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McConnell Critiques U.S. Conservatives' Admiration for Orbán

4/14/2026

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Senator Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) criticizes admiration for Viktor Orbán among American conservatives after Orbán's electoral defeat, in an op-ed.
He argues Orbán's governance features anti-democratic practices and ties to Russia, contradicting American values.
He expresses confusion over why conservatives in United States would prioritize Hungary's elections over American interests.
He says Péter Magyar's government may not shift Hungary's alignment, but could align with U.S. interests if it distances from alliances.

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Senator Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) criticizes admiration for Viktor Orbán among American conservatives after Orbán's electoral defeat, in an op-ed.
He argues Orbán's governance features anti-democratic practices and ties to Russia, contradicting American values.
He expresses confusion over why conservatives in United States would prioritize Hungary's elections over American interests.
He says Péter Magyar's government may not shift Hungary's alignment, but could align with U.S. interests if it distances from alliances.