Lula: 'Trump Was Elected to Govern the U.S., Not to Rule the World'

The Brazilian president once again criticizes the U.S. leader over his plan to control Gaza

Feb.6.2025 5:33PM

José Marques

Brasília
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) said on Thursday (6), in a radio interview, that Donald Trump was elected to govern the United States, not "to rule the world."

When asked about statements made by the U.S. president, such as his proposal to remove Palestinians from Gaza, Lula said that while he respects Trump’s election, he was chosen as president by the American people and must "maintain democratic and civilized relations with the rest of the world."

Lula also made reference—without mentioning him by name—to businessman Elon Musk, one of the most influential figures in Trump’s new administration.

The Brazilian president stated that democracy must be respected but added, "What cannot happen is for us to think that a businessman can own global communications and speak ill of the world all the time, interfering in countries' elections."

Lula's interview was conducted with the Bahia-based radio stations Metrópole and Sociedade.

https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/internacional/en/world/2025/02/lula-trump-was-elected-to-govern-the-us-not-to-rule-the-world.shtml