Trump's potential second term may shift US diplomacy toward authoritarian leaders

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán believes Donald Trump's reelection will bolster his efforts against immigration and multiculturalism. He predicts a shift toward pro-peace political forces in the West, aligning with Trump's populist approach. Trump's potential second term may shift U.S. diplomacy toward authoritarian leaders, including Orbán, Argentina's Javier Milei, and Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan. These leaders share populist ideologies and have criticized traditional democratic values. Milei, who congratulated Trump on his victory, hopes for U.S. support from the IMF to stabilize Argentina's economy. Analysts express concern that Trump's influence could pressure democratic institutions in countries like Argentina and Slovakia.