The wife of pre-candidate for the Presidency of the Republic Flávio Bolsonaro (PL), Fernanda Bolsonaro, made a publication in the early hours of this Thursday (25) in defense of her husband. The post comes after former first lady Michelle Bolsonaro publicly exposed the friction with Flávio in a video on social media.
Without mentioning names in the publication, Fernanda says that her husband is “a light, respectful, affectionate, restored man and a dedicated father to our two daughters.”
As a wife, I choose to look at what I see every day: a light, respectful, caring, restored man and a dedicated father to our two daughters. Everything we do is born from the same desire: that they grow up in a Brazil where they can live with freedom, security, values…
— Fernanda Bolsonaro (@NandaBolsonaro)
“Everything we do is born from the same desire: for them to grow up in a Brazil where they can live with freedom, security, values and opportunities to realize their dreams. People may disagree with the paths, but I never had any doubts about the sincerity of this purpose”, wrote Fernanda.
As shown by CNNin a video on social media, published on Wednesday (24), and discussed a series of situations and, especially, about the state articulations of the PL in Ceará.
“But honestly, to say what he [Flávio] He told me, it would have been better if he hadn’t called. He was very harsh, disrespectful and mistreated me on the phone and I hadn’t done anything to him. He said it would be better for me to stay out of the party’s decisions. He said that I had arrived yesterday and didn’t understand anything about politics. Faced with this humiliation, I told him everything was fine.”
In the video, and the father “every week” and, “more than once, if he really wanted to talk to me, he would have already.” “If you considered my support necessary, I would have already spoken. I’m on my own, I’ll remain collected.”
She still denies that she wants to run for President and that her priority is taking care of her family.
In response to his stepmother’s accusations, he said that he has an “open heart” for her.
“At no time did I offend or intend to offend Michelle. If I did so at any point, once again, I apologize,” wrote Flávio. “I have respect and recognition for her for her work at PL Mulher, for her care for my father and for everything she represents for Brazil.”
I have been married for 16 years, father of two wonderful daughters and I have never disrespected, mistreated or humiliated a woman in my life. I would never do that to my own father’s wife.
I am 45 years old, 24 years in public life and I am recognized for my balance, education and respect…
— Flávio Bolsonaro (@FlavioBolsonaro)
In the text, Flavio says that on Wednesday he called Michelle to invite her to a meeting with “conservative female leaders”.
“I made another unrequited gesture. He didn’t respond. I left a message. He didn’t return either. To my surprise, this afternoon. (…) The invitation remains valid and our hearts remain open, as we have a Brazil to take from the hands of the PT.”, wrote the senator.