Viktor Orban
Hungarians declare resistance to Orbán’s government with a large protest
It was the latest anti-government protest since Orbán's party pushed through a law in March, and a constitutional amendment the following month, that effectively banned public LGBTQ+ events.
Hungary inspires U.S. conservatives. Its leader is seen as running a ‘dictatorship’
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has been called "Trump before there was a Trump." Here's why his reshaping of Hungary's political institutions inspires U.S. conservatives.
People who fled authoritarian regimes say Trump’s tactics remind them of home
Politicians, lawyers and journalists who left behind autocratic systems in Europe, Asia and Latin America see the Trump administration employing similar methods.
Hundreds of scholars say U.S. is swiftly heading toward authoritarianism
Most — but not all — political scientists are deeply troubled by the president's attempts to expand executive power, according to a national survey.
How to dismantle democracy: Lessons aspiring autocrats may take from Hungary’s Orban
The dismantling of Hungary's democracy is a point of fascination for political scientists around the world — including those advising the Trump administration.
