Flavio Bolsonaro claims he's Brazil's “elected president” after fleeing to US; Trump says he “won't get involved”
Summary
Flavio Bolsonaro has claimed he remains Brazil’s elected president after fleeing to the United States, drawing a sharp response from President Donald Trump, who said he “won't get involved.” Lula, who won Sunday’s runoff, called Bolsonaro’s departure a shameful episode amid corruption and money-laundering probes.
Key Points
- Flavio Bolsonaro said he is the elected president of Brazil and vowed to lead the opposition from the United States.
- Donald Trump said Brazil’s election was “very strange” but said he would not get involved in Bolsonaro’s claim.
- Lula, who won Sunday’s runoff with 51.8% of the vote, called Bolsonaro’s exit shameful.
- Brazilian authorities said Bolsonaro is not formally classified as a fugitive despite ongoing corruption and money-laundering inquiries.
