro expressed gratitude for Trump's support, condemning the prosecution as mere "political persecution."
Brazil's Minister of Institutional Affairs, Gleisi Hoffmann, countered Trump's advice, stating, "The time when Brazil was subservient to the US was the time of Bolsonaro," while reminding the former American president to focus on his own issues and to respect Brazil's judicial sovereignty.
This political drama unfolds as President Lula engages with representatives at a BRICS summit, indicating a widening rift in international relations. Meanwhile, Bolsonaro's future remains uncertain. He has been barred from holding office until 2030 due to allegations of misinformation regarding Brazil's electoral integrity, although he plans to contest this restriction with hopes of running for reelection in 2026. His recent comments in court characterize a coup as "an abominable thing," highlighting the serious legal ramifications he faces, potentially leading to decades of imprisonment if convicted.
