Authoritarianism in Hungary and U.S. under Viktor Orbán and Trump Administration
Hungarian police remove protester blocking Parliament building in Budapest as lawmakers approve constitutional changes. David Koranyi avoids Hungarian border control by flying to Austria and driving in undetected to attend his mother's birthday. U.S. government agents stop and question citizens, tourists, and green-card holders. Scholars fear U.S. moving towards authoritarianism under Trump admin. Some immigrants feel unsettled, others fear tactics. Trump admin targets universities and news organizations critical of the president.
Key Points
- Constitutional changes in Hungary further clamp down on rights
- Immigrants from authoritarian countries express concerns over tactics of U.S. government
- Trump administration targets universities and critical news organizations
Pros
- Increased awareness of potential authoritarian tendencies in governments
- Highlighting the importance of defending democratic values and freedoms
Cons
- Threats to individual freedoms and rights
- Potential implications on academic freedom and freedom of the press