"McConnell stated, 'America's self-proclaimed national conservatives spoke of Orban's Hungary as an oasis of traditionalism amid the wasteland of an ailing, liberal, and decadent postmodern Europe. And some American politicians appear to have bought into the myth.'"
"He further remarked, 'To be clear, it is a myth. Orban's champions on this side of the Atlantic may well consider his illiberal court-packing, crony capitalism or restriction of free speech an acceptable price for their desired social utopia.'"
Mitch McConnell criticized Donald Trump's endorsement of Viktor Orban following Orban's defeat in Hungary. Trump and JD Vance had actively supported Orban, who was known for his right-wing policies. McConnell argued that Orban's governance, marked by democratic backsliding and authoritarian practices, should serve as a warning for American conservatives. He emphasized that the perception of Orban's Hungary as a model for traditionalism is misleading, pointing out the negative consequences of Orban's policies on religious participation and birth rates.
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