The PT member gave his first interview about the meeting with the Republican to the North American newspaper
The president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) told the North American newspaper Washington Post that your personal relationship with the leader of the United States, Donald Trumphe can avoid the application of more tariffs and sanctions against Brazil, guarantee respect for Brazilian democracy e attract more investment to the country. This was the first interview that the PT member gave to a vehicle about , on May 7, at the White House.
“If I can make Trump laugh, I can achieve other things too,” said Lula.
To the Washington Postthe Chief Executive stated that the lack of respect resulted in the deterioration of relations between countries in 2025, with the application of tariffs and sanctions against Brazil. According to Lula, the Planalto was willing to talk about disagreements, but only if it were treated as equal.
“Whoever lowers their head may not be able to raise it again,” he declared. The PT member said that the Brazil “is very proud of what it is” e “You don’t need to bow down to anyone”.
About relationship between the former president Jair Bolsonaro and TrumpLula denied having tried to create friction between them. The Chief Executive said that “I would never ask” to the republican to “dislike” of the reserve captain.
“I don’t need to make any effort to let him know that I’m better than Bolsonaro. He already knows that,” he stated.
Regarding the possibility of the United States classify o Red Command (CV) that First Capital Command (PCC) as terroristsLula said that the United States “they won’t do that”. The Brazilian president still argued that to measure alone will not end drug trafficking.
In the spectrum of world conflicts, Lula said that Trump knows of your positioning against the war with Iran and intervention in Venezuelain addition to the situation in Palestine. “My political differences with [o republicano] they do not interfere in my relationship with him as head of state. What I want is for you to treat Brazil with respect, understanding that I am the democratically elected president here”, he stated.
On CubaLula said again that Trump said the USA they will not invade the island.
Despite the attempts from Brasilia in mediate peace in Venezuela and Ukraine and negotiations between the United States and Cuba have failedLula demonstrated to the Washington Post what wants to position Brazil as an intermediary in global conflicts. The PT member reported continuing deeply concerned with the directions of global politics and considers there to be a erosion of multilateral cooperation.
Lula said wait for Trump to be convinced that the United States “can play important role no strengthening peace, democracy and multilateral cooperation”. For the head of the Brazilian Executive, it is something “difficult”, but he declared that, if you didn’t believe in “persuasion”, “I wouldn’t be in politics”.
