Trump claims Brazil election was rigged after Lula victory
Donald Trump reacted to Brazil's presidential election results by claiming without evidence that the vote was rigged, questioning the tabulation process after Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva defeated Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro with over 64 million votes. Lula won the runoff by a margin of nearly 4 per cent, while Bolsonaro pledged to challenge the results and request an annulment following a voting extension, despite electoral authorities and regional leaders recognizing Lula's victory. A social media campaign by lawmaker André Janones proved pivotal for Lula, mobilizing uncommitted voters to overturn his first-round deficit. Lula is expected to take office on 5 January 2027 for his fourth term, facing a polarized nation and strong right-wing opposition in Congress.