Comparisons · Change of alliance
Moro: accusation of interference in the Federal Police (PF) (2020) × support for Bolsonaro in the runoff (2022) × justification
The author broke with or allied with someone they had previously supported or accused.
What was said
“O presidente me disse, mais de uma vez, expressamente, que ele queria ter uma pessoa do contato pessoal dele, que ele pudesse ligar, que ele pudesse colher informações, que ele pudesse colher relatórios de inteligência, seja o diretor, seja superintendente. E realmente não é o papel da Polícia Federal prestar esse tipo de informação.”
Sergio Moro, April 24, 2020 · Address · Address at the Ministry of Justice, transcribed by Poder360 · context and source
What happened afterward
- October 4, 2022. Two days after being elected senator for Paraná, Moro announced on Twitter his support for Bolsonaro in the runoff, arguing opposition to the PT; according to Poder360, the two reconciled by phone the day before.
“Lula não é uma opção eleitoral, com seu governo marcado pela corrupção da democracia. Contra o projeto de poder do PT, declaro, no segundo turno, o apoio para Bolsonaro.” source
source - October 4, 2022. Bolsonaro said the disagreement had been overcome (Folha de Pernambuco, 10/4); the next day, according to Correio Braziliense (10/5), he said that "the past is the past."
“Foi um conversa bastante amistosa. Apaga-se no passado cqualquer divergência. Sergio Moro teve atuação importante na Lava-Jato e, como senador, dará apoio importante, assim como Dallagnol declarou apoio a mim na eleição. Tenho certeza que será um grande senador. Está superado tudo. Ele pensa, naturalmente, no Brasil, e quer fazer o melhor para o país e para o seu estado. Hoje em dia, o passado faz parte do passado. Não tenho nada para desabonar o Moro e o Dallagnol” source
source - May 23, 2023. Asked whether he is a Bolsonaro supporter, Moro said no and that his support for Bolsonaro was in the runoff, when there were no alternatives.
“Não sou de forma nenhuma. Apoiei Bolsonaro no segundo turno e faria quantas vezes fosse necessário em oposição ao Lula” source
source - March 24, 2026. Moro joined the PL, Bolsonaro's party, alongside Flávio Bolsonaro, a presidential pre-candidate.
“O Paraná não vai lhe faltar, Flávio” source
source - April 6, 2026. According to Revista Fórum (sole source, an outlet with a critical editorial line), at a press conference Moro did not directly answer whether he saw a risk of Flávio Bolsonaro controlling the Federal Police (PF); Fórum links the question to the accusation Moro made against Jair Bolsonaro in 2020 (obtaining intelligence information and reports and replacing the PF leadership). source
- October 22, 2026. Moro, governor-elect of Paraná, asked for votes for Flávio Bolsonaro in the runoff.
“Precisamos de mudança e de um aliado, não meu, mas do Paraná no Palácio do Planalto. Por isso apoiamos Flávio Bolsonaro, 22, e acreditamos numa vitória nesse segundo turno, dia 25” source
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How they explained it
“Quando a gente fala em apoio a Bolsonaro, falamos no segundo turno quando não tínhamos alternativas. De todo modo existe uma bancada de oposição ao Lula e ao governo do PT, importante para evitar retrocessos”
Sergio Moro, May 23, 2023 · context and source
The 2022 justification is in the tweet itself (against the "PT's power project") and, in 2023, in the GloboNews interview ("we had no alternatives"). In the sources read, Moro neither withdrew nor repeated the 2020 accusation when justifying his support; searches did not locate any retraction, and the evasive answer of April 2026 is an account from a single outlet. Do not presume a retraction or a reaffirmation.
Sources of the events
On October 4, 2022, two days after being elected senator, Moro announced on Twitter his support for Bolsonaro in the runoff against Lula. Poder360 reported that Moro and Bolsonaro had reconciled by phone, via Flávio Bolsonaro, the day before.
Excerpt: “declaro, no segundo turno, o apoio para Bolsonaro”
Source: Moro anuncia apoio a Bolsonaro no 2º turno — Poder360, Oct. 4, 2022 · paragraphs 1 to 4 · open original ↗
News report · full text examined · accessed on Oct. 24, 2026
Limitations: Tweet read by three outlets (Poder360, InfoMoney, Folha de Pernambuco); original profile not consulted. Reconciliation by phone: single source (Poder360 reporting).
On October 4, 2022, according to Folha de Pernambuco, Bolsonaro said that the differences with Moro had been overcome; on October 5, 2022, according to Correio Braziliense, he said that 'the past is the past', that Moro lacked 'a bit more political experience' when he worked in the government and, asked whether he trusted Moro, that this was 'a detail'. Folha PE does not carry the October 5 excerpts or the reconciliation by phone (recorded by Poder360).
Excerpt: “Está superado tudo.”
Source: Sergio Moro declara apoio a Bolsonaro no segundo turno das eleições — Folha de Pernambuco, Oct. 4, 2022 · paragraph 'Elected senator for Paraná last Sunday' · open original ↗
News report · full text examined · accessed on Oct. 24, 2026
On May 23, 2023, in an interview with GloboNews, Moro said he is not a Bolsonaro supporter and that he supported Bolsonaro in the 2022 runoff because there was no alternative.
Excerpt: “Apoiei Bolsonaro no segundo turno e faria quantas vezes fosse necessário em oposição ao Lula”
Source: Moro: 'Não sou bolsonarista, só apoiei o Bolsonaro no 2º turno' — Estado de Minas, May 23, 2023 · paragraphs 3 to 5 · open original ↗
News report · full text examined · accessed on Oct. 24, 2026
Limitations: The answer does not address the 2020 accusations. Video of the interview not seen.
On March 24, 2026, Moro made official in Brasília his departure from União Brasil and his affiliation with the PL, Bolsonaro's party, alongside Flávio Bolsonaro, a presidential pre-candidate, and confirmed his intention to run for governor of Paraná.
Source: Após idas e vindas, Moro se filia ao PL, sela aliança com Flávio Bolsonaro e mira governo do Paraná — O Tempo, Mar. 24, 2026 · paragraphs 1 to 5 · open original ↗
News report · full text examined · accessed on Oct. 24, 2026
Limitations: Supplemented by Conjur (PL) on October 4, 2026.
According to Revista Fórum (April 7, 2026), at the press conference of April 6, 2026 in Curitiba Moro did not directly answer whether he saw a risk of Flávio Bolsonaro controlling the PF; Revista Fórum links the question to the accusation Moro made against Jair Bolsonaro in 2020 (Moro's accusation was about obtaining information and intelligence reports and changing the PF leadership; 'controlling the PF' is the outlet's framing).
Source: Moro se irrita, se enrola e foge de pergunta sobre Flávio Bolsonaro e controle da PF; veja vídeo — Revista Fórum, Apr. 7, 2026 · paragraphs 3 to 6 · open original ↗
News report · full text examined · accessed on Oct. 24, 2026
Limitations: The video was not seen, and the transcript of Moro's answer is not in the text read. The outlet does not hear from Moro or the PL on the assessment of the episode. Outlet with a critical editorial line; single source.
On October 22, 2026, at a motorcade in Ponta Grossa, Moro (governor-elect) declared support for Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) in the runoff of the presidential election, scheduled for October 25, 2026.
Excerpt: “Por isso apoiamos Flávio Bolsonaro, 22, e acreditamos numa vitória nesse segundo turno, dia 25”
Source: Moro participa de carreata em apoio a Flávio Bolsonaro — NPDiário, Oct. 22, 2026 · paragraphs 1 to 6 · open original ↗
News report · full text examined · accessed on Oct. 24, 2026
Limitations: Regional outlet, single source read; recent statement, no second source. The runoff had not yet taken place on the date of the search.