McConnell denounces fellow Republicans for fawning over Hungary’s Viktor Orbán | But tacit support for the Hungarian leader’s bigotry and illiberalism wasn’t why McConnell bashed fellow conservatives

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McConnell denounces fellow Republicans for fawning over Hungary’s Viktor Orbán
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Instead, the Kentucky Republican — who didn’t mention Trump’s name once — said he was taken aback by Republicans supporting Orbán despite his apparent allegiance to Russia, China and Iran.

Guess he hasn't gotten the memo yet that his party prefers Russia.

Hey, you may not know this, but the massive swing worldwide towards these ultra right governments is because one of our former prime ministers is responsible.

Canada's Stephen Harper was integral in getting orban elected.

Harper operates a group called the IDU. Idu.org

Here's Harper (to the left of orban 's left ) and orban (center).

Just for reference, the woman to the right of Orbán is the ex-president of Hungary who had to resign for pardoning a guy who was convicted for aiding and abetting the rape of orphans and trying to sweep it under the rug. The pardon was most likely ordered by Orbán's wife and the bishop of Hungary. The bishop still maintains the pardon was fine, despite the fact he doesn't dispute the charges and the conviction.

FYI "to orbans left" would be to the right in the photo.

Not to be mean, but I thought he had a stroke and left politics? Or was I dreaming the second half 💔

You're early. McConnell isn't running for reelection, but I'm not sure if he's up this year, or next cycle.

He was reelected in 2020, so unless he resigns, he's there for 2 more years.

Rand Paul was reelected in 2022, so he's there til at least 2028.