Tarcísio Reaffirms Loyalty to Bolsonaro, Backs Flávio’s Presidential Bid

Overview

• Tarcísio de Freitas told reporters he is loyal to Jair Bolsonaro, not submissive, calling attempts to conflate the two a misunderstanding of values.
• He confirmed support for Senator Flávio Bolsonaro’s presidential run, noting he pledged to back whichever candidate Jair Bolsonaro chose.
• His comments served as a pointed response to PSD leader Gilberto Kassab, who had urged the governor to assert an identity independent of Bolsonaro after a prison visit to the former president.
• Tensions continue inside Tarcísio’s coalition over the vice spot on his re‑election ticket, with PSD working to keep the position and PP, PL, and MDB also vying for it.
• He criticized the Acadêmicos de Niterói samba school for a parade honoring President Lula and welcomed the group’s relegation.