Trump says Brazil election was ‘a disgrace’

Author: vanguardngr.comPublished on: October 29, 2026Country: Brazil

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Trump says Brazil election was ‘a disgrace’

US President Donald Trump sharply criticized Brazil’s election on Thursday, calling it a “disgrace” and a “great embarrassment” for the country. Asked whether he accepted Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s victory, Trump declined to say. The previous day, his ally Flavio Bolsonaro had claimed victory after fleeing to the United States and declaring himself Brazil’s rightful leader.

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