Lula tells Trump not to meddle in Brazil’s elections

Brazilian President Lula da Silva urged President Trump to refrain from interfering in Brazil’s domestic political affairs, stating that “Brazilian elections are a problem for Brazil.” He acknowledged Trump’s right to personal preferences but emphasized respect for national sovereignty. Lula’s remarks followed a White House meeting between Trump and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva called on US President Donald Trump to stay out of Brazil’s domestic political affairs. “Don’t meddle in the Brazilian elections, because the Brazilian elections are a problem for Brazil,” Lula told reporters following the G7 summit on Wednesday. While acknowledging the US president’s right to personal and ideological preferences, Lula emphasized that nations must respect each other’s sovereignty. He added that Trump is free to maintain his friendship with the Bolsonaro family, saying: “It’s his problem. There’s no accounting for taste.”
White House meeting
Lula’s remarks followed a recent White House meeting between Trump and Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro. Flavio Bolsonaro, a candidate in Brazil’s 2026 presidential race, used the visit to criticize Lula’s administration and lobby against US tariffs. Trump and the elder Bolsonaro enjoyed a close right-wing political friendship during their respective terms. Following Bolsonaro’s conviction in Brazil, Trump publicly defended him, criticizing the trial as unfair and threatening possible retaliation through tariffs or sanctions.
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