Eduardo Bolsonaro calls Michelle's criticism of Flávio 'immaturity,' discusses US residency

Former federal deputy Eduardo Bolsonaro has described his stepmother Michelle Bolsonaro's public display of dissatisfaction with Senator Flávio Bolsonaro as "immaturity." Michelle Bolsonaro had recently posted a video on June 24, expressing her frustration with Flávio, a presidential pre-candidate, claiming he was curt and mistreated her over the phone. Flávio Bolsonaro has denied these allegations.

"It was an immaturity from Michelle. She never should have made that video. I believe these matters, and I won't comment further to avoid fueling the fire, should be resolved internally," Eduardo told the portal Metrópoles on Tuesday. He also characterized the "disputes for such a coveted space as the presidency" as "natural," suggesting the friction indicates an expectation for a more right-wing election.

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It was an imaturity from Michelle. She never should have made that video. I believe these matters, and I won't comment further to avoid fueling the fire, should be resolved internally.

Eduardo Bolsonaro also addressed his own situation regarding US residency. He confirmed obtaining a green card, which grants foreigners the right to live and work in the US indefinitely. He stated this provides "legal security" during his time in the country, contrasting his situation with that of former federal deputy Alexandre Ramagem. Ramagem, who was convicted for his involvement in a coup plot, was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and held for two days. Eduardo noted that Ramagem's situation was precarious despite an open asylum request, and that he himself would not face similar issues due to his residency status.

Eduardo further commented on Ramagem's case, alleging that the Federal Police attempted to deport Ramagem by influencing ICE. He mentioned that Ramagem's extradition process is ongoing, but the Federal Police sought deportation to expedite the matter or due to a lack of confidence in the extradition outcome. Eduardo himself was sentenced to prison by Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) for his actions defending tariffs and sanctions against Brazil and court ministers, and for allegedly interfering in his father's process.

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This that happened with Ramagem doesn't happen to me because I have American residency. Ramagem was covered, yes, by American justice because he had an open asylum request. This gave him the opportunity to live legally in the United States, but in a more precarious situation.