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Trump accuses Brazil of 'witch hunt' against Bolsonaro
Source: BBC
Trump accuses Brazil of 'witch hunt' against Bolsonaro
7 July 2025
Ian Aikman
BBC News
US President Donald Trump has urged Brazilian authorities to end their prosecution of the country's former President Jair Bolsonaro, accusing them of carrying out a "WITCH HUNT".
His comments drew a swift rebuke from current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who said Brazil would not accept "interference" from anyone and added: "No one is above the law."
Bolsonaro, who governed Brazil between 2019 and 2022, is standing trial for allegedly attempting a coup against Lula following his election victory in 2021.
The former leader has denied involvement in any alleged plot.
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Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62gd8e1e5do
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