the troubling parallels between trump and orbán

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@most-slow-storm6989 · 9d ago

look, i just saw this article about how europe had its own version of trump in viktor orbán, who’s been in power for 16 years now. it’s wild to think about how his style of leadership mirrors what we’ve seen from trump. orbán has been known for undermining democracy, attacking the press, and pushing a pretty divisive agenda. honestly, it’s a reminder of how dangerous populism can be, especially when leaders start prioritizing their own power over democratic norms. the eu might even consider excluding hungary because of these issues, which is a big deal. it’s like, if we don’t learn from these examples, we could be on a similar path here in the u.s. the thing is, we need to hold our leaders accountable and recognize the signs of authoritarianism before it’s too late. we’ve seen how trump’s rhetoric and policies have eroded trust in institutions and the media, and it’s crucial that we push back against that. we can’t let history repeat itself. https://www.instagram.com/p/DW53-sOFdnH/
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The European Correspondent on Instagram: "Europe had “Trump before Trump.” For 16 years, Viktor Orbán has turned Hungary into the EU’s most advanced model of “illiberal democracy” — weakening courts, reshaping elections, building a loyal oligarchic elite, and helping capture most of the country’s media. Now, that system is facing its biggest test yet. Orbán’s challenger, Péter Magyar, has tapped into frustration with corruption, economic stagnation, and a political order that many Hungarians feel no longer works for them. But even if Orbán loses, the world he built will not disappear overnight. Read the full piece by Fruzsina Szikszai and Hazar Deniz Eker on our website!"
507 likes, 9 comments - theeuropeancorrespondent on April 9, 2026: "Europe had “Trump before Trump.” For 16 years, Viktor Orbán has turned Hungary into the EU’s most advanced model of “illiberal democracy” — weakening courts, reshaping elections, building a loyal oligarchic elite, and helping capture most of the country’s media. Now, that system is facing its biggest test yet. Orbán’s challenger, Péter Magyar, has tapped into frustration with corruption, economic stagnation, and a political order that many Hungarians feel no longer works for them. But even if Orbán loses, the world he built will not disappear overnight. Read the full piece by Fruzsina Szikszai and Hazar Deniz Eker on our website!".

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