Michelle Bolsonaro Rebukes Allan dos Santos, Denies Endorsing Tarcísio for 2026

Overview

• The dispute followed São Paulo first lady Cristiane Freitas writing "the country needs a new CEO, my husband!" under a Tarcísio de Freitas video criticizing President Lula.
• Allan dos Santos highlighted that Michelle Bolsonaro liked the comment and shared the video, suggesting the gesture signaled support for a Tarcísio presidential bid.
• Michelle issued a lengthy rebuttal on X accusing Allan of unfair attacks, denying any endorsement of Tarcísio, and reaffirming a preference for Jair Bolsonaro as the next leader.
• Coverage notes Jair Bolsonaro backs Flávio Bolsonaro’s prospective candidacy, while Michelle did not mention Flávio and emphasized she travels for PL Mulher at Jair’s request despite Jair being ineligible and in Federal Police custody.
• The episode intensified rifts on the right, drawing critiques from figures such as Carlos Bolsonaro and Paulo Figueiredo and fueling jockeying over whether Tarcísio or a Bolsonaro family member should carry the 2026 banner.