The Tom Woods Show Ep. 2520 Viktor Orban's Hungary: The Bogeyman of Europe
Jul 20, 2024
Gladden Pappin, President of the Hungarian Institute for International Affairs, debunks misconceptions about Hungary under Viktor Orban. They discuss Hungary's sovereignty, national pride, media ownership, stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and economic challenges in Europe. Pappin emphasizes the importance of independent evaluation of information.
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Double Standard Accusations
- Tom Woods reads accusations against Orban's regime from a search result, finding complaints about media bias and judicial undermining.
- Woods notes similar issues exist in the US, suggesting a double standard in criticizing Hungary.
Hungarian Media Ownership
- Gladden Pappin claims that 80% of Hungarian media was foreign-owned before Orban, serving outside interests.
- Now, pro-government and opposition media are balanced, contrasting with narratives of Hungarian media control.
Foreign Interference Accusation
- Pappin suggests foreign powers manipulate internal politics everywhere, not just Hungary.
- He cites Georgia's law requiring foreign-funded NGOs to declare funding as an example, triggering backlash from Western powers.