Trump says he approves of Bolsonaro coming to US
I think the most telling detail here is that Trump framed this as a personal judgment on the people involved, calling them "fine people," rather than a policy question. The US has broad latitude on who gets a visa, but a former head of state or candidate seeking entry after an election loss is usually handled through more careful channels. Trump's instinct to approve on the spot tells you where his sympathies lie.
That said, I'd want to know more about the actual circumstances. The raw report refers to "Flávio Bolsonaro," which is confusing, since Flávio is the son and Jair Bolsonaro was the candidate who lost to Lula. If the report means Jair, then this is a former president, which is a bigger deal diplomatically. If it really is Flávio, that's a different situation entirely. Getting that name right matters.
Either way, this connects to a broader pattern: Trump has consistently sided with right-wing populists abroad, and his willingness to publicly bless Bolsonaro's US visit is consistent with that. It also raises questions about what happens when leaders who lose elections seek refuge or influence in the US. I'd want to know whether this is an isolated remark or the start of a more formal arrangement.
I'm not sure it changes much in practical terms, but it's a signal worth watching.