Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Wednesday formally requested a passport from Minister Alexandre de Moraes in order to attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration later this month.
“Extremely honored to receive an invitation to the inauguration from the President of the United States @realDonaldTrump and an invitation from the Vice President @JDVance on January 20th,” Bolsonaro posted. Social platform.
“Thank you to my son, Deputy U.S. Rep. @BolsonaroSP, for his excellent work with President Donald J. Trump's family,” he added.
“My lawyer, Dr. Paulo Bueno, has already sent a request to Minister Alexandre de Moraes to restore my passport so that I can participate in this prestigious and important historical event.”
Bolsonaro, often referred to as “Tropical Trump,” is accused of encouraging groups to storm the presidential palace, Congress and Supreme Court in an attempt to overthrow the government in a coup after his 2022 election defeat. was deprived of.
In response to his efforts to oust President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Brazil has barred him from seeking re-election in 2026.
Despite the punishment handed down by the court, Mr. Bolsonaro urged his son to befriend Mr. Trump so he could avoid the sentence.
“Trump is back, and that's a sign that we're coming back,” Bolsonaro said.wall street journalIn a previous interview.
He said he still plans to launch a presidential campaign to seek vindication.
“Unless the electoral court rejects my registration, my registration remains valid,” Bolsonaro said. “We just need to postpone it as long as possible until after the election.”
