Aaron engaged with the unfolding political situation in Brazil, where Flávio Bolsonaro won the first round of the presidential election, advancing to a runoff against incumbent President Lula. Aaron reposted several posts reflecting on the dispiriting nature of this result, particularly given that Brazil had done what the U.S. could not — actually prosecuting its coup and jailing Bolsonaro Sr. — only to see the far-right resurge anyway. One thread he amplified drew a pointed parallel to the U.S.: even if Trump had been jailed for January 6th, 2024 might well have gone the same way.

The broader takeaway Aaron seemed drawn to was that this isn't a story about uniquely American failures. He reposted commentary arguing that there is a genuine transnational constituency for far-right politics — not a deceived one, but one that actively wants this — and that the far right's dominance on platforms like YouTube is a major structural factor. Brazil's first-round results frame the stakes: Bolsonaro's Liberal Party also swept governors, senators, and federal deputies, making the runoff an uphill battle for Lula.