As supporters of Jair Bolsonaro storm Brazil’s National Congress and presidential palace, the former Brazilian president has been living just a few miles outside of Disney World.
Bolsonaro flew to Orlando, Florida in the last days of his administration, likely to avoid charges from the government of his left-wing successor. He has been staying at UFC champion Jose Aldo’s mansion in Orlando, the Rio Times reported. A member of the former president’s inner circle told the New York Times that he intends to stay in Florida for at least a month, perhaps several, in order to survey whether Lula’s government will pursue charges against him.
PRO-BOLSONARO PROTESTERS STORM BRAZILIAN CONGRESS AND PRESIDENTIAL PALACE
In a marked departure from his usual fiery speeches and large crowds, Bolsonaro has been seen living the life of a Florida resident; dining at a Kentucky Fried Chicken and shopping at a local Publix supermarket.
A video of the former world leader wandering around the checkout section of a Publix, without a basket, cart, or any other items, went viral, with one post garnering over 5.4 million views.
Jair Bolsonaro wandering around a Publix. pic.twitter.com/PKX3EJ1QgT
— Jonathan L. Krohn (@JonathanLKrohn) January 5, 2023
On Dec. 31, he had his last lunch as president at a local KFC.
Ultimo almoço como presidente: pic.twitter.com/bovaXR7KAk
— Raquel Krähenbühl (@Rkrahenbuhl) December 31, 2022
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His only public political moves since the end of his term as president have been tweets sent out on his official account. However, in a break from his usual, Trump-style of personally tweeting, every tweet since Jan. 1 has been a bulleted list of his administration’s accomplishments. His last tweet before the storming of Brazil’s capitol was extolling his administration’s improvements to the country’s transportation infrastructure.
– Em quatro anos, o Ministério da Infraestrutura do Governo Jair Bolsonaro conclui 364 obras e garante cerca de R$ 117 bilhões para infraestrutura de transportes.
— Jair M. Bolsonaro 2️⃣2️⃣ (@jairbolsonaro) January 8, 2023
