From the Right · Watch · October 29, 2026
Oct 29 · Trump calls Brazil's election "a very great embarrassment to the people of Brazil" after Flávio Bolsonaro, who lost the runoff and declared himself the rightful leader, arrives in the U.S.
Daily Wire: REPORTER: "Bolsonaro has declared himself the rightful president of Brazil. Do you agree?" TRUMP: "I'm not going to make a comment about that… It was a very strange election that's for sure."
Grade B (82/100). Trump declines to back Bolsonaro's claim, says the U.S. let him into the country and calls the election very strange
B: Leaves out key context.
- Leaves out something important (minus 18 points): runs Trump's view that Bolsonaro and his family 'were treated very unfairly' with no response from Brazil's government
Splits: Trump declines to back Bolsonaro's claim, says the U.S. let him into the country and calls the election very strange
Same story: The Bulwark, C-SPAN
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