Governor of SP defended the former president and criticized convictions at the Supreme Court; Tarcisio also manifested in favor of amnesty for those who participated in actions of the alleged coup
The governor of São Paulo, of the party made a post on his social networks sharing a support message from Donald Trump a . In the publication, Tarcisio argued that the former president must be tried exclusively by the Brazilian electorate in the next elections. He criticized Bolsonaro’s convictions in the and in the Superior Electoral Court, which resulted in its ineligibility until 2030. Tarcisio, who held the position of minister during the Bolsonaro government, has spoken in favor of amnesty for those who participated in actions considered scammers. He also minimized Bolsonaro’s attacks on democratic institutions, which marked his term. During Bolsonaro’s presidency, the country faced crises between powers and attempts to delegitimize the electoral system.
Following Bolsonaro’s defeat to Lula, the former president encouraged the formation of camps that culminated in the attacks of January 8, when protesters broke into public buildings. Tarcísio, who was infrastructure minister at the time, was present at various critical times and often expressed support for Bolsonaro’s actions. In Trump’s post, the former president criticized Bolsonaro’s treatment in Brazil, claiming that he did not commit any crime, except for fighting for the people. In response, President Lula emphasized that the defense of democracy is an internal issue and that Brazil has sovereignty to deal with its own political issues. Trump’s message occurs in a pressure context by Bolsonaro supporters, who call for sanctions against STF Minister Alexandre de Moraes.
With the word, president. It must be judged only by the Brazilian people during the elections. Strength, President!
– Tarcísio Gomes de Freitas (@tarcisiogdf)
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