'Trump tornado' leaves Hungary’s Orban and other far-right leaders reeling

After Donald Trump’s inauguration in January, Viktor Orban predicted the "Trump tornado" would bring a golden era for Europe’s far right—but what once seemed likely is now unlikely. Hungary’s economy, which fueled Orban’s previous victories, has weakened as Trump’s aggressive trade policies and U.S.-Hungarian tariff disputes strain the relationship. Meanwhile, Hungary’s political opposition appears stronger than during Orban’s tenure, and his reliance on Trump for support is no longer as advantageous given the economic challenges ahead.