Eduardo Bolsonaro claims he does not fear expulsion from the U.S.
The former congressman Eduardo Bolsonaro stated in an interview with an American influencer that he does not fear being expelled from the United States after the Democrats' victory. He said his situation is legal and that the U.S. Congress cannot revoke visas. The statement comes after condemnation by the STF and investigations into financial transfers.
Former federal deputy Eduardo Bolsonaro (PL-SP) said in an interview with US influencer Joey Mannarino that he is not afraid of being expelled from the Estados Unidos after the victory of the Democrats in the legislative elections. The statement was made in a recently released conversation, in which the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro said that his stay in the country is legal and that Congress has no power to revoke visas or citizenships.
“They [Democrats] will try to [question my stay], but by the Constitution, by American law, it is not up to Congress to revoke visas or citizenships. So I'm not afraid of that. “My situation is 100% legal,” Eduardo said. The speech was reproduced in excerpts from the interview.
Political persecution and international comparisons
During the conversation, Eduardo Bolsonaro argued that the discussion about the reception of “persecuted” people should not be treated under the lens of right-left dispute. He compared the situation with women who need to flee the Iranian regime to escape reprisals and risk death.
“It’s not fair to send this kind of person back into a dictatorship. I'm talking about Tehran. I could talk here about Venezuela, just as we are talking now about Brazil,” added the “son 02” of former president Jair Bolsonaro (PL). The statement suggests that he sees himself as a target of political persecution in Brazil.
Condemnation by STF and charges
In July this year, the First Class of Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF) sentenced Eduardo Bolsonaro to 4 years and 2 months in prison for the alleged crime of coercion in the course of the process. The Attorney General’s Office (PGR) accused the former deputy of articulating sanctions against Brazilian authorities with the Trump administration.
The conviction is still appealable. Eduardo denies the accusations and claims that his performance was legitimate. The decision of STF is one of the central points of the political persecution narrative cited by him in the interview.
Investigation of financial transfers
The senator confirmed the request for financial support but denied irregularities. At least R$ 61 million would have been passed on to production. The investigation was opened in July, at the request of the Federal Police (PF) and with a favorable opinion from the PGR.
The investigations determine whether there was a diversion of resources or improper use of public funds. Eduardo Bolsonaro is not formally charged in this case, but the issue reinforces the climate of legal pressure on the Bolsonaro family.
Political Context in the United States
The victory of the Democrats in the midterm elections in the Estados Unidos has reignited the debate about the permanence of allies of the former president Jair Bolsonaro in American territory. Eduardo Bolsonaro has resided in the US since 2023 and has acted as a political articulator of the Brazilian right abroad.
Experts heard by the report say that the visa revocation process is complex and involves the Executive, not the Legislative. The source did not detail the specific procedures for Eduardo's case.
Next steps
Eduardo Bolsonaro should continue in Estados Unidos while its legal status in Brazil remains under discussion. The former deputy’s defense did not comment on the interview. The Boca no Trombone Portal follows the case and will bring new information as it becomes available.
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