“I’m feeling like a kid again with Trump’s invite. I’m fired up. I’m not even taking Viagra anymore.”
— Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonarro, quoted by the New York Times, on being invited to Donald Trump’s inauguration.
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“I’m feeling like a kid again with Trump’s invite. I’m fired up. I’m not even taking Viagra anymore.”
— Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonarro, quoted by the New York Times, on being invited to Donald Trump’s inauguration.
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