Valuetainment “Lula Will Charm Trump” - Inside Trump & Lula’s Secret Deal To Lift Brazil’s Tariffs
Oct 29, 2025
In this discussion, Glenn Greenwald, a prominent journalist focusing on civil liberties and Brazilian politics, unpacks Lula's recent meeting with Trump. He highlights how Lula's charisma transformed Trump's perspective and why Bolsonaro may face imprisonment. Greenwald explores Brazil's geostrategic significance, especially in relation to U.S. tariffs and ties with China. He warns of the political power dynamics in Brazil and predicts that Lula could successfully charm Trump into favorable trade negotiations.
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Charisma Alters Diplomatic Calculus
- Lula's personal charisma can rapidly reshape foreign leaders' views and open diplomatic doors.
- Glenn Greenwald says Lula 'charmed Trump' after one call, shifting Trump's tone toward Brazil.
Greenwald's First Interview With Lula
- Glenn Greenwald recounts being personally charmed when he first interviewed Lula and felt 'entranced' after five minutes.
- He uses this memory to illustrate Lula's extraordinary interpersonal appeal.
Power Resides Beyond The President
- Real power in Brazil may sit outside Lula in a center-right security and judicial coalition.
- Greenwald argues Lula is a symbol while figures like Alexandre de Moraes wield substantive control.