This got me thinking about how it’s not uncommon for Russia to collect failed dictators and give them shelter. And it would be absolutely on-brand for this new era for the U.S. to start doing the same.
I have a sense that dictators are weakened when the world observes other dictators facing consequences, which may be all it takes to want to shelter them.
nielsbot•2mo ago
I think Trump already raised tariffs on Brazil imports because Bosolnaro was brought to justice.
vitorgrs•2mo ago
I actually believe this would happen.
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CNN Brazil’s report asks Trump about removing tariffs on Brazil on Thursday. He mentions that there would be another “big announcement on Friday”.
On Saturday morning Bolsonaro is arrested for tampering with his electronic ankle monitor, something he did late on Friday but was caught in time.
Trump says he spoke with Bolsonaro on Friday and that they were going to meet. Then the reporters says he was arrested. He gets surprised that Bolsonaro was arrested and says it was too bad...
sandspar•2mo ago
Breaking an ankle bracelet and fleeing an international manhunt is a risky endeavour! Although I suppose world leaders tend to be risk takers. "I deserve the top job, and I'm going to scratch and claw my way to get it" isn't exactly a well-balanced thought.
Waterluvian•2mo ago
I have a sense that dictators are weakened when the world observes other dictators facing consequences, which may be all it takes to want to shelter them.
nielsbot•2mo ago
vitorgrs•2mo ago
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CNN Brazil’s report asks Trump about removing tariffs on Brazil on Thursday. He mentions that there would be another “big announcement on Friday”. On Saturday morning Bolsonaro is arrested for tampering with his electronic ankle monitor, something he did late on Friday but was caught in time.
Trump says he spoke with Bolsonaro on Friday and that they were going to meet. Then the reporters says he was arrested. He gets surprised that Bolsonaro was arrested and says it was too bad...