"Orban has described independent media outlets as fake news factories and journalists as stink bugs, who need to be eradicated. Trump has similarly attacked critical outlets by calling them purveyors of fake news and the enemy of the people."
"According to the V-Dem Institute in Sweden, media repression is the most commonly used weapon in the authoritarian arsenal, with US democracy now at its worst level since the 1960s."
"Both Orban and Trump are hostile to independent journalists, routinely using dehumanising language to refer to them, effectively blocking independent reporting."
"Trump has taken a page from the Hungarian's authoritarian playbook by restricting media freedom, mirroring Orban's systematic attacks on independent media over his 16-year tenure."
Viktor Orban's state of the nation address revealed plans to eliminate journalists and civil society organizations he deems untrustworthy. Media repression is identified as a common tactic among authoritarian regimes, with a report indicating a significant decline in media freedom in the US. Donald Trump has endorsed Orban, drawing parallels between their approaches to media control. Both leaders use derogatory language against independent journalists and restrict access to news outlets, undermining independent reporting and fostering a hostile environment for the press.
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