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Senator Flávio Bolsonaro (PL-RJ), presidential pre-candidate, was received by President Donald Trump at the White House on May 26, 2026, in the Oval Office — the president's main office. The meeting lasted just over an hour, according to the senator's allies, and was arranged through intermediaries linked to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, with participation from former deputy Eduardo Bolsonaro and influencer Paulo Figueiredo. ≈
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"O pré-candidato à Presidência e senador Flávio Bolsonaro (PL-RJ) foi recebido pelo presidente norte-americano Donald Trump nesta terça-feira 26, na Casa Branca, em Washington... O encontro se deu no Salão Oval da sede do governo norte-americano... A agenda, segundo aliados, foi articulada por interlocutores ligados ao secretário de Estado americano, Marco Rubio, com participação do ex-deputado Eduardo Bolsonaro (PL-SP), que mora nos EUA, e do influenciador Paulo Figueiredo. O encontro teria durado pouco mais de uma hora."
In a press conference after the meeting, Flávio said he requested that Trump designate "as soon as possible" the First Capital Command (PCC) and Red Command (CV) as terrorist organizations. According to the pre-candidate, Trump responded that "the issue is being analyzed by the American government, but without presenting a definitive position." The senator also stated they discussed strategic investments, rare earths, and commercial tariffs. ≈
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"Em coletiva de imprensa, Flávio afirmou que o encontro com Trump seria um "reconhecimento de que existe hoje no Brasil uma alternativa séria, sólida e confiável" ao governo de Lula. Também disse ter solicitado ao norte-americano que designe, "o quanto antes", as facções Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) e Comando Vermelho (CV) como organizações terroristas. Segundo o pré-candidato, o estadunidense teria dito que o tema está sendo analisado pelo governo americano, mas sem apresentar posição definitiva."
Flávio Bolsonaro met with Donald Trump in the Oval Office at the White House on May 26, 2026
Flávio asked Trump to classify PCC and Red Command as terrorist organizations
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The meeting was brief, only for photos, with Trump not standing to receive the Brazilians
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Actual duration of the meeting between Flávio and Trump
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What was the exact duration and detailed content of discussions between Flávio Bolsonaro and Trump?
Why it's still unknown: The White House did not issue an official statement or readout about the meeting, and all details about duration and topics discussed come only from statements by Flávio or unidentified allies.
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Did Trump really demonstrate concrete interest in designating PCC and CV as terrorist organizations?
Why it's still unknown: There is no official American confirmation of Trump's position on the request; only Flávio's version that the president said he was 'analyzing the topic'.
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What is the real impact of the meeting on Flávio Bolsonaro's voting intentions?
Why it's still unknown: Available polls predate the Trump meeting; there is no data yet on potential changes in voter perception after the trip.
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