Trump Hosts Hungarian PM Orbán, Drawing Criticism for Embracing Authoritarianism

The meeting between Trump and Orbán at Mar-a-Lago has sparked concerns over Trump's affinity for strongman leaders and the implications for democratic principles.

Former President Donald Trump met with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán at Mar-a-Lago, drawing criticism from President Joe Biden and others for engaging with an authoritarian leader.
Orbán's visit to the U.S. included a meeting at the Heritage Foundation and discussions on strong borders and sovereignty, but did not include a meeting with President Biden.
Biden and other critics have highlighted the meeting as emblematic of Trump's preference for strongman leaders and a departure from democratic values.
Orbán has been criticized for undermining democracy in Hungary, including weakening the judiciary and stifling independent media, as well as his close ties with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The meeting between Trump and Orbán has raised concerns among European leaders and others about the potential impact on U.S. foreign policy and democratic principles.