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Oliver Stone Criticizes 'Lawfare' Against Trump in Cannes Interview

The filmmaker draws parallels between Trump's legal battles and global political corruption while promoting his new documentary on Brazilian President Lula.

  • Stone argues that corruption charges against Trump and Biden are part of a broader tactic he calls 'lawfare.'
  • He compares Trump's legal issues to those faced by Lula, who was imprisoned on corruption charges before a political comeback.
  • Stone suggests the U.S. should reform its political system to reduce corruption, advocating for public funding of campaigns.
  • The director's new documentary, 'Lula,' premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, highlighting Lula's rise, fall, and return to power.
  • Stone's comments have sparked debate, given his history of controversial political statements and documentary subjects.
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