Why Trump avoids direct support for Flávio Bolsonaro in the 2026 elections
Understand the strategy behind Donald Trump's caution in not formally supporting Flávio Bolsonaro in the second round against Lula in the 2026 elections.
TL;DR
- Donald Trump praised Flávio Bolsonaro's election results but maintained official reservation.
- Direct support from Trump was avoided to prevent Lula from exploiting foreign interference claims.
- Past interventions by Trump in Canadian and Australian elections were used by opponents to mobilize voters.
- Trump's focus is currently on the U.S. midterm elections in November 2026.
- The U.S. government seeks to maintain political closeness with the Bolsonaro family without definitive diplomatic closure.