'I wasn't president when Moraes was appointed,' says Lula amid STF crisis
The president stated that the minister provided 'great services to democracy,' but attempted to reduce association.
TL;DR
- Lula stated he was not president when Alexandre de Moraes was nominated to the Supreme Court, attributing the nomination to Michel Temer.
- He praised Moraes' actions as president of the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) in the 2022 elections, calling them great services to democracy.
- Lula believes that any individuals who commit errors, including STF ministers, should be investigated and face fair judgment.
- He mentioned that ministers André Mendonça and Kassio Nunes Marques were appointed by Jair Bolsonaro, further distancing his government from STF appointments.
- Lula suggested that Flávio Bolsonaro's attacks on Moraes are politically motivated, stemming from decisions against Jair Bolsonaro and others involved in the January 8th events and the Marielle Franco case.