Trump Praises Hungarian Strongman Orbán During Debate

In a heated exchange with Kamala Harris, Donald Trump lauded Viktor Orbán, raising concerns about his admiration for autocratic leaders.

During the debate, Kamala Harris criticized Donald Trump for lacking international respect, to which Trump responded by praising Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
Trump claimed that Orbán, whom he described as a 'strongman,' respected him and suggested that Trump's presidency kept global peace.
Orbán is known for his authoritarian rule, having undermined democratic institutions in Hungary and rigging the electoral system to maintain power.
Critics argue that Trump's admiration for Orbán reflects his approval of autocratic tendencies and desire for similar power dynamics in the U.S.
Trump's repeated use of 'strongman' as a compliment indicates a possible misunderstanding of the term, which is generally pejorative and associated with anti-democratic governance.