Sara Jacobs tweeted the following:
"I know from my work at @StateDept that the first attempt to grab power is usually big and violent like Jan 6th or these attacks in Brazil. Later attempts often use institutions to undermine the people's will, making it appear that they're playing by the rules when theyre not."Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Sara Jacobs:
"The wave of far-right extremism in the U.S., Brazil, and around the world is all connected and its a direct threat to democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. Thats why I introduced a bicameral resolution with @SenSanders supporting a free and fair election in Brazil."Read on Twitter
"This wasnt a new playbook. Donald Trump did the same thing, pushing the Big Lie that ultimately incited the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6th."Read on Twitter
"For months before the presidential election in Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro attacked the press, the polls, and the integrity of the election systems setting the stage for him to challenge the results if he lost the election and attempt to hold onto power."Read on Twitter
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