The president of the, sent letter on Thursday (17) to the former president (PL) that he says he was seeing “the terrible treatment” he was receiving in the hands of “an unfair system” that turned against him.
“This trial must end immediately! It is not surprised to see him leading in the polls; you were a highly respected and strong leader who served well to your country,” Trump said in a document published in the account of his social network.
Contrary to what the US president says, however, Bolsonaro is not first placed in electoral polls.
Genius/Quaest research released on Thursday shows that, in second round simulations of the 2026 election, the president (PT) leads to all competitors and maintains a technical draw only with the governor (Republicans) —41% to 37% in favor of the petista.
In the simulation with Bolsonaro, Lula would have 43% of the votes compared to 37% of the former president.
Trump also says in the letter that he has reinforced disapproval of the treatment given to the former president through public statements and the threat of tariffs.
“It’s my sincere desire for the Government of Brazil to change its way, stop attacking political opponents and end this regime of ridiculous censorship. I will be watching closely.”
Trump’s letter repeats lines already made by the US president himself, such as saying that Bolsonaro would be subject to a “horrible treatment” of Brazil and will closely follow the unfolding of the political situation.
The Republican gesture is one more in the offensive to press the (Supreme Court) to retreat in the trial against the former president, scheduled to take place between August and September. The judiciary and the executive, however, have been categorical in saying that they will not give in to attempts to influence the US government.
Last week, Trump threatened to impose 50% tariffs on all imported products in Brazil. On Tuesday (15), the US government opened a commercial investigation against the country, a investigation that can open the way for new overcrowders, in a process that leaves Brazil under the constant threat of new tariffs.
People involved in articulation for a retaliation to the Brazilian government and the STF minister hoped that the US president could sign on Thursday a decree to impose financial sanctions on the magistrate.
This expectation was accentuated after Moraes issued a new decision last Friday (11) to Rumble asking for the blockade of an account linked to presenter Rodrigo Constantino.
