Journalists covering campaign events face obstruction ahead of election, including criminal espionage charges against prominent journalist Szabolcs Panyi.
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Remember, there is a triangular relationship with Republicans, Orban, and Putin going back many years.
Hungary has been used as a proving ground for democratic erosion as implemented by Russia and now being implemented in the USA.
Watch closely because what we see there will be tried here in November midterms and in 2028.
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When I try to bribe a government official I'm sentenced and will probably end up in jail. But bribing 10% of the voters will probably have zero consequences for Orban.
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Here is the mentioned documentary: https://youtu.be/ZCwQR5HRWR8
(english subtitles available)
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