Michelle Bolsonaro rebuts criticism, says deaf policy is 'above ideology'

Former first lady Michelle Bolsonaro has pushed back against criticism from within the right-wing for her endorsement of a national bilingual education policy for the deaf, launched by the current Lula administration's Ministry of Education.

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the cause of my heart

Michelle Bolsonaro stated on social media that the program, which she previously called a "dream come true," is "above any ideology or party." She asserted that the policy's roots lie in the previous administration of her husband, Jair Bolsonaro.

She recalled that Bolsonaro, as president, "gave a clear demonstration that people's well-being should prevail over differences" when he sanctioned a bill recognizing monocular vision as a disability, regardless of the bill's author. She described defending people with disabilities as "the cause of my heart."

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Jair did not look at who presented the project. He assessed the good it would do for people and happily sanctioned the law

According to Michelle Bolsonaro, the National Policy for Bilingual Education for the Deaf began during Bolsonaro's term but was delayed due to a lawsuit. She concluded that the most important aspect is not who initiated the policy, but who will benefit: the deaf community.

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However, the most important thing is not who presented the policy, but who will benefit from it - the deaf community! Congratulations to them

The controversy arises amid a public rift between Michelle Bolsonaro and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, her stepson and a presidential hopeful. Allies of both figures indicate no signs of reconciliation, suggesting the former first lady may distance herself from his campaign.

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the cause of my heart