Leite Says PSD Support for Tarcísio Hinges on Break From Bolsonarism

Overview

• The Rio Grande do Sul governor said any PSD endorsement requires Tarcísio to adopt a centrist posture and step away from bolsonarist positions.
• Party leader Gilberto Kassab has previously signaled willingness to back Tarcísio for a 2026 run, highlighting internal disagreement.
• Tarcísio recently advocated amnesty in Congress for January 8 participants and labeled STF minister Alexandre de Moraes a tyrant at a São Paulo rally.
• Leite described Tarcísio as a focused manager and a democrat, suggesting his rhetoric reflects loyalty to Bolsonaro rather than his broader trajectory.
• He downplayed PSD moves around Ratinho Júnior and cast himself as an independent option, noting plans to engage in São Paulo business events in November.