President Biden Criticizes Trump's Meeting with Hungarian Leader Viktor Orban, Stresses Importance of Protecting Democracy

ICARO Media Group
Politics
09/03/2024 18h11

In a campaign event held in Pennsylvania, President Joe Biden strongly criticized former President Donald Trump for meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban. Biden highlighted Orban's controversial stance on democracy, emphasizing the need to preserve democratic values.

During the event, Biden questioned Trump's choice of meeting with Orban, who has openly expressed his belief that democracy is ineffective and has advocated for a more dictatorial form of governance. Biden stated, "Orban of Hungary, who stated flatly he doesn't think democracy works, he's looking for dictatorship."

Biden further revealed that world leaders have expressed concerns to him about the possibility of Trump winning another term, as it could put democracy at risk. The President asserted that preserving democracy is a top priority in his campaign, emphasizing the need for his victory to safeguard democratic values.

Orban's visit to Mar-a-Lago, Trump's Florida residence, was documented on Facebook, with Orban posting a photograph of himself and Trump together. The caption accompanying the photo read, "Meeting with President Donald Trump. Make America great again, Mr. President!"

Trump took to his social media platform, Truth Social, to express his admiration for Orban's leadership, stating that he is widely respected globally and has enacted strict immigration policies, making Hungary a safe country. Trump wrote, "Viktor is a Great Leader, respected all over the World. Hungary is a Safe Country because of his Strong Immigration Policies, and as long as he is in charge, it always will be!"

When asked about his concerns regarding Trump's meeting with Orban, President Biden did not provide a direct response as he left the White House for Philadelphia. However, Biden has consistently emphasized the importance of defending democracy and has frequently warned that another four years of a Trump presidency could put democracy at stake.

Both Biden and Trump are scheduled to campaign in Georgia on Saturday, marking the start of more intense general election campaigning following Super Tuesday and the President's recent State of the Union address.

It remains to be seen how Trump's meeting with Orban will impact the ongoing election race, but one thing is clear: the candidates' divergent views on democracy and governance will continue to shape this election cycle.

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