Where does Europe’s far right turn? Populists look to distance themselves from Trump
If the first thing Europeans think of when they fill up at the pump is Donald Trump’s decision to attack Iran, it’s little wonder that previously pro-MAGA populists are quietly distancing themselves from the president of the United States. In fact, Trump actively campaigning for Peter Magyar’s rival actually helped Hungary’s new conservative prime minister boot out Viktor Orban, his predecessor of 16 years. Magyar is hoping to cash in this week with a deal to unlock more than €10 billion in frozen EU funds.
