Alexandre de Moraes has taken it upon himself to be judge and jury in an unlawful witch hunt against U.S. and Brazilian citizens and companies.
Scott Bessent: “Alexandre de Moraes has taken it upon himself to be judge and jury in an unlawful witch hunt against U.S. and Brazilian…”
On the recordJuly 30, 2025
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Bessent criticizes de Moraes' actions and the sanctions imposed by the Treasury Department.
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