I mean hes strong.

They consider him strong.

Its a good thing, not a bad thing.

Trump Praises Authoritarian Viktor Orbán and Even Republicans Are Concerned

Donald Trump on August 29, 2024, in Potterville, Michigan. Michigan. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)Getty Images

Runs a strong country, Trump said in a Fox News interview that aired Saturday night.

Trump: Viktor Orban..

I mean hes strong.

They consider him strong.

As EU president, Orban adapted Trumps campaign phrase, promoting an agenda to Make Europe Great Again.

Butas Politico reports, some Republicans are worried about Trump and Orbans deepening relationship.

In 2022, Hungary partnered with the Conservative Partnership Institute and distributed materials with clearly pro-Russian talking points.

In July,Orban braggedthat he was involved in writing Trumps policy proposals.

They [Orban allies] say things people want to hear about issues they care about.

And what they really want is the end the war in Ukraine with a victory for Putin.

This post has been updated.