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 predicted 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 printed a video of Leão’s feedback and the following altercation.
“Don’t movie this, don’t movie this,” Bolsonaro instructed 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’ll be able to speak to me as a lot as you need,” Bolsonaro instructed Leão. The 2 spoke for 5 minutes till the president determined to return to his automotive and go away.
Bolsonaro has had earlier confrontations, typically with the press. In 2020, he instructed a journalist, “I wish to punch you within the mouth” and as soon as prompt he’d wish to shoot supporters of the rival Employees’ Get together.
