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Richard's avatar

Yes, we are now joining forces with the baddies. But we can course-correct, beginning with the mid-terms.

David's avatar

Is he going to stump for Putin in Russias next election?

Steven Beschloss's avatar

Probably. Although that election’s outcome is not in doubt.

Karen Bennett's avatar

He already did by *rolling out the red carpet for him* on his visit here. Horrifying.

Howardsp's avatar

Ha-not necessary-rigged, you know

Suzanne Jones's avatar

Vance's presence in Hungary is a disgrace .

Dawn Kucera's avatar

I agree completely. What in his résumé qualifies him for this level of negotiations?

Judy Steiner's avatar

What happened to America First? Trump is willing to help Orban with Hungary's flailing economy, ignoring that America is in a downward spiral he created.

Paula B.'s avatar

As he did for Argentina. I don't want my tax dollars used to prop up dictators, and that includes in this country. As I see it, Trump owes us all a refund.

Jacqueline Garcia's avatar

It is inevitable to course correct in the mid- terms. This action taken by our president AND Vice President should leave all Americans appalled and disgusted…backing a dictator- interfering with another country’s elections??? Where is this heading?? We know now what MUST be accomplished in the upcoming mid- terms!!!

Save our democracy and our country !!!! Do the right thing!!

J Circosta's avatar

It seems Trump & his backers, sycophants, & corrupt aiders & abettors like Bondi, have turned their hatred on not just immigrants but America & Americans. They degrade life in the US every day for those of us not in the 1-2%. The Republican Party appears to share those feelings bc they never make a peep. They must be voted out up & down the ballot.

Adrienne Kaga's avatar

It’s either the wisdom of fairy tales or the naked egomania at hand, but I am always delighted to see the old stories in the news. This time it’s The Three Little Pigs. Preparation and hard work, collaboration and creativity stands up against someone who at the end is just hot air.

Sharon C Storm's avatar

We have enough problems here in the US, and JD and the felon are sending taxpayers money to foreign governments to buy votes. It’s way past time to oust these corrupt grifters, and replace them with patriots who believe in and support democracy.

J Circosta's avatar

Yes, & Trump & MAGA are Ok with sending aid to Hungry, thinking they can buy the election for buddy Orban , all the while yammering about aid to Ukraine. Gee, what could the difference be? (starts with a P)

Graham Mclean's avatar

Seeing Vance there in Budapest endorsing Orban filled me with hope that his corrupt reign will finally be over after sundays election.

Carla Vanatta's avatar

This is encouraging and I pray for a fair and clear election defeating Orban!

Sandy Walsh's avatar

So we have money to back an authoritarian, to give billions to the “Board of Peace” (ie line Trumps pockets), build grotesque monuments to Trump, fund an illegal war, deploy a gestapo like force across America, warehouse human beings like they are sardines, etc. etc., but we can’t afford to feed children, pay for daycares, Medicare, social security, VA healthcare, etc. etc.?

J Circosta's avatar

Yep, & the Rs in DC are happy to comply. The Republican Party’s role in all of this disastrous “admin” needs much more attention. It should be featured every day by Dems, but also through a broad spectrum of communication: billboards, flyers, editorials, etc, etc. Rs are not just afraid of him getting them primaried, they like the draconian policies.

EGP's avatar

Why is there time and money to politically and economically support Orbán but nothing of those for American cities, citizens, states, and repulsing foreign influences?

Jared Brenner's avatar

Trump hates being associated with a loser so I am concerned that he is certain that Orbán has rigged the election in his favor.

Paula B.'s avatar

Possibly, but if that were the case, why does he need Vance?

Mary Greenwald's avatar

Trump and Vance praising Orban is not new. They have been promoting Orban and his style of governing for over a year. Especially Vance. Get rid of Trump and you get an Orban acolyte.

Sue Cohen's avatar

The happiest person in DC is Ted Cruz*-Why?

Because no one is more loathed than JD Vance

He is a sniveling, bootlicking ass-kisser with no convictions other than acquiring power & $$$

His Senate seat was bought by Peter Thiel who now owns him

Trump's power has diminished greatly except for GOP Traitors who are only loyal to him not US!

From HCR:

"Trump continues to try to shore up the international right-wing authoritarian project even as people are turning against it"

https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/april-10-2026?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web

*Now only the 2nd most hated in Congress

Dawn Kucera's avatar

Sue Cohen —- I love this!

Igacehariv's avatar

The United States is unable to resolve its own political problems while keeping the Trump administration in power, and MAGA expects to have influence in other countries’ elections? Absolutely ludicrous. The arrogance has no limit. How dare we interfere in other electoral processes when we screwed up so terribly during our own presidential elections and have become the laughing stock of the entire globe!

Monique Ponsot's avatar

Pray Orban loses! It would be a triumph for democracy.