Temer makes first statement in Round 2 and tends to back Bolsonaro

This Friday, the 7th, after returning from a trip to the United Kingdom, the former president will meet with allies to expand a firm stance.

Content by Mateus Bonomi/AGIF/EstadãoMichel Temer handed the presidential sash to Jair Bolsonaro and soon left the Planalto Palace.

This Wednesday the 6th, there were rumors in the press Michael Temer (MDB) would have declared support for the president Jair Bolsonaro (PL) in the 2nd round 2022 election. However, according to information obtained from the website young pan, The former president is the target of pressure from MDB supporters to remain neutral in the presidential election. In a note sent to the press on the morning of Thursday, the 6th, the former president did not name any candidate, although he did mention the presidential election: “I have been in London for a few days, lecture schedule. Following the news of the 2nd round election, in response to all those seeking me, I make it clear that I will appreciate a candidacy that will protect democracy, uphold the constitution, promote peace and maintain the reforms already undertaken in my government. and proposes to Congress reforms already on the country’s agenda”.

Temer is in the United Kingdom and will return to Brazil this Friday, the 7th, when he will prepare a second official position after meeting with allies. According to a member of Temer’s team, it is unlikely that he will remain neutral in the dispute due to the Labor Party’s constant attacks on his government. The assessment is that pressure to take a stand is high and that Temer wants to support Bolsonaro. “I cannot remain neutral because of the treatment I have received from the Labor Party,” he has been telling everyone, the former president’s interlocutor declared. In the last presidential debate of the first round, while talking about the economy, Lula referred to the MDB leader as Bolsonaro did not inherit Dilma Rousseff’s government, but a “coupist”.

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After rumors spread that Temer would support Bolsonaro for the presidency and Tarcio de Freitas (Republican Party) for the São Paulo government, MDB members issued statements in the opposite direction. In an event with associates of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (PT) held this Wednesday, Helder Barbalho (MDB) Michel Temer also said he would not position himself in the controversy. “MTP never ran away from the moments when they were challenged to help Brazil. We will not run away from this fight now,” declared the re-elected Para Governor. Former Minister of Mines and Energy in the Temer government, Moreira FrancoHe also denied the rumor to the press and confirmed that the former president would speak from Friday after his return from the United Kingdom.