Author: Charlotte Adams

Despite the uproar caused by his recent comments on “mixed race,” Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán received a notably enthusiastic welcome at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). This reception reflects a purposeful effort by Orbán to deepen ties with influential factions of the American right. Both parties share a vested interest in promoting nationalist and traditionalist ideals amid an increasingly polarized global political environment. Orbán’s outreach to US conservatives serves as a strategic move to enhance Hungary’s international influence by leveraging the extensive ideological networks and financial resources within the American right-wing.

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