The former first lady stated, on Saturday night (18), that she felt sad that her husband, the former president (), was unable to attend the inauguration of the elected president of the , , and reiterated the thesis that he would be being persecuted by Brazilian justice.
She stated in an interview with Sheet at Washington DC airport that Bolsonaro would not use the trip to escape the country because he did not commit any crime, and said she believes that Trump should have a “blessed and prosperous” government because, according to her, the Republican loves him.
“Feeling of sadness, but we are sure that the man, who received 58 million votes, is being persecuted by the Judiciary. He was supposed to be here, he is a friend of President Trump, a friend of America, and he would very much like to be present at this moment so important that it will be the president’s inauguration.”
“Bolsonaro asked him to show the affection and respect he has for the president. They established a relationship, they share the same values and principles,” said Michelle.
“I bring his embrace and his affection for President Donald Trump”, she highlighted, saying she is sure that because the elected official in the United States “loves Israel”, he will have a blessed and prosperous government.
Before leaving for the American capital, Michelle had already said that her husband, who she calls the greatest right-wing leader in the country, is being persecuted by the courts. He was indicted last November on suspicion of involvement in a coup plot to prevent Lula from taking office.
“My husband is being persecuted, but just as those that God sends will be persecuted, we know that. I hope God has mercy on our nation, on my husband. He was the greatest right-wing leader he elected, ‘ineligible’, but he elected greater number of councilors and mayors. And the fear they have of my husband would be no different,” she said.
Michelle repeated the thesis that the former president, because according to her, Bolsonaro did not commit any crime. The argument was used by the politician’s defense to request the release of the passport, by the minister of the (Supreme Federal Court).
The minister stated, in an appeal denying the release of the document, that he adopted the position “on his own grounds” and forwarded the case to the (Attorney General’s Office) for a statement, within five days. Trump, however, will take office on Monday (20).
In addition to the criminal cases, the former president is prevented from running until 2030 due to two decisions by the (Superior Electoral Court) related to and. A reversal of this situation would only be possible with .
