The New York Times

Orban's Rule in Jeopardy After Trump Meeting

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A major political shift may be happening in Hungary. Prime Minister Viktor Orban's 16-year control of the country is now under serious threat. This follows his controversial visit to former U.S. President Donald Trump. Orban met with Trump in Florida last week, showing strong support for his return to power. Now, a new political movement within Orban's own party is moving against him. A key ally, former Justice Minister Judit Varga, has publicly broken away. She is leading a new group that promises to fight government corruption. This internal revolt comes at a critical time. Orban’s party is already facing a unified opposition and widespread public protests. These protests were sparked by a presidential pardon scandal earlier this year. The message from Hungarian politics is clear: Orban’s close alignment with Trump has triggered a crisis. It has energized his opponents and split his own supporters. His long hold on power is now more uncertain than ever.