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Trump Gives Bizarre Endorsement of Hungary’s Authoritarian Leader: ‘He Has My Complete Support’

‘WONDERFUL JOB’

The ex-president said anti-LGBT Prime Minister Viktor Orban “truly loves his Country and wants safety for his people.”

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Former President Donald Trump gave a bizarre endorsement of Hungary’s authoritarian prime minister, Viktor Orban, on Monday morning, saying he has his “complete support.” Trump said the anti-LGBTQ, anti-Muslim leader—who’s promoted “illiberal democracy—“truly loves his Country and wants safety for his people.” “He has done a powerful and wonderful job in protecting Hungary, stopping illegal immigration, creating jobs, trade, and should be allowed to continue to do so in the upcoming Election,” he continued. “He is a strong leader and respected by all. He has my Complete support and Endorsement for reelection as Prime Minister.” Opposition leader Peter Marki-Zay is challenging the nationalist PM with the backing of six opposition parties.

Read it at The Washington Post