President of Brazil criticizes the US President: You were not elected Emperor of the World!
As the dispute between the United States and Brazil escalates, Brazilian President Lula stated that the US President is only the leader of the United States, not elected as the Emperor of the World.
Last week, the US President threatened Brazil to impose a high import tax of 50% starting from August 1, due to Brazil's "political persecution" against former President Jair Bolsonaro.
The US President's close ally Bolsonaro is facing trial in Brazil for allegedly attempting to overthrow Lula. If convicted of planning a coup, he could face more than 40 years in prison.
Lula said the US President's threats have gone beyond etiquette and believes Bolsonaro's fate should not be part of trade negotiations.
"The judicial power in Brazil is independent, the president has no influence, Bolsonaro is not subject to personal judgment, and his trial is based on his actions in trying to organize a coup."
On Friday, the US President issued a letter to Bolsonaro, in which he stated that the former Brazilian leader is a victim of an unjust system and expressed that he will closely monitor the situation.
Lula immediately retaliated, saying that if the events of January 6th at the US Capitol happened in South America, the US President would be put on trial.
"If the US President was Brazilian, and if he did what happened at the Capitol, he would also be tried in Brazil. He may have violated the Constitution, and according to the judiciary, if he did this in Brazil, he would also be arrested."
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