<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Former U.S. President Donald Trump defends Jair Bolsonaro against coup charges in Brazil, accusing the country of politically persecuting the right-wing former president.</li><li>Bolsonaro is set to face trial later this year on allegations of attempting a coup against President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva after the 2022 election.</li><li>Brazil's electoral court has prohibited Bolsonaro from seeking or holding public office for eight years, citing fake news dissemination about the electoral system.</li><li>Trump's involvement in Bolsonaro's legal issues raises concerns of political instability in Brazil, influencing markets and potential interference with electoral and judicial processes.</li></ul>

Trump Defends Bolsonaro As Trial On Coup Charges Looms

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