A Shameful Assault on American Soil: Brazil’s Diplomatic Slap and the Urgent Need for a Robust U.S. Response. Is Brazil censoring America in USA soil?
By Hotspotnews
*Published: September 21, 2025, 02:00 PM EDT*
In a brazen and utterly disgraceful move, the Brazilian government, led by the far-left President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has chosen to exclude the United States from a so-called “democracy summit” held on American soil in New York, running parallel to the United Nations General Assembly. Reported by Jovem Pan News on September 20, 2025, this deliberate snub marks a stark departure from last year’s inclusion of the U.S. and exposes the hypocrisy and audacity of a nation that dares to lecture the world on democracy while hosting dictatorships like Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua at the same table. This is not merely a diplomatic oversight—it is a calculated attack on American prestige, executed on our own turf, and it demands an immediate, forceful response from the Trump administration to ensure such insolence never happens again.
The Insult: A Summit of Hypocrisy
The details are galling. Brazil’s decision to bar the United States from this week’s summit, as detailed in the Jovem Pan post, stems from Lula’s disdain for President Donald Trump’s return to office and the policies his administration champions—policies rooted in American sovereignty, economic strength, and the defense of free speech. The Brazilian government, in a stunning display of arrogance, has labeled Trump’s positions as “incompatible with the proposal” of democracy, a claim laughable on its face when one considers the company Lula keeps. Inviting regimes notorious for rigging elections, silencing dissent, and propping up tyranny—while excluding the world’s oldest and most enduring democracy—is a slap in the face to every American who values liberty.
This summit, unfolding in New York as of September 21, 2025, is not a celebration of democratic ideals but a political theater designed to undermine U.S. influence. Held on American soil, it transforms a diplomatic disagreement into a direct affront, exploiting our hospitality to advance an anti-American agenda. The inclusion of nations like Venezuela, where Nicolás Maduro clings to power through fraud, and Cuba, a communist relic, underscores the farce. For Brazil to presume it can dictate terms to the United States—home to the freest people on Earth—is an outrage that cannot be ignored.
The Root of the Rancor
This shameful act is the latest chapter in a deteriorating U.S.-Brazil relationship, fueled by Lula’s ideological vendetta against Trump and his ally, former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro. The Brazilian leader’s hostility was on full display in a recent BBC interview, where he dismissed any personal rapport with Trump and blamed U.S. tensions on Trump’s past support for Bolsonaro. This narrative conveniently ignores Lula’s own actions: his government’s crackdown on free expression, its cozying up to China, and its defense of judicial overreach against political opponents—actions that mirror the authoritarianism he claims to oppose.
The timing aligns with Trump’s aggressive trade policies, including a 40% tariff on Brazilian goods imposed in August 2025 under Executive Order 14323, a response to Brazil’s interference with U.S. companies and its “witch hunt” against Bolsonaro. Lula’s retort—hinting at retaliation and decrying U.S. sanctions on Brazilian Justice Alexandre de Moraes—only deepens the rift. Now, by excluding the U.S. from a democracy summit, Lula seeks to embarrass America on the global stage, leveraging the UNGA’s presence to amplify his petty grievances.
America Must Strike Back
This cannot stand. The United States, as the beacon of freedom and the economic powerhouse that sustains global stability, must respond with the full weight of its authority. The Trump administration has already taken steps—tariffs, sanctions, and a July 2025 national emergency declaration—but these measures must be escalated to send an unmistakable message: attacks on American soil will not be tolerated.
– Economic Retaliation: The 40% tariff on Brazilian imports should be expanded to include all goods, including previously exempt sectors like aircraft and energy. Brazil’s economy, heavily dependent on U.S. markets, would feel the sting, with trade data showing a $1.41 billion U.S. surplus in 2024. Let Lula explain to his people why their livelihoods suffer for his diplomatic tantrums.
– Diplomatic Isolation: The U.S. should bar Brazilian officials from future bilateral talks and reconsider its stance on international bodies where Brazil holds sway. If Lula wants to play with dictators, let him do so in isolation, stripped of the legitimacy that comes with U.S. engagement.
– Legal and Cyber Defenses: The ongoing Section 301 investigation into Brazil’s coercion of U.S. tech firms must accelerate, with penalties imposed on companies that comply with Brazilian censorship demands. Additionally, a robust cyber strategy—protecting American data from Brazilian overreach—should be deployed to safeguard our digital sovereignty.
– Public Condemnation: Trump must use his platform to call out this hypocrisy, rallying Americans to support a strong stance. A speech at the UNGA this week, denouncing Lula’s summit as a sham, would expose the truth to the world and bolster domestic resolve.
The Stakes for America
Failure to act risks emboldening not just Brazil but other nations—China, Iran, Russia—who watch eagerly for signs of American weakness. The U.S. has a proud history of standing firm, from the Monroe Doctrine to the Cold War, and this moment demands the same resolve. Lula’s summit is a test of our national character, and caving to this insult would signal a retreat from the principles that have made America great.
Conservatives must lead the charge, urging Congress to back Trump’s measures and pressuring the State Department to prioritize American interests. The American people deserve a government that defends their honor, not one that tolerates being sidelined by a nation that owes its prosperity in part to U.S. trade and goodwill.
Brazil’s exclusion of the United States from a democracy summit on American soil is a shameful act of diplomatic warfare, rooted in Lula’s personal animus and ideological blindness. It is an attack on our values, our soil, and our standing. The Trump administration must respond with unrelenting economic pressure, diplomatic isolation, and a clear public stance to ensure this never happens again. Anything less would be a betrayal of the American spirit. Let us rise to this challenge, as we always have, and show the world that the United States will not be trifled with.