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Obama Celebrates Hungary's Democratic Shift, Critiques Trump Support

4/13/2026

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Barack Obama criticized the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump for backing Viktor Orbán after Hungary's election, which ousted Orbán in favor of Péter Magyar.
Obama hailed the opposition's victory as a democracy triumph, reflecting the Hungarian people's desire for change.
Vice President JD Vance's visit to promote Orbán's illiberal democracy failed to sway voters, despite Trump's backing.

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Barack Obama criticized the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump for backing Viktor Orbán after Hungary's election, which ousted Orbán in favor of Péter Magyar.
Obama hailed the opposition's victory as a democracy triumph, reflecting the Hungarian people's desire for change.
Vice President JD Vance's visit to promote Orbán's illiberal democracy failed to sway voters, despite Trump's backing.