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Lula Slams Trump: "Acts Like an Emperor," Imposes Will on Others
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News18•22-09-2026, 16:52
Lula Slams Trump: "Acts Like an Emperor," Imposes Will on Others
- •Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva criticized Donald Trump's governing style, stating Trump "acts like an emperor" and imposes his will based on perceived strength and wealth.
- •Lula disagreed with Trump's philosophy of "I am stronger, I am bigger, I am richer, I can do anything, and everyone else has to obey," calling it the "law of the strongest."
- •Tensions between Lula and Trump have escalated due to US tariffs on Brazilian goods and Trump's support for Brazil's right-wing Bolsonaro family.
- •Lula urged the United States not to interfere in Brazil's upcoming presidential elections, emphasizing that the choice of president should be left to Brazilian voters.
- •Lula expressed concern about US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's proximity to the Bolsonaro family, though he noted a lack of concrete evidence for interference.
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President Lula criticized Donald Trump's governing approach during a CNN interview, stating that Trump acts like an emperor because he believes he is stronger, richer, and more powerful than others and can force everyone else to obey his will.
Tensions have been fuelled by US tariffs on Brazilian goods, Washington's relationship with the right-wing Bolsonaro family, and concerns regarding potential US interference in Brazil's upcoming presidential election.
Lula urged the United States not to meddle in Brazil's electoral process, asserting that the choice of the country's next president should be left entirely to Brazilian voters.
