The Trump administration does not intend to recognize Flavio Bolsonaro as the legitimate leader of Brazil, even though he helped him flee to the US after his defeat in the elections. Reuters reports this and notes that Trump approved his entry on humanitarian grounds after US presidential adviser Jason Miller helped organize his flight from Argentina. Bolsonaro first declared himself the "elected president" and later changed his statement to call himself the "legitimate leader" of Brazil. Trump still does not want to spoil relations with President Lula, whom he says he treats well, the news agency notes.

The Trump administration does not intend to recognize Flavio Bolsonaro as the legitimate leader of Brazil, even though he helped him flee to the US after his defeat in the elections. Reuters reports this and notes that Trump approved his entry on humanitarian grounds after US presidential adviser Jason Miller helped organize his flight from Argentina. Bolsonaro first declared himself the "elected president" and later changed his statement to call himself the "legitimate leader" of Brazil. Trump still does not want to spoil relations with President Lula, whom he says he treats well, the news agency notes.