The Bolsonaro trial is underway — and Trump says he's watching

By Carrie Kahn

Published September 2, 2025 at 5:32 PM EDT

Brazil's highest court has begun the trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro for allegedly attempting a coup. President Trump says he is watching the trial and has demanded it be dropped.

Carrie Kahn

Carrie Kahn is NPR's International Correspondent based in Mexico City, Mexico. She covers Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central America. Kahn's reports can be heard on NPR's award-winning news programs including All Things Considered, Morning Edition and Weekend Edition, and on NPR.org.

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