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Trump exchanges compliments with Orbán, calling him a "fantastic leader"

Saturday, 9 March 2024, 20:23
Trump exchanges compliments with Orbán, calling him a fantastic leader
Former US president Donald Trump. Stock photo: Getty Images

Former US president Donald Trump has lavished praise on Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, describing him as a "fantastic leader".

Source: Trump at Mar-a-Lago, as reported by Bloomberg

Details: Trump said that Orbán was a "non-controversial figure because he says, ‘This is the way it’s going to be,’ and that’s the end of it," Trump said.

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"Right? He’s the boss. No – he’s a great leader, fantastic leader," he added.

Background:

  • Orbán met with Trump in the US state of Florida. The two discussed a "wide range of issues affecting Hungary and the United States, including the paramount importance of strong and secure borders to protect the sovereignty of each nation", according to a Trump campaign statement.
  • After the meeting, Orbán praised Trump, saying that if he were to return to power, "the world would be a better place".
  • US President Joe Biden has criticised Trump’s meeting with Orbán.

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