Donald Trump has made it clear that if he were to win a second term as President of the United States, he would try to implement a similar strategy as Hungarian Prime Minister, Viktor Orbán. Therefore, it is no surprise that Trump was eager to compare notes with Orbán during their meeting in Mar-a-Lago. Interestingly, Orbán has chosen to meet with Trump instead of the current US President, Joe Biden, indicating his hope for Trump’s return to the presidency in the next election.
Orbán, who initially came to power through a democratic election, has since weakened democratic institutions in Hungary. He has eroded the legal system, fired civil servants, politicized business, attacked the press, intimidated opposition parties, and demagogued migration. Orbán’s blueprint for dismantling democracy is concerning, especially considering Trump’s admiration for him.
The mutual admiration between Orbán and Trump is not new. They have a long history of praising each other’s leadership styles. Trump sees Orbán as a strongman who is not bound by legal or political restraints, an ideal that he seeks to emulate. Orbán, on the other hand, often shows deference to Russian President Vladimir Putin, further aligning himself with authoritarian figures.
This meeting between Orbán and Trump is a cause for concern, as it highlights the increasing trend of strongman politics. The erosion of democratic norms and the concentration of power in the hands of a few individuals is a threat to democracy around the world. It is crucial to remain vigilant and actively support the preservation and strengthening of democratic institutions.
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