The former first lady admitted the possibility of running in 2026, given the absence of () in the electoral dispute.
In Briton published on Wednesday (24), Michelle promises to be a lioness to defend the conservative values and says she will take care of her husband, who has been sentenced by (Supreme Court) to 27 years and three months in prison.
“I will get up like a lioness to defend our conservative values, truth and justice. If, to fulfill God’s will, it is necessary for me to assume the political candidacy, I will be ready to do what he asks for me,” said the former evangelical first lady.
In, Michelle appears better positioned than Bolsonaro’s children in any dispute against the president (PT).
In second round simulations, it would have 40%, against 48% of the petista. Eduardo Bolsonaro would lose to Lula for 49% to 37% and, Flavio, for 48% to 37%. In the dispute against the governor of, (Republicans), the current president would earn 45% to 41%.
The possibility of a Tarcisio plate with Michelle in the vice is exalted by some Bolsonaro allies. So far, Michelle has always placed himself as a candidate for the Senate by the Federal District.
In addition to his recent conviction for leading the coup plot in 2022, Bolsonaro was declared ineligible in 2023 for criticizing and acting against the electoral system when he was meeting with ambassadors to attack the electronic ballot box during the campaign the previous year.
“All my attention is focused on taking care of my daughters and my husband at this delicate moment, so that this persecution and humiliation against us conservative Brazilians do not destroy my family or the family of so many other unjustly affected by this cowardly persecution,” he said.
During the interview with Telegraph, Michelle also criticized the STF and the Lula administration.
“The trial of Jair and other innocents was a judicial scam. […] The accusations made against my husband were an attempt to hide serious violations that are occurring in Brazil, but they ended up exposing them, “he said.
She also stated that the Supreme’s insistence on maintaining irregularities would show that the judicial system threatens rights and freedoms.
Regarding the sanctions applied against Brazil by the US government of Donald Trump, Michelle mourned them, but attributed responsibility to Lula and the Minister of the STF.
“The Lula government seems to be committed to provoking chaos in Brazil and then attributing it to Trump to explore the chaotic scenario that was actually created by its own policies,” he said.
“We do not want sanctions against Brazil, but we have no influence in the United States. However, we can clearly identify those responsible for them: Lula and Alexandre de Moraes, whose actions caused this crisis,” he added.
The Trump government announced sanctions in early July, rates to 50%Brazilian products, after intense articulation of the son of former president and deputy Eduardo Bolsonaro (PL-SP) and businessman Paulo Figueiredo.
The Brazilian government to seek dialogue with the Trump administration. On Tuesday (23), during the United Nations General Assembly, the US President made the first gesture to Lula, inviting him to talk next week.
Interlocutors of the former first lady, after the publication of the report, sought to reaffirm that she is still a candidate for the Senate, despite the statement.
According to allies, Bolsonaro has already shown resistance to nominating her to the head of the plate because he says the campaign would be very hard against her. He and allies also claim that she would not be ready to face eventual debates and questions on the most varied topics such as economy.
In addition, the former president wants to secure a robust Senate bench in the next legislature to face the Supreme Court (STF).
