Official statement from the Brazilian Supreme Court

Bolsonaro Seeks Supreme Court Approval to Attend Trump's Inauguration on January 20, 2025

Jan 13, 2025, 04:21 PM

Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro is seeking permission from Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes to travel to the United States for the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump on January 20, 2025. Bolsonaro's defense has submitted an email invitation to Moraes, claiming it as proof of the invitation from Trump's inaugural committee. The email, sent to Bolsonaro's son, Deputy Eduardo Bolsonaro, is from the domain 't47inaugural.com', which the defense argues is the official email used by Trump's ceremonial team. Bolsonaro's passport has been seized by the Federal Police since February 2024 due to investigations into an alleged coup attempt, and he needs judicial authorization to travel. The defense has emphasized the authenticity of the email and the significance of the event, stating that attending Trump's inauguration would reinforce ties and strengthen bilateral relations between Brazil and the United States. The Supreme Court is set to review the request after receiving further documentation from Bolsonaro's defense.