Flávio Bolsonaro Awaits Michelle's Campaign Entry Amidst Family Tensions
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- Senator Flávio Bolsonaro stated he is open to Michelle Bolsonaro joining his presidential campaign and is awaiting her decision on when to participate.
- He expressed confidence that Michelle shares his view that Brazil can no longer endure four more years under the current PT government.
- Michelle Bolsonaro had previously accused Flávio of mistreating her during a phone call, stating he told her to stay out of party decisions.
Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, a pre-candidate for Brazil's presidency, has stated his openness to Michelle Bolsonaro joining his campaign, indicating he is waiting for her to decide when she will fully commit.
"I am always open here to conversations. Always waiting for the time she feels is enough for her to be with us in the campaign, wearing the shirt, because I am sure that Michelle thinks the same as me. Nobody can stand another four years of PT," the senator told CNN. He added, "In the end, everyone has to be together to fight this enemy of Brazil, which is the current government."
I am always open here to conversations. Always waiting for the time she feels is enough for her to be with us in the campaign, wearing the shirt, because I am sure that Michelle thinks the same as me. Nobody can stand another four years of PT.
Bolsonaro made these remarks upon arriving at Guarulhos International Airport after a trip to the United States. His participation in a U.S. Trade Representative hearing on alleged unfair trade practices by Brazil was described as "embarrassing" and "out of place" by Brazilian business representatives.
In the end, everyone has to be together to fight this enemy of Brazil, which is the current government.
The potential involvement of Michelle Bolsonaro in Flávio's campaign faces uncertainty following a recent incident. Last month, she released a video alleging that Flávio had mistreated her during a phone call, stating he was "very harsh, disrespected me and mistreated me over the phone." She claimed he told her it would be better if she stayed out of party decisions, asserting she was new to politics and didn't understand anything.
According to a Meio/Ideia poll, a significant portion of Brazilians became aware of Michelle's accusations. Among those who knew about the episode, 29% considered her statements entirely true, and 35% found them more true than false. Michelle's distancing from the campaign is a concern for Flávio's team, particularly as he struggles to gain traction with female voters. In a hypothetical second round against Lula (PT), Flávio trails significantly among women.
He was very harsh, disrespected me and mistreated me over the phone. And I hadn't done anything against him. He said it would be better if I stayed out of the party's decisions. He said I had arrived yesterday and didn't understand anything about politics.
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Originally published by Estadão in Portuguese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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