Former president reaffirmed to be the target of political persecution and that the Supreme Court Minister, Alexandre de Moraes, has ‘something personal’ against him
The former president He expressed significant concerns about his personal security, if he is arrested in the context of investigations into the attempted coup d’état. During an interview conducted to the direct of Brasilia last Wednesday (9), Bolsonaro reiterated his concerns, which had been previously expressed in during a demonstration that asked amnesty for those involved in the events of January 8. He vehemently defended his innocence and argued that the investigation investigating the attempt to coup should not even exist. Bolsonaro claimed that there is an intention to eliminate him, suggesting that his arrest would make this goal easier without leaving traces.
“Actually, they want to kill me. They want to end me. Put in jail and it’s easy to eliminate someone without leaving proof. I’m a cobblestone in their shoes. I didn’t go the other side. I owe nothing. There’s no crime on my part. But it looks like it’s something from Alexandre de Moraes.” Bolsonaro said.
In addition to his personal concerns, Bolsonaro also criticized the performance of ministers of the Federal Supreme Court, with a special focus on the ongoing investigation. When asked about the minister’s role Comparing him to former Judge Sérgio Moro during Operation Lava-Jato, Bolsonaro agreed with his comparison. The former president’s statements generated a wide repercussion on social networks and among their allies, which interpret these interviews as a strategy to maintain active militancy until the 2026 elections.
Bolsonaro’s strategy to remain relevant in the political scenario includes the granting of various interviews and participation in events in different states, as part of the “Route 22” campaign. The purpose of this campaign is to generate engagement and activate its supporters, maintaining the militancy mobilized. Thus, the former president plans to visit Rio Grande do Norte, fulfilling the purposes of pre-campaign amid the electoral race.
*With information from Bruno Pinheiro
*Report produced with the aid of AI
