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Politics
Trump Confuses India and Brazil, Claims 125 Million Voters in Presidential Election
✍️ India Today
🗓 05 Oct 2026, 03:02 PM
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Former US President Donald Trump mistakenly conflated India and Brazil, stating that 125 million people voted in a presidential election, a figure that does not match either country's electorate.
Donald Trump, in a recent interview, incorrectly stated that 125 million voters participated in a presidential election, confusing India and Brazil in the process.
The figure cited is far higher than the electorate of either country, with India’s voter base around 900 million and Brazil’s approximately 200 million.
The misstatement drew criticism from political analysts and media outlets, highlighting the importance of accurate data in public discourse.
No official response has been issued by either the Indian or Brazilian governments regarding the claim.
The figure cited is far higher than the electorate of either country, with India’s voter base around 900 million and Brazil’s approximately 200 million.
The misstatement drew criticism from political analysts and media outlets, highlighting the importance of accurate data in public discourse.
No official response has been issued by either the Indian or Brazilian governments regarding the claim.