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Republicans aim to model U.S. after Hungary's 'fake democracy' - Velshi - MSNBC [View all]
Hungary’s current political system is “a kind of fake democracy,” says historian Anne Applebaum. “There's the appearance of democracy, but behind it, the systems are very hollow.” Trump’s allies have said they aim to model the U.S. in Hungary’s image, creating a political system within which they can never lose. People who suffer the most are Hungarians,” says Applebaum. - Aired on 05/31/2025.
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