Donald Trump on Thursday gave his “maximum support” to the reelection campaign of Brazilian leader Jair Bolsonaro, “a great guy,” in the words of the former US president.
“Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, the ‘Trump of the tropics’ as he is known, has done a great job for the wonderful people of Brazil,” he praised Donald Trump on his Truth Social network.
The Brazilian far-right leader is a great admirer of Donald Trump, known as him for his ill-timed use of social networks, his provocative style and his many slips.
A “great guy” according to Trump
“He is a great guy who has my full support,” said the Republican billionaire.
The presidential election on October 2 is the most polarized in recent Brazilian history. Polls show Jair Bolsonaro losing to former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Some fear that he will challenge the outcome of the vote in the event of a defeat, risking provoking scenes of violence, such as those on Capitol Hill in Washington by supporters of Donald Trump in January 2021.
Source: BFM TV
