Bolsonaro Ally Testifies, Denies Coup Involvement in Supreme Court Hearing

Brazil's Supreme Court heard testimony from Tarcísio de Freitas, former Minister of Infrastructure under Jair Bolsonaro, on May 30, 2025, in relation to the 2022 coup attempt. Freitas, called as a witness by Bolsonaro's defense, defended the former president and denied any involvement in a coup plot. In his testimony, Freitas stated, "My only concern was the future of the country." The brief testimony, lasting less than 10 minutes, was limited to questions from Bolsonaro's defense team, with no further questioning from other parties, including the prosecution. This limited scope of questioning has raised concerns about the thoroughness of the investigation. The Supreme Court will continue to hear testimony in the coming weeks. This event highlights the ongoing political tensions in Brazil and the continuing investigation into the 2022 coup attempt.