The Trump administration is opening the door to Brazilian Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro and his family after his defeat in Brazil's presidential election.

A senior State Department official confirms the U.S. will issue visas to the conservative lawmaker, who left Brazil just days after losing to President Lula.

Bolsonaro's departure comes as Brazilian authorities investigate alleged financial crimes, which he denies, and after a court ordered him to surrender his passports.

Read more about his move to the U.S. and the legal battle unfolding back home: https://www.foxnews.com/world/sen-flavio-bolsonaro-reportedly-flees-brazil-us-election-loss