JOURNAL ARTICLE

Viktor Orbán and Donald Trump's Attacks on Independence.

  • Published In: Time.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Pressman, David 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the systematic dismantling of independence in Hungary under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, highlighting its fundamental role in a healthy democracy. It describes how Orbán has undermined independent institutions such as media, universities, and civil society by co-opting or coercing them, framing dissenters as partisan or foreign agents, and consolidating control over public discourse and resources. The piece contrasts Orbán's portrayal as a conservative freedom fighter with his actions that suppress neutrality and promote loyalty over truth, drawing parallels to similar trends in the United States under President Donald Trump. Ultimately, the article argues that the erosion of independence threatens democratic principles by eliminating neutral ground and shared truth, reducing politics to a zero-sum contest of allegiance.

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2025/11, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:189192008
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