When talking about Valentine’s Day with Janja, the president says that “jealousy is a demonstration of weakness of character”
The president (PT) said wait “men’s understanding of everything to reduce violence against women”. He also declared that “jealousy is a demonstration of weakness of character”. The statements were made this Friday (June 12, 2026), in live with First Lady Janja da Silva about Valentine’s Day.
“How can a guy be jealous of his wife? If he loves his wife, he trusts his wife. Let her do the things she wants to do, dress how she wants, go out with her friends. Let’s put trust in the people we love, if we do this you will see that you will sleep better, wake up better and live much longer”he stated.
Combating violence against women is one of the pillars of the Lula government. Despite already being an activist of Janja – to whom the PT member attributes the initiative of the Brazil National Pact Against Feminicide –, the topic gained more relevance in an election year. Women are considered a key group in the 2026 elections: according to the Superior Electoral Court, they make up 53% of the electorate.
Regarding elections, the president stated that he would like to say “goodbye to politics” and go live with Janja. But he declared to have “a commitment to the Brazilian people” and said he will apply because he can’t “let the far right come to power again”. The president makes a reference to the senator and son of the former president (PL), (PL).
The live also featured the participation of singer Teresa Cristina and the Minister of Culture and singer, Margareth Menezes. Teresa sang the song “Amor Perfeito”, famous in the voice of Clara Nunes, and Margareth sang “Amor de Índio”, by Beto Guedes and Ronaldo Bastos.
Lula and Janja exchanged gifts live. The PT member gave a white Hawaiian – which he defined as “low price but high love”– and Janja presented him with a green slipper from the same brand.
HAVAIANAS CONTROVERSY
The Havaianas brand was the target of criticism on social media in December 2025 because of an advertising piece featuring actress Fernanda Torres. In the advertisement, the artist stated that she does not want people to start 2026 on the “right foot”. Some users interpreted the phrase as a political stance.
“I’m sorry, but I don’t want you to start 2026 on the right foot. It’s nothing against luck. But, let’s face it, luck doesn’t depend on you, it depends on luck. What I want is for you to start the new year with 2 feet. 2 feet in the door, 2 feet on the road, 2 feet in the jackfruit, 2 feet wherever you want. Go with everything, body and soul, from head to toe”said in the video.
After the controversy, the deputy (PL-MG) released the brand of flip-flops “Pé Direito”, created as an option for right-wing voters in the Havaianas campaign. The slipper was launched in May.
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