Brazil’s Flavio Bolsonaro meets with Trump amid troubled presidential bid
Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, met with US President Donald Trump as he navigates a troubled presidential campaign. His campaign has faced challenges following a scandal involving funding from a convicted banker. Recent polls indicate that his rival, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, has regained the lead in the election race.
- ▪Flavio Bolsonaro shared a photo of his meeting with Trump at the White House.
- ▪He is the top contender challenging Lula in Brazil's upcoming election.
- ▪His campaign has struggled after a scandal involving funding from a convicted banker.
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News|ElectionsBrazil’s Flavio Bolsonaro meets with Trump amid troubled presidential bidSon of former President Jair Bolsonaro is fighting to recover from a scandal that has rocked his presidential campaign.ListenListen (2 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoSenator Flavio Bolsonaro talks on the phone as he arrives at the swearing-in ceremony for the president and vice president of Brazil's Superior Electoral Court, in Brasilia, Brazil, on May 12, 2026 [Eraldo Peres/AP Photo]By ReutersPublished On 27 May 202627 May 2026Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro has shared a photo that appears to show him meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House, as he seeks to bolster his image amid a scandal…
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