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John Oliver Warns Against Hungary's Far-Right Shift

3/30/2026

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  • John Oliver, host of Last Week Tonight, addressed Hungary’s shift toward far-right populism under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
  • He criticized Orbán’s acquisition of media outlets, saying it reduced negative government coverage.
  • Oliver noted that U.S. President Donald Trump and Tucker Carlson admire Orbán as a model.
  • He urged Americans to recognize signs and resist tactics like court stacking and media manipulation ahead of Hungary’s April 12 elections.