Trump's response to the defeat of his ally in the elections in Brazil US President Donald Trump, in a conversation with journalists about the victory of Brazilian President Lula da Silva in the elections in this country, claimed that it appeared that the results of the elections in Brazil had been manipulated. He did not present any reasoning or evidence regarding his claim against the elections of an independent state. The victory of de Silva, a supporter of Palestine and critic of Israel against Trump's ally, dealt a heavy blow to the American president and Tel Aviv.