Presidential election today? Trump confuses India with Brazil, claims 125 million voted

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In a surprising blunder, US President Donald Trump claimed that 125 million individuals participated in India's presidential election, sparking confusion given Brazil's recent electoral events.

Key facts

  • In a surprising blunder, US President Donald Trump claimed that 125 million individuals participated in India's presidential election, sparking confusion given Brazil's recent electoral events.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 04:30:47 UTC.

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  1. Polls close in first round of Brazil’s high-stakes presidential election

  2. The Latest: Brazilians vote in presidential election dominated by Lula and Bolsonaro

  3. Bolsonaro wins first round of Brazilian presidential election, as Trump-backed candidates continue red wave

  4. Brazil presidential election heads to runoff with Bolsonaro ahead of Lula

  5. Brazil presidential election 2026: first-round live results

  6. Brazil presidential election heads to runoff after no majority vote

  7. Presidential election today? Trump confuses India with Brazil, claims 125 million voted

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