Trump attacks the Brazilian vote
Donald Trump, the president of the United States, directed sharp criticism at Brazil's presidential election after Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva secured another term by beating Flávio Bolsonaro in the second round. The American leader raised doubts about how transparent the contest had been and said the outcome had left him with an unfavorable view.[S1][S2][S3][S4][S5][S6][S7][S8]
The remarks became public on Monday, when journalists asked Trump about the Brazilian result as he was departing Washington for a campaign rally. That trip took place within the US midterm legislative campaign, with elections scheduled for November 3 that will renew seats in Congress and shape a large part of the political landscape for the second half of his presidency.[S1]
No endorsement, but harsh words
Trump described the Brazilian election as badly handled and said it looked like another manipulated vote. He argued that elections have to be beyond dispute and that the episode gave the whole world a poor image, while insisting that he had not supported any candidate or party. Even so, he characterized the process as deeply corrupt and very bad.[S1][S2][S3][S4][S5][S6][S7][S8]
