Trump approves of Bolsonaro's US visit

President Donald Trump expressed approval for Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro's decision to visit the United States. The statement came during a press briefing at Joint Base Andrews following a campaign trip to Texas.

Bolsonaro, who has not conceded to leftist incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, departed Brazil after refusing to comply with a Supreme Court order to surrender his passports. A senior US State Department official confirmed that entry visas would be granted to Bolsonaro and his family.

Trump mentioned he had heard Bolsonaro was in Argentina before confirming his approval. He described Bolsonaro and his family as 'fine people' and commented on the 'strange' and 'terrible' nature of the recent Brazilian election.

Trump also referenced former President Jair Bolsonaro, whom he claimed was a victim of judicial persecution in Brazil. He stated he was not involved in the matter but noted that Brazil is a 'different country.'

In addition to discussing Bolsonaro, Trump mentioned plans to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, stating he believed progress had been made in resolving the Ukraine conflict.

Trump also noted a scheduled meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on nuclear disarmament and an upcoming visit to the Philippines for an ASEAN summit. He also commented on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's election results, stating he had heard Netanyahu did 'very well.'