The article discusses how Donald Trump's approach to governance during his second term shows an alarming alignment with Viktor Orban's authoritarian tactics in Hungary. It highlights a crackdown on illegal immigration, attacks on media freedoms, and a shift towards state-controlled narratives. Analysts warn that Trump's actions, in collaboration with figures like Elon Musk, could signal a move towards an electoral autocracy reminiscent of Orban's strategies to dismantle democratic norms. The erosion of academic freedom and judicial independence poses a significant threat to American democracy, echoing Orban's legacy of illiberalism.
Viktor Orban's Hungary serves as a cautionary tale highlighting how incremental changes can lead to authoritarianism, which Trump is admirably emulating in the US.
Many, including analysts, express alarm as Trump's actions closely mirror those of Orban, raising concerns about a regression in democratic norms and institutions.
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