Former U.S. President Donald Trump expressed his readiness to revive an alliance with Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban if he wins the upcoming presidential election in November.
Trump made these remarks during his address at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) Europe held in Budapest.
Orban, who hosted the conference and served as the keynote speaker, received applause as he emphasized the opportunity for conservatives to seize power in a significant election year.
He criticized liberal forces for attempting to silence the political right, drawing parallels between European capitals and the United States.
In his recorded address to the conference, Trump reiterated his commitment to working with Orban to advance shared values and interests.
He praised Orban as a “great man” and emphasized their joint efforts in battling against what he described as “sinister forces” threatening their nations’ sovereignty and cultural values.
Despite criticism from his European Union counterparts regarding democratic backsliding, Orban sees an opportunity to reshape the conservative movement’s discourse.
By fostering alliances with like-minded leaders and initiatives, he aims to counterbalance opposition from mainstream liberal democracies.
Another speaker at the CPAC conference was Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, who faced protests over proposed legislation likened to Russian foreign agent laws.
Despite the controversy, Kobakhidze found support at the conference, highlighting the strategic alliances formed around common cultural values.
While right-wing parties anticipate success in upcoming elections, Orban’s Fidesz party faces challenges at home, including economic crises and political scandals.
The CPAC conference underscored a shared commitment among conservative leaders to uphold traditional values and combat perceived threats to their way of life.
