Despite his electoral defeat, Brazil has declared Flávio Bolsonaro its legitimate leader.

Flávio Bolsonaro, a Brazilian senator, declared himself the legitimate leader of Brazil in a letter posted on X, claiming election fraud against President Lula da Silva. He thanked Donald Trump and Javier Milei for their support in his departure to Miami with his family. Bolsonaro accused the Supreme Court of aiding Lula's victory and stated he would lead the opposition from the U.S. Despite his claims of election fraud, he provided no evidence, while international observers deemed the election fair. Bolsonaro's passport was revoked by the Supreme Court amid a money laundering investigation, which he denies. Trump commented on the unusual election without intervening.