The runoff saw Lula secure a fourth term with 64.1 million votes against Bolsonaro's 59.8 million, a shift from the first round where Bolsonaro led with 56.1 million to Lula's 53.9 million. Elon Musk previously questioned these figures, arguing that the growth in support for the two finalists was inconsistent with the 9.33 million votes cast for candidates who were eliminated after the first round. Following the results, former US advisor Steve Bannon urged Trump to sever all diplomatic ties with Brazil, characterizing the administration as illegitimate.
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Trump Claims Brazil Presidential Election Results Looked Rigged Citing 'Strange' Vote Extension
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US President Donald Trump described the results of the Brazilian presidential runoff as a "terrible look for the world," claiming the process appeared corrupt and lacked the indisputability required for valid elections. While Trump stated he did not take a side in the contest, he called the extension of voting hours "very strange" and asserted the victory of incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva looked rigged. The comments come as the political party of challenger Flávio Bolsonaro acknowledged the outcome, even though Flávio himself has refused to concede and intends to challenge the result in court.
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