What Next | Daily News and Analysis Lessons From Hungary
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Feb 10, 2025 
Gábor Scheiring, a former Hungarian parliament member and assistant professor at Georgetown, discusses the striking parallels between Viktor Orbán’s regime and Donald Trump’s approach to governance. He dives into the erosion of democracy in Hungary and how this can inform resistance efforts in the U.S. Scheiring highlights economic discontent and the political landscape, stressing the need for meaningful connections with citizens to protect democratic values. His insights serve as a cautionary tale for American politics today.
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Gabor's Experience in Hungary
- Gabor Scheiring, a former Hungarian parliament member, witnessed Viktor Orbán's rise.
- He describes a bleak, frustrated Hungary under Orbán's rule.
Orbán as a Model
- Orbán's Hungary is a model for some conservatives, including Donald Trump.
- Trump praised Orbán as a "strong man" and seemingly welcomed his endorsement.
Similarities between Trump and Orbán
- Both Trump and Orbán targeted civil servants and the press.
- People must defend democracy, not institutions or elites.