Trump questions legitimacy of Brazil election

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Donald Trump said Brazil’s presidential election appeared “rigged” and called it “so corrupt” after President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva defeated Flávio Bolsonaro. Brazilian officials rejected Trump’s claims as unfounded.

WHO: Donald Trump

WHAT: Donald Trump questioned the legitimacy of Brazil’s presidential election, calling it rigged and corrupt.

WHEN: Reported Oct 26, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET

WHERE: Brazil

WHY: Trump made the claims after Lula defeated Flávio Bolsonaro in the presidential election.

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