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Orban says the world owes a debt of gratitude to Trump for shutting down USAID
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban also commented about USAID, the US' main overseas aid agency after the Trump administration's effort to dismantle it and freeze foreign aid. Orban believes everyone should be grateful to the American President for the move.
"So apparently USAID financed ultra-progressive Politico in Brussels and basically the entire left-wing media in Hungary under the previous US administration. And they called me “disruptor of the year”… I think the world owes a debt of gratitude to President Donald Trump for uncovering and putting an end to this dark conspiracy." the Hungarian leader wrote on X.
Oroban is most likely referring to the misinformation that has been circulating on right-wing social media, that USAID has been funding news outlets such as Politico and AP news with millions of dollars. When in reality, many US federal agencies were paying for news subscriptions for their analyses.
Japanese woman who died in Budapest had feared abusive ex
A Japanese woman who died in a Budapest apartment fire in January had long feared her ex-husband, according to a Hungarian women’s rights group, 444 reports. Patent Egyesület, who had been assisting the victim for over a year, said she had filed multiple police reports alleging abuse and threats but received no help.
Initially, authorities found no signs of foul play, but new CCTV footage led to the ex-husband’s arrest. Police have launched an internal review into why her prior complaints were dismissed.
The case has reignited concerns over Hungary’s handling of domestic violence. Women's rights advocates argue that systemic failures leave victims vulnerable, particularly foreign nationals who struggle with language barriers.
Orban to host far-right German politician
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has invited Alice Weidel, leader of Germany’s far-right AfD, to Budapest ahead of Germany’s upcoming elections. The meeting signals closer ties between the two politicians, who share hardline views on immigration and restoring relations with Russia.
Once politically isolated, the AfD has gained momentum with record-breaking donations, an endorsement from Elon Musk, and increasing poll numbers. Orbán, previously cautious about openly associating with the AfD, appears to be shifting his stance as the party strengthens its foothold in German politics, Reuters reports.
The AfD remains unlikely to enter government as mainstream German parties reject coalition talks. However, a recent parliamentary vote passing with AfD support has raised concerns over the party’s growing influence.
CPAC Hungary hints at "very big" names this year
The Centre for Fundamental Rights will host CPAC Hungary for the fourth time on May 29-30, bringing the U.S. conservative conference to Budapest once again. Organizers promise high-profile speakers, with Viktor Orbán to deliver the keynote address. In previous years, high-profile conservatives like Donald Trump and Tucker Carlson only sent short video messages.
Miklós Szánthó, head of the group organizing the event, framed the gathering as part of a global right-wing resurgence, predicting a shift in world order with the possible return of Donald Trump to the White House. CPAC President Matt Schlapp praised Orbán’s leadership, calling Hungary a "crown jewel of freedom of speech."