Watch · October 29, 2026

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.

From the LeftThe Bulwark

The Bulwark: JVL reacts to the Trump Administration smuggling Flavío Bolsonaro into the U.S.

Score:F

Mixes in the reporter's opinion.

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From the CenterC-SPAN

C-SPAN: President Trump on Brazilian election results: "I thought the election was a very great embarrassment to the people of Brazil."

Score:A

No problems found.

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From the RightNTD News

NTD News: President Trump said on Wednesday, Oct. 28, that Brazilian Sen. Flavio Bolsonaro was treated “very unfairly.”

Score:B

Leaves out key context.

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From the LeftThe Bulwark: JVL reacts to the Trump Administration smuggling Flavío Bolsonaro into the U.S.
Grade: F (46/100). Mixes in the reporter's opinion.
CenterC-SPAN: President Trump on Brazilian election results: "I thought the election was a very great embarrassment to the people of Brazil."
Grade: A (100/100). No problems found.
From the RightNTD News: President Trump said on Wednesday, Oct. 28, that Brazilian Sen. Flavio Bolsonaro was treated “very unfairly.”
Grade: B (82/100). Leaves out key context.

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