Brazil plans to prosecute its former president, Jair Bolsonaro, for allegedly running a criminal spy ring—and President Donald Trump is furious. “Brazil is doing a terrible thing on their treatment of former President Jair Bolsonaro,” Trump posted on Truth Social Monday. “LEAVE BOLSONARO ALONE!” Trump’s right-wing ally faces a lengthy prison sentence for allegedly masterminding a military coup to retain his grip on power after losing the 2022 election. The newest charges relate to a separate probe into his purported use of a vast network of informants to snoop on journalists, political opponents, and environmental activists during his four-year stint in office. Trump’s post marks the second time he’s defended allies abroad wrapped up in criminal proceedings. He dismissed corruption charges against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as a “witch hunt” on June 26.
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