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Hungary Shows Us How a Second Trump Term Might Play Out

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Nov 18, 2024
M. Gessen draws chilling parallels between Donald Trump, Viktor Orban, and Vladimir Putin. They warn of the societal impacts of authoritarian leadership, where apathy could reign as citizens retreat into their private lives. The discussion emphasizes the dangers of political complacency and highlights the necessity of staying engaged to safeguard personal freedoms. It's a thought-provoking look at how history may repeat itself if vigilance falters in the face of rising autocracy.
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ANECDOTE

Orban's Comeback

  • Viktor Orban, after losing an election in 2002, spent eight years broadening his movement.
  • He then returned to power with a supermajority, enacting changes that solidified his position.
INSIGHT

Delegitimization Tactic

  • Both Trump and Orban delegitimized the administrations that replaced them.
  • They claimed they didn't represent the people.
INSIGHT

Trump's Motivations

  • Trump's primary motivations appear to be vanity, power, and greed.
  • Unlike ideologically-driven autocrats, Trump sees wealth accumulation as essential to power.
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