Jair Bolsonaro – Amanda, you are married to someone who votes for me. I don't know what your life is like at home with him, but I have nothing to do with it.
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Amanda Klein – My private life is not on the agenda here.
Jair Bolsonaro – My private [life] is on the agenda, why?
Amanda Klein – Because you are a public person. You are the President of the Republic.
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The head of the Executive reacted to the questionjournalist's comment on “the origin” of the Bolsonaro family's resources to purchase 51 properties in cash, according to a UOL report. Amanda had also questionated about the investigations into the president’s sons, Flávio and Carlos Bolsonaro, on suspicion of “rachadinha”.
He also cited information recently released in the press about Bolsonaro's ex-wife, Ana Cristina Siqueira Vale, suspected of being involved in the purchase of a mansion. The president also stated that he “does not know the life” that his ex-wives lead. AND questionor: “Do you believe the press, Amanda? Do you believe in yourself in front of the mirror?“
Repercussion on networks and support
Quickly, the new episode involving the president's displeasure with a woman and journalist had repercussions on social media. The video with excerpts from the interview in which Bolsonaro loses his temper with Amanda Klein began to be shared by critics and opponents of the government as well as supporters.
On Twitter, the journalist received support and words of solidarity from other women and male journalists:
Other journalists
Bolsonaro's previous attacks against female journalists were recalled by internet users and the press.
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- In addition to Amanda Klein: Bolsonaro offended 5 other female journalists; see the list (GI)
- Journalists defend Amanda Klein after Bolsonaro's attack: 'Solidarity' (UOL)
On August 28th, during the Band debate, he mistreated Vera Magalhães after being questionated on the federal government's administration in the context of the pandemic and the purchase of vaccinessystem. (Folha de S.Paulo) “You are a disgrace to Brazilian journalism,” he said. After the debate, Vera stated that Bolsonaro's behavior was consistent with his “nature” and stated that he doesn't like it and doesn't admit to being questionloved by women.
According to the Association of Investigative Journalists (Abraji), which condemned the president's attack, and drew attention to the fact that, Since the beginning of this year, 55 attacks against gender-biased journalists have been recorded, the majority (36.4) of which are from television. see the Map of Gender Violence against journalists created by the entity.
In February 2020, the president attacked journalist Patrícia Campos Mello, during the exercise of his profession, with sexist speech. In June of this year, the 8th Chamber of Private Law of the Court of Justice of the State of São Paulo ordered him to compensate the victim in 35 thousand reais for insulting his honor and sexual insinuations.
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With information from Estadão Content
Curto Curatorship:
- Who is Amanda Klein, journalist whose husband was mentioned by Bolsonaro (Splash)
- Maria da Penha Law or pistol?, says Bolsonaro to women (Folha de S.Paulo)
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