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Viktor Orbán’s Complicated Record, Explained

Hungary’s prime minister is a darling of the New Right, but his efforts to consolidate power have sparked criticism.
National Conservatism Conference In Brussels
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán talks to an assembly during the National Conservatism Conference in Brussels, Belgium, on April 17, 2024. (Photo by Thierry Monasse/Getty Images)

When Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán visited Washington, D.C., last month, he didn’t stop at the White House or the Capitol. Instead, he spoke at a panel discussion at the Heritage Foundation before continuing on to Mar-a-Lago to meet with former President Donald Trump. 

“There’s nobody that’s better, smarter, or a better leader than Viktor Orbán,” Trump said later.

Emma Rogers is a former Dispatch intern. She has a masters degree in global policy studies from the University of Texas.

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