Father, Son, Pastor Trade Barbs in Bolsonaro Succession Tale (1)

Eduardo Bolsonaro wanted a win, and when US President Donald Trump in July threatened to hit Brazil with 50% tariffs, he believed he had one.

Four months earlier, the 41-year-old had abandoned his congressional seat in Brazil to move to the US in a bid to persuade the White House to help his father, Jair Bolsonaro — the nation’s former leader who is on trial for an alleged coup attempt.

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, center, and his sons Eduardo Bolsonaro, left, and Flavio Bolsonaro in Rio de Janeiro in 2024.

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When Trump demanded that Brazil’s Supreme Court put a stop to the trial if the country wanted to avoid the tariffs, it seemed like the younger Bolsonaro ...