Brazil’s Bolsonaro on Moro: “I want to see him on a sound truck talking to the people”

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Despite even allies of Jair Bolsonaro constantly alerting him to the risk of Sérgio Moro (Podemos) taking him out of the second round in 2022, the President on Monday, November 22, showed a lack of interest in his opponent’s agenda. “I haven’t been watching the guy,” he said.

During a talk with supporters at the Alvorada Palace, the President also criticized Moro’s profile, questioning the ex-judge’s ability to dialogue with the people.

“He stayed with me [in the Ministry of Justice] for a year and a bit. I want to see him on a sound car talking to the people. That’s it and nothing else. I’m not going to criticize anyone,” he said.

In his statements, Bolsonaro considers that Sérgio Moro will lack enough strength to threaten him, arguing that his ex-Minister cannot convince as a true conservative.

ELECTIONS

In his conversation with supporters, the President was asked what the 2022 elections will be like. Neither the supporter nor Bolsonaro mentioned party affiliation, but the President replied, “I will decide in March.”

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