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Brazilian Politics Today: A Thread👇
Congressman @jeanwyllys_real announced yesterday that he’s leaving office because he’s afraid for his life. He’s openly gay & outspoken against new President Bolsonaro. Minutes later, Bolsonaro tweeted “Great day! 👍”.
But there’s more (1/3)
Congressman @jeanwyllys_real announced yesterday that he’s leaving office because he’s afraid for his life. He’s openly gay & outspoken against new President Bolsonaro. Minutes later, Bolsonaro tweeted “Great day! 👍”.
But there’s more (1/3)
(2/3) Bolsonaro’s son & media manager also tweeted “Go with God & be happy!👍”.
Then, he tagged his dad & tweeted a plane emoji, like he was innocently wishing his dad a good trip.
That wasn’t enough so he repeated his dad’s words “Great day!👍” and tweeted a pic of himself.
Then, he tagged his dad & tweeted a plane emoji, like he was innocently wishing his dad a good trip.
That wasn’t enough so he repeated his dad’s words “Great day!👍” and tweeted a pic of himself.
(3/3) But Brazilians are not so easily tricked. Social media users interpreted what the president & son tweeted as passive aggressive attacks on @jeanwyllys_real.
Brazilian comedian @MarceloAdnet (who does the best impression of Bolsonaro) captured my thoughts:
“Sad day 👎”
Brazilian comedian @MarceloAdnet (who does the best impression of Bolsonaro) captured my thoughts:
“Sad day 👎”
& by the way...I’m not always a Wyllys defender. He spit at Bolsonaro during Dilma’s impeachment, a particularly trashy move at a hearing full of trashy moves. Maybe him leaving is for publicity more than real fear? Maybe
But guess what: Marielle is dead. And that is very real.
But guess what: Marielle is dead. And that is very real.
