For Trump, and for millions of people, the background of these investigations is purely political: "This is nothing more than an attack on a political opponent, something I know a lot about!" he stated, alluding to his own legal battles in the United States. "I'll be watching Jair Bolsonaro's witch hunt, his family, and thousands of his supporters very closely," he warned.
Trump's support is significant, as it comes at a time of growing institutional tension in Brazil, where Lula's government is attempting to ban Bolsonaro ahead of the upcoming elections. Currently, the former president leads all voting intention polls for 2026.










