President Biden expressed strong disapproval of former President Trump’s recent meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, reiterating his commitment to defending democracy, a central pillar of his campaign.
During a campaign event in Pennsylvania, Biden highlighted Trump’s meeting with Orban at Mar-a-Lago, emphasizing Orban’s skepticism about democracy and his apparent inclination towards dictatorship.
Biden shared concerns expressed by various world leaders, who reportedly conveyed to him their apprehensions about the potential implications of another Trump presidency on democracy. He previously stated that nine heads of state had emphasized the importance of his victory in the upcoming election.
Orban’s visit to Trump’s Florida residence was followed by social media posts where both leaders praised each other’s leadership and policies, particularly on immigration.
In response to queries about his concerns regarding Trump’s meeting with Orban, Biden underscored the gravity of the situation.
Throughout his campaign, Biden has consistently made the defense of democracy a central theme, warning of the perceived threats to democratic values under another Trump administration.
Both candidates have intensified their campaign efforts, with Biden and Trump scheduling competing visits to Georgia following Super Tuesday and the president’s State of the Union address, marking the escalation of general election campaigning.