Bolsonaro first entered his automotive, however then reemerged and grabbed the person’s shirt and forearm whereas reaching for his telephone. Safety guards pulled Leão away.
The presidential marketing campaign that kicked off Tuesday is anticipated to be an uphill battle for Bolsonaro, who trails former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in all polls forward of the Oct. 2 first spherical vote.
A journalist from information web site G1 revealed a video of Leão’s feedback and the following altercation.
“Don’t movie this, don’t movie this,” Bolsonaro informed his supporters as Leão was held by presidential safety. “It’s his proper (to protest), however he was being rude.”
4 minutes later, safety allowed Leão to return to the scene and chat with Bolsonaro about politics. The 2 have spoken a number of instances earlier than, with out incident.
“You may speak to me as a lot as you need,” Bolsonaro informed Leão. The 2 spoke for 5 minutes till the president determined to return to his automotive and depart.
Bolsonaro has had earlier confrontations, usually with the press. In 2020, he informed a journalist, “I need to punch you within the mouth” and as soon as prompt he’d wish to shoot supporters of the rival Employees’ Occasion.
