Both President Donald Trump and socialist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil confirmed on Monday that they shared a phone call to discuss the deterioration of diplomatic relations between their countries, a result of Lula’s persecution of conservatives in the country.
Trump described the call as “very good” and enjoyable, while Lula said it took on a “friendly tone” and lasted about 30 minutes – a major departure from the public condemnations of Trump from Lula in the past. The statement from Planalto, the Brazilian presidential palace, indicated that Trump reached out to Lula. In the past year, Lula has referred to Trump as a “liar,” accused him of supporting “anti-democratic” forces without evidence, and fantasized about imprisoning him.
“If President Trump had done here in Brazil what he did in the Capitol, he would also be judged because here there is justice for everyone,”
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