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Trump kept silent in Brazil’s election. It might have helped his ally.

A White House adviser said the uncharacteristic reticence was a strategic decision as Flávio Bolsonaro takes the lead heading into the next round.

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The Washington Post· Oct 5, 10:40 PMTrump kept silent in Brazil’s election. It might have helped his ally.

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