"Orbán has achieved what historians consider a coup, executed with lawyers and gerrymandering rather than tanks and guns, scapegoating immigrants and the queer community."
"He has banned the inclusion of any content depicting LGBTQ+ people in Hungarian schools, a move that mirrors Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' law signed by Ron DeSantis."
"Despite the heavily gerrymandered makeup of Hungary's electoral map, Orbán could still be voted out, but his opponent is not a particularly popular candidate."
Viktor Orbán, Hungary's president, has implemented authoritarian policies that have become models for American conservatives. Initially elected to restore prosperity, he has instead executed a legal coup, scapegoating immigrants and the LGBTQ+ community. His actions include banning LGBTQ+ content in schools, paralleling similar laws in the U.S. Despite his grip on power through gerrymandering, there are indications that he could be voted out, although his opponent lacks widespread support, raising questions about voter turnout and engagement.
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