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Individuals like Steve Bannon referred to Orbán as "Trump before Trump," recognizing his successful mobilization of nationalist sentiments. In recent years, Republican leaders, including Tucker Carlson, have actively lauded Orbán's governance model, often sidestepping the uncomfortable truths about his authoritarian practices.
Orbán’s example acts as a cautionary tale for those wary of authoritarianism camouflaged as populism. As he speaks against globalization and frames his anti-LGBT policies as family-friendly, Orbán cleverly disguises an ideological assault that undermines the very foundations of democracy.