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Trump says he won't 'take sides' in Brazil vote, calls it a 'disgrace'

Brazil's Supreme Court is investigating Flavio Bolsonaro over alleged corruption, money laundering and tax evasion, and Trump said the US would likely offer his family permanent residency; neutral, apparently.

On air: Gloria Vance and Vera Bullock on BBN Tonight
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  1. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorPresident Trump says he is not taking sides in Brazil's election, and in the same remarks called it a great embarrassment to the people of Brazil.

  2. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe vote was won by Lula by about four point four million votes, the Associated Press says, and Flavio Bolsonaro has since turned up in Miami, claiming without evidence that it was stolen.

  3. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHonestly, that sounds like a very balanced position to me. He let it be, and he said so himself.

  4. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorHe also said Brazil's market went down through the floor, and that the Bolsonaros are fine people.

  5. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorOfficials told the New York Times the family would likely get permanent residency.

  6. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThat's what we call a neutral welcome package.

  7. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorMr. Bolsonaro is under investigation by Brazil's Supreme Court for alleged corruption, money laundering and tax evasion. Neutrality has rarely come with a visa.

  8. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorNeutral countries usually don't send a welcome basket.

  9. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorSwitzerland doesn't either, and it has the chocolate.

  10. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorRosa. Go carefully.

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The story so far

  1. Lula wins Brazil runoff, denying Trump an ally in Latin America · Fox News
  2. King Charles weighed Harry and Meghan titles; Lula wins fourth term · The Express Tribune
  3. Trump offers $1M for voter fraud reports; Looney Tunes voice Eric… · New York Post
  4. Bolsonaro leaves Brazil, California race, noncitizen voting push · Politico
  5. Bolsonaro granted U.S. visa; immigration judges lose power to close… · The Washington Post
  6. Bolsonaro enters US, DoorDash buys Instacart, Alaska Senate fight · The New York Times
  7. Trump says he won't 'take sides' in Brazil vote, calls it a 'disgrace' (this story)

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