Senator Flávio Bolsonaro said former President Jair Bolsonaro could receive a government position in his future administration if he wishes [1].
The statement signals a strategy to maintain the influence of the former president over the conservative movement while Flávio pursues his own presidential ambitions. By offering a formal role, the senator aims to bridge the gap between his own candidacy and the established political legacy of his father.
Speaking from a CNN Brasil studio, Flávio Bolsonaro said his father is his "political north" [1]. He said the offer of a position is part of a broader political approach that includes an amnesty agenda [2].
There are varying descriptions of the exact nature of the proposed role. Some reports indicate the offer is for a formal government position [2]. Other accounts suggest the former president would serve as an advisor, with Flávio Bolsonaro saying that Jair Bolsonaro has a "political scent" and was the best president of Brazil [3].
Flávio Bolsonaro said that his father would be his counselor [3]. This arrangement would allow the former president to remain involved in executive decision-making without necessarily holding the top office himself.
Throughout the interview, the senator emphasized the importance of his father's experience in navigating the Brazilian political landscape. He said the decision to join the administration would ultimately rest with the former president [1].
“"Bolsonaro will always be your north and will have a position in your government if he wants."”
This move suggests an attempt to consolidate the Bolsonaro family's political power by transitioning the leadership from father to son while keeping the patriarch's influence intact. By offering a role—whether as a formal cabinet member or an advisor—Flávio seeks to reassure the core conservative base that the ideological direction of the previous administration will persist in his own potential government.
