Magyar meets Hungarian president as Trump says next PM 'a good man'
The man who ended Viktor Orbán's 16 years of continuous rule, Péter Magyar, is calling for a speedy transfer of power.
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Notable Quotes
"Every Hungarian deserves a public service media that broadcasts the truth."
— Péter Magyar , Politician
"He is not fit to serve as a moral authority or a role model."
— Péter Magyar , Politician
"Every Hungarian deserves a public service media that broadcasts the truth."
— Péter Magyar , Politician
"He is not fit to serve as a moral authority or a role model."
— Péter Magyar , Politician
"the next PM 'a good man'"
— Donald Trump , Politician
Key People
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Péter Magyar is the newly elected prime minister of Hungary.
Tamás Sulyok is the President of Hungary.
Ursula von der Leyen is the president of the European Commission.
Viktor Orbán is the Prime Minister of Hungary, noted for his controversial political policies and influence in Central Europe.
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The man who ended Viktor Orbán's 16 years of continuous rule, Péter Magyar, is calling for a speedy transfer of power.
Péter Magyar, who ended Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule, is set to meet Hungary's president, seeking a swift transfer of power. U.S. President Donald Trump described Magyar as a 'good man' and expressed confidence in his leadership.
Péter Magyar, who ended Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule, is calling for a speedy transfer of power. U.S. President Donald Trump praised Magyar as a 'good man' and expressed confidence in his leadership.
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