During PL Woman event in Ji-Paraná (RO), Jair Bolsonaro’s wife showed confidence in the possibility of her husband to compete in 2026, despite the ineligibility
The former first lady (PL) said on Saturday (27) that she does not intend to dispute the Presidency of the Republic in 2026. During an event of PL Woman in Ji-Paraná (RO), she stated that her goal is to be “first lady” and asked for support for (PL) candidacy. The former president, however, is ineligible and is under house arrest after conviction by the Federal Supreme Court () to 27 years and 3 months in prison for involvement in the 2022 coup plot.
“We will work to reelect our President Jair Messias Bolsonaro, because I don’t want to be president, no. I want to be a first lady,” Michelle said. She also stated that she can represent her husband, “If he wants, I will be his voice in the four corners of the nation.” In the speech, he criticized measures determined by the minister, such as the use of electronic anklet and police magazines held at the family residence. “Not even a drug dealer and bandit is having the treatment that I am having today in my house,” he said.
Last week, in an interview with the British newspaper The TelegraphMichelle had admitted the possibility of assuming an candidacy if she was “the will of God.” Recent Datafolha research point out that the former first lady appears better positioned than the former president’s children in electoral simulations. Against the President (PT), he would have 40% of voting intentions in a possible second round, against 48% of the petista.
Bolsonaro’s allies discuss the possibility of a plate with the governor of São Paulo, Tarcísio de Freitas (Republicans), with Michelle as deputy. However, at least publicly, Tarcisio rules out this possibility. The former first lady is also quoted to run for a Senate place in the Federal District.
Posted by Felipe Cerqueira
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