"Orbán presented himself as a defender of Western civilization, but his rhetoric often served as a code for bigotry and a justification for the persecution of minorities."
"Hungarians decided that a major source of their problems was Orbán himself, leading to the election of Péter Magyar, who is committed to restoring Hungarian democracy."
"The Trump administration was so desperate to prevent Orbán's defeat that it sent J. D. Vance to ask Hungarians to 'stand for Western civilization'."
"After 16 years of Orbán, freedom and truth, not to mention material prosperity, are relatively scarce in Hungary."
Viktor Orbán lost his election after 16 years in power, with Hungarians identifying him as a major source of their issues. His rhetoric, which claimed to defend Western civilization, often masked bigotry and persecution of minorities. The Trump administration attempted to support Orbán, but Hungarians elected opposition leader Péter Magyar, who aims to restore democracy. Under Orbán, Hungary faced diminished freedoms, media consolidation, and curtailed university independence, leading to a scarcity of truth and material prosperity.
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