Bolsonaro calls himself 'legitimately elected president' after fleeing to the US

Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro addressed the nation and the international community after losing the presidential election to Lula. He urged the world not to normalize the situation in Brazil, claiming he left the country to be the leader his people deserve. Bolsonaro departed abruptly after being ordered to surrender his passport amid investigations into fraud and money laundering. He described the situation as a politically motivated witch hunt aimed at imprisoning him. Bolsonaro traveled to the U.S. with his family and expressed gratitude to Donald Trump and Americans for their hospitality. His departure mirrors a similar scenario from four years ago when he fled to Florida after losing to Lula.