U.S. Ambassador Criticizes Hungary's Alignment with Russia and Anti-American Rhetoric
In a series of speeches and interviews, U.S. Ambassador David Pressman highlights Hungary's jeopardizing actions towards NATO alliance and democratic values.
- U.S. Ambassador to Hungary, David Pressman, accuses Prime Minister Viktor Orban of endangering Hungary's NATO status with close ties to Russia and anti-American messaging.
- Pressman's remarks come amid worsening U.S.-Hungary relations, marked by public rebukes and Hungary's delay in Sweden's NATO accession.
- Orban's recent visit to Donald Trump and endorsement of a plan to halt U.S. aid to Ukraine underscores Hungary's divisive stance on European security.
- Hungary's foreign policy, including its relationship with authoritarian regimes, raises concerns among NATO allies about its commitment to collective security interests.
- Pressman emphasizes the need for action, warning that Hungary's policy choices risk altering its relationship with the U.S. and undermining democracy.
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