Donald Trump says Flávio Bolsonaro can stay in the United States as long as he wants, after the former Brazilian presidential candidate left Brazil following an election loss.

Across outlets, the reporting frames the statement as linked to Brazil’s post-election political context. All summaries mention that Flávio Bolsonaro exited Brazil after losing to leftist incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, and that Trump indicates there is no plan to meet him. Some coverage also ties the announcement to broader diplomatic conversations involving U.S. Senator Marco Rubio and Brazil’s foreign minister.

While most sources focus on Trump’s remarks and Bolsonaro’s ability to remain in the US, they vary in how much background they provide about legal or safety concerns and the surrounding controversy. One outlet adds more detail about alleged high-profile circumstances described as a “dramatic escape” involving false vehicles and chartered jets, and connects this to references to parole status. Other outlets keep the story more narrowly centered on the statement itself and any stated intent regarding meetings.