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News Analysis · October 29, 2026

Trump Calls Brazil Election a 'Disgrace' in October 2026 Statement

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By Radical Reading Room Newsroom · Published · From the October 29, 2026 edition

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On Thursday, October 29, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump stated during a campaign event that Brazil's presidential election was a 'disgrace' and a 'very great embarrassment to the people of Brazil.' He declined to specify whether he recognized Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's victory in the run-off election, saying he did not want to comment on the outcome at that time.

Trump claimed he had watched the election and noted a 'discrepancy' in the results, citing the Brazilian stock market's drop as evidence of what he described as a 'disgraceful situation.' This statement marked a shift from his earlier remarks on Wednesday, when he described the election as 'very strange' and said he would not get involved in Bolsonaro's claims.

Bolsonaro, who lost the election, arrived in the United States and declared himself the rightful leader, though no evidence of electoral fraud has been verified. Trump's comments were made while traveling to a campaign rally ahead of the U.S. midterms.

The remarks are reported by RTE.ie, anews.com.tr, and trtworld.com, all of which independently confirm the date and content. No official findings of fraud or misconduct have been established in Brazil or by international bodies.

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