Trump Warns Brazil Over Bolsonaro Coup Trial

US President Donald Trump has strongly condemned the prosecution of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, calling it a politically motivated "witch hunt" and urging Brazilian authorities to "leave Bolsonaro alone." Bolsonaro faces trial for allegedly leading a coup attempt to overturn the 2022 election results, charges he denies while claiming political persecution. Trump drew parallels between Bolsonaro's prosecution and his own legal challenges following the January 6 Capitol attack, emphasizing his long-standing support for Bolsonaro and warning that the Brazilian people will resist the treatment of their former leader. Brazil's current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva rejected Trump's interference, asserting Brazil's sovereignty and that "no one is above the law." The dispute underscores tensions between the US and Brazil amid broader geopolitical dynamics, including Lula hosting a BRICS summit with nations critical of US policies. Bolsonaro's supporters, including his sons, have welcomed Trump's backing, while Lula's government insists on respecting Brazil's judicial process.