Afterwards, the senator and declared candidate for President, (-RJ), published a video this Saturday asking for unity in his political field.
“How are we going to unite Brazil if we can’t unite the right first? Don’t fall into the wrong pile,” he said.
In the post, Flávio praised the former first lady and the governor of , (Republicans), and praised the governors of Paraná, . (PSD), Minas Gerais, (Novo), and Goiás, ().
(PL)’s son also called on his followers to criticize the (PT) government on social media and once again defended his father, arrested for an attempted coup d’état.
In recent days, Bolsonaro’s transfer from the Federal Police headquarters to the call resulted in a public clash between allies of Flávio and Tarcísio.
On Friday (16), Michelle asked her allies not to judge her, in a message published on the day the incident was revealed hours before her husband was sent to the prison unit.
“Although today the complex’s facilities are less harmful to your health [de Bolsonaro] and bring him more dignity, we will continue fighting to take him home”, he declared.
In the video published this Saturday, Flávio asked right-wing voters to calm down and said that a joint platform between him and Michelle, Tarcísio, Ratinho, Zema and Caiado will take place “at the right time”.
“Tarcísio is a fundamental ally, Michelle has a very important role”, he stated.
He also asked his voters not to attack one politician or another and said that this strengthens the left.
“Let’s put our minor differences aside for a bit. Let’s focus on what unites us,” he added.
Non-Bolsonarian attacks
Bolsonarism has been marked by a , especially since the former president was placed under house arrest in August last year.
After he chose Flávio to be a presidential candidate in 2026, right-wing leaders have alternated between phrases of support for him or criticism and defense of other names, mainly Tarcísio’s.
Last Wednesday (14), for example, Michelle published calls for more incisive support for Flávio’s presidential endeavor.
The following day, Thursday (15), the senator was asked about the possibility of Michelle running for Planalto after her public movements and criticized her in response, saying that he never worked to be a candidate.
“I never sewed, I never looked, I didn’t travel around Brazil for that reason. I didn’t go after being a pre-candidate,” he said. Michelle made several trips around Brazil leading PL Mulher — from which she left shortly after Flávio’s candidacy was announced.
At the same time, Tarcísio published a video criticizing the PT, and his wife, Cristiane, commented on the post saying that Brazil needs “”, in what was seen as a nod to the Planalto campaign and criticism of Flávio.
Days later, he said that he “never had this plan” to run for President, and that he wants to seek re-election in the state.
“Flávio is a big name, I already said that he is my candidate, that”, he added.
