Trump Accepts Republican Nomination and Praises Viktor Orbán at National Convention

Trump Accepts Republican Nomination at National Convention

The Republican National Convention concluded on Thursday with a powerful acceptance speech by former President Donald Trump, who officially secured the party’s nomination for the upcoming presidential election. His address, which spanned over an hour and a half, covered a wide array of domestic issues while also highlighting his strong connection with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.

During his speech, Trump lauded Orbán, referring to him as a champion of “illiberal democracy” within Hungary. “Viktor Orbán, prime minister of Hungary, very tough guy,” Trump remarked, emphasizing Orbán’s resilience in a tumultuous political landscape.

Trump recounted a recent meeting with Orbán at his luxurious Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, which took place shortly after Orbán’s discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin. During this meeting, Trump claimed to have posed the question of why the world appears so chaotic. In response, he quoted Orbán as stating, “There’s only one way you can solve it. You’ve got to bring President Trump back.”

“Russia was afraid of him. China was afraid of him,” Trump continued, attributing these sentiments to the Hungarian leader. “The whole world was at peace.” This assertion underscored Trump’s belief in his ability to restore global stability.

Orbán, a staunch ally of Trump, has consistently endorsed his policies and candidacy. As a key figure in the European Union, he has maintained robust ties with both Russia and China, despite criticism from various international observers. Under his administration, Hungary has seen a crackdown on immigration and LGBTQ+ rights, and his political party has made significant changes to the nation’s constitution, allowing it to exert greater control over the media and judiciary.