The Rubin Report How Media Lied to the World about Hungary | Balázs Orbán
Jun 21, 2025
In this engaging conversation, Balázs Orbán, the political director for Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, sheds light on the misrepresentation of Hungary by mainstream media. He discusses Hungary’s unique cultural challenges and the misconception of it as authoritarian. The rise of Donald Trump influenced global perceptions, leading to greater scrutiny of Hungary's immigration policies, which reflect strong national support. Orbán emphasizes the importance of defending national sovereignty against globalist agendas and prioritizing civilizational values over political divides.
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Hungary's Unique Communication Challenge
- Hungary faces unique communication challenges due to its small population and distinct language of only 12 million speakers.
- This complicates explaining Hungary's politics and culture to outsiders, making misrepresentation easier by liberal mainstream media.
Trump Changed Hungary's Media Perception
- Donald Trump's rise changed Western perceptions of Hungary.
- People realized if media lied about Trump, it might also be lying about Viktor Orbán and Hungary.
Dissent Exists Next Door in Budapest
- In Budapest, a conservative Roger Scruton Cafe exists right next door to a Marxist bar named the Red Ruin.
- This coexistence illustrates Hungary's political dissent despite media claims of authoritarianism.