Trump Confirms Support for Flavio Bolsonaro's Entry to US
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
U.S. President Donald Trump announced support for Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro's potential entry into the United States and questioned the fairness of Brazil's presidential elections. A State Department official confirmed visa issuance for Bolsonaro and his family. Trump also commented on Israeli politics, stating Prime Minister Netanyahu had a good election result, and expressed optimism about peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.
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- President Trump supports Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro's entry into the U.S.
- Trump questioned the fairness and outcome of Brazil's presidential elections.
- A U.S. State Department official confirmed visas for Flavio Bolsonaro and his family.
- Trump criticized Brazil's judicial system's treatment of former President Jair Bolsonaro.
- Trump commented on Israeli politics, stating PM Netanyahu had a good election result.
- Trump expressed hope for progress in Russia-Ukraine peace talks.
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed support on Wednesday for Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro's potential arrival in the United States, while also casting doubt on the integrity of Brazil's presidential elections. Speaking to reporters, Trump criticized the election results and their economic impact, referencing what he described as the poor treatment of Flavio Bolsonaro's father, former President Jair Bolsonaro, by the Brazilian judicial system.
When asked about Flavio Bolsonaro's possible entry into the U.S., Trump stated, "Well, I would approve that." However, he also noted he had heard Bolsonaro was in Argentina. A senior State Department official reportedly confirmed that the U.S. would grant visas to the senator and his family.
Trump voiced skepticism about the Brazilian electoral process, calling the elections "very strange" and "terrible," citing negative reviews and the subsequent market performance. He acknowledged knowing both sides of the Brazilian political system but denied interference, mentioning his acquaintance with former President Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro, and a closer relationship with Jair Bolsonaro.
Trump further criticized the Brazilian authorities' handling of Jair Bolsonaro, stating he believed the former president was treated "very badly" but maintained he was not involved. Trump's remarks align with his previous criticisms of the Brazilian judiciary's actions against Jair Bolsonaro, whom he has portrayed as a victim of political persecution. His endorsement of Flavio Bolsonaro could offer significant political backing from the U.S. president.
During the press conference, Trump also commented on Israeli politics, stating he heard Prime Minister Netanyahu had achieved a good result in recent elections, describing it as "very close" and "very good." He suggested his public support for Netanyahu may have helped. Trump also expressed hope for upcoming meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, claiming significant progress in efforts to end the war between their countries.