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Viktor Orbán’s loss in Hungary shows how a strongman can be defeated

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MSNBCCApr 13, 11:24 PM

Viktor Orbán’s loss in Hungary shows how a strongman can be defeated

Péter Magyar became an effective challenger thanks in part to his insider knowledge — rather than outsider credentials. The post Viktor Orbán’s loss in Hungary shows how a strongman can be defeated ap

The AtlanticAApr 13, 5:50 PM

There’s a Message for MAGA in Viktor Orbán’s Defeat

Trump and Vance chose to go all in on Hungary, and now they share in the loss.

The New RepublicBApr 14, 10:00 AM

Trump’s Humiliation in Orbán Defeat Stunner Is Only Just Beginning

The extraordinary defeat of Viktor Orbán in Hungary has unleashed much mockery of JD Vance, and it’s richly deserved. The vice president’s last-minute rally in Budapest cast the Hungarian election as

The NationBApr 13, 4:36 PM

Orbán Is a Loser

Paul Hockenos Hungary shows how to beat an autocrat at the ballot box. The post Orbán Is a Loser appeared first on The Nation.

Mother JonesBApr 12, 8:20 PM

Goodbye, Viktor Orbán

Hungary’s much-watched national election—a competition between Trump and Putin-aligned authoritarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and centrist opposition leader Peter Magyar—has ended with a devastatin

JacobinCApr 13, 10:33 AM

Viktor Orbán’s Hungarian Model Has Collapsed

Hungarian leader Viktor Orbán combined talk of defending Hungary’s traditions with a promise of prosperity. When he stopped delivering workers good economic news, culture-war messaging wasn’t enough t

The AtlanticAApr 12, 9:53 PM

Hungary Just Ousted the Unoustable

Viktor Orbán had support from Moscow and Washington, but not from his own people.

The New RepublicBApr 13, 12:29 PM

Guess Who Else (Besides Orbán) Lost in Hungary’s Wipeout Election?

President Trump and Vice President JD Vance treated Hungary’s election like it was a U.S. Senate race in the United States. Vance flew to Budapest to campaign alongside Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. He

The New RepublicBApr 10, 4:04 PM

Trump Undermines JD Vance With Message to Hungary Ahead of Election

President Donald Trump endorsed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán for reelection just days after Vice President JD Vance slammed the European Union for supposedly interfering in Hungary’s election

Talking Points MemoBApr 13, 11:52 AM

What Lessons Does Hungary Have for the US?

We have a new Cafe piece from an expert on the country’s authoritarian movement.

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AxiosAApr 13, 1:32 AM

Earthquake in Hungary: Orbán defeated after 16 years in power

Hungarian voters have ousted Prime Minister Viktor Orbán after 16 years in power, delivering a stunning rebuke to one of the Western world's most entrenched populist leaders. Why it matters: The polit

PBS NewsHourAApr 13, 10:40 PM

How Hungary's vote to oust Viktor Orbán could have global implications

The incoming prime minister of Hungary struck a hopeful tone on Monday. Peter Magyar called for a swift transition of power and began to chart an ambitious course to reverse central pillars of Viktor

Christian Science MonitorAApr 13, 1:47 AM

Hungary election results echo worldwide after Viktor Orbán ousted

Hungarians showed they were tired of Viktor Orbán’s rule, as Peter Magyar ousted the prime minister behind unexpectedly high turnout and support.

The HillBApr 14, 12:58 PM

Vance ‘sad’ Orbán lost election, defends 11th-hour trip to Hungary

Vice President Vance on Monday said he was “sad” about Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s reelection loss, but he defended his last-minute visit to the nation to show support for the key ally of

Christian Science MonitorAApr 13, 7:30 PM

Hungary’s moving message to populists

A longtime ruler’s lies about his opponent, Péter Magyar, failed against a message of love, truth, and reconciliation that won big in Sunday’s election.

AxiosAApr 14, 1:25 AM

Axios Finish Line: Flying lessons to keep you grounded

I recently hit 300 hours behind the yoke of two- and four-seater piston-powered airplanes — a nice little milestone for a recreational pilot. In that time airborne, I've picked up lessons that carry

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