Where does Europe's far-right turn? Populists look to distance themselves from Trump
Summary
Some far-right political groups in Europe are trying to distance themselves from U.S. President Donald Trump. This shift comes as these groups reassess their support amid recent political changes in Europe and Trump's actions on the global stage.Key Facts
- European far-right populists who once supported President Trump are now moving away from him.
- President Trump campaigned for a candidate opposing Viktor Orban, Hungary’s former prime minister.
- Hungary’s new conservative leader aims to secure over 10 billion euros in frozen European Union funds.
- Budapest is no longer the main European base for pro-Trump, or "MAGA," supporters.
- Other European populists are reconsidering their alliances and looking at leaders like Russia’s Vladimir Putin or Britain’s Nigel Farage.
- Some far-right groups admire Putin’s nationalist stance despite the ongoing war in Ukraine.
- Nigel Farage, a British politician, has long supported Trump but faces questions about his funding sources.
- This change reflects wider uncertainty among Europe’s far-right about their international partners and strategies.
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