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Trump says Brazil election looked “rigged”

U.S. President Donald Trump said Brazil’s runoff election looked “rigged” after President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva defeated Senator Flávio Bolsonaro. Lula won the presidential election on Sunday, October 25, securing a fourth non-consecutive term; a last-minute voting extension drew criticism, according to additional reporting.
WHO: U.S. President Donald Trump
WHAT: Said Brazil’s runoff election looked “rigged.”
WHEN: Reported Oct 26, 2026 at 3:52 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Trump’s statement followed Lula’s victory over Flávio Bolsonaro in Brazil’s runoff election.

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