Princeton professor Kim Lane Scheppele outlines parallels between the Trump administration and Hungary's authoritarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Trump's actions—such as reshaping the judiciary and undermining federal checks—mimic Orbán's strategies to consolidate power. Scheppele emphasizes that Trump echoes Orbán's rhetoric and follows an anti-democratic approach. Both leaders are linked through initiatives like Project 2025, with Orbán advocating for far-right unity in Europe while Trump solidifies authoritarian control in the U.S. This highlights a troubling trend of anti-democratic movements gaining traction across the globe.
Trump's actions indicate a strategic attempt to consolidate power reminiscent of Orbán's tactics, highlighting a parallel in their disregard for democratic norms and checks.
Through a series of executive actions that bypass traditional federal checks, the Trump administration follows Orbán's autocratic blueprint to reshape governance and legitimacy.
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