Following the house arrest of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, his son, Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, expressed surprise at the extension of legal proceedings to third parties and indicated plans to potentially register as his father's lawyer to secure unrestricted access during the detention. Flávio Bolsonaro criticized the conduct of Supreme Federal Court (STF) Minister Alexandre de Moraes, alleging procedural irregularities and questioning the legality of the process, including the social media restrictions imposed on Jair Bolsonaro. The legal defense is considering including Flávio Bolsonaro in the defense team due to his law degree. Experts in criminal law have described the case as complex and have questioned the legality of the house arrest decision, noting the absence of input from the Prosecutor General's Office. The situation has sparked political tensions, with opposition leaders calling for action in Congress, which has seen session cancellations amid obstruction and threats. Meanwhile, Brazil's largest newspaper, Folha de S.Paulo, published an editorial defending Bolsonaro's right to free speech and criticizing Moraes' decision. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva declined to comment on Bolsonaro, referring to him as a "citizen who tried to stage a coup." Flávio Bolsonaro also distanced his brother Eduardo Bolsonaro from responsibility for U.S. tariff-related political pressures, attributing actions to former U.S. President Donald Trump. The political environment remains charged as opposition figures demand progress on legislative agendas and debate the implications of the ongoing legal proceedings against Jair Bolsonaro.