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'''Matteo Salvini''' (born March 9, 1973<ref name="EuroParl"/>) is an [[Italy|Italian]] politician. The leader of [[Lega Nord]], he served as his country's Interior Minister and Deputy Prime Minister from June 2018 to September 2019. Salvini holds strong [[National conservatism|national conservative]] views.

==Biography==
Salvini was born on March 9, 1973, in Milan.<ref name="EuroParl">[http://www.europarl.europa.eu/meps/en/28404/MATTEO_SALVINI_cv.html Matteo Salvini]. ''European Parliament''. March 4, 2018. Retrieved March 4, 2018.</ref> While originally having communist leanings, Salvini moved politically to the Right as time went on.<ref>Binnie, Isla; Scherer, Steve (March 7, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-politics-salvini-newsmaker/matteo-salvini-the-everyman-leader-of-italys-populist-revolt-idUSKCN1GJ2MD Matteo Salvini, the everyman leader of Italy's populist revolt]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 7, 2018.</ref> Prior to becoming the federal secretary of Lega Nord, Salvini served in several positions, including in the Milan City Council, the Italian parliament, and the [[European Parliament]].<ref name="EuroParl"/> As Lega Nord's leader, he expanded the party's appeal outside Northern Italy, even renaming the party to "The League".<ref>Kirchgaessner, Stephanie; Tondo, Lorenzo (February 28, 2018). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/mar/01/matteo-salvini-extends-his-far-right-appeal-as-far-as-sicily Matteo Salvini extends Northern League's appeal as far south as Sicily]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved March 4, 2018.</ref><ref>Balmer, Crispian (February 9, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-election-league/italys-league-leaves-northern-bastions-bangs-anti-migrant-drum-idUSKBN1FT1Q9 Italy's League leaves northern bastions, bangs anti-migrant drum]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved February 9, 2018.</ref> While Lega Nord was in serious trouble when he became party leader in 2013, Salvini significantly grew the party to become the country's dominant political force by 2018 through focusing on a nationalist and populist agenda similar to that of U.S. President [[Donald Trump]].<ref>Lyman, Eric J. (June 4, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jun/4/matteo-salvini-league-looks-be-italys-dominant-pol/ Matteo Salvini expands clout of Italy's League by stealing page from Trump's immigration playbook]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 4, 2018.</ref>

Salvini is known for his effective use of social media.<ref>Multiple references:
*Scherer, Steve (October 18, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-politics-salvini-socialmedia/chestnuts-swagger-and-good-grammar-how-italys-captain-builds-his-brand-idUSKCN1MS1S6 Chestnuts, swagger and good grammar: how Italy's 'Captain' builds his brand]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
*Horowitz, Jason (January 4, 2019). [https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/04/world/europe/matteo-salvini-italy-social-media-nutella-barilla.html Matteo Salvini Likes Nutella and Kittens. It’s All Part of a Social Media Strategy.] ''The New York Times''. Retrieved January 5, 2019.
See also:
*Jones, Gavin; Amante, Angelo (August 9, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-politics-salvini-beach/no-beach-bum-salvinis-populist-seaside-gambit-stymies-critics-idUSKCN1UZ1ZJ No beach bum: Salvini's populist seaside gambit stymies critics]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 9, 2019.</ref>

===Interior Minister===
In the 2018 general election, The League made massive gains, quadrupling its vote share. It performed so well that it became the dominant party in its coalition,<ref name="Success"/> and Salvini had a very real chance of becoming Italy's prime minister.<ref>Birnbaum, Michael; Pitrelli, Stefano (March 6, 2018). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/matteo-salvini-could-be-western-europes-first-far-right-leader-since-1945/2018/03/06/2d3dea36-2097-11e8-946c-9420060cb7bd_story.html Matteo Salvini could be Western Europe's first far-right leader since 1945]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved March 23, 2018.</ref> Ultimately, Salvini became Italy's interior minister – giving him control over the country's immigration policy – as well as its deputy prime minister under a coalition government with the anti-establishment [[Five Star Movement]].<ref>Multiple references:
*Squires, Nick (June 1, 2018). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/06/01/italys-new-populist-coalition-sworn-deputy-pm-says-expelling/ Italy's new populist coalition sworn in as deputy PM says expelling migrants is a priority]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved June 1, 2018.
*[https://www.thelocal.it/20180601/italy-new-cabinet-in-full Here is Italy's new cabinet in full]. ''The Local''. June 1, 2018. Retrieved June 1, 2018.
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*Montgomery, Jack (June 1, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/01/brussels-defeated-populist-coalition-takes-office-in-italy-eurosceptic-savona-returns-as-eu-affairs-minister/ BRUSSELS BEATEN: Populist Coalition Takes Office in Italy, Eurosceptic Savona Returns as EU Affairs Minister]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 1, 2018.
*D'Emilio, Frances (June 1, 2018). [https://apnews.com/15605caac2ac4963bc4d36d388067b14/Italian-populists-sworn-into-power-as-euroskeptics-cheer Populists take power in Italy, with euro-skeptic agenda]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved June 1, 2018.
*[https://www.thelocal.it/20180601/italy-prepares-to-swear-in-first-fully-populist-government Italy swears in first fully populist government]. ''The Local''. June 1, 2018. Retrieved June 1, 2018.</ref>

Salvini immediately went to work advancing his conservative immigration agenda as Italy's interior minister, visiting an immigration camp in Sicily soon after being sworn in.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.thelocal.it/20180603/salvini-in-sicily-to-push-new-tough-migration-line Salvini in Sicily to push new tough migration line]. ''The Local''. Retrieved June 3, 2018.
*Magnay, Jacquelin (June 4, 2018). [https://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/world/italy-immigration-new-interior-minister-matteo-salvini-promises-to-stop-the-death-boats/news-story/dacd049ce061720a00560319f54045bc Italy immigration: New interior minister Matteo Salvini promises to ‘stop the death boats’]. ''The Australian''. Retrieved June 4, 2018.
*Vogt, Andrea; Huggler, Justin (June 3, 2018). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/06/03/italy-can-no-longer-serve-europes-refugee-camp-says-matteo-salvini/ Italy can no longer serve as 'Europe's refugee camp' says Matteo Salvini, as he pledges to push EU for stricter controls]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved June 3, 2018.
*Mass, Warren (June 4, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/29206-italys-new-populist-government-pledges-to-deport-500-000-migrants Italy’s New Populist Government Pledges to Deport 500,000 Migrants]. ''The New American''. Retrieved June 4, 2018.
*Harlan, Chico (June 4, 2018). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/the-torchbearer-of-italys-far-right-is-now-in-power-and-wants-to-make-good-on-anti-migrant-promises/2018/06/04/3c4bf12e-65d6-11e8-81ca-bb14593acaa6_story.html The torchbearer of Italy's far right is now in power and wants to make good on anti-migrant promises]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved June 4, 2018.
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*Deacon, Liam (June 8, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/08/migrant-attack-police-italian-deputy-leader-promises-deportations/ Italian Populist Interior Minister Vows Deportations After Viral Police Migrant Attack Video]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 8, 2018.</ref> Shortly afterward, he released his three-point immigration plan, which involved building more repatriation centers, reducing illegal immigration, and increasing deportations.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (June 7, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/07/italy-minister-salvini-announces-3-point-immigration-program/ Italy Minister Salvini Announces 3-Point Immigration Program]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 8, 2018.</ref> Salvini showed he was serious about securing Italy's borders by refusing to let a boat carrying over 600 migrants land in the country due to it sharing an undue immigration burden,<ref>Multiple references:
*Harlan, Chico (June 11, 2018). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/italys-new-government-sends-immigration-message-by-rejecting-rescue-ship/2018/06/11/f213dafe-699a-11e8-a335-c4503d041eaf_story.html Italy’s new government sends immigration message by rejecting rescue ship]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
*Henley, Jon (June 11, 2018). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/jun/11/italy-coalition-collision-course-eu-migration-standoff-matteo-salvini Italy's coalition on collision course with EU after migration standoff]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
*D'Emilo, Frances (June 11, 2018). [https://www.apnews.com/a87a748b204f45b898e4022372c008b1/Italy's-new-leaders-get-tough-on-migrants;-Spain-steps-up Italy’s new leaders get tough on migrants; Spain steps up]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
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*Tomlinson, Chris (June 15, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/15/80-percent-italians-agree-populist-salvini-block-migrant-transport-ship/ 80 Percent of Italians Support Populist Govt. Blocking Migrant Transport Vessel from Ports]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 15, 2018.</ref> and he said he would continue such actions.<ref>Multiple references:
*Shaw, Adam (June 16, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/06/16/italys-populist-government-wont-permit-boats-carrying-migrants-to-dock-despite-eu-pressure.html Italy's populist government won't permit boats carrying migrants to dock, despite EU pressure]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 16, 2018.
*Hale, Virginia (June 17, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/17/italy-migrant-boats-leave-mocks/ Italy Demands Migrant NGO Boats Leave Mediterranean, Mocks Leftist Crew Members]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 17, 2018.
*Pullella, Philip (June 16, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-italy/italy-demands-netherlands-recall-ngo-migrant-rescue-ships-idUSKBN1JC0GW Italy demands Netherlands recall NGO migrant rescue ships]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 16, 2018.
*Borrelli, Silvia Sciorilli (June 16, 2018). [https://www.politico.eu/article/matteo-salvini-migration-italy-ports-closed-to-migrant-vessels/ Matteo Salvini: Italy’s ports are closed to migrant vessels]. ''Politico''. Retrieved June 16, 2018.
*Hale, Virginia (January 23, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/01/23/salvini-refuse-reopen-ports-ngo-boats/ Salvini Refuses to Reopen Italy’s Ports: Stopping Migrant Boats Saving Lives]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
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*Deacon, Liam (June 17, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/17/nearly-70-per-cent-of-italians-back-salvinis-stand-again-eu-on-migrant-ship/ Nearly 70 Per Cent of Italians Back Salvini’s Stand Against EU on Migrant Ferries]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 17, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (June 23, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/23/italy-impound-ngo-migrant-ferries/ Italy to Impound NGO Migrant Ferries]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 23, 2018.</ref> In July 2018, Salvini blocked a private Italian ship carrying migrants from docking.<ref>[https://www.thelocal.it/20180710/italy-turns-away-private-italian-ship-vos-thalassa-rescued-migrants-libya For the first time, Italy prevents a private Italian ship from docking with rescued migrants]. ''The Local''. July 10, 2018. Retrieved July 11, 2018.</ref> By the end of 2018, migrant ships stopped their activities because of Italian pressure.<ref>Legorano, Giovanni (December 7, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/cowed-by-italys-crackdown-aid-agencies-cease-migrant-rescues-in-the-mediterranean-1544194964 Cowed Aid Agencies Cease Migrant Rescues in the Mediterranean]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved December 7, 2018.</ref> Overall, Salvini was able to advance his conservative agenda.<ref>Legorano, Giovanni (June 29, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/italys-salvini-puts-roadblocks-in-migrants-way-while-reaching-out-to-fellow-european-populists-1530091800 Italy’s Salvini Puts Roadblocks in Migrants’ Way While Reaching Out to Fellow European Populists]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved June 29, 2018.</ref> By July 2018, he was Italy's most trusted politician, based on polling data.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (July 4, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/04/poll-populist-salvini-the-most-trusted-politician-in-italy/ Poll: Populist Salvini the Most Trusted Politician in Italy]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 4, 2018.</ref> Through his conservative policies, Salvini promoted traditional Christian values.<ref>Hoffman, Matthew Cullinan (May 30, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/italys-matteo-salvini-returning-to-european-unions-christian-roots-cdl-mueller Italy’s Matteo Salvini returning to European Union’s ‘Christian roots’: Cdl Mueller]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved May 31, 2019.</ref>

Among other actions, Salvini pushed to strengthen Italy's self-defense laws to allow citizens to defend their homes from intruders.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (June 28, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/28/italian-gun-ownership-rise-populist-salvini-proposes-self-defence-policy/ Italian Gun Ownership on the Rise as Populist Salvini Offers Stronger Self-Defence Laws]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 28, 2018.</ref> He ordered that benefits for asylum seekers be massively reduced.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (July 27, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/27/salvini-orders-asylum-seeker-benefits-greatly-reduced/ Italy Slashes Asylum Seeker Benefit Payments]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 27, 2018.</ref> In August 2018, he would change identification forms to list one's "mother" and "father", rather than "parent one" and "parent two."<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Chris (August 11, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/11/salvini-restore-mother-father-id-forms-scrapping-parent-one-parent-two/ Salvini to Restore ‘Mother’ and ‘Father’ on ID Forms Scrapping ‘Parent One’ and ‘Parent Two’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
*Cummings McLean, Dorothy (August 14, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/italy-to-restore-mother...father-on-website-forms-replacing-parent-1parent Italy to restore ‘mother…father’ on website forms, replacing ‘parent 1…parent 2’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
*Jones, Gavin (August 10, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-politics-family/italys-salvini-asserts-natural-family-in-move-against-same-sex-parents-idUSKBN1KV1S6 Italy's Salvini asserts 'natural family' in move against same-sex parents]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 15, 2018.</ref> In September 2018, Salvini signed a decree which, among other actions, would ban residency permits for humanitarian reasons, increase funding for deportation centers, and removed citizenship from terrorists.<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Chris (September 25, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/09/25/salvini-migration-decree-bans-humanitarian-residency-strips-terrorists-citizenship/ Salvini Migration Decree Bans Humanitarian Residency Permits, Strips Terrorists of Citizenship]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/italy-to-narrow-asylum-rights-in-clampdown-on-immigration/4585204.html Italy to Narrow Asylum Rights in Clampdown on Immigration]. ''Voice f America'' (from ''Reuters''). September 24, 2018. Retrieved October 6, 2018.</ref> Salvini also took steps to expand the deportation of illegal migrants.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (November 1, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/11/01/salvini-announces-new-plan-deport-2700-illegal-migrants-italy/ Salvini Announces New Plan to Deport at Least 2,700 Illegal Migrants from Italy]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 3, 2018.</ref> He announced in November 2018 that the coalition government would not sign the [[UN Global Compact on Migration]].<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (November 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/11/29/populist-italian-government-latest-to-back-out-of-un-migration-pact/ Populist Italian Government Latest to Back Out of UN Migration Pact]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 29, 2018.</ref> In 2018, illegal sea landings fell 80%, with Salvini's policies likely affecting that figure,<ref>Friedman, Victoria (December 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/12/06/italy-cuts-illegal-migration-sea-landings-80-per-cent/ Italy Cuts Illegal Migration Sea Landings by 80 Per Cent]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 6, 2018. See also:
*Williams, Thomas D. (January 22, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2019/01/22/matteo-salvini-i-am-proud-to-have-halted-illegal-immigration/ Matteo Salvini: ‘I Am Proud’ to Have Halted Illegal Immigration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 22, 2019.</ref> and migrant deportations increased 28% in Salvini's first six months in power.<ref>Hale, Virginia (December 18, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/12/18/italy-migrant-expulsions-camps-cleared/ Italy’s Migrant Crackdown: Expulsions up, Squatter Camps Cleared]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 19, 2018.</ref> As illegal immigration to Italy significantly fell, it doubled for Spain.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-stats/spain-replaces-italy-as-europes-main-destination-for-migrant-crossings-idUSKCN1OY14U Spain replaces Italy as Europe's main destination for migrant crossings]. ''Reuters''. January 4, 2019. Retrieved January 4, 2019. See also:
*Williams, Thomas D. (January 7, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2019/01/07/report-migrant-sea-deaths-dropped-in-2018-salvini-method-works/ Report: Migrant Sea Deaths Dropped in 2018, ‘The Salvini Method Works’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 8, 2019.</ref> Migration levels continued to dramatically fall,<ref>Multiple references:
*Shaw, Adam (January 30, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/italy-sees-migrant-numbers-plummet-after-nationalist-policies-take-hold Italy sees migrant numbers plummet after nationalist policies take hold]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 30, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (December 26, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/12/26/italy-migrant-landings-halved-2019-due-salvini-policies/ Italy: Migrant Landings Halved in 2019 Due to Salvini Policies]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 26, 2019.</ref> something confirmed by [[Frontex]] data.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (February 21, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/21/eu-border-agency-confirms-salvinis-populist-migrant-policies-working/ EU Border Agency Confirms Salvini’s Populist Migrant Policies Working]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 21, 2019.</ref> In May 2019, Salvini planned a decree to fine migrant boats €5,500 for each migrant they transport to Italy,<ref>Multiple references:
*Tondo, Lorenzo (May 13, 2019). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/may/13/italy-fine-ngo-boats-migrants-salvini Italy plans to fine NGO boats up to €5,500 per rescued migrant]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved May 14, 2019.
*Albanese, Chiara (May 11, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-05-11/italy-s-salvini-seeks-stronger-powers-over-control-of-the-sea Italy's Salvini Seeks Stronger Powers Over Control of the Sea]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved May 14, 2019.
*Kington, Tom (May 20, 2019). [https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/matteo-salvini-fine-charities-5-500-for-every-migrant-rescued-from-med-fz7vs6h5g Matteo Salvini: fine charities €5,500 for every migrant rescued from Med]. ''The Times''. Retrieved May 21, 2019.</ref> and the following month, he formally issued the decree which also included measures protecting the police.<ref>Multiple references:
*Amante, Angelo (June 11, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-italy/italy-targets-migrant-rescue-ships-in-emergency-decree-idUSKCN1TC2BB Italy targets migrant rescue ships in emergency decree]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 11, 2019.
*[https://www.dw.com/en/italy-to-fine-ngos-who-rescue-migrants-at-sea/a-49143481 Italy to fine NGOs who rescue migrants at sea]. ''Deutsche Welle''. June 11, 2019. Retrieved June 11, 2019.
*[https://www.france24.com/en/20190611-italys-salvini-tightening-laws-against-migrant-ships Italy's Salvini tightening laws against migrant ships]. ''France 24'' (from the ''AFP''). June 11, 2019. Retrieved June 11, 2019.
*[https://www.voanews.com/europe/italy-targets-migrant-rescue-ships-emergency-decree Italy Targets Migrant Rescue Ships in Emergency Decree]. ''Voice of America'' (from ''Reuters''). Retrieved June 11, 2019.
*Borrelli, Silvia Sciorilli (June 12, 2019). [https://www.politico.eu/article/matteo-salvini-italy-takes-further-steps-to-clamp-down-on-immigration/ Italy takes further steps to clamp down on immigration]. ''Politico''. Retrieved June 12, 2019.
*[https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-48608523 Italy shuts Mineo migrant camp and tightens sea rules]. ''BBC News''. June 12, 2019. Retrieved June 12, 2019.
*[https://www.thelocal.it/20190612/italy-to-fine-migrant-boats-up-to-50000-for-approaching-without-permission Italy to fine migrant boats up to €50,000 for approaching without permission]. ''The Local''. June 12, 2019. Retrieved June 12, 2019.
*Squires, Nick (June 12, 2019). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/06/12/captain-rescue-boat-faces-20-years-jail-convicted-illegally/ Captain of rescue boat faces 20 years in jail if convicted of illegally aiding migration in the Mediterranean]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved June 12, 2019.
*Osborne, Samuel (June 12, 2019). [https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/italy-refugee-rescue-fine-emergency-decree-fine-boats-matteo-salvini-a8954986.html Italy passes law to fine people who rescue refugees at sea]. ''The Independent''. Retrieved June 12, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (June 13, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/06/13/salvini-gets-green-light-new-security-decree/ Salvini Gets Green Light for New Security Decree]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 17, 2019.
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*Tomlinson, Chris (June 15, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/06/15/italian-police-praise-new-salvini-security-decree/ Italian Police Praise New Salvini Security Decree]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 15, 2019.
*Balmer, Crispian (June 12, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-italy/italys-salvini-threatens-to-use-strict-new-law-on-german-ngo-boat-idUSKCN1TD2GQ Italy's Salvini threatens to use strict new law on German NGO boat]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 12, 2019.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-politics-migrants/italys-government-wins-confidence-vote-on-decree-targeting-migrant-rescue-ships-idUSKCN1UJ2E4 Italy's government wins confidence vote on decree targeting migrant rescue ships]. ''Reuters''. July 24, 2019. Retrieved July 24, 2019.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-politics-migrants/italy-government-wins-confidence-vote-on-decree-targeting-migrant-rescue-ships-idUSKCN1UV21Y Italy government wins confidence vote on decree targeting migrant rescue ships]. ''Reuters''. August 5, 2019. Retrieved August 5, 2019.</ref> Notably, Salvini began enforcing the law immediately after coming into force, countering a left-wing German migrant captain's attempts to abet illegal immigration to Italy.<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Chris (June 27, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/06/27/migrant-ngo-vessel-storms-salvini-blockade/ Migrant NGO Vessel Storms Salvini Blockade]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 1, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (June 29, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/06/29/salvini-launches-ships-block-incoming-migrant-boats/ Salvini Launches Ships to Block Incoming Migrant Boats]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
*Williams, Thomas D. (June 29, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/06/29/italy-arrests-migrant-transporter-impounds-ngo-vessel/ Italy Arrests Migrant Transporter, Impounds NGO Vessel]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
*Denti, Antonio; Mangiapane, Guglielmo (June 29, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-italy/italian-police-arrest-migrant-rescue-ship-captain-after-docking-idUSKCN1TU02X Italian police arrest migrant-rescue ship captain after docking]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
*Camilli, Annalisa; D'Emilio, Frances (June 29, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/a68a99dd9f4c49d995a21f12f75cc3ac Migrant aid ship captain arrested; Italy police boat rammed]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
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*Williams, Thomas D. (June 28, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2019/06/28/salvinis-popularity-soars-amidst-sea-watch-migrant-controversy/ Salvini’s Popularity Soars Amidst Sea-Watch Migrant Controversy]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
*[https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/07/06/another-stand-off-two-migrant-transports-arrive-closed-italian-port/ Another Stand-off as Two Migrant Transports Arrive at Closed Italian Port]. ''Breitbart News'' (from ''AFP''). July 6, 2019. Retrieved July 6, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (July 10, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/07/10/italy-confiscates-migrant-transport-ship-launched-week-before/ Italy Confiscates Migrant Transport Ship Launched Only a Week Before]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 10, 2019.
*Balmer, Crispian (July 9, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-italy/italy-seeks-fresh-migrant-clampdown-as-more-boats-arrive-idUSKCN1U416L Italy seeks fresh migrant clampdown as more boats arrive]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 10, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (July 20, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/07/20/italian-prosecutors-charge-another-migrant-transport-ngo/ Italy: Prosecutors to Charge Another Migrant Transport NGO]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 20, 2019.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-italy/italys-salvini-blocks-own-coastguard-ship-with-migrants-on-board-idUSKCN1UL27I Italy's Salvini blocks own coastguard ship with migrants on board]. ''Reuters''. July 26, 2019. Retrieved July 26, 2019.
*Somerville, Ewan (July 23, 2019). [https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/italy-migrant-rescue-boats-turn-away-salvini-boycott-europe-meeting-a9016111.html Italy’s populist government to continue turning refugee rescue boats away as they boycott European crisis meeting]. ''The Independent''. Retrieved July 28, 2019.
*Jenkins, Marina (August 1, 2019). [https://www.euronews.com/2019/08/01/salvini-bans-new-migrant-rescue-boat-from-entering-italian-waters Salvini bans new migrant rescue boat from entering Italian waters]. ''Euronews''. Retrieved August 3, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (August 4, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/08/04/salvini-victory-ngo-ship-gives-up-on-landing-migrants-in-italy-heads-to-malta/ Salvini Victory: NGO Ship Gives Up on Landing Migrants in Italy, Heads to Malta]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 4, 2019.
*Balmer, Crispian (August 14, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-italy/in-new-migrant-standoff-italys-salvini-blocks-two-ngo-boats-idUSKCN1V315R In new migrant standoff, Italy's Salvini blocks two NGO boats]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 13, 2019.
*Mangiapane, Guglielmo (August 16, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants/italys-salvini-dismisses-fears-for-health-of-stranded-migrants-idUSKCN1V60K2 Italy's Salvini dismisses fears for health of stranded migrants]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 16, 2019.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-eleonore/italy-bans-german-flagged-rescue-ship-to-enter-its-waters-sources-idUSKCN1VH1J5 Italy bans German-flagged rescue ship to enter its waters: sources]. ''Reuters''. August 27, 2019. Retrieved August 27, 2019.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-mare-jonio/italys-salvini-bans-latest-migrant-ship-entering-waters-idUSKCN1VI280 Italy's Salvini bans latest migrant ship entering waters]. ''Reuters''. August 28, 2019. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants/italys-salvini-issues-new-migrant-ban-as-seeks-to-derail-new-coalition-idUSKCN1VM19K Italy's Salvini issues new migrant ban as seeks to derail new coalition]. ''Reuters''. September 1, 2019. Retrieved September 1, 2019.</ref> Because of funding cuts on pro-migrant organizations that Salvini enacted, those organizations laid off thousands of workers.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (June 11, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/06/11/italian-pro-migrant-groups-facing-15000-job-losses-after-salvini-cuts/ Italian Pro-Migrant Groups Facing 15,000 Job Losses After Salvini Cuts]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 11, 2019.</ref> In July 2019, Salvini closed what had been the largest migrant center in Europe.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/07/09/promise-kept-salvini-makes-personal-appearance-as-migrant-centre-once-europes-largest-closes/ ‘Promise Kept’: Salvini Makes Personal Appearance as Migrant Centre, Once Europe’s Largest, Closes]. ''Breitbart News'' (from ''AFP''). July 9, 2019. Retrieved July 9, 2019.
*[https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-48920235 Italy's Salvini shuts Europe's one-time largest migrant centre]. ''BBC News''. July 9, 2019. Retrieved July 9, 2019.
*Barry, Colleen (July 9, 2019). [https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/italian-minister-salvini-closes-migrant-center-in-sicily/ Italian minister Salvini closes migrant center in Sicily]. ''The Seattle Times'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved July 9, 2019.</ref>

Even the M5S's founder and former League opponent, Beppe Grillo, praised Salvini for his tough stance on migrants.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (June 28, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/28/italian-five-star-movement-founder-grillo-backs-populist-salvini/ Italian Five Star Movement Founder Grillo Backs Populist Salvini as a Man Who Gets Things Done]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 28, 2018.</ref>

Salvini and the League promoted [[gun rights]] as interior minister,<ref>Johanningsmeier, Emma (November 7, 2018). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/07/world/europe/italy-gun-laws-matteo-salvini.html Italy Loosens Gun Laws as Matteo Salvini Polishes His Tough Guy Image]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved January 5, 2019.</ref><ref>Hawkins, Awr (March 17, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/03/17/italy-eyes-stand-your-ground-style-law-lethal-firearm-use/ Italy Eyes Stand Your Ground-Style Law for Lethal Firearm Use]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 17, 2019.</ref> and in March 2019, the Italian legislature passed a self-defense law he supported.<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Chris (March 31, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/03/31/italy-passes-salvini-backed-self-defence-law-to-protect-homeowners/ Italy Passes Salvini-Backed Self-Defence Law to Protect Homeowners]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 3, 2019.
*Jones, Gavin (March 28, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-politics-salvini/italy-relaxes-law-on-shooting-robbers-in-win-for-salvini-idUSKCN1R924F Italy relaxes law on shooting robbers in win for Salvini]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 28, 2019.
*[https://www.thelocal.it/20190328/italy-self-defence-law Italy just made it easier to claim self-defence if you kill or injure an intruder]. ''AFP''. March 28, 2019. Retrieved March 28, 2019.</ref> He took a confrontational stance toward the European Union.<ref>Amaro, Silvia (March 22, 2019). [https://www.cnbc.com/2019/03/04/italy-and-the-eu-a-tense-relationship-helping-matteo-salvini.html Italy is side-lining itself from the EU. And its populist deputy leader stands to benefit]. ''CNBC''. Retrieved March 22, 2019.</ref> In April 2019, Salvini announced he would increase police oversight of Islamic cultural centers.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (April 26, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/04/26/salvini-demands-security-services-increase-observation-islamic-cultural-centres/ Salvini Demands Security Services Increase Observation of Islamic Cultural Centres]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 27, 2019.</ref> Helped by Italy's Supreme Court, Salvini worked to strengthen regulations against cannabis in Italy.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-cannabis-salvini/italy-court-cracks-down-on-cannabis-shops-in-win-for-salvini-idUSKCN1T028P Italy court cracks down on cannabis shops in win for Salvini]. ''Reuters''. May 30, 2019. Retrieved May 30, 2019.</ref>

Under Salvini's leadership, crime levels fell an average of 15% from 2018 to 2019.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (May 7, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/05/07/crime-down-15-percent-under-salvini-interior-ministry/ Crime Down 15 Percent Under Salvini Interior Ministry]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 8, 2019.</ref> In July 2019, Italy began increased border security patrols along its border with [[Slovenia]] because of increased illegal immigration levels.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-slovenia-italy/italy-and-slovenia-start-border-patrols-to-stem-migrant-flows-idUSKCN1TW2JA Italy and Slovenia start border patrols to stem migrant flows]. ''Reuters''. July 1, 2019. Retrieved July 1, 2019.
*Williams, Thomas D. (July 2, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2019/07/02/italy-and-slovenia-initiate-joint-border-patrols-to-curb-illegal-immigration/ Italy and Slovenia Initiate Joint Border Patrols to Curb Illegal Immigration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 2, 2019.</ref> Salvini worked to evict migrant illegally living in abandoned buildings.<ref>Multiple references:
*Winfield, Noah; Gatopoulos, Derek (July 15, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/1cc4ce6ccfca42ed94729a47dc377029 Italian police clear migrant squatters amid burning debris]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved July 15, 2019.
*[https://www.france24.com/en/20190716-italys-far-right-salvini-moves-clear-illegal-roma-camps Italy's far-right Salvini moves to clear 'illegal' Roma camps]. ''France 24'' (from ''AFP''). July 16, 2019. Retrieved July 21, 2019.</ref>

In the May 2019 [[European Parliament]] elections, which Salvini put much effort into, the League performed very strongly, becoming the largest party in Italy with over 34% of the vote and one of the largest parties in the parliament.<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Chris (May 27, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/05/27/salvini-leads-lega-historic-first-national-election-victory/ Salvini Leads Lega to Historic First National Election Victory]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
*Squires, Nick (May 27, 2019). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/05/27/matteo-salvini-triumphs-european-elections-taking-nearly-35/ Matteo Salvini triumphs in European elections, taking nearly 35 per cent of Italian vote]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
*Balmer, Crispian; Amante, Angelo (May 26, 2019). [https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-eu-election-italy/italys-ruling-league-triumphs-in-eu-vote-as-5-star-slumps-idUKKCN1SW0WZ Italy's ruling League triumphs in EU vote as 5-Star slumps]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
*Follain, John (May 26, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-05-26/salvini-s-league-set-to-surge-but-premiership-may-elude-him Italy’s League Surges Into Top Spot as Ally Five Star Plummets]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
*Willan, Peter (May 27, 2019). [https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/matteo-salvini-far-right-charge-after-social-media-blitz-italy-facebook-s5gmxnhhp Salvini surge could see him leading hard-right bloc]. ''The Times''. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
*Borrelli, Silvia Sciorilli; Barigazzi, Jacopo (May 27, 2019). [https://www.politico.eu/article/european-parliament-election-2019-matteo-salvinis-wins-big-but-only-in-italy/ Salvini wins big — but only in Italy]. ''Politico''. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
* https://www.ft.com/content/2ce8e842-804a-11e9-9935-ad75bb96c849
*Ritter, Karl; Barry, Colleen (May 27, 2019). [https://apnews.com/dfd4f5206e5b4152b7dcb337e5fa0356 European victory gives Salvini more leverage in Italy]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
*Amaro, Silvia (May 27, 2019). [https://www.cnbc.com/2019/05/27/italy-european-election-results.html Italy’s anti-immigration Lega party enjoys EU election triumph]. ''CNBC''. Retrieved May 28, 2019.
*Castelfranco, Sabina (May 27, 2019). [https://www.voanews.com/a/in-italy-anti-migrant-populist-wins-big/4933943.html In Italy, Anti-Migrant Populist Wins Big]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved May 28, 2019.
See also:
*Rossi, Sara; Jones, Gavin (May 27, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-politics/italys-salvini-says-vote-win-is-mandate-to-change-eu-budget-rules-idUSKCN1SX0R3 Italy's Salvini says vote win is mandate to change EU budget rules]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
*Hinnant, Lori (May 27, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/6152801851684d879999dbcdc62c1e0f Macron vs. Salvini: Two leaders face off over EU’s future]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
*Shaw, Adam (May 28, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/italy-matteo-salvini-league-european-parliament-nationalist-populist-bloc Italy’s Salvini eyes international right-wing alliance after European Parliament victory]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 29, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (May 29, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/05/29/salvini-pushes-domestic-agenda-eu-election-landslide/ Salvini Pushes Domestic Agenda of Tax Reform After EU Election Landslide]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 29, 2019.</ref> The League performed particularly well in small towns and areas most affected by the migrant crisis.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.thelocal.it/20190527/matteo-salvini-league-italy-eu-election-migrants-lampedusa-riace-ventimiglia Italy's migrant 'hot spots' vote for anti-immigration League]. ''The Local'' (from ''AFP''). May 27, 2019. Retrieved May 28, 2019.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-election-salvini-vote/italys-dominant-salvini-is-small-town-phenomenon-polling-data-shows-idUSKCN1SX1HT Italy's dominant Salvini is small town phenomenon, polling data shows]. ''Reuters''. May 27, 2019. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
*[https://www.thelocal.it/20190608/how-italys-migrant-model-town-riace-veered-far-right How Italy's migrant model town Riace veered far-right]. ''The Local'' (from ''AFP''). June 8, 2019. Retrieved June 10, 2019.</ref> Salvini launched a European Parliament group Identity and Democracy.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (June 14, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/06/14/salvini-eu-parliament-group-revealed-identity-democracy/ Salvini Launches New ‘Identity and Democracy’ Populist EU Group]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 14, 2019.</ref>

On August 8, 2018, Salvini called for new elections due to significant policy disagreements with the more liberal M5S.<ref>Multiple references:
*Lane, Oliver JJ (August 9, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/08/09/italy-heading-to-elections-as-populist-border-control-salvini-prepares-to-go-it-alone-without-coalition/ Italy Heading to Elections as Populist, Border Control Salvini Prepares to go it Alone Without Coalition]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 9, 2019.
*Walker, Marcus (August 8, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/italian-populist-hot-off-the-beach-brandishes-new-clout-11565280100 Italian Populist Moves to Bring Down Government]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved August 9, 2019.
*Fonte, Giuseppe; Jones, Gavin (August 8, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-politics/italys-salvini-pulls-plug-on-government-calls-for-elections-idUSKCN1UY1U8 Italy's Salvini pulls plug on government, calls for elections]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 8, 2019.
*Barry, Colleen (August 8, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/8f691cfdf4ce4104893aca9ff27ad051 Italy’s Salvini pushes for a new election over deadlocks]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved August 8, 2019.
*Lyman, Eric J. (August 12, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/aug/12/matteo-salvini-northern-league-head-has-eyes-prime/ Italy's anti-immigrant leader demands vote that threatens to propel him to prime minister]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 12, 2019.
See also:
*Fonte, Giuseppe; Rossi, Sara (August 9, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-politics-confidence/italys-league-seeks-to-trigger-elections-files-censure-motion-idUSKCN1UZ0Z7 Italy's League seeks to trigger elections, files censure motion]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 9, 2019.</ref> His pulling out of the coalition backfired, with the M5S agreeing to pursue an alliance with the far-left Italian Democratic Party.<ref>Multiple references:
*Shaw, Adam (August 28, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/italy-5-star-deal-elections-salvini-ousted Italy’s 5-Star makes deal with left-wingers to avoid elections; nationalist Salvini ousted]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
*Sylvers, Eric (August 28, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/italy-parties-reach-deal-to-form-new-government-11567014240 Italian Party Rivals Join Up to Form New Government]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
*Bernal, Rafael (August 28, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/459163-italy-forms-new-coalition-government Italy forms new coalition government]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
*D'Emilio, Frances; Zampano, Giada (August 28, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/af44d9cc445d4ffb858cd692aae37cd2 Italy’s Conte might be back at helm with Salvini shut out]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
*Barry, Colleen; Zampano, Giada (August 29, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/376d97bb5f4d4a31bc4a64a2fa4af2a3 Italy’s bitter political foes unite in bid to foil Salvini]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved August 29, 2019.
See also:
*Tomlinson, Chris (August 30, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/08/30/salvini-blasts-new-italian-government-as-least-democratic-ever/ Salvini Blasts New Italian Government As Least Democratic Ever]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
*Montgomery, Jack (August 30, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/08/30/orban-to-brother-in-arms-salvini-hungarians-will-never-forget-your-fight-for-strong-borders-european-heritage/ Orban to ‘Brother in Arms’ Salvini: Hungarians ‘Will Never Forget’ Your Fight for Strong Borders, European Heritage]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
*[https://www.wsj.com/articles/italys-progressive-surprise-11567121442 Italy’s Progressive Surprise]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. August 29, 2019. Retrieved September 1, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (September 2, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/02/italy-proposed-leftist-coalition-faces-widespread-opposition/ Italy: Proposed Leftist Coalition Faces Widespread Opposition]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 2, 2019.</ref> Conte announced the leftist cabinet on September 4, 2019, and they were sworn in the following day, ending Salvini's tenure in the government.<ref>Multiple references:
*Fonte, Giuseppe; Amante, Angelo (September 4, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-politics/italian-pm-sets-seal-on-new-government-unveils-cabinet-idUSKCN1VP0W1 Italian PM sets seal on new government, unveils cabinet]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
*Balmer, Crispian; Fonte, Giuseppe (September 5, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-politics/new-italian-coalition-sworn-in-seeks-better-ties-with-europe-idUSKCN1VQ165 New Italian coalition sworn in, seeks better ties with Europe]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved September 5, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (September 12, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/12/italians-prefer-salvini-coalition-new-leftist-govt/ Italians Prefer Salvini Coalition To New Leftist Govt]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 12, 2019.</ref>

===In opposition===
The new Democrat–M5S coalition began reinstating status-quo, open borders immigration policies,<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2019/09/14/with-salvini-gone-new-m5s-democrat-govt-invites-migrants-land-in-italy/ With Salvini Gone, New M5S-Democrat Govt Invites Migrants to Land in Italy]. ''Breitbart News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). September 14, 2019. Retrieved September 14, 2019.
*Balmer, Crispian (September 14, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-italy/in-break-with-past-rome-lets-charity-ship-head-to-italian-port-idUSKCN1VZ05S In break with past, Rome lets charity ship head to Italian port]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved September 14, 2019.
*Brito, Renata; D'Emilio, Frances (September 14, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/2d8aa7447e18432884392a1fea5500a1 Italy: Rescue boat with 82 migrants can dock at Italian isle]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved September 14, 2019.
*Neslen, Arthur (September 14, 2019). [https://www.politico.eu/article/italian-welcome-for-82-migrants-marks-end-of-salvinis-propaganda-says-minister/ Italian welcome for 82 migrants marks ‘end of Salvini’s propaganda,’ says minister]. ''Politico''. Retrieved September 14, 2019.
*Legorano, Giovanni (September 14, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/italys-new-government-allows-in-migrants-testing-voters-tolerance-11568484151 Italy’s New Government Allows In Migrants, Testing Voters’ Tolerance]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved September 15, 2019.
*Tondo, Lorenzo (September 14, 2019). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/sep/14/italys-new-government-says-migrants-can-disembark-from-rescue-boat Italy's new government says migrants can disembark from rescue boat]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved September 22, 2019.
*[https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/22/business-as-usual-ngo-ship-allowed-to-land-another-182-migrants-in-post-salvini-italy/ Business as Usual: NGO Ship Allowed to Land Another 182 Migrants in Post-Salvini Italy]. ''Breitbart News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). September 22, 2019. Retrieved September 22, 2019.
*Duke, Selwyn (October 23, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/33829-mamma-mia-under-new-gov-t-italy-again-attracting-migrants-and-becoming-refugee-camp Mamma Mia: Under New Gov’t, Italy Again Attracting Migrants and Becoming “Refugee Camp”]. ''The New American''. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-ship/italy-to-let-french-ngo-migrant-ship-dock-after-11-days-at-sea-idUSKBN1X81XD Italy to let French NGO migrant ship dock after 11 days at sea]. ''Reuters''. October 29, 2019. Retrieved October 29, 2019.
*[https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/11/02/left-wing-italian-govt-ship-ngo-88-migrants-aboard-dock/ Left-Wing Italian Govt Allows NGO Ship with 88 Migrants Aboard to Dock]. ''Breitbart News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). November 2, 2019. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (January 14, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/01/14/italy-post-salvini-left-govt-ups-migrant-allowance-1500-sail-from-libya-in-four-days/ Italy: Post-Salvini Left Govt Ups Migrant Allowance, 1,500 Sail from Libya in Four Days]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
See also:
*Tomlinson, Chris (September 28, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/28/migrants-set-favela-like-camp-steps-away-roman-colosseum/ Migrants Set up Favela-Like Camp Steps Away from Roman Colosseum]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 28, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (October 14, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/10/14/illegal-migrant-formerly-deported-salvini-mocks-populist-leader/ Illegal Migrant Formerly Deported by Salvini Mocks Populist Leader]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 14, 2019.
*Williams, Thomas D. (October 15, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2019/10/15/matteo-salvini-laments-immigrant-resurgence-under-new-leftist-government/ Matteo Salvini Laments Immigrant Resurgence Under New Leftist Government]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
*Ciociola, Andrea (October 15, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-italy/italy-lets-french-migrant-ship-dock-to-anger-of-far-right-idUSKBN1WU2JL Italy lets French migrant ship dock to anger of far right]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 15, 2019.</ref> and Salvini and the League strongly criticized the new coalition and its globalist policies.<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Chris (September 10, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/10/salvini-party-mps-heckle-italian-pm-speech-demanding-election/ Salvini Party MPs Heckle Italian PM Speech, Demanding Fresh Election]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 10, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (September 11, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/11/salvini-attacks-italian-pm-i-leave-chair-him-keep-my-dignity/ Salvini Attacks Italian PM: ‘I Leave the Chair To Him But I Keep My Dignity’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 11, 2019.
*Williams, Thomas D. (September 15, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/15/salvini-italy-once-again-europes-refugee-camp-as-leftist-government-reopens-ports/ Salvini: Italy Once Again ‘Europe’s Refugee Camp’ as Leftist Government Reopens Ports]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 15, 2019.
*Camilli, Carmelo (September 15, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-politics-league/league-leader-salvini-promises-referendums-to-counter-new-italy-government-idUSKBN1W00HE League leader Salvini promises referendums to counter new Italy government]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved September 15, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (September 17, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/17/salvini-promises-trigger-referendums-crowd-80000/ Addressing Crowd of 80,000 Supporters, Populist Salvini Calls for Immigration Referendum]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 17, 2019.
*Jones, Gavin (October 19, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-politics-league/salvinis-right-rallies-in-rome-to-protest-against-italy-government-idUSKBN1WY0J4 Salvini's right rallies in Rome to protest against Italy government]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
*Zindulka, Kurt (October 20, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/10/20/italy-7-bodies-recovered-migrant-shipwreck-mediterranean/ Salvini: Migrant Drownings Caused by ‘Do-Gooders’ Re-opening Ports, Encouraging Smugglers]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 20, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (October 20, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/10/20/salvini-being-called-populist-is-compliment/ Salvini: Being Called a Populist ‘Is a Compliment’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 20, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (December 1, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/12/01/salvini-accuses-leftist-govt-of-giving-away-italian-sovereignty-to-eu/ Salvini Accuses Leftist Govt of Giving Away Italian Sovereignty to EU]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 1, 2019.
See also:
*Tomlinson, Chris (September 15, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/15/italy-salvini-forms-alliance-with-berlusconi-against-leftist-coalition/ Italy: Salvini Forms Alliance with Berlusconi Against New Leftist Coalition]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 15, 2019.</ref> Salvini also became Italy's most trusted political leader.<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Chris (September 20, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/20/salvini-now-most-trusted-political-leader-italy/ Poll: Salvini Now Most Trusted Political Leader in Italy]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 20, 2019.
*Zindulka, Kurt (October 22, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/10/22/poll-matteo-salvini-is-most-trusted-politician-italy/ Poll: Matteo Salvini is the Most Trusted Politician in Italy]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 22, 2019.</ref> On October 27, 2019, the League secured a historic election victory in the Italian region of Umbria, taking control of the state which had previously been only controlled by center-left, left-wing, and far-left parties.<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Chris (October 28, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/10/28/populist-salvini-alliance-routs-entrenched-leftist-governor-in-historic-election-result/ Populist Salvini Alliance Routs Entrenched Leftist Governor in Historic Election Result]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 28, 2019.
*Balmer, Crispian (October 27, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-politics-umbria/italys-salvini-triumphs-in-umbria-as-government-alliance-slumps-idUSKBN1X60SZ Italy's Salvini triumphs in Umbria as government alliance slumps]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 28, 2019.
*Sciorilli Borrelli, Silvia (October 28, 2019). [https://www.politico.eu/article/league-wins-landslide-victory-in-italian-regional-election/ League wins landslide victory in Italian regional election]. ''Politico''. Retrieved October 28, 2019.
*Albanese, Chiara; Ebhardt, Tommaso (October 27, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-10-27/italy-s-league-to-win-umbria-vote-in-blow-for-democrats-5-star Italy’s League Dominates Umbria Vote as Salvini Flexes Muscles]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
*[https://www.thelocal.it/20191028/italian-right-celebrates-rise-in-historically-left-wing-umbria Italian right celebrates rise in historically left-wing Umbria]. ''The Local''. October 28, 2019. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
*Johnson, Miles (October 28, 2019). [https://www.ft.com/content/2a6c8db4-f95b-11e9-a354-36acbbb0d9b6 Matteo Salvini’s anti-migration party seizes Umbria in Italian poll]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved October 31, 2019.
See also:
*Johnson, Miles (October 25, 2019). [https://www.ft.com/content/0425eaee-f710-11e9-a79c-bc9acae3b654 Heart of Italy captured by Salvini’s League]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved October 31, 2019.</ref>

==Political positions==
[[File:Mike Pompeo and Matteo Salvini.jpg|thumb|250px|Salvini with U.S. Secretary of State [[Mike Pompeo]], June 2019]]
Salvini is a [[Euroskeptic]]<ref>Deacon, Liam (January 20, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/01/20/right-wing-italian-election-favourite-blasts-the-eu-can-fck-itself/ Italian Election Favourite Blasts Brussels: ‘The EU Can Go F*ck Itself’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 20, 2018.</ref> who also supported leaving the [[Euro]]<ref name="MontgomeryJan2018">Montgomery, Jack (January 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/01/06/italys-lega-nord-euro-tripling-deportations-securing-border/ Italy’s Lega Nord Commits to Leaving the Euro, Tripling Deportations, and Securing the Border]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 4, 2018. However, Salvini later stated he would not leave the Euro:
*Aloisi, Silvia (August 10, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-politics/italy-not-thinking-about-leaving-euro-salvini-idUSKCN1V00I6 Italy not thinking about leaving euro: Salvini]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 10, 2019.
*Amante, Angelo (October 14, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-politics-salvini/italys-euroskeptic-leader-salvini-says-euro-is-irreversible-idUSKBN1WT1R2 Italy's euroskeptic leader Salvini says euro is 'irreversible']. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 14, 2019.
*Fonte, Giuseppe; Jones, Gavin (November 25, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-politics-league-europe-analysis/from-euro-to-esm-italys-salvini-re-trains-his-eurosceptic-fire-idUSKBN1XZ1BQ From euro to ESM, Italy's Salvini re-trains his eurosceptic fire]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 25, 2019.</ref> and who opposes [[Turkey|Turkish]] membership in the EU.<ref>Hale, Virginia (April 8, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/04/08/salvini-axe-turkey-eu-process/ Salvini: Turkey ‘Has Nothing to Do with Europe’, Will ‘Never Enter EU on Our Watch’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 8, 2019.</ref> He supports putting the Italian people first when making policy, as opposed to advancing [[globalist]] ideals.<ref>Binnie, Isla (February 24, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-election-league/league-leader-pledges-to-put-italians-first-as-election-campaign-intensifies-idUSKCN1G80O2 League leader pledges to put Italians first as election campaign intensifies]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 4, 2018.</ref> As Deputy Prime Minister, he has called for remaining in the EU and changing it from the inside.<ref>Multiple references:
*Walt, Vivienne (September 13, 2018). [http://time.com/5394448/matteo-salvini/ Why Italy's Matteo Salvini Is the Most Feared Man in Europe]. ''Time''. Retrieved September 16, 2018.
*Walt, Vivienne (September 13, 2018). [http://time.com/5394207/matteo-salvini-time-interview-transcript-full/ 'We Want to Change Things from Within.' Italy's Matteo Salvini on His Goal to Reshape Europe]. ''Time''. Retrieved September 16, 2018.</ref> He is also a critic of [[compulsory vaccination]],<ref>Politi, James (June 22, 2018). [https://www.ft.com/content/e513740e-761a-11e8-b326-75a27d27ea5f Salvini ramps up rhetoric with attack on mandatory vaccines]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved June 25, 2018.</ref> and he has criticized the concept of surrogate motherhood as a threat to the traditional family.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (March 18, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/03/18/matteo-salvini-blasts-surrogacy-womb-rent-makes-me-sick/ Matteo Salvini Blasts Surrogacy: Womb for Rent ‘Makes Me Sick’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 18, 2019.</ref> Salvini takes relatively conservative positions on social issues and supports the pro-family World Congress of Families.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (March 19, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/03/19/salvini-pro-family-congress-attendance-sparks-italy-coalition-conflict/ Salvini Pro-Family Congress Attendance Sparks Italy Coalition Conflict]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 30, 2019. See also:
*Phelan, Jessica (March 29, 2019). [https://www.thelocal.it/20190329/world-congress-of-families-verona-anti-lgbt-anti-abortion-congress-italy International anti-LGBT, anti-abortion congress opens in Verona]. ''The Local''. Retrieved March 30, 2019.
*Giuffrida, Angela (March 29, 2019). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/mar/29/city-of-love-christian-right-congress-in-verona-divides-italy-league-extremism City of love? Christian right congress in Verona divides Italy]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved March 30, 2019.
*Williams, Thomas D. (March 28, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2019/03/28/pro-family-congress-celebrates-shift-the-tide-is-turning/ Pro-Family Congress Celebrates Shift: ‘The Tide Is Turning’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 30, 2019.
*Barry, Colleen (March 30, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/d157b890d19d40caba71f91a08fc2ed5 Conservative congress on family sharply divides Italy]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved March 30, 2019.</ref> Salvini takes tough-on-crime positions and, along with other members of the League, supports the chemical [[castration]] of rapists.<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Chris (March 30, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/03/30/salvini-calls-chemical-castration-violent-rapists/ Salvini Calls for ‘Chemical Castration’ of Violent Rapists]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 30, 2019.
*Squires, Nick (March 27, 2019). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/03/27/italys-matteo-salvini-calls-three-alleged-rapists-chemically/ Italy's Matteo Salvini calls for three alleged rapists to be chemically castrated if found guilty]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved March 30, 2019.</ref>

Salvini also takes a strong position against mass migration and Islam,<ref>Multiple references:
*Williams, Thomas D. (January 31, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/31/italys-salvini-promises-sealed-borders-todays-islam-is-a-danger/ Italy’s Salvini Promises Sealed Borders, ‘Today’s Islam Is a Danger’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (February 28, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/02/28/italian-populist-leader-slams-pro-migrant-bishop-swear-oath-bible/ Italian Populist Leader Slams Pro-Migrant Bishop: ‘The Gospel Doesn’t Say to Welcome Everyone’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
*Williams, Thomas D. (July 23, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/23/italys-matteo-salvini-decries-dirty-business-illegal-immigration/ Italy’s Matteo Salvini Decries ‘Dirty Business of Illegal Immigration’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
*Williams, Thomas D. (August 10, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/10/matteo-salvini-controlling-immigration-the-only-antidote-to-racism/ Matteo Salvini: Controlling Immigration ‘The Only Antidote to Racism’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 10, 2018.
*Williams, Thomas D. (April 17, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2019/04/17/salvini-risk-of-islamic-terrorist-infiltration-from-libya-a-certainty/ Salvini: Risk of Islamic Terrorist Infiltration from Libya ‘a Certainty’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 17, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (May 27, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/05/27/salvini-says-no-to-eurabia-in-italy-after-report-on-swedish-migrant-areas/ Salvini Says No to ‘Eurabia’ in Italy After Report on Swedish Migrant Areas]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
*Montgomery, Jack (August 12, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/08/12/salvini-rebukes-richard-gere-migrants-tells-him-fly-them-hollywood-villas/ Salvini Rebukes Richard Gere on Migrants, Tells Him to Fly Them to His ‘Hollywood Villas’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 12, 2019.</ref> and he supports strong border security actions.<ref name="MontgomeryJan2018"/><ref>Multiple references:
*Scherer, Steve (June 26, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-italy-salvini/echoes-of-trump-as-italys-salvini-gets-tough-on-migrants-idUSKBN1JM24H Echoes of Trump as Italy's Salvini gets tough on migrants]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (June 29, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/06/29/italys-trump-salvini-wants-build-wall-stop-illegal-migration-balkans/ Italy’s Trump: Salvini Wants to Build a Wall to Stop Illegal Migration from Balkans]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 29, 2019.</ref> He has called for supporting Italian families and increasing the native birthrate rather than supporting migrants.<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (July 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/29/italys-salvini-wants-more-babies-fewer-migrants-a-country-which-does-not-create-children-is-destined-to-die/ Italy’s Salvini Wants More Babies, Fewer Migrants: ‘A Country Which Does Not Create Children is Destined to Die’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (September 15, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/09/15/salvini-help-italians-have-more-children-not-bring-africans-replace/ Salvini: ‘We Need to Help Italians Have More Children, Not Bring Africans to Replace the Children We’re Not Having’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 15, 2018.
*Caddle, Peter (November 28, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/11/28/salvini-rejects-substituting-10-million-italians-with-migrants-backs-family-friendly-policies-instead/ Salvini Rejects ‘Substituting 10 Million Italians’ With Migrants, Backs Family-Friendly Policies Instead]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 1, 2022.
See also:
*Williams, Thomas D. (August 26, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2019/08/26/maltese-politician-praises-salvini-for-halting-organized-crime-of-mass-migration/ Maltese Politician Praises Salvini for Halting ‘Organized Crime’ of Mass Migration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 26, 2019.</ref> He also supports enacting [[tariffs]] on foreign products.<ref>Koukakis, Nasos (March 2, 2018). [https://www.cnbc.com/2018/03/02/italys-far-right-populist-pm-candidate-loves-trumps-tariff-policy.html Not all Europeans hate Trump's tariff policy — Italy's far-right PM candidate loves it]. ''CNBC''. Retrieved March 4, 2018.</ref> A strong supporter of [[Donald Trump]],<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (November 7, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/11/07/go-donald-go-italys-salvini-congratulates-trump-on-midterms/ ‘Go, Donald, Go!’: Italy’s Salvini Congratulates Trump on Midterms]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 7, 2018. See also:
*Follain, John; Krause-Jackson, Flavia (January 31, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-02-01/italy-s-salvini-to-trump-i-can-be-your-closest-ally-in-europe Italy’s Salvini to Trump: I Can Be Your Closest Ally in Europe]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
Salvini supported President Trump's re-election in 2020:
*Mastrangelo, Alana (October 14, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/10/14/populist-senator-matteo-salvini-wears-trump-2020-mask-in-italian-parliament/ Populist Senator Matteo Salvini Wears ‘Trump 2020’ Mask in Italian Parliament]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 21, 2020.</ref> Salvini met him in 2016 while Trump was still a presidential candidate.<ref>Multiple references:
*Bojesson, Jacob (April 26, 2016). [https://dailycaller.com/2016/04/26/trump-does-meet-and-greet-with-italian-nationalist-party-leader-mussolini-defender/ Trump Does Meet And Greet With Italian Nationalist Party Leader, Mussolini Defender]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved March 10, 2018.
*Williams, Thomas D. (April 26, 2016). [https://www.breitbart.com/2016-presidential-race/2016/04/26/trump-meets-italys-salvini-total-agreement-immigration/ Trump Meets with Italy’s Northern League Leader Salvini, ‘Total Agreement’ on Immigration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 10, 2018.</ref> When President Trump decided to move the US embassy from [[Tel Aviv]] to [[Jerusalem]], Salvini stated that he is in favor of recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel,<ref>Momigliano, Anna (July 23, 2018). [https://www.haaretz.com/world-news/europe/.premium-italian-jews-finally-take-stand-against-far-right-pro-israel-parties-1.6302183 For Many Italian Jews, Far-right Parties No Longer Getting a Pass for Being pro-Israel]. ''Haaretz''. Retrieved September 1, 2018.</ref> and he is a supporter of Israel in general.<ref>Kent, Simon (December 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/middle-east/2018/12/12/italys-salvini-slams-e-u-for-unbalanced-approach-to-israel/ Italy’s Salvini Slams E.U. for ‘Unbalanced’ Approach to Israel]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 12, 2018.</ref> Salvini also has formed alliances with [[Marine Le Pen]] in [[France]] and [[Geert Wilders]] in the [[Netherlands]],<ref name="Success">Multiple references:
*Schumacher, Elizabeth (March 5, 2018). [http://p.dw.com/p/2ti8M Matteo Salvini: Italy's far-right success story]. ''Deutsche Welle''. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
*Kirchgaessner, Stephanie (March 5, 2018). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/mar/05/matteo-salvini-the-italian-far-right-leader-stepping-out-of-berlusconis-shadow Matteo Salvini: far-right leader steps out of Berlusconi's shadow]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
*Lyman, Eric J. (March 8, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/mar/8/matteo-salvini-pulls-italys-right-wing-fringe-part/ Unlikely leader pulls right-wing fringe party to Italy’s political power center]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved March 23, 2018.</ref><ref>Mcintosh, Jane (March 6, 2018). [http://p.dw.com/p/2tkBK Who are Italy's two leading populist parties: Five Star Movement and the League?] ''Deutsche Welle''. Retrieved March 23, 2018.</ref> and he has expressed a desire for creating a Europe-wide coalition of patriotic parties.<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Chris (July 3, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/03/salvini-take-league-international-free-europe/ Salvini Announces Intention to Take League Party International to ‘Free Europe’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
*Polleschi, Ilaria (July 1, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-politics-salvini-europe/italys-league-chief-salvini-vows-to-take-success-europe-wide-idUSKBN1JR1SI Italy's League chief Salvini vows to take success Europe-wide]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
*[https://www.thelocal.it/20180702/italys-far-right-league-holds-annual-rally-in-buoyant-mood 'League of Leagues': Italy's Matteo Salvini calls for anti-immigration alliance across Europe]. ''The Local''. July 2, 2018. Retrieved July 2, 2018.
*Badcock, James (July 1, 2018). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/07/01/salvini-says-wants-european-association-nationalist-parties/ Salvini says he wants European association of nationalist parties as Italy leaves migrants stranded at sea]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved July 2, 2018.
*Politi, James (July 1, 2018). [https://www.ft.com/content/b65fed5e-7d2c-11e8-bc55-50daf11b720d Italy’s Matteo Salvini calls for European populist alliance]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved July 2, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (July 21, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/21/salvini-to-form-populist-grand-alliance-ahead-2019-european-parliament-election/ Salvini to Form Populist Grand Alliance Ahead of 2019 European Parliament Elections]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 21, 2018.</ref> Salvini also has a strong relationship with [[Viktor Orbán]] of [[Hungary]],<ref>Multiple references:
*Williams, Thomas D. (August 28, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/28/viktor-orban-matteo-salvini-is-my-hero/ Viktor Orban: Matteo Salvini Is ‘My Hero’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 28, 2018.
*Williams, Thomas D. (August 28, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/28/salvini-hungary-model-successful-economic-immigration-reform/ Salvini Holds Up Hungary as Model of Successful Economic and Immigration Reform]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 28, 2018.
*Friedman, Victoria (August 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/29/orban-salvini-attack-globalist-macron-leader-pro-migration-parties-eu/ Orban, Salvini Attack Globalist Macron as ‘Leader of Pro-Migration Parties’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (January 11, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/01/11/orban-gives-support-salvini-alliance-poland/ Orban Gives Support to Salvini’s Italy Allying with Poland]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (March 26, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/03/26/orban-looks-to-salvini-alliance-after-epp-suspension/ Orban Looks To Salvini Alliance After EPP Suspension]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 30, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (May 2, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/05/02/orban-labels-salvini-most-important-person-europe-ahead-visit/ Orban Labels Salvini ‘Most Important Person in Europe’ Ahead of Visit]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 2, 2019.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-election-right-hungary/hungary-pm-makes-overtures-to-italy-far-right-in-hint-of-eu-conservative-split-idUSKCN1S81K8 Hungary PM makes overtures to Italy far right in hint of EU conservative split]. ''Reuters''. May 2, 2019. Retrieved May 2, 2019.
*Gorondi, Pablo (May 2, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/cba92046268e4b1d8781a2af05f79a43 Anti-migrant politicians bond at razor wire fence in Hungary]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved May 4, 2019.
*Friedman, Victoria (May 5, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/05/05/orban-hungary-italy-have-proved-illegal-migration-stopped-land-sea/ Orban: Hungary and Italy Have Proved Illegal Mass Migration Can Be Stopped]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 5, 2019.
The two formed an alliance with each other:
*Hale, Virginia (August 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/29/orban-salvini-elections-anti-migration-front/ Orbán, Salvini Set to Take On Globalism at EU Elections with Anti-Migration Front]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
*Tondo, Lorenzo (August 28, 2018). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/aug/28/matteo-salvini-viktor-orban-anti-migrant-plan-brussels Matteo Salvini and Viktor Orbán to form anti-migration front]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
*Foster, Peter (August 28, 2018). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/08/28/populist-duo-viktor-orban-matteo-salvini-call-deportation-migrants/ Populist duo Viktor Orban and Matteo Salvini call for deportation of migrants from Europe]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
See also:
*Tomlinson, Chris (June 2, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/06/02/orban-not-joining-salvini-led-eu-parliament-group/ Orban Not Joining Salvini-led EU Parliament Group]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 3, 2019.</ref> who complimented his policies' effects,<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (August 30, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/08/30/orban-to-brother-in-arms-salvini-hungarians-will-never-forget-your-fight-for-strong-borders-european-heritage/ Orban to ‘Brother in Arms’ Salvini: Hungarians ‘Will Never Forget’ Your Fight for Strong Borders, European Heritage]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (September 20, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/20/hungarian-minister-with-salvini-europe-was-safe/ Hungarian Minister: With Salvini Europe Was Safe]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 20, 2019.</ref> and he has similar views as Poland's [[Jarosław Kaczyński]].<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Chris (January 4, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/01/04/italys-salvini-to-meet-polish-conservative-leader-to-discuss-potential-alliance/ Italy’s Salvini to Meet Polish Conservative Leader to Discuss Potential Alliance]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 5, 2019.
*Friedman, Victoria (January 10, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/01/10/european-spring-italys-salvini-building-alliance-with-poland-to-save-europe/ ‘European Spring’: Italy’s Salvini Building Alliance with Poland to ‘Save Europe’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 10, 2019.</ref> Salvini takes a relatively positive stance toward Brexit and has criticized the EU for its stance against the UK.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (September 14, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/09/14/salvini-italy-britain-side-brexit-negotiations-criticises-eu-anti-democratic-punish/ Salvini: Italy on Britain’s Side in Brexit Negotiations, EU has Anti-Democratic Habits, Desire to Punish]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 4, 2019.</ref> He has criticized [[liberal]] globalists, including [[Angela Merkel]], [[Emmanuel Macron]], and the EU's leadership for their policies.<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Chris (September 5, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/09/05/salvini-blasts-merkel-underestimating-social-conflict-open-doors-migrant-policy/ Salvini Blasts Merkel for ‘Underestimating Social Conflict’ of Open Doors Migrant Policy]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 5, 2018.
*Hale, Virginia (October 7, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/10/07/salvini-globalist-ruining-italy-europe/ Salvini Slaps Down Globalist EU Chiefs for ‘Ruining’ Italy, Europe]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 7, 2018.
*Balmer, Crispian (December 9, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-budget-france/macron-to-blame-for-french-protests-italys-salvini-says-idUSKBN1O80LL Macron to blame for French protests, Italy's Salvini says]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved December 9, 2018.
*Balmer, Crispian (January 22, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-france-italy-salvini/italys-salvini-bashes-france-over-libya-role-in-new-diplomatic-spat-idUSKCN1PG0QI Italy's Salvini bashes France over Libya role in new diplomatic spat]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 22, 2019.
*Shaw, Adam (January 22, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/italys-salvini-slams-france-for-migrant-crisis-i-dont-take-lessons-on-humanity-and-generosity-from-macron Italy’s Salvini slams France for migrant crisis: ‘I don’t take lessons on humanity and generosity from Macron’]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 22, 2019.
*Shaw, Adam (May 16, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/italys-salvini-merkel-macron Italy’s Salvini says Merkel, Macron have ‘ruined’ the European Union]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 16, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (May 17, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/05/17/salvini-to-macron-and-merkel-i-want-nothing-to-do-with-you/ Italy’s Salvini: Merkel and Macron ‘Ruined’ Europe – ‘We Want Nothing to Do with You’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 18, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (July 26, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/07/26/salvini-macron-we-are-not-your-colony/ Salvini to Macron: We Are Not Your Colony!] ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 28, 2019.
See also:
*Friedman, Victoria (December 10, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/12/10/populist-italy-holds-italians-first-rally-while-anti-macron-protesters-riot-france/ Spot the Difference: Populist Salvini Celebrated, Anti-Macron Riots]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 10, 2018.</ref> Because of Salvini's criticisms, along with those from other Italian leaders, France recalled its ambassador to Italy in February 2019.<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Chris (February 8, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/08/france-recalls-italian-ambassador-row-between-two-countries-escalates/ France Recalls Italian Ambassador as Row Between Two Countries Escalates]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 8, 2019.
*Irish, John; Rose, Michael (February 7, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-france-italy/france-recalls-italy-ambassador-after-worst-verbal-onslaught-since-the-war-idUSKCN1PW1GJ France recalls Italy ambassador after worst verbal onslaught 'since the war']. ''Reuters''. Retrieved February 7, 2019.</ref>

Salvini takes a skeptical stance on China's Belt and Road Initiative, warning against foreign companies "colonizing Italy."<ref>Follain, John (March 11, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-03-11/salvini-warns-against-colonizing-italy-ahead-of-china-accord Salvini Warns Against ‘Colonizing Italy’ Before China Accord]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved March 23, 2019. See also:
*Sciorilli Borrelli, Silvia (March 19, 2019). [https://www.politico.eu/article/italy-plans-scaled-back-silk-road-agreement/ Italy plans scaled-back Silk Road agreement]. ''Politico''. Retrieved March 23, 2019.</ref> He has also called for protecting "sensitive" Italian data from China.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-china-salvini/italys-salvini-says-china-cannot-be-in-control-of-sensitive-data-idUSKCN1SQ0RU Italy's Salvini says China cannot be in control of sensitive data]. ''Reuters''. May 20, 2019. Retrieved May 20, 2019.</ref>

Unlike other Italian politicians, Salvini is not afraid of mixing his Christian profession with his politics.<ref>Winfield, Nicole (August 22, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/ef2b2fb43ed645c3a95107ad0646e1c5 Italian populist mixes religious symbols with his politics]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved August 22, 2019.</ref>

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'''Matteo Salvini''' (born March 9, 1973<ref name="EuroParl"/>) is an [[Italy|Italian]] politician. The leader of [[Lega Nord]], he served as his country's Interior Minister and Deputy Prime Minister from June 2018 to September 2019. Salvini holds strong [[National conservatism|national conservative]] views.

==Biography==
Salvini was born on March 9, 1973, in Milan.<ref name="EuroParl">[http://www.europarl.europa.eu/meps/en/28404/MATTEO_SALVINI_cv.html Matteo Salvini]. ''European Parliament''. March 4, 2018. Retrieved March 4, 2018.</ref> While originally having communist leanings, Salvini moved politically to the Right as time went on.<ref>Binnie, Isla; Scherer, Steve (March 7, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-politics-salvini-newsmaker/matteo-salvini-the-everyman-leader-of-italys-populist-revolt-idUSKCN1GJ2MD Matteo Salvini, the everyman leader of Italy's populist revolt]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 7, 2018.</ref> Prior to becoming the federal secretary of Lega Nord, Salvini served in several positions, including in the Milan City Council, the Italian parliament, and the [[European Parliament]].<ref name="EuroParl"/> As Lega Nord's leader, he expanded the party's appeal outside Northern Italy, even renaming the party to "The League".<ref>Kirchgaessner, Stephanie; Tondo, Lorenzo (February 28, 2018). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/mar/01/matteo-salvini-extends-his-far-right-appeal-as-far-as-sicily Matteo Salvini extends Northern League's appeal as far south as Sicily]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved March 4, 2018.</ref><ref>Balmer, Crispian (February 9, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-election-league/italys-league-leaves-northern-bastions-bangs-anti-migrant-drum-idUSKBN1FT1Q9 Italy's League leaves northern bastions, bangs anti-migrant drum]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved February 9, 2018.</ref> While Lega Nord was in serious trouble when he became party leader in 2013, Salvini significantly grew the party to become the country's dominant political force by 2018 through focusing on a nationalist and populist agenda similar to that of U.S. President [[Donald Trump]].<ref>Lyman, Eric J. (June 4, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jun/4/matteo-salvini-league-looks-be-italys-dominant-pol/ Matteo Salvini expands clout of Italy's League by stealing page from Trump's immigration playbook]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 4, 2018.</ref>

Salvini is known for his effective use of social media.<ref>Multiple references:
*Scherer, Steve (October 18, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-politics-salvini-socialmedia/chestnuts-swagger-and-good-grammar-how-italys-captain-builds-his-brand-idUSKCN1MS1S6 Chestnuts, swagger and good grammar: how Italy's 'Captain' builds his brand]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
*Horowitz, Jason (January 4, 2019). [https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/04/world/europe/matteo-salvini-italy-social-media-nutella-barilla.html Matteo Salvini Likes Nutella and Kittens. It’s All Part of a Social Media Strategy.] ''The New York Times''. Retrieved January 5, 2019.
See also:
*Jones, Gavin; Amante, Angelo (August 9, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-politics-salvini-beach/no-beach-bum-salvinis-populist-seaside-gambit-stymies-critics-idUSKCN1UZ1ZJ No beach bum: Salvini's populist seaside gambit stymies critics]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 9, 2019.</ref>

===Interior Minister===
In the 2018 general election, The League made massive gains, quadrupling its vote share. It performed so well that it became the dominant party in its coalition,<ref name="Success"/> and Salvini had a very real chance of becoming Italy's prime minister.<ref>Birnbaum, Michael; Pitrelli, Stefano (March 6, 2018). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/matteo-salvini-could-be-western-europes-first-far-right-leader-since-1945/2018/03/06/2d3dea36-2097-11e8-946c-9420060cb7bd_story.html Matteo Salvini could be Western Europe's first far-right leader since 1945]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved March 23, 2018.</ref> Ultimately, Salvini became Italy's interior minister – giving him control over the country's immigration policy – as well as its deputy prime minister under a coalition government with the anti-establishment [[Five Star Movement]].<ref>Multiple references:
*Squires, Nick (June 1, 2018). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/06/01/italys-new-populist-coalition-sworn-deputy-pm-says-expelling/ Italy's new populist coalition sworn in as deputy PM says expelling migrants is a priority]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved June 1, 2018.
*[https://www.thelocal.it/20180601/italy-new-cabinet-in-full Here is Italy's new cabinet in full]. ''The Local''. June 1, 2018. Retrieved June 1, 2018.
See also:
*Montgomery, Jack (June 1, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/01/brussels-defeated-populist-coalition-takes-office-in-italy-eurosceptic-savona-returns-as-eu-affairs-minister/ BRUSSELS BEATEN: Populist Coalition Takes Office in Italy, Eurosceptic Savona Returns as EU Affairs Minister]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 1, 2018.
*D'Emilio, Frances (June 1, 2018). [https://apnews.com/15605caac2ac4963bc4d36d388067b14/Italian-populists-sworn-into-power-as-euroskeptics-cheer Populists take power in Italy, with euro-skeptic agenda]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved June 1, 2018.
*[https://www.thelocal.it/20180601/italy-prepares-to-swear-in-first-fully-populist-government Italy swears in first fully populist government]. ''The Local''. June 1, 2018. Retrieved June 1, 2018.</ref>

Salvini immediately went to work advancing his conservative immigration agenda as Italy's interior minister, visiting an immigration camp in Sicily soon after being sworn in.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.thelocal.it/20180603/salvini-in-sicily-to-push-new-tough-migration-line Salvini in Sicily to push new tough migration line]. ''The Local''. Retrieved June 3, 2018.
*Magnay, Jacquelin (June 4, 2018). [https://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/world/italy-immigration-new-interior-minister-matteo-salvini-promises-to-stop-the-death-boats/news-story/dacd049ce061720a00560319f54045bc Italy immigration: New interior minister Matteo Salvini promises to ‘stop the death boats’]. ''The Australian''. Retrieved June 4, 2018.
*Vogt, Andrea; Huggler, Justin (June 3, 2018). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/06/03/italy-can-no-longer-serve-europes-refugee-camp-says-matteo-salvini/ Italy can no longer serve as 'Europe's refugee camp' says Matteo Salvini, as he pledges to push EU for stricter controls]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved June 3, 2018.
*Mass, Warren (June 4, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/29206-italys-new-populist-government-pledges-to-deport-500-000-migrants Italy’s New Populist Government Pledges to Deport 500,000 Migrants]. ''The New American''. Retrieved June 4, 2018.
*Harlan, Chico (June 4, 2018). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/the-torchbearer-of-italys-far-right-is-now-in-power-and-wants-to-make-good-on-anti-migrant-promises/2018/06/04/3c4bf12e-65d6-11e8-81ca-bb14593acaa6_story.html The torchbearer of Italy's far right is now in power and wants to make good on anti-migrant promises]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved June 4, 2018.
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*Deacon, Liam (June 8, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/08/migrant-attack-police-italian-deputy-leader-promises-deportations/ Italian Populist Interior Minister Vows Deportations After Viral Police Migrant Attack Video]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 8, 2018.</ref> Shortly afterward, he released his three-point immigration plan, which involved building more repatriation centers, reducing illegal immigration, and increasing deportations.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (June 7, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/07/italy-minister-salvini-announces-3-point-immigration-program/ Italy Minister Salvini Announces 3-Point Immigration Program]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 8, 2018.</ref> Salvini showed he was serious about securing Italy's borders by refusing to let a boat carrying over 600 migrants land in the country due to it sharing an undue immigration burden,<ref>Multiple references:
*Harlan, Chico (June 11, 2018). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/italys-new-government-sends-immigration-message-by-rejecting-rescue-ship/2018/06/11/f213dafe-699a-11e8-a335-c4503d041eaf_story.html Italy’s new government sends immigration message by rejecting rescue ship]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
*Henley, Jon (June 11, 2018). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/jun/11/italy-coalition-collision-course-eu-migration-standoff-matteo-salvini Italy's coalition on collision course with EU after migration standoff]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
*D'Emilo, Frances (June 11, 2018). [https://www.apnews.com/a87a748b204f45b898e4022372c008b1/Italy's-new-leaders-get-tough-on-migrants;-Spain-steps-up Italy’s new leaders get tough on migrants; Spain steps up]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
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*Tomlinson, Chris (June 15, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/15/80-percent-italians-agree-populist-salvini-block-migrant-transport-ship/ 80 Percent of Italians Support Populist Govt. Blocking Migrant Transport Vessel from Ports]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 15, 2018.</ref> and he said he would continue such actions.<ref>Multiple references:
*Shaw, Adam (June 16, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/06/16/italys-populist-government-wont-permit-boats-carrying-migrants-to-dock-despite-eu-pressure.html Italy's populist government won't permit boats carrying migrants to dock, despite EU pressure]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 16, 2018.
*Hale, Virginia (June 17, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/17/italy-migrant-boats-leave-mocks/ Italy Demands Migrant NGO Boats Leave Mediterranean, Mocks Leftist Crew Members]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 17, 2018.
*Pullella, Philip (June 16, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-italy/italy-demands-netherlands-recall-ngo-migrant-rescue-ships-idUSKBN1JC0GW Italy demands Netherlands recall NGO migrant rescue ships]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 16, 2018.
*Borrelli, Silvia Sciorilli (June 16, 2018). [https://www.politico.eu/article/matteo-salvini-migration-italy-ports-closed-to-migrant-vessels/ Matteo Salvini: Italy’s ports are closed to migrant vessels]. ''Politico''. Retrieved June 16, 2018.
*Hale, Virginia (January 23, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/01/23/salvini-refuse-reopen-ports-ngo-boats/ Salvini Refuses to Reopen Italy’s Ports: Stopping Migrant Boats Saving Lives]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
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*Deacon, Liam (June 17, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/17/nearly-70-per-cent-of-italians-back-salvinis-stand-again-eu-on-migrant-ship/ Nearly 70 Per Cent of Italians Back Salvini’s Stand Against EU on Migrant Ferries]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 17, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (June 23, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/23/italy-impound-ngo-migrant-ferries/ Italy to Impound NGO Migrant Ferries]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 23, 2018.</ref> In July 2018, Salvini blocked a private Italian ship carrying migrants from docking.<ref>[https://www.thelocal.it/20180710/italy-turns-away-private-italian-ship-vos-thalassa-rescued-migrants-libya For the first time, Italy prevents a private Italian ship from docking with rescued migrants]. ''The Local''. July 10, 2018. Retrieved July 11, 2018.</ref> By the end of 2018, migrant ships stopped their activities because of Italian pressure.<ref>Legorano, Giovanni (December 7, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/cowed-by-italys-crackdown-aid-agencies-cease-migrant-rescues-in-the-mediterranean-1544194964 Cowed Aid Agencies Cease Migrant Rescues in the Mediterranean]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved December 7, 2018.</ref> Overall, Salvini was able to advance his conservative agenda.<ref>Legorano, Giovanni (June 29, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/italys-salvini-puts-roadblocks-in-migrants-way-while-reaching-out-to-fellow-european-populists-1530091800 Italy’s Salvini Puts Roadblocks in Migrants’ Way While Reaching Out to Fellow European Populists]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved June 29, 2018.</ref> By July 2018, he was Italy's most trusted politician, based on polling data.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (July 4, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/04/poll-populist-salvini-the-most-trusted-politician-in-italy/ Poll: Populist Salvini the Most Trusted Politician in Italy]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 4, 2018.</ref> Through his conservative policies, Salvini promoted traditional Christian values.<ref>Hoffman, Matthew Cullinan (May 30, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/italys-matteo-salvini-returning-to-european-unions-christian-roots-cdl-mueller Italy’s Matteo Salvini returning to European Union’s ‘Christian roots’: Cdl Mueller]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved May 31, 2019.</ref>

Among other actions, Salvini pushed to strengthen Italy's self-defense laws to allow citizens to defend their homes from intruders.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (June 28, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/28/italian-gun-ownership-rise-populist-salvini-proposes-self-defence-policy/ Italian Gun Ownership on the Rise as Populist Salvini Offers Stronger Self-Defence Laws]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 28, 2018.</ref> He ordered that benefits for asylum seekers be massively reduced.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (July 27, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/27/salvini-orders-asylum-seeker-benefits-greatly-reduced/ Italy Slashes Asylum Seeker Benefit Payments]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 27, 2018.</ref> In August 2018, he would change identification forms to list one's "mother" and "father", rather than "parent one" and "parent two."<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Chris (August 11, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/11/salvini-restore-mother-father-id-forms-scrapping-parent-one-parent-two/ Salvini to Restore ‘Mother’ and ‘Father’ on ID Forms Scrapping ‘Parent One’ and ‘Parent Two’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
*Cummings McLean, Dorothy (August 14, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/italy-to-restore-mother...father-on-website-forms-replacing-parent-1parent Italy to restore ‘mother…father’ on website forms, replacing ‘parent 1…parent 2’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
*Jones, Gavin (August 10, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-politics-family/italys-salvini-asserts-natural-family-in-move-against-same-sex-parents-idUSKBN1KV1S6 Italy's Salvini asserts 'natural family' in move against same-sex parents]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 15, 2018.</ref> In September 2018, Salvini signed a decree which, among other actions, would ban residency permits for humanitarian reasons, increase funding for deportation centers, and removed citizenship from terrorists.<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Chris (September 25, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/09/25/salvini-migration-decree-bans-humanitarian-residency-strips-terrorists-citizenship/ Salvini Migration Decree Bans Humanitarian Residency Permits, Strips Terrorists of Citizenship]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/italy-to-narrow-asylum-rights-in-clampdown-on-immigration/4585204.html Italy to Narrow Asylum Rights in Clampdown on Immigration]. ''Voice f America'' (from ''Reuters''). September 24, 2018. Retrieved October 6, 2018.</ref> Salvini also took steps to expand the deportation of illegal migrants.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (November 1, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/11/01/salvini-announces-new-plan-deport-2700-illegal-migrants-italy/ Salvini Announces New Plan to Deport at Least 2,700 Illegal Migrants from Italy]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 3, 2018.</ref> He announced in November 2018 that the coalition government would not sign the [[UN Global Compact on Migration]].<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (November 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/11/29/populist-italian-government-latest-to-back-out-of-un-migration-pact/ Populist Italian Government Latest to Back Out of UN Migration Pact]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 29, 2018.</ref> In 2018, illegal sea landings fell 80%, with Salvini's policies likely affecting that figure,<ref>Friedman, Victoria (December 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/12/06/italy-cuts-illegal-migration-sea-landings-80-per-cent/ Italy Cuts Illegal Migration Sea Landings by 80 Per Cent]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 6, 2018. See also:
*Williams, Thomas D. (January 22, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2019/01/22/matteo-salvini-i-am-proud-to-have-halted-illegal-immigration/ Matteo Salvini: ‘I Am Proud’ to Have Halted Illegal Immigration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 22, 2019.</ref> and migrant deportations increased 28% in Salvini's first six months in power.<ref>Hale, Virginia (December 18, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/12/18/italy-migrant-expulsions-camps-cleared/ Italy’s Migrant Crackdown: Expulsions up, Squatter Camps Cleared]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 19, 2018.</ref> As illegal immigration to Italy significantly fell, it doubled for Spain.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-stats/spain-replaces-italy-as-europes-main-destination-for-migrant-crossings-idUSKCN1OY14U Spain replaces Italy as Europe's main destination for migrant crossings]. ''Reuters''. January 4, 2019. Retrieved January 4, 2019. See also:
*Williams, Thomas D. (January 7, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2019/01/07/report-migrant-sea-deaths-dropped-in-2018-salvini-method-works/ Report: Migrant Sea Deaths Dropped in 2018, ‘The Salvini Method Works’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 8, 2019.</ref> Migration levels continued to dramatically fall,<ref>Multiple references:
*Shaw, Adam (January 30, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/italy-sees-migrant-numbers-plummet-after-nationalist-policies-take-hold Italy sees migrant numbers plummet after nationalist policies take hold]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 30, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (December 26, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/12/26/italy-migrant-landings-halved-2019-due-salvini-policies/ Italy: Migrant Landings Halved in 2019 Due to Salvini Policies]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 26, 2019.</ref> something confirmed by [[Frontex]] data.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (February 21, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/21/eu-border-agency-confirms-salvinis-populist-migrant-policies-working/ EU Border Agency Confirms Salvini’s Populist Migrant Policies Working]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 21, 2019.</ref> In May 2019, Salvini planned a decree to fine migrant boats €5,500 for each migrant they transport to Italy,<ref>Multiple references:
*Tondo, Lorenzo (May 13, 2019). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/may/13/italy-fine-ngo-boats-migrants-salvini Italy plans to fine NGO boats up to €5,500 per rescued migrant]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved May 14, 2019.
*Albanese, Chiara (May 11, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-05-11/italy-s-salvini-seeks-stronger-powers-over-control-of-the-sea Italy's Salvini Seeks Stronger Powers Over Control of the Sea]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved May 14, 2019.
*Kington, Tom (May 20, 2019). [https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/matteo-salvini-fine-charities-5-500-for-every-migrant-rescued-from-med-fz7vs6h5g Matteo Salvini: fine charities €5,500 for every migrant rescued from Med]. ''The Times''. Retrieved May 21, 2019.</ref> and the following month, he formally issued the decree which also included measures protecting the police.<ref>Multiple references:
*Amante, Angelo (June 11, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-italy/italy-targets-migrant-rescue-ships-in-emergency-decree-idUSKCN1TC2BB Italy targets migrant rescue ships in emergency decree]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 11, 2019.
*[https://www.dw.com/en/italy-to-fine-ngos-who-rescue-migrants-at-sea/a-49143481 Italy to fine NGOs who rescue migrants at sea]. ''Deutsche Welle''. June 11, 2019. Retrieved June 11, 2019.
*[https://www.france24.com/en/20190611-italys-salvini-tightening-laws-against-migrant-ships Italy's Salvini tightening laws against migrant ships]. ''France 24'' (from the ''AFP''). June 11, 2019. Retrieved June 11, 2019.
*[https://www.voanews.com/europe/italy-targets-migrant-rescue-ships-emergency-decree Italy Targets Migrant Rescue Ships in Emergency Decree]. ''Voice of America'' (from ''Reuters''). Retrieved June 11, 2019.
*Borrelli, Silvia Sciorilli (June 12, 2019). [https://www.politico.eu/article/matteo-salvini-italy-takes-further-steps-to-clamp-down-on-immigration/ Italy takes further steps to clamp down on immigration]. ''Politico''. Retrieved June 12, 2019.
*[https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-48608523 Italy shuts Mineo migrant camp and tightens sea rules]. ''BBC News''. June 12, 2019. Retrieved June 12, 2019.
*[https://www.thelocal.it/20190612/italy-to-fine-migrant-boats-up-to-50000-for-approaching-without-permission Italy to fine migrant boats up to €50,000 for approaching without permission]. ''The Local''. June 12, 2019. Retrieved June 12, 2019.
*Squires, Nick (June 12, 2019). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/06/12/captain-rescue-boat-faces-20-years-jail-convicted-illegally/ Captain of rescue boat faces 20 years in jail if convicted of illegally aiding migration in the Mediterranean]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved June 12, 2019.
*Osborne, Samuel (June 12, 2019). [https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/italy-refugee-rescue-fine-emergency-decree-fine-boats-matteo-salvini-a8954986.html Italy passes law to fine people who rescue refugees at sea]. ''The Independent''. Retrieved June 12, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (June 13, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/06/13/salvini-gets-green-light-new-security-decree/ Salvini Gets Green Light for New Security Decree]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 17, 2019.
See also:
*Tomlinson, Chris (June 15, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/06/15/italian-police-praise-new-salvini-security-decree/ Italian Police Praise New Salvini Security Decree]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 15, 2019.
*Balmer, Crispian (June 12, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-italy/italys-salvini-threatens-to-use-strict-new-law-on-german-ngo-boat-idUSKCN1TD2GQ Italy's Salvini threatens to use strict new law on German NGO boat]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 12, 2019.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-politics-migrants/italys-government-wins-confidence-vote-on-decree-targeting-migrant-rescue-ships-idUSKCN1UJ2E4 Italy's government wins confidence vote on decree targeting migrant rescue ships]. ''Reuters''. July 24, 2019. Retrieved July 24, 2019.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-politics-migrants/italy-government-wins-confidence-vote-on-decree-targeting-migrant-rescue-ships-idUSKCN1UV21Y Italy government wins confidence vote on decree targeting migrant rescue ships]. ''Reuters''. August 5, 2019. Retrieved August 5, 2019.</ref> Notably, Salvini began enforcing the law immediately after coming into force, countering a left-wing German migrant captain's attempts to abet illegal immigration to Italy.<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Chris (June 27, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/06/27/migrant-ngo-vessel-storms-salvini-blockade/ Migrant NGO Vessel Storms Salvini Blockade]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 1, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (June 29, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/06/29/salvini-launches-ships-block-incoming-migrant-boats/ Salvini Launches Ships to Block Incoming Migrant Boats]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
*Williams, Thomas D. (June 29, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/06/29/italy-arrests-migrant-transporter-impounds-ngo-vessel/ Italy Arrests Migrant Transporter, Impounds NGO Vessel]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
*Denti, Antonio; Mangiapane, Guglielmo (June 29, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-italy/italian-police-arrest-migrant-rescue-ship-captain-after-docking-idUSKCN1TU02X Italian police arrest migrant-rescue ship captain after docking]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
*Camilli, Annalisa; D'Emilio, Frances (June 29, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/a68a99dd9f4c49d995a21f12f75cc3ac Migrant aid ship captain arrested; Italy police boat rammed]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
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*Williams, Thomas D. (June 28, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2019/06/28/salvinis-popularity-soars-amidst-sea-watch-migrant-controversy/ Salvini’s Popularity Soars Amidst Sea-Watch Migrant Controversy]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
*[https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/07/06/another-stand-off-two-migrant-transports-arrive-closed-italian-port/ Another Stand-off as Two Migrant Transports Arrive at Closed Italian Port]. ''Breitbart News'' (from ''AFP''). July 6, 2019. Retrieved July 6, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (July 10, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/07/10/italy-confiscates-migrant-transport-ship-launched-week-before/ Italy Confiscates Migrant Transport Ship Launched Only a Week Before]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 10, 2019.
*Balmer, Crispian (July 9, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-italy/italy-seeks-fresh-migrant-clampdown-as-more-boats-arrive-idUSKCN1U416L Italy seeks fresh migrant clampdown as more boats arrive]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 10, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (July 20, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/07/20/italian-prosecutors-charge-another-migrant-transport-ngo/ Italy: Prosecutors to Charge Another Migrant Transport NGO]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 20, 2019.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-italy/italys-salvini-blocks-own-coastguard-ship-with-migrants-on-board-idUSKCN1UL27I Italy's Salvini blocks own coastguard ship with migrants on board]. ''Reuters''. July 26, 2019. Retrieved July 26, 2019.
*Somerville, Ewan (July 23, 2019). [https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/italy-migrant-rescue-boats-turn-away-salvini-boycott-europe-meeting-a9016111.html Italy’s populist government to continue turning refugee rescue boats away as they boycott European crisis meeting]. ''The Independent''. Retrieved July 28, 2019.
*Jenkins, Marina (August 1, 2019). [https://www.euronews.com/2019/08/01/salvini-bans-new-migrant-rescue-boat-from-entering-italian-waters Salvini bans new migrant rescue boat from entering Italian waters]. ''Euronews''. Retrieved August 3, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (August 4, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/08/04/salvini-victory-ngo-ship-gives-up-on-landing-migrants-in-italy-heads-to-malta/ Salvini Victory: NGO Ship Gives Up on Landing Migrants in Italy, Heads to Malta]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 4, 2019.
*Balmer, Crispian (August 14, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-italy/in-new-migrant-standoff-italys-salvini-blocks-two-ngo-boats-idUSKCN1V315R In new migrant standoff, Italy's Salvini blocks two NGO boats]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 13, 2019.
*Mangiapane, Guglielmo (August 16, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants/italys-salvini-dismisses-fears-for-health-of-stranded-migrants-idUSKCN1V60K2 Italy's Salvini dismisses fears for health of stranded migrants]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 16, 2019.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-eleonore/italy-bans-german-flagged-rescue-ship-to-enter-its-waters-sources-idUSKCN1VH1J5 Italy bans German-flagged rescue ship to enter its waters: sources]. ''Reuters''. August 27, 2019. Retrieved August 27, 2019.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-mare-jonio/italys-salvini-bans-latest-migrant-ship-entering-waters-idUSKCN1VI280 Italy's Salvini bans latest migrant ship entering waters]. ''Reuters''. August 28, 2019. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants/italys-salvini-issues-new-migrant-ban-as-seeks-to-derail-new-coalition-idUSKCN1VM19K Italy's Salvini issues new migrant ban as seeks to derail new coalition]. ''Reuters''. September 1, 2019. Retrieved September 1, 2019.</ref> Because of funding cuts on pro-migrant organizations that Salvini enacted, those organizations laid off thousands of workers.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (June 11, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/06/11/italian-pro-migrant-groups-facing-15000-job-losses-after-salvini-cuts/ Italian Pro-Migrant Groups Facing 15,000 Job Losses After Salvini Cuts]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 11, 2019.</ref> In July 2019, Salvini closed what had been the largest migrant center in Europe.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/07/09/promise-kept-salvini-makes-personal-appearance-as-migrant-centre-once-europes-largest-closes/ ‘Promise Kept’: Salvini Makes Personal Appearance as Migrant Centre, Once Europe’s Largest, Closes]. ''Breitbart News'' (from ''AFP''). July 9, 2019. Retrieved July 9, 2019.
*[https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-48920235 Italy's Salvini shuts Europe's one-time largest migrant centre]. ''BBC News''. July 9, 2019. Retrieved July 9, 2019.
*Barry, Colleen (July 9, 2019). [https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/italian-minister-salvini-closes-migrant-center-in-sicily/ Italian minister Salvini closes migrant center in Sicily]. ''The Seattle Times'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved July 9, 2019.</ref>

Even the M5S's founder and former League opponent, Beppe Grillo, praised Salvini for his tough stance on migrants.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (June 28, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/28/italian-five-star-movement-founder-grillo-backs-populist-salvini/ Italian Five Star Movement Founder Grillo Backs Populist Salvini as a Man Who Gets Things Done]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 28, 2018.</ref>

Salvini and the League promoted [[gun rights]] as interior minister,<ref>Johanningsmeier, Emma (November 7, 2018). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/07/world/europe/italy-gun-laws-matteo-salvini.html Italy Loosens Gun Laws as Matteo Salvini Polishes His Tough Guy Image]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved January 5, 2019.</ref><ref>Hawkins, Awr (March 17, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/03/17/italy-eyes-stand-your-ground-style-law-lethal-firearm-use/ Italy Eyes Stand Your Ground-Style Law for Lethal Firearm Use]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 17, 2019.</ref> and in March 2019, the Italian legislature passed a self-defense law he supported.<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Chris (March 31, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/03/31/italy-passes-salvini-backed-self-defence-law-to-protect-homeowners/ Italy Passes Salvini-Backed Self-Defence Law to Protect Homeowners]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 3, 2019.
*Jones, Gavin (March 28, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-politics-salvini/italy-relaxes-law-on-shooting-robbers-in-win-for-salvini-idUSKCN1R924F Italy relaxes law on shooting robbers in win for Salvini]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 28, 2019.
*[https://www.thelocal.it/20190328/italy-self-defence-law Italy just made it easier to claim self-defence if you kill or injure an intruder]. ''AFP''. March 28, 2019. Retrieved March 28, 2019.</ref> He took a confrontational stance toward the European Union.<ref>Amaro, Silvia (March 22, 2019). [https://www.cnbc.com/2019/03/04/italy-and-the-eu-a-tense-relationship-helping-matteo-salvini.html Italy is side-lining itself from the EU. And its populist deputy leader stands to benefit]. ''CNBC''. Retrieved March 22, 2019.</ref> In April 2019, Salvini announced he would increase police oversight of Islamic cultural centers.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (April 26, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/04/26/salvini-demands-security-services-increase-observation-islamic-cultural-centres/ Salvini Demands Security Services Increase Observation of Islamic Cultural Centres]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 27, 2019.</ref> Helped by Italy's Supreme Court, Salvini worked to strengthen regulations against cannabis in Italy.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-cannabis-salvini/italy-court-cracks-down-on-cannabis-shops-in-win-for-salvini-idUSKCN1T028P Italy court cracks down on cannabis shops in win for Salvini]. ''Reuters''. May 30, 2019. Retrieved May 30, 2019.</ref>

Under Salvini's leadership, crime levels fell an average of 15% from 2018 to 2019.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (May 7, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/05/07/crime-down-15-percent-under-salvini-interior-ministry/ Crime Down 15 Percent Under Salvini Interior Ministry]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 8, 2019.</ref> In July 2019, Italy began increased border security patrols along its border with [[Slovenia]] because of increased illegal immigration levels.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-slovenia-italy/italy-and-slovenia-start-border-patrols-to-stem-migrant-flows-idUSKCN1TW2JA Italy and Slovenia start border patrols to stem migrant flows]. ''Reuters''. July 1, 2019. Retrieved July 1, 2019.
*Williams, Thomas D. (July 2, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2019/07/02/italy-and-slovenia-initiate-joint-border-patrols-to-curb-illegal-immigration/ Italy and Slovenia Initiate Joint Border Patrols to Curb Illegal Immigration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 2, 2019.</ref> Salvini worked to evict migrant illegally living in abandoned buildings.<ref>Multiple references:
*Winfield, Noah; Gatopoulos, Derek (July 15, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/1cc4ce6ccfca42ed94729a47dc377029 Italian police clear migrant squatters amid burning debris]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved July 15, 2019.
*[https://www.france24.com/en/20190716-italys-far-right-salvini-moves-clear-illegal-roma-camps Italy's far-right Salvini moves to clear 'illegal' Roma camps]. ''France 24'' (from ''AFP''). July 16, 2019. Retrieved July 21, 2019.</ref>

In the May 2019 [[European Parliament]] elections, which Salvini put much effort into, the League performed very strongly, becoming the largest party in Italy with over 34% of the vote and one of the largest parties in the parliament.<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Chris (May 27, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/05/27/salvini-leads-lega-historic-first-national-election-victory/ Salvini Leads Lega to Historic First National Election Victory]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
*Squires, Nick (May 27, 2019). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/05/27/matteo-salvini-triumphs-european-elections-taking-nearly-35/ Matteo Salvini triumphs in European elections, taking nearly 35 per cent of Italian vote]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
*Balmer, Crispian; Amante, Angelo (May 26, 2019). [https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-eu-election-italy/italys-ruling-league-triumphs-in-eu-vote-as-5-star-slumps-idUKKCN1SW0WZ Italy's ruling League triumphs in EU vote as 5-Star slumps]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
*Follain, John (May 26, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-05-26/salvini-s-league-set-to-surge-but-premiership-may-elude-him Italy’s League Surges Into Top Spot as Ally Five Star Plummets]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
*Willan, Peter (May 27, 2019). [https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/matteo-salvini-far-right-charge-after-social-media-blitz-italy-facebook-s5gmxnhhp Salvini surge could see him leading hard-right bloc]. ''The Times''. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
*Borrelli, Silvia Sciorilli; Barigazzi, Jacopo (May 27, 2019). [https://www.politico.eu/article/european-parliament-election-2019-matteo-salvinis-wins-big-but-only-in-italy/ Salvini wins big — but only in Italy]. ''Politico''. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
* https://www.ft.com/content/2ce8e842-804a-11e9-9935-ad75bb96c849
*Ritter, Karl; Barry, Colleen (May 27, 2019). [https://apnews.com/dfd4f5206e5b4152b7dcb337e5fa0356 European victory gives Salvini more leverage in Italy]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
*Amaro, Silvia (May 27, 2019). [https://www.cnbc.com/2019/05/27/italy-european-election-results.html Italy’s anti-immigration Lega party enjoys EU election triumph]. ''CNBC''. Retrieved May 28, 2019.
*Castelfranco, Sabina (May 27, 2019). [https://www.voanews.com/a/in-italy-anti-migrant-populist-wins-big/4933943.html In Italy, Anti-Migrant Populist Wins Big]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved May 28, 2019.
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*Rossi, Sara; Jones, Gavin (May 27, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-politics/italys-salvini-says-vote-win-is-mandate-to-change-eu-budget-rules-idUSKCN1SX0R3 Italy's Salvini says vote win is mandate to change EU budget rules]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
*Hinnant, Lori (May 27, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/6152801851684d879999dbcdc62c1e0f Macron vs. Salvini: Two leaders face off over EU’s future]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
*Shaw, Adam (May 28, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/italy-matteo-salvini-league-european-parliament-nationalist-populist-bloc Italy’s Salvini eyes international right-wing alliance after European Parliament victory]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 29, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (May 29, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/05/29/salvini-pushes-domestic-agenda-eu-election-landslide/ Salvini Pushes Domestic Agenda of Tax Reform After EU Election Landslide]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 29, 2019.</ref> The League performed particularly well in small towns and areas most affected by the migrant crisis.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.thelocal.it/20190527/matteo-salvini-league-italy-eu-election-migrants-lampedusa-riace-ventimiglia Italy's migrant 'hot spots' vote for anti-immigration League]. ''The Local'' (from ''AFP''). May 27, 2019. Retrieved May 28, 2019.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-election-salvini-vote/italys-dominant-salvini-is-small-town-phenomenon-polling-data-shows-idUSKCN1SX1HT Italy's dominant Salvini is small town phenomenon, polling data shows]. ''Reuters''. May 27, 2019. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
*[https://www.thelocal.it/20190608/how-italys-migrant-model-town-riace-veered-far-right How Italy's migrant model town Riace veered far-right]. ''The Local'' (from ''AFP''). June 8, 2019. Retrieved June 10, 2019.</ref> Salvini launched a European Parliament group Identity and Democracy.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (June 14, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/06/14/salvini-eu-parliament-group-revealed-identity-democracy/ Salvini Launches New ‘Identity and Democracy’ Populist EU Group]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 14, 2019.</ref>

On August 8, 2018, Salvini called for new elections due to significant policy disagreements with the more liberal M5S.<ref>Multiple references:
*Lane, Oliver JJ (August 9, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/08/09/italy-heading-to-elections-as-populist-border-control-salvini-prepares-to-go-it-alone-without-coalition/ Italy Heading to Elections as Populist, Border Control Salvini Prepares to go it Alone Without Coalition]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 9, 2019.
*Walker, Marcus (August 8, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/italian-populist-hot-off-the-beach-brandishes-new-clout-11565280100 Italian Populist Moves to Bring Down Government]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved August 9, 2019.
*Fonte, Giuseppe; Jones, Gavin (August 8, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-politics/italys-salvini-pulls-plug-on-government-calls-for-elections-idUSKCN1UY1U8 Italy's Salvini pulls plug on government, calls for elections]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 8, 2019.
*Barry, Colleen (August 8, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/8f691cfdf4ce4104893aca9ff27ad051 Italy’s Salvini pushes for a new election over deadlocks]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved August 8, 2019.
*Lyman, Eric J. (August 12, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/aug/12/matteo-salvini-northern-league-head-has-eyes-prime/ Italy's anti-immigrant leader demands vote that threatens to propel him to prime minister]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 12, 2019.
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*Fonte, Giuseppe; Rossi, Sara (August 9, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-politics-confidence/italys-league-seeks-to-trigger-elections-files-censure-motion-idUSKCN1UZ0Z7 Italy's League seeks to trigger elections, files censure motion]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 9, 2019.</ref> His pulling out of the coalition backfired, with the M5S agreeing to pursue an alliance with the far-left Italian Democratic Party.<ref>Multiple references:
*Shaw, Adam (August 28, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/italy-5-star-deal-elections-salvini-ousted Italy’s 5-Star makes deal with left-wingers to avoid elections; nationalist Salvini ousted]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
*Sylvers, Eric (August 28, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/italy-parties-reach-deal-to-form-new-government-11567014240 Italian Party Rivals Join Up to Form New Government]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
*Bernal, Rafael (August 28, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/459163-italy-forms-new-coalition-government Italy forms new coalition government]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
*D'Emilio, Frances; Zampano, Giada (August 28, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/af44d9cc445d4ffb858cd692aae37cd2 Italy’s Conte might be back at helm with Salvini shut out]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
*Barry, Colleen; Zampano, Giada (August 29, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/376d97bb5f4d4a31bc4a64a2fa4af2a3 Italy’s bitter political foes unite in bid to foil Salvini]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved August 29, 2019.
See also:
*Tomlinson, Chris (August 30, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/08/30/salvini-blasts-new-italian-government-as-least-democratic-ever/ Salvini Blasts New Italian Government As Least Democratic Ever]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
*Montgomery, Jack (August 30, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/08/30/orban-to-brother-in-arms-salvini-hungarians-will-never-forget-your-fight-for-strong-borders-european-heritage/ Orban to ‘Brother in Arms’ Salvini: Hungarians ‘Will Never Forget’ Your Fight for Strong Borders, European Heritage]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
*[https://www.wsj.com/articles/italys-progressive-surprise-11567121442 Italy’s Progressive Surprise]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. August 29, 2019. Retrieved September 1, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (September 2, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/02/italy-proposed-leftist-coalition-faces-widespread-opposition/ Italy: Proposed Leftist Coalition Faces Widespread Opposition]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 2, 2019.</ref> Conte announced the leftist cabinet on September 4, 2019, and they were sworn in the following day, ending Salvini's tenure in the government.<ref>Multiple references:
*Fonte, Giuseppe; Amante, Angelo (September 4, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-politics/italian-pm-sets-seal-on-new-government-unveils-cabinet-idUSKCN1VP0W1 Italian PM sets seal on new government, unveils cabinet]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
*Balmer, Crispian; Fonte, Giuseppe (September 5, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-politics/new-italian-coalition-sworn-in-seeks-better-ties-with-europe-idUSKCN1VQ165 New Italian coalition sworn in, seeks better ties with Europe]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved September 5, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (September 12, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/12/italians-prefer-salvini-coalition-new-leftist-govt/ Italians Prefer Salvini Coalition To New Leftist Govt]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 12, 2019.</ref>

===In opposition===
The new Democrat–M5S coalition began reinstating status-quo, open borders immigration policies,<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2019/09/14/with-salvini-gone-new-m5s-democrat-govt-invites-migrants-land-in-italy/ With Salvini Gone, New M5S-Democrat Govt Invites Migrants to Land in Italy]. ''Breitbart News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). September 14, 2019. Retrieved September 14, 2019.
*Balmer, Crispian (September 14, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-italy/in-break-with-past-rome-lets-charity-ship-head-to-italian-port-idUSKCN1VZ05S In break with past, Rome lets charity ship head to Italian port]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved September 14, 2019.
*Brito, Renata; D'Emilio, Frances (September 14, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/2d8aa7447e18432884392a1fea5500a1 Italy: Rescue boat with 82 migrants can dock at Italian isle]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved September 14, 2019.
*Neslen, Arthur (September 14, 2019). [https://www.politico.eu/article/italian-welcome-for-82-migrants-marks-end-of-salvinis-propaganda-says-minister/ Italian welcome for 82 migrants marks ‘end of Salvini’s propaganda,’ says minister]. ''Politico''. Retrieved September 14, 2019.
*Legorano, Giovanni (September 14, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/italys-new-government-allows-in-migrants-testing-voters-tolerance-11568484151 Italy’s New Government Allows In Migrants, Testing Voters’ Tolerance]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved September 15, 2019.
*Tondo, Lorenzo (September 14, 2019). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/sep/14/italys-new-government-says-migrants-can-disembark-from-rescue-boat Italy's new government says migrants can disembark from rescue boat]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved September 22, 2019.
*[https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/22/business-as-usual-ngo-ship-allowed-to-land-another-182-migrants-in-post-salvini-italy/ Business as Usual: NGO Ship Allowed to Land Another 182 Migrants in Post-Salvini Italy]. ''Breitbart News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). September 22, 2019. Retrieved September 22, 2019.
*Duke, Selwyn (October 23, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/33829-mamma-mia-under-new-gov-t-italy-again-attracting-migrants-and-becoming-refugee-camp Mamma Mia: Under New Gov’t, Italy Again Attracting Migrants and Becoming “Refugee Camp”]. ''The New American''. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-ship/italy-to-let-french-ngo-migrant-ship-dock-after-11-days-at-sea-idUSKBN1X81XD Italy to let French NGO migrant ship dock after 11 days at sea]. ''Reuters''. October 29, 2019. Retrieved October 29, 2019.
*[https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/11/02/left-wing-italian-govt-ship-ngo-88-migrants-aboard-dock/ Left-Wing Italian Govt Allows NGO Ship with 88 Migrants Aboard to Dock]. ''Breitbart News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). November 2, 2019. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (January 14, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/01/14/italy-post-salvini-left-govt-ups-migrant-allowance-1500-sail-from-libya-in-four-days/ Italy: Post-Salvini Left Govt Ups Migrant Allowance, 1,500 Sail from Libya in Four Days]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
See also:
*Tomlinson, Chris (September 28, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/28/migrants-set-favela-like-camp-steps-away-roman-colosseum/ Migrants Set up Favela-Like Camp Steps Away from Roman Colosseum]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 28, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (October 14, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/10/14/illegal-migrant-formerly-deported-salvini-mocks-populist-leader/ Illegal Migrant Formerly Deported by Salvini Mocks Populist Leader]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 14, 2019.
*Williams, Thomas D. (October 15, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2019/10/15/matteo-salvini-laments-immigrant-resurgence-under-new-leftist-government/ Matteo Salvini Laments Immigrant Resurgence Under New Leftist Government]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
*Ciociola, Andrea (October 15, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-italy/italy-lets-french-migrant-ship-dock-to-anger-of-far-right-idUSKBN1WU2JL Italy lets French migrant ship dock to anger of far right]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 15, 2019.</ref> and Salvini and the League strongly criticized the new coalition and its globalist policies.<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Chris (September 10, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/10/salvini-party-mps-heckle-italian-pm-speech-demanding-election/ Salvini Party MPs Heckle Italian PM Speech, Demanding Fresh Election]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 10, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (September 11, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/11/salvini-attacks-italian-pm-i-leave-chair-him-keep-my-dignity/ Salvini Attacks Italian PM: ‘I Leave the Chair To Him But I Keep My Dignity’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 11, 2019.
*Williams, Thomas D. (September 15, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/15/salvini-italy-once-again-europes-refugee-camp-as-leftist-government-reopens-ports/ Salvini: Italy Once Again ‘Europe’s Refugee Camp’ as Leftist Government Reopens Ports]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 15, 2019.
*Camilli, Carmelo (September 15, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-politics-league/league-leader-salvini-promises-referendums-to-counter-new-italy-government-idUSKBN1W00HE League leader Salvini promises referendums to counter new Italy government]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved September 15, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (September 17, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/17/salvini-promises-trigger-referendums-crowd-80000/ Addressing Crowd of 80,000 Supporters, Populist Salvini Calls for Immigration Referendum]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 17, 2019.
*Jones, Gavin (October 19, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-politics-league/salvinis-right-rallies-in-rome-to-protest-against-italy-government-idUSKBN1WY0J4 Salvini's right rallies in Rome to protest against Italy government]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
*Zindulka, Kurt (October 20, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/10/20/italy-7-bodies-recovered-migrant-shipwreck-mediterranean/ Salvini: Migrant Drownings Caused by ‘Do-Gooders’ Re-opening Ports, Encouraging Smugglers]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 20, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (October 20, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/10/20/salvini-being-called-populist-is-compliment/ Salvini: Being Called a Populist ‘Is a Compliment’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 20, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (December 1, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/12/01/salvini-accuses-leftist-govt-of-giving-away-italian-sovereignty-to-eu/ Salvini Accuses Leftist Govt of Giving Away Italian Sovereignty to EU]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 1, 2019.
See also:
*Tomlinson, Chris (September 15, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/15/italy-salvini-forms-alliance-with-berlusconi-against-leftist-coalition/ Italy: Salvini Forms Alliance with Berlusconi Against New Leftist Coalition]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 15, 2019.</ref> Salvini also became Italy's most trusted political leader.<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Chris (September 20, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/20/salvini-now-most-trusted-political-leader-italy/ Poll: Salvini Now Most Trusted Political Leader in Italy]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 20, 2019.
*Zindulka, Kurt (October 22, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/10/22/poll-matteo-salvini-is-most-trusted-politician-italy/ Poll: Matteo Salvini is the Most Trusted Politician in Italy]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 22, 2019.</ref> On October 27, 2019, the League secured a historic election victory in the Italian region of Umbria, taking control of the state which had previously been only controlled by center-left, left-wing, and far-left parties.<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Chris (October 28, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/10/28/populist-salvini-alliance-routs-entrenched-leftist-governor-in-historic-election-result/ Populist Salvini Alliance Routs Entrenched Leftist Governor in Historic Election Result]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 28, 2019.
*Balmer, Crispian (October 27, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-politics-umbria/italys-salvini-triumphs-in-umbria-as-government-alliance-slumps-idUSKBN1X60SZ Italy's Salvini triumphs in Umbria as government alliance slumps]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 28, 2019.
*Sciorilli Borrelli, Silvia (October 28, 2019). [https://www.politico.eu/article/league-wins-landslide-victory-in-italian-regional-election/ League wins landslide victory in Italian regional election]. ''Politico''. Retrieved October 28, 2019.
*Albanese, Chiara; Ebhardt, Tommaso (October 27, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-10-27/italy-s-league-to-win-umbria-vote-in-blow-for-democrats-5-star Italy’s League Dominates Umbria Vote as Salvini Flexes Muscles]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
*[https://www.thelocal.it/20191028/italian-right-celebrates-rise-in-historically-left-wing-umbria Italian right celebrates rise in historically left-wing Umbria]. ''The Local''. October 28, 2019. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
*Johnson, Miles (October 28, 2019). [https://www.ft.com/content/2a6c8db4-f95b-11e9-a354-36acbbb0d9b6 Matteo Salvini’s anti-migration party seizes Umbria in Italian poll]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved October 31, 2019.
See also:
*Johnson, Miles (October 25, 2019). [https://www.ft.com/content/0425eaee-f710-11e9-a79c-bc9acae3b654 Heart of Italy captured by Salvini’s League]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved October 31, 2019.</ref>

==Political positions==
[[File:Mike Pompeo and Matteo Salvini.jpg|thumb|250px|Salvini with U.S. Secretary of State [[Mike Pompeo]], June 2019]]
Salvini is a [[Euroskeptic]]<ref>Deacon, Liam (January 20, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/01/20/right-wing-italian-election-favourite-blasts-the-eu-can-fck-itself/ Italian Election Favourite Blasts Brussels: ‘The EU Can Go F*ck Itself’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 20, 2018.</ref> who also supported leaving the [[Euro]]<ref name="MontgomeryJan2018">Montgomery, Jack (January 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/01/06/italys-lega-nord-euro-tripling-deportations-securing-border/ Italy’s Lega Nord Commits to Leaving the Euro, Tripling Deportations, and Securing the Border]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 4, 2018. However, Salvini later stated he would not leave the Euro:
*Aloisi, Silvia (August 10, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-politics/italy-not-thinking-about-leaving-euro-salvini-idUSKCN1V00I6 Italy not thinking about leaving euro: Salvini]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 10, 2019.
*Amante, Angelo (October 14, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-politics-salvini/italys-euroskeptic-leader-salvini-says-euro-is-irreversible-idUSKBN1WT1R2 Italy's euroskeptic leader Salvini says euro is 'irreversible']. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 14, 2019.
*Fonte, Giuseppe; Jones, Gavin (November 25, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-politics-league-europe-analysis/from-euro-to-esm-italys-salvini-re-trains-his-eurosceptic-fire-idUSKBN1XZ1BQ From euro to ESM, Italy's Salvini re-trains his eurosceptic fire]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 25, 2019.</ref> and who opposes [[Turkey|Turkish]] membership in the EU.<ref>Hale, Virginia (April 8, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/04/08/salvini-axe-turkey-eu-process/ Salvini: Turkey ‘Has Nothing to Do with Europe’, Will ‘Never Enter EU on Our Watch’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 8, 2019.</ref> He supports putting the Italian people first when making policy, as opposed to advancing [[globalist]] ideals.<ref>Binnie, Isla (February 24, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-election-league/league-leader-pledges-to-put-italians-first-as-election-campaign-intensifies-idUSKCN1G80O2 League leader pledges to put Italians first as election campaign intensifies]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 4, 2018.</ref> As Deputy Prime Minister, he has called for remaining in the EU and changing it from the inside.<ref>Multiple references:
*Walt, Vivienne (September 13, 2018). [http://time.com/5394448/matteo-salvini/ Why Italy's Matteo Salvini Is the Most Feared Man in Europe]. ''Time''. Retrieved September 16, 2018.
*Walt, Vivienne (September 13, 2018). [http://time.com/5394207/matteo-salvini-time-interview-transcript-full/ 'We Want to Change Things from Within.' Italy's Matteo Salvini on His Goal to Reshape Europe]. ''Time''. Retrieved September 16, 2018.</ref> He is also a critic of [[compulsory vaccination]],<ref>Politi, James (June 22, 2018). [https://www.ft.com/content/e513740e-761a-11e8-b326-75a27d27ea5f Salvini ramps up rhetoric with attack on mandatory vaccines]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved June 25, 2018.</ref> and he has criticized the concept of surrogate motherhood as a threat to the traditional family.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (March 18, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/03/18/matteo-salvini-blasts-surrogacy-womb-rent-makes-me-sick/ Matteo Salvini Blasts Surrogacy: Womb for Rent ‘Makes Me Sick’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 18, 2019.</ref> Salvini takes relatively conservative positions on social issues and supports the pro-family World Congress of Families.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (March 19, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/03/19/salvini-pro-family-congress-attendance-sparks-italy-coalition-conflict/ Salvini Pro-Family Congress Attendance Sparks Italy Coalition Conflict]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 30, 2019. See also:
*Phelan, Jessica (March 29, 2019). [https://www.thelocal.it/20190329/world-congress-of-families-verona-anti-lgbt-anti-abortion-congress-italy International anti-LGBT, anti-abortion congress opens in Verona]. ''The Local''. Retrieved March 30, 2019.
*Giuffrida, Angela (March 29, 2019). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/mar/29/city-of-love-christian-right-congress-in-verona-divides-italy-league-extremism City of love? Christian right congress in Verona divides Italy]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved March 30, 2019.
*Williams, Thomas D. (March 28, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2019/03/28/pro-family-congress-celebrates-shift-the-tide-is-turning/ Pro-Family Congress Celebrates Shift: ‘The Tide Is Turning’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 30, 2019.
*Barry, Colleen (March 30, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/d157b890d19d40caba71f91a08fc2ed5 Conservative congress on family sharply divides Italy]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved March 30, 2019.</ref> Salvini takes tough-on-crime positions and, along with other members of the League, supports the chemical [[castration]] of rapists.<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Chris (March 30, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/03/30/salvini-calls-chemical-castration-violent-rapists/ Salvini Calls for ‘Chemical Castration’ of Violent Rapists]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 30, 2019.
*Squires, Nick (March 27, 2019). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/03/27/italys-matteo-salvini-calls-three-alleged-rapists-chemically/ Italy's Matteo Salvini calls for three alleged rapists to be chemically castrated if found guilty]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved March 30, 2019.</ref>

Salvini also takes a strong position against mass migration and Islam,<ref>Multiple references:
*Williams, Thomas D. (January 31, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/31/italys-salvini-promises-sealed-borders-todays-islam-is-a-danger/ Italy’s Salvini Promises Sealed Borders, ‘Today’s Islam Is a Danger’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (February 28, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/02/28/italian-populist-leader-slams-pro-migrant-bishop-swear-oath-bible/ Italian Populist Leader Slams Pro-Migrant Bishop: ‘The Gospel Doesn’t Say to Welcome Everyone’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
*Williams, Thomas D. (July 23, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/23/italys-matteo-salvini-decries-dirty-business-illegal-immigration/ Italy’s Matteo Salvini Decries ‘Dirty Business of Illegal Immigration’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
*Williams, Thomas D. (August 10, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/10/matteo-salvini-controlling-immigration-the-only-antidote-to-racism/ Matteo Salvini: Controlling Immigration ‘The Only Antidote to Racism’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 10, 2018.
*Williams, Thomas D. (April 17, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2019/04/17/salvini-risk-of-islamic-terrorist-infiltration-from-libya-a-certainty/ Salvini: Risk of Islamic Terrorist Infiltration from Libya ‘a Certainty’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 17, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (May 27, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/05/27/salvini-says-no-to-eurabia-in-italy-after-report-on-swedish-migrant-areas/ Salvini Says No to ‘Eurabia’ in Italy After Report on Swedish Migrant Areas]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
*Montgomery, Jack (August 12, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/08/12/salvini-rebukes-richard-gere-migrants-tells-him-fly-them-hollywood-villas/ Salvini Rebukes Richard Gere on Migrants, Tells Him to Fly Them to His ‘Hollywood Villas’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 12, 2019.</ref> and he supports strong border security actions.<ref name="MontgomeryJan2018"/><ref>Multiple references:
*Scherer, Steve (June 26, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-italy-salvini/echoes-of-trump-as-italys-salvini-gets-tough-on-migrants-idUSKBN1JM24H Echoes of Trump as Italy's Salvini gets tough on migrants]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (June 29, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/06/29/italys-trump-salvini-wants-build-wall-stop-illegal-migration-balkans/ Italy’s Trump: Salvini Wants to Build a Wall to Stop Illegal Migration from Balkans]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 29, 2019.</ref> He has called for supporting Italian families and increasing the native birthrate rather than supporting migrants.<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (July 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/29/italys-salvini-wants-more-babies-fewer-migrants-a-country-which-does-not-create-children-is-destined-to-die/ Italy’s Salvini Wants More Babies, Fewer Migrants: ‘A Country Which Does Not Create Children is Destined to Die’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (September 15, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/09/15/salvini-help-italians-have-more-children-not-bring-africans-replace/ Salvini: ‘We Need to Help Italians Have More Children, Not Bring Africans to Replace the Children We’re Not Having’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 15, 2018.
See also:
*Williams, Thomas D. (August 26, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2019/08/26/maltese-politician-praises-salvini-for-halting-organized-crime-of-mass-migration/ Maltese Politician Praises Salvini for Halting ‘Organized Crime’ of Mass Migration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 26, 2019.</ref> He also supports enacting [[tariffs]] on foreign products.<ref>Koukakis, Nasos (March 2, 2018). [https://www.cnbc.com/2018/03/02/italys-far-right-populist-pm-candidate-loves-trumps-tariff-policy.html Not all Europeans hate Trump's tariff policy — Italy's far-right PM candidate loves it]. ''CNBC''. Retrieved March 4, 2018.</ref> A strong supporter of [[Donald Trump]],<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (November 7, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/11/07/go-donald-go-italys-salvini-congratulates-trump-on-midterms/ ‘Go, Donald, Go!’: Italy’s Salvini Congratulates Trump on Midterms]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 7, 2018. See also:
*Follain, John; Krause-Jackson, Flavia (January 31, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-02-01/italy-s-salvini-to-trump-i-can-be-your-closest-ally-in-europe Italy’s Salvini to Trump: I Can Be Your Closest Ally in Europe]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
Salvini supported President Trump's re-election in 2020:
*Mastrangelo, Alana (October 14, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/10/14/populist-senator-matteo-salvini-wears-trump-2020-mask-in-italian-parliament/ Populist Senator Matteo Salvini Wears ‘Trump 2020’ Mask in Italian Parliament]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 21, 2020.</ref> Salvini met him in 2016 while Trump was still a presidential candidate.<ref>Multiple references:
*Bojesson, Jacob (April 26, 2016). [https://dailycaller.com/2016/04/26/trump-does-meet-and-greet-with-italian-nationalist-party-leader-mussolini-defender/ Trump Does Meet And Greet With Italian Nationalist Party Leader, Mussolini Defender]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved March 10, 2018.
*Williams, Thomas D. (April 26, 2016). [https://www.breitbart.com/2016-presidential-race/2016/04/26/trump-meets-italys-salvini-total-agreement-immigration/ Trump Meets with Italy’s Northern League Leader Salvini, ‘Total Agreement’ on Immigration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 10, 2018.</ref> When President Trump decided to move the US embassy from [[Tel Aviv]] to [[Jerusalem]], Salvini stated that he is in favor of recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel,<ref>Momigliano, Anna (July 23, 2018). [https://www.haaretz.com/world-news/europe/.premium-italian-jews-finally-take-stand-against-far-right-pro-israel-parties-1.6302183 For Many Italian Jews, Far-right Parties No Longer Getting a Pass for Being pro-Israel]. ''Haaretz''. Retrieved September 1, 2018.</ref> and he is a supporter of Israel in general.<ref>Kent, Simon (December 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/middle-east/2018/12/12/italys-salvini-slams-e-u-for-unbalanced-approach-to-israel/ Italy’s Salvini Slams E.U. for ‘Unbalanced’ Approach to Israel]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 12, 2018.</ref> Salvini also has formed alliances with [[Marine Le Pen]] in [[France]] and [[Geert Wilders]] in the [[Netherlands]],<ref name="Success">Multiple references:
*Schumacher, Elizabeth (March 5, 2018). [http://p.dw.com/p/2ti8M Matteo Salvini: Italy's far-right success story]. ''Deutsche Welle''. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
*Kirchgaessner, Stephanie (March 5, 2018). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/mar/05/matteo-salvini-the-italian-far-right-leader-stepping-out-of-berlusconis-shadow Matteo Salvini: far-right leader steps out of Berlusconi's shadow]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
*Lyman, Eric J. (March 8, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/mar/8/matteo-salvini-pulls-italys-right-wing-fringe-part/ Unlikely leader pulls right-wing fringe party to Italy’s political power center]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved March 23, 2018.</ref><ref>Mcintosh, Jane (March 6, 2018). [http://p.dw.com/p/2tkBK Who are Italy's two leading populist parties: Five Star Movement and the League?] ''Deutsche Welle''. Retrieved March 23, 2018.</ref> and he has expressed a desire for creating a Europe-wide coalition of patriotic parties.<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Chris (July 3, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/03/salvini-take-league-international-free-europe/ Salvini Announces Intention to Take League Party International to ‘Free Europe’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
*Polleschi, Ilaria (July 1, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-politics-salvini-europe/italys-league-chief-salvini-vows-to-take-success-europe-wide-idUSKBN1JR1SI Italy's League chief Salvini vows to take success Europe-wide]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
*[https://www.thelocal.it/20180702/italys-far-right-league-holds-annual-rally-in-buoyant-mood 'League of Leagues': Italy's Matteo Salvini calls for anti-immigration alliance across Europe]. ''The Local''. July 2, 2018. Retrieved July 2, 2018.
*Badcock, James (July 1, 2018). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/07/01/salvini-says-wants-european-association-nationalist-parties/ Salvini says he wants European association of nationalist parties as Italy leaves migrants stranded at sea]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved July 2, 2018.
*Politi, James (July 1, 2018). [https://www.ft.com/content/b65fed5e-7d2c-11e8-bc55-50daf11b720d Italy’s Matteo Salvini calls for European populist alliance]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved July 2, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (July 21, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/21/salvini-to-form-populist-grand-alliance-ahead-2019-european-parliament-election/ Salvini to Form Populist Grand Alliance Ahead of 2019 European Parliament Elections]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 21, 2018.</ref> Salvini also has a strong relationship with [[Viktor Orbán]] of [[Hungary]],<ref>Multiple references:
*Williams, Thomas D. (August 28, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/28/viktor-orban-matteo-salvini-is-my-hero/ Viktor Orban: Matteo Salvini Is ‘My Hero’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 28, 2018.
*Williams, Thomas D. (August 28, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/28/salvini-hungary-model-successful-economic-immigration-reform/ Salvini Holds Up Hungary as Model of Successful Economic and Immigration Reform]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 28, 2018.
*Friedman, Victoria (August 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/29/orban-salvini-attack-globalist-macron-leader-pro-migration-parties-eu/ Orban, Salvini Attack Globalist Macron as ‘Leader of Pro-Migration Parties’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (January 11, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/01/11/orban-gives-support-salvini-alliance-poland/ Orban Gives Support to Salvini’s Italy Allying with Poland]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (March 26, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/03/26/orban-looks-to-salvini-alliance-after-epp-suspension/ Orban Looks To Salvini Alliance After EPP Suspension]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 30, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (May 2, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/05/02/orban-labels-salvini-most-important-person-europe-ahead-visit/ Orban Labels Salvini ‘Most Important Person in Europe’ Ahead of Visit]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 2, 2019.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-election-right-hungary/hungary-pm-makes-overtures-to-italy-far-right-in-hint-of-eu-conservative-split-idUSKCN1S81K8 Hungary PM makes overtures to Italy far right in hint of EU conservative split]. ''Reuters''. May 2, 2019. Retrieved May 2, 2019.
*Gorondi, Pablo (May 2, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/cba92046268e4b1d8781a2af05f79a43 Anti-migrant politicians bond at razor wire fence in Hungary]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved May 4, 2019.
*Friedman, Victoria (May 5, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/05/05/orban-hungary-italy-have-proved-illegal-migration-stopped-land-sea/ Orban: Hungary and Italy Have Proved Illegal Mass Migration Can Be Stopped]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 5, 2019.
The two formed an alliance with each other:
*Hale, Virginia (August 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/29/orban-salvini-elections-anti-migration-front/ Orbán, Salvini Set to Take On Globalism at EU Elections with Anti-Migration Front]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
*Tondo, Lorenzo (August 28, 2018). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/aug/28/matteo-salvini-viktor-orban-anti-migrant-plan-brussels Matteo Salvini and Viktor Orbán to form anti-migration front]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
*Foster, Peter (August 28, 2018). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/08/28/populist-duo-viktor-orban-matteo-salvini-call-deportation-migrants/ Populist duo Viktor Orban and Matteo Salvini call for deportation of migrants from Europe]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
See also:
*Tomlinson, Chris (June 2, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/06/02/orban-not-joining-salvini-led-eu-parliament-group/ Orban Not Joining Salvini-led EU Parliament Group]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 3, 2019.</ref> who complimented his policies' effects,<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (August 30, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/08/30/orban-to-brother-in-arms-salvini-hungarians-will-never-forget-your-fight-for-strong-borders-european-heritage/ Orban to ‘Brother in Arms’ Salvini: Hungarians ‘Will Never Forget’ Your Fight for Strong Borders, European Heritage]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (September 20, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/20/hungarian-minister-with-salvini-europe-was-safe/ Hungarian Minister: With Salvini Europe Was Safe]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 20, 2019.</ref> and he has similar views as Poland's [[Jarosław Kaczyński]].<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Chris (January 4, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/01/04/italys-salvini-to-meet-polish-conservative-leader-to-discuss-potential-alliance/ Italy’s Salvini to Meet Polish Conservative Leader to Discuss Potential Alliance]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 5, 2019.
*Friedman, Victoria (January 10, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/01/10/european-spring-italys-salvini-building-alliance-with-poland-to-save-europe/ ‘European Spring’: Italy’s Salvini Building Alliance with Poland to ‘Save Europe’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 10, 2019.</ref> Salvini takes a relatively positive stance toward Brexit and has criticized the EU for its stance against the UK.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (September 14, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/09/14/salvini-italy-britain-side-brexit-negotiations-criticises-eu-anti-democratic-punish/ Salvini: Italy on Britain’s Side in Brexit Negotiations, EU has Anti-Democratic Habits, Desire to Punish]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 4, 2019.</ref> He has criticized [[liberal]] globalists, including [[Angela Merkel]], [[Emmanuel Macron]], and the EU's leadership for their policies.<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Chris (September 5, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/09/05/salvini-blasts-merkel-underestimating-social-conflict-open-doors-migrant-policy/ Salvini Blasts Merkel for ‘Underestimating Social Conflict’ of Open Doors Migrant Policy]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 5, 2018.
*Hale, Virginia (October 7, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/10/07/salvini-globalist-ruining-italy-europe/ Salvini Slaps Down Globalist EU Chiefs for ‘Ruining’ Italy, Europe]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 7, 2018.
*Balmer, Crispian (December 9, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-budget-france/macron-to-blame-for-french-protests-italys-salvini-says-idUSKBN1O80LL Macron to blame for French protests, Italy's Salvini says]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved December 9, 2018.
*Balmer, Crispian (January 22, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-france-italy-salvini/italys-salvini-bashes-france-over-libya-role-in-new-diplomatic-spat-idUSKCN1PG0QI Italy's Salvini bashes France over Libya role in new diplomatic spat]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 22, 2019.
*Shaw, Adam (January 22, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/italys-salvini-slams-france-for-migrant-crisis-i-dont-take-lessons-on-humanity-and-generosity-from-macron Italy’s Salvini slams France for migrant crisis: ‘I don’t take lessons on humanity and generosity from Macron’]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 22, 2019.
*Shaw, Adam (May 16, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/italys-salvini-merkel-macron Italy’s Salvini says Merkel, Macron have ‘ruined’ the European Union]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 16, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (May 17, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/05/17/salvini-to-macron-and-merkel-i-want-nothing-to-do-with-you/ Italy’s Salvini: Merkel and Macron ‘Ruined’ Europe – ‘We Want Nothing to Do with You’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 18, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (July 26, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/07/26/salvini-macron-we-are-not-your-colony/ Salvini to Macron: We Are Not Your Colony!] ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 28, 2019.
See also:
*Friedman, Victoria (December 10, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/12/10/populist-italy-holds-italians-first-rally-while-anti-macron-protesters-riot-france/ Spot the Difference: Populist Salvini Celebrated, Anti-Macron Riots]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 10, 2018.</ref> Because of Salvini's criticisms, along with those from other Italian leaders, France recalled its ambassador to Italy in February 2019.<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Chris (February 8, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/08/france-recalls-italian-ambassador-row-between-two-countries-escalates/ France Recalls Italian Ambassador as Row Between Two Countries Escalates]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 8, 2019.
*Irish, John; Rose, Michael (February 7, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-france-italy/france-recalls-italy-ambassador-after-worst-verbal-onslaught-since-the-war-idUSKCN1PW1GJ France recalls Italy ambassador after worst verbal onslaught 'since the war']. ''Reuters''. Retrieved February 7, 2019.</ref>

Salvini takes a skeptical stance on China's Belt and Road Initiative, warning against foreign companies "colonizing Italy."<ref>Follain, John (March 11, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-03-11/salvini-warns-against-colonizing-italy-ahead-of-china-accord Salvini Warns Against ‘Colonizing Italy’ Before China Accord]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved March 23, 2019. See also:
*Sciorilli Borrelli, Silvia (March 19, 2019). [https://www.politico.eu/article/italy-plans-scaled-back-silk-road-agreement/ Italy plans scaled-back Silk Road agreement]. ''Politico''. Retrieved March 23, 2019.</ref> He has also called for protecting "sensitive" Italian data from China.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-china-salvini/italys-salvini-says-china-cannot-be-in-control-of-sensitive-data-idUSKCN1SQ0RU Italy's Salvini says China cannot be in control of sensitive data]. ''Reuters''. May 20, 2019. Retrieved May 20, 2019.</ref>

Unlike other Italian politicians, Salvini is not afraid of mixing his Christian profession with his politics.<ref>Winfield, Nicole (August 22, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/ef2b2fb43ed645c3a95107ad0646e1c5 Italian populist mixes religious symbols with his politics]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved August 22, 2019.</ref>

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Viktor Orbán

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[[File:Viktor Orbán 2016-02-17.jpg|thumb|200px|Viktor Orbán]]
'''Viktor Mihály Orbán''' (born May 31, 1963, in [[Székesfehérvár]]) is a [[conservative]] Hungarian politician and served as Prime Minister of [[Hungary]] between 1998 and 2002 and again since May 29, 2010. He is a member and leader of the [[Fidesz]] party, which is [[Social conservatism|socially conservative]] and moderately-[[Euroskeptic]]. In his earlier years, Orbán ensured that Hungary joined [[NATO]] in 1999 despite [[Russia]]'s opposition.

Since starting his second term as prime minister in 2010, Orbán has served as a strong voice for maintaining traditional [[conservative values]] in Europe, supporting [[national sovereignty]] and identity, and opposing the [[globalist]], one-world agenda of the EU and other entities.<ref>Caldwell, Christopher (May 13, 2019). [https://humanevents.com/2019/05/13/orban-not-far-right-just-right/ Orban: Not Far Right, Just Right.] ''Human Events'' (from ''Claremont Review of Books''). Retrieved May 16, 2019.</ref> He united with [[Poland]]'s conservative government to that end,<ref name="HungaryPoland"/> and his approval ratings are higher than those of his globalist opponents.<ref>Girdusky, Ryan (May 16, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/europes-liberals-hate-viktor-orban-for-one-reason-hes-more-popular-than-them Europe's liberals hate Viktor Orbán for one reason: He's more popular than them]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved May 16, 2019.</ref> Orbán is strongly hated by the Left for his conservative policies and his success at implementing them.<ref>Maitra, Sumantra (August 9, 2021). [https://thefederalist.com/2021/08/09/why-liberals-hate-hungarys-viktor-orban-so-much/ Why Liberals Hate Hungary’s Viktor Orban So Much]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved August 21, 2021.</ref>

==Second tenure as Prime Minister==
[[Fidesz]], led by Orbán, saw a landslide victory in the elections on April 11, 2010, winning over 50% of the vote.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2010/04/11/far-right-party-poised-make-gains-hungary.html Hungary's ruling Socialists suffer stinging defeat]. ''Fox News''. April 11, 2010. Retrieved March 19, 2018.
*Than, Krisztina; Szakacs, Gergely (April 11, 2010). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-election/fidesz-wins-hungary-election-with-strong-mandate-idUSTRE63A1GE20100412 Fidesz wins Hungary election with strong mandate]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref> In the runoff elections held later that month, Fidesz secured a two-thirds majority in parliament, enough to change the constitution.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/hungary/7632990/Hungarys-conservative-opposition-wins-landslide-election.html Hungary's conservative opposition wins landslide election]. ''The Telegraph''. April 26, 2010. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Dunai, Marton; Than, Krisztina (April 25, 2010). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-election/hungarys-fidesz-wins-historic-two-thirds-mandate-idUSTRE63O1KB20100425 Hungary's Fidesz wins historic two-thirds mandate]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*[https://www.economist.com/node/16009177 Orban's triumph]. ''The Economist''. April 29, 2010. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref> According to ''[[The New York Times]]'', Orbán decided to use his party's super-majority to enact major changes rather than have a minimalist agenda.<ref>Kingsley, Patrick (February 10, 2018). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/10/world/europe/hungary-orban-democracy-far-right.html As West Fears the Rise of Autocrats, Hungary Shows What’s Possible]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref>

Orbán again won a two-thirds majority in parliament in the April 2014 elections.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2014/04/06/hungarian-prime-minister-wins-3rd-term.html Hungarian prime minister wins 3rd term]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). April 6, 2014. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Than, Krisztina; Szakacs, Gergely (April 6, 2014). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-election/hungary-re-elects-maverick-pm-far-right-opposition-gains-idUSBREA3502V20140406 Hungary re-elects maverick PM, far-right opposition gains]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Karasz, Palko (April 7, 2014). [https://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/08/world/europe/viktor-orban-wins-a-second-term-in-hungary.html Viktor Orban Wins a Second Term in Hungary]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref> However, Fidesz lost its two-thirds majority after a by-election defeat in February 2015.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-31576491 Hungarian PM Orban loses two-thirds 'super-majority']. ''BBC News''. February 22, 2015. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Byrne, Andrew (February 22, 2015). [https://www.ft.com/content/36811202-baf2-11e4-945d-00144feab7de Hungary’s Fidesz party loses supermajority]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref>

Orbán faced a difficult re-election in 2018,<ref>Roser, Thomas; Davis, Austin (April 5, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/apr/5/viktor-orban-faces-tough-test-in-bid-for-third-ter/ Viktor Orban faces tough test in bid for third term as Hungarian president]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 5, 2018.</ref> in which he emphasized the issues of immigration and [[sovereignty]].<ref>Shaw, Adam (April 6, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/04/06/hungarys-viktor-orban-running-on-anti-mass-migration-platform-eyes-fourth-term.html Hungary's Viktor Orban, running on anti-mass migration platform, eyes fourth term]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 6, 2018.</ref> Despite this, Orbán did significantly better than expected and won a supermajority a third time in a row.<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (April 8, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/04/08/bloody-nose-brussels-poll-suggests-anti-globalist-anti-soros-eurosceptic-viktor-orban-wins-big-hungary-election/ Bloody Nose for Brussels: Landslide Triumph as Anti-Globalist, Anti-Soros Orban Wins Third Term in Hungary]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
*Mass, Warren (April 9, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/28714-viktor-orban-strong-defender-of-his-nation-s-sovereign-borders-reelected-in-hungary Viktor Orban, Strong Defender of His Nation’s Sovereign Borders, Reelected in Hungary]. ''The New American''. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
*Murphy, Peter; Khera, Jastinder (April 9, 2018). [https://www.timesofisrael.com/hungarys-orban-claims-victory-as-nationalist-party-takes-sweeping-poll-lead/ Hungary’s Orban claims victory as nationalist party takes sweeping poll lead]. ''The Times of Israel''. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
*Than, Krisztina; Szakacs, Gergely (April 7, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-election/hungarys-strongman-viktor-orban-wins-third-term-in-power-idUSKBN1HE0UC Hungary's strongman Viktor Orban wins third term in power]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
*Hinshaw, Drew; Komuves, Anita (April 8, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/hungary-votes-in-election-with-orban-set-to-secure-a-fourth-term-1523162923 Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban Wins Fourth Term]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
*[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/04/08/hungary-leader-viktor-orban-sweeps-to-re-election-win-with-super-majority.html Hungary leader Viktor Orban sweeps to re-election win with super majority]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved April 9, 2018.
*Lane, Oliver JJ (April 9, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/04/09/orban-responds-electoral-victory-created-opportunity-protect-hungary/ Orban Responds to Electoral Victory: ‘We’ve Created the Opportunity to Protect Hungary’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 9, 2018.</ref> After the election results became known, Orbán stated his intention of pushing forward with his conservative and nationalist agenda,<ref>Than, Krisztina; Szakacs, Gergely (April 10, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-election-orban/hungarys-orban-to-seek-eu-of-strong-nations-after-landslide-re-election-idUSKBN1HH12A Hungary's Orban to seek EU of strong nations after landslide re-election]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved April 10, 2018.</ref> as well as to preserve Hungary's Christian culture,<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Chris (May 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/06/hungarian-pm-orban-building-christian-democracy-announces-tougher-immigration-rules/ Hungarian PM Orban Getting Tougher on Immigration: ‘We Are Building a Christian Democracy’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 6, 2018.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban/pm-orban-vows-to-preserve-hungarys-christian-culture-idUSKBN1I80NC PM Orban vows to preserve Hungary's Christian culture]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 7, 2018.</ref> and he gave a strongly conservative speech outlining his fourth-term agenda.<ref>Multiple references:
*Dunai, Marton; Than, Krisztina (May 10, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban/eu-must-give-up-nightmares-of-united-states-of-europe-hungarian-pm-idUSKBN1IB1TG EU must give up 'nightmares' of United States of Europe: Hungarian PM]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
*Gorondi, Pablo (May 10, 2018). [https://www.apnews.com/b764d6684a2d402e8f0dff9e2fe0d876/Hungary's-parliament-elects-premier-Viktor-Orban-to-4th-term Hungary’s parliament elects premier Viktor Orban to 4th term]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
*[https://www.rt.com/news/426412-orban-christian-values-eu-hungary/ Orban declares end of ‘liberal democracy’ in Hungary, vows to fight for Christian values]. ''RT''. May 10, 2018. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (May 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/12/orban-era-liberal-democracy-replaced-21st-century-christian-democracy/ Orban: ‘We Will Build a 21st Century Christian Democracy, Not Rebuild a Shipwrecked Liberal Democracy’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
See also:
*[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/10/pics-hungarys-parliament-elects-premier-viktor-orban-fourth-term/ PICS: Hungary’s Parliament Elects Premier Viktor Orban to Fourth Term]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 11, 2018.</ref>

===Adopting a new constitution===
While [[Communism]] nominally ended in Hungary in 1989, the country's old constitution – adopted in 1949 and based on the 1936 [[Soviet Union]] constitution – remained in effect despite some constitutional amendments.<ref name="FundamentalLaw">[http://www.kormany.hu/en/doc/the-hungarian-state/the-fundamental-law The Fundamental Law]. ''Hungarian Government''. Retrieved June 16, 2018.</ref> Among other necessary reasons for changing this constitution was the fact that Hungarians would now be able to write their own constitution and mark a clear break from the Soviet era.<ref name="FundamentalLaw"/>

The new constitution,<ref name="Constitution">[http://www.kormany.hu/download/a/68/11000/The_Fundamental_Law_of_Hungary_01072016.pdf The Fundamental Law of Hungary] (in English). ''Hungarian Government''. Retrieved June 16, 2018.</ref> which was passed in 2011 and went into effect in January 2012, promoted conservative and Christian values on numerous topics. For example, the preamble recognized Christianity's major role in Hungary's history, promoted [[family values]], and condemned Hungary's occupation under the [[Third Reich]] and the USSR as well as the 1949 constitution.<ref name="Constitution"/> In addition, the constitution instituted the forint as Hungary's official currency (Article K), called for protecting Hungary's culture and language (preamble, Article H),<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2016/04/26/hungarys-orban-islamisation-banned-constitution/ Hungary’s Orban: ‘Islamisation’ Banned By Constitution]. ''Breitbart News''. April 26, 2016. Retrieved June 16, 2018.</ref> recognized [[marriage]] as between one man and one woman (Article L), and recognized that human life begins at conception (Article II).<ref>Clabough, Raven (June 14, 2011). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/8767-hungarys-pro-life-constitution-draws-ire-of-european-institutions Hungary's Pro-Life Constitution Draws Ire of European Institutions]. ''The New American''. Retrieved June 16, 2018.</ref><ref>Singson, Samantha (May 5, 2011). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/new-hungarian-constitution-recognizing-life-from-conception-signed-into-law New Hungarian Constitution recognizing life ‘from conception’ signed into law]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved June 16, 2018.</ref> Liberals and the European [[establishment]] criticized Orbán for these constitutional changes.<ref>[http://p.dw.com/p/10vlY Hungary's parliament passes controversial new constitution]. ''Deutsche Welle''. April 18, 2011. Retrieved June 16, 2018.</ref>

===Strong economic growth===
Orbán was recognized for turning Hungary around after taking power, getting it out of the negative effects of the [[Recession of 2008]] and improving its finances.<ref name="Dunai2018">Dunai, Marton (February 18, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-election-orban/hungarys-orban-calls-for-global-anti-migrant-alliance-with-eye-on-2018-elections-idUSKCN1G20PV Hungary's Orban calls for global anti-migrant alliance with eye on 2018 elections]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved February 18, 2018.</ref><ref>Dunai, Marton (May 23, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban/booming-economy-anti-migrant-stance-help-orban-tighten-grip-in-hungary-idUSKCN1IO2I3 Booming economy, anti-migrant stance help Orban tighten grip in Hungary]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 23, 2018.</ref> In the last quarter of 2018, the Hungarian GDP grew 5% – an outlier compared to other Eastern European countries<ref>Tomek, Radoslav (February 13, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-02-14/east-eu-to-show-slowing-gdp-growth-as-export-demand-deteriorates East EU's Economic Growth Slows as Export Demand Deteriorates]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved May 13, 2019.</ref><ref name="Booming"/><ref>Rabouin, Dion (July 3, 2019). [https://www.axios.com/romania-poland-hungary-economic-growth-europe-8686bbaf-080a-4f7c-8da2-e6dea43072d2.html Central and Eastern Europe buck continent's economic stagnation]. ''Axios''. Retrieved July 3, 2019.</ref> – and wages saw strong growth.<ref name="Booming">Than, Krisztina; Szakacs, Gergely (June 26, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-cenbank-idUSKCN1TR26X Risk of Hungary's booming economy overheating is very low: central banker]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 30, 2019.</ref><ref>Eddy, Kester (March 2, 2019). [https://bbj.hu/business/sun-still-shines-on-hungarian-economy-but-clouds-gather_161468 Sun Still Shines on Hungarian Economy, but Clouds Gather]. ''Budapest Business Journal''. Retrieved May 13, 2019.</ref><ref>Virovacz, Peter (July 30, 2019). [https://think.ing.com/snaps/hungary-wage-growth-re-accelerates/ Hungary: Wage growth re-accelerates]. ''ING''. Retrieved October 25, 2019.</ref> Unemployment fell to a record low.<ref>Virovacz, Peter (July 29, 2019). [https://think.ing.com/snaps/hungary-unemployment-at-record-low/ Hungary: Unemployment at record low]. ''ING''. Retrieved October 25, 2019.</ref>

In 2019, Orbán stated that Hungary's economy no longer relied on EU funding.<ref>[https://hungarytoday.hu/orban-hungary-eu-funds-leyen-soros/ Orbán: ‘Hungary No Longer Dependent on EU Funding’]. ''Hungary Today''. July 12, 2019. Retrieved July 21, 2019.</ref>

===Response to the European migrant crisis===
[[File:Viktor Orbán, 2016 speech.jpg|thumb|300px|Orbán gives a victory speech after a 2016 referendum on immigration. The card in front of him reads "Let us defend Hungary!"]]
[[File:Hungarian-Serbian border barrier.jpg|thumb|300px|Hungary's [[border fence]] with Serbia]]
{{See also|European migrant crisis}}
In 2015, Hungary was overrun by refugees passing through the country, and it has the largest ''per capita'' number of asylum applications of any European country in 2015.<ref>Connor, Phillip (August 2, 2016). [http://www.pewglobal.org/2016/08/02/number-of-refugees-to-europe-surges-to-record-1-3-million-in-2015/ Number of Refugees to Europe Surges to Record 1.3 Million in 2015]. ''Pew Research Center''. Retrieved April 7, 2018.</ref> In response, Orbán took several actions,<ref>Multiple references:
*Savitsky, Shane (February 1, 2017). [https://www.axios.com/border-fences-and-refugee-bans-been-there-done-that-for-hungary-2226465858.html Border fences and refugee bans: Hungary did it — fast]. ''Axios''. Retrieved October 6, 2017.
*Bensman, Todd (April 3, 2019). [https://cis.org/Bensman/Progress-Report-Hungarys-Fenced-Borderlands Progress Report from Hungary's Fenced Borderlands]. ''Center for Immigration Studies''. Retrieved April 6, 2019.
See also:
*[https://voiceofeurope.com/2018/09/viktor-orban-was-the-only-one-doing-the-right-thing-during-the-migrant-crisis/ “Viktor Orban was the only one doing the right thing during the migrant crisis”]. ''Voice of Europe'' (from the ''Hungary Journal''). September 16, 2018. Retrieved September 16, 2018.</ref> including building a [[border barrier]] along the border with [[Serbia]]<ref>Multiple references:
*Kent, Simon (September 15, 2015). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/09/07/end-of-the-line-hungary-seals-borders-as-migrant-flow-surges-on/ End Of The Line: Hungary Seals Borders As Migrant Flow Surges On]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
*[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/09/15/hungary-launches-border-crackdown-says-migrants-risk-expulsion/ Hungary Seals Border, Detains Thousands, Threatens To Imprison Illegals]. ''Breitbart News'' (from ''AFP''). September 15, 2015. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
*[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2016/09/19/successful-hungarian-border-fence-boosts-support-right-wing-government/ Successful Hungarian Border Fence Boosts Support Of Right Wing Government]. ''Breitbart'' (from ''Reuters''). September 19, 2016. Retrieved January 29, 2017.</ref> and [[Croatia]].<ref>[https://www.voanews.com/a/reu-migrant-shot-dead-trying-to-enter-bulgaria-says-ministry/3009905.html Hungary Closes Border With Croatia]. ''Voice of America''. October 16, 2015. Retrieved August 13, 2017.</ref> The fence was so effective that [[illegal immigration]] levels dropped to levels seen before the crisis began,<ref>Lane, Oliver JJ (October 29, 2015). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/10/29/hold-hungarian-border-fence-so-effective-illegal-immigrants-are-now-at-pre-migrant-crisis-levels/ Hungarian Border Fence So Effective Illegal Immigrants Are Now At Pre Migrant-Crisis Levels]. ''Breitbart''. Retrieved January 29, 2017.</ref> and by September 2017, illegal immigration levels had dropped by 99% since 2015.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (September 15, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/09/16/hungary-builds-a-wall-cuts-illegal-immigration-by-over-99-per-cent/ Hungary Builds a Wall, Cuts Illegal Immigration by Over 99 Per Cent]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 16, 2017. See also:
*Montgomery, Jack (February 9, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2019/02/09/exclusive-hungarian-govt-praises-trump-border-protection-obligation-state/ EXCLUSIVE – Hungary Backs Trump’s Wall: ‘Border Protection An Obligation of the State’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 9, 2019.
*Montgomery, Jack (February 15, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/15/hungary-fighting-illegal-migration-not-possible-without-barriers/ Hungary: ‘Fighting Illegal Migration Not Possible Without Physical Barriers at Border’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 15, 2019.
*Gorondi, Pablo (May 10, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/07ac72b6f0b24d8b83ef61114e3b075f Hungary stems migrant flow, but issue remains big in EU vote]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved May 26, 2019.</ref> In April 2017, the Hungarian government completed construction of a second border fence, one with high-tech features, on the Serbian border.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/28/hungary-completes-second-anti-migrant-fence/ Hungary Completes Second Anti-Migrant Fence]. ''Breitbart News''. April 28, 2017. Retrieved April 28, 2017.
*[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/04/28/hungary-completes-2nd-border-fence-meant-to-stop-migrants.html Hungary completes 2nd border fence meant to stop migrants]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). April 28, 2017. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
*[http://p.dw.com/p/2c64B Hungary completes second fence to keep out migrants]. ''Deutsche Welle''. April 28, 2017. Retrieved August 13, 2017.</ref> Unlike most other European countries, Hungary's leadership has taken a more conservative right-wing, common sense approach to the immigration crisis.<ref name="foxnews.com"/><ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (July 1, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/01/hungarian-hypocrisy-political-correctness-migration-enabled-terrorism/ EXCLUSIVE – Hungarian Govt Says ‘Hypocrisy and Political Correctness’ on Migration Enabled Terrorism]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
*Binder, John (July 2, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/07/02/exclusive-hungarians-warn-u-s-illegal-migration-cant-be-controlled-without-strong-border/ Exclusive – Hungarians Warn U.S. Illegal Migration Can’t Be Controlled Without ‘Strong’ Border]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 2, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (May 20, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/05/20/orban-we-want-change-we-want-a-europe-that-protects-its-borders-on-land-and-sea/ Orban: ‘We Want Change, We Want a Europe that Protects Its Borders on Land and Sea’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 20, 2019.</ref> In March 2017, the Hungarian government refused a Swedish request to let 5,000 asylum seekers into its borders.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (March 28, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/03/28/hungary-refuses-5000-migrants-sweden/ Hungary Refuses to Take 5,000 Migrants From Sweden]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 28, 2017.</ref> In May 2018, the Hungarian government under Orbán rejected a European Union-African migration declaration that disproportionately favored the African countries and "further inspires migration."<ref>Friedman, Victoria (May 4, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/04/hungary-rejects-eu-africa-declaration-inspires-migration/ Hungary Rejects EU-Africa Declaration that ‘Inspires Migration’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 4, 2018.
*Gorondi, Pablo (May 10, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/07ac72b6f0b24d8b83ef61114e3b075f Hungary stems migrant flow, but issue remains big in EU vote]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved May 10, 2019.
*Bensman, Todd (December 4, 2019). [https://cis.org/Bensman/Tunnels-Under-Hungarys-Fence-Are-Inconsequential The Tunnels Under Hungary's Fence Are Inconsequential]. ''Center for Immigration Studies''. Retrieved December 4, 2019.</ref> Hungary's government has also criticized the [[United Nations]]'s [[Global Compact on Migration]],<ref>Multiple references:
*Hale, Virginia (March 5, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/03/05/hungary-un-plan-mass-migration/ Hungary Challenges United Nations Plan to Facilitate Global Mass Migration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 9, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (June 8, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/08/hungary-migration-un-compact-victim-europe/ Hungary Slams Pro-Mass Migration UN Compact: ‘Its Clear Victim Is Europe’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 9, 2018.
*Friedman, Victoria (November 24, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/11/24/hungary-attacks-un-pact-attempting-legalising-migration-populist-claims-criticism-migration-criminal/ Hungary Attacks UN Migration Compact for Attempting to ‘Legalise Illegal Immigration’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 24, 2018.</ref> and it withdrew from it in July 2018.<ref>Shaw, Adam (July 19, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/07/19/hungary-joins-us-in-withdrawing-from-un-global-migration-agreement.html Hungary joins US in withdrawing from UN global migration agreement]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 19, 2018.</ref>

On September 15, 2015, the same day the Hungarian government closed its border with Serbia, several laws came into effect in the nation. The laws made illegal immigrants in Hungary subject to criminal charges and made it illegal to damage the nation's border fence.<ref>Multiple references:
*Harven, Michelle (September 11, 2015). [https://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/hungary-enacts-tougher-laws-illegal-immigrants/ Hungary enacts tougher laws on illegal immigrants]. ''PBS''. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
*[http://p.dw.com/p/1GWVT Hungary begins border crackdown as fence completed]. ''Deutsche Welle''. September 15, 2015. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
*Pandey, Avaneesh (September 15, 2015). [http://www.ibtimes.com/european-refugee-crisis-hungary-enacts-tough-new-laws-closes-key-border-crossing-2096891 European Refugee Crisis: Hungary Enacts Tough New Laws, Closes Key Border Crossing; Declares Emergency In 2 Counties]. ''International Business Times''. Retrieved August 13, 2017.</ref> On September 21, 2017, the Hungarian parliament voted to give the army the ability to use non-lethal force on migrants.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/09/21/hungarian-parliament-grants-army-right-to-use-force-against-migrants/ Hungarian Parliament Grants Army Right To Use Force Against Migrants]. ''Breitbart News''. September 21, 2015. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
*Dunai, Marton (September 22, 2015). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-hungary-law-idUSKCN0RL1K220150922 Hungary beefs up border with army, warns migrants to stay away]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
*Holehouse, Matthew; Philipson, Alice (September 22, 2015). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/hungary/11881046/Refugee-crisis-Hungary-declares-victory-in-border-strategy-as-migrants-head-to-Croatia-instead.html Refugee crisis: Hungarian parliament votes to deploy army as EU interior ministers to meet]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved August 13, 2017.</ref> In July 2016, Hungary enacted a law allowing the army to push migrants back to the border if they were found 8 kilometers (4.97 miles) or less from the border.<ref>Thorpe, Nick (July 14, 2016). [https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-36786438 Hungary deploys army to push migrants back to Serbia]. ''BBC''. Retrieved August 13, 2017.</ref>

Orbán stated that Hungary would admit all Europeans fleeing from their respective countries' liberal and globalist policies.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (February 11, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/02/11/hungary-will-welcome-true-refugees-germans-french-others-seeking-europe-lost-homelands/ Orban: Hungary Will Welcome ‘European Refugees’ Fleeing Multicultural West]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 8, 2017. See also:
*Duke, Selwyn (March 28, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/28612-people-fleeing-western-europe-because-of-muslim-migration People Fleeing Western Europe Because of Muslim Migration]. ''The New American''. Retrieved March 29, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (October 20, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/10/20/french-flee-to-hungary-to-escape-effects-of-mass-migration/ French Flee To Hungary To Escape Effects of Mass Migration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 20, 2018.</ref> As Orbán himself noted, Hungary's policies likely saved all of Europe from an even greater and more catastrophic migrant crisis.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (April 4, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/04/orban-culture-hypocrisy-europe-gratitude-hungary-halting-migrant-influx/ Orban: ‘Hypocrisy’ Prevents Europe from Admitting Gratitude to Hungary for Halting Migrant Influx]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 4, 2017.</ref> He also stated that his conservative migration and family policies helped Hungary avoid the [[culture war]] being fought in Western Europe.<ref>Friedman, Victoria (October 7, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/10/07/orban-europe-locked-culture-war-cultural-peace-reigns-hungary/ Orbán: Europe Locked in ‘Culture War’, But ‘Cultural Peace’ Reigns in Hungary]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 7, 2018.</ref> According to [[Politico]] in September 2017, he "won" the argument on immigration policy.<ref>Barigazzi, Jacopo (September 15, 2017). [https://www.politico.eu/article/viktor-orban-migration-eu-has-won-the-argument/ Orbán wins the migration argument]. ''Politico''. Retrieved September 15, 2017.</ref> Despite this, the left-wing [[mainstream media]] strongly opposed his migration policies.<ref>Duke, Selwyn (October 11, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/30313-cnn-accuses-hungary-of-racism-bullies-country-on-migrant-issue CNN Accuses Hungary of Racism; Bullies Country on Migrant Issue]. ''The New American''. Retrieved October 11, 2018.</ref>

In June 2018, Hungary's parliament passed a series of laws cracking down on individuals and entities that aid illegal immigration, and it passed a constitutional amendment banning the settlement of an "alien population" in the country.<ref name="StopSoros">Multiple references:
*Shaw, Adam (June 20, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/20/hungarys-pro-trump-populist-government-pushes-soros-crackdown.html Hungary's pro-Trump, populist government pushes Soros crackdown]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
*Simon, Zoltan (June 20, 2018). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-06-20/hungary-approves-immigration-crackdown-as-orban-ignores-eu-alarm Hungary Approves Immigration Crackdown as Orban Ignores EU Alarm]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
*Dunai, Marton (June 20, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-soros/hungary-approves-stop-soros-law-defying-eu-rights-groups-idUSKBN1JG1VN Hungary approves 'STOP Soros' law, defying EU, rights groups]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (July 27, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/27/hungary-adopts-new-tax-pro-mass-migration-ngos/ Hungary Adopts New Tax on Pro-Mass Migration NGOs]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 27, 2018.
See also:
*King, Laura (June 28, 2018). [https://www.latimes.com/world/la-fg-hungary-europe-immigration-20180628-story.html The European country that makes the U.S. look lenient on immigration]. ''Los Angeles Times''. Retrieved June 29, 2018.</ref> In September 2018, the EU parliament voted to move forward with sanctions on Hungary because of the Stop Soros laws along with his government's other conservative policies.<ref>Multiple references:
*Parke, Caleb (September 12, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/09/12/eu-punishes-hungary-with-unprecedented-action.html EU punishes Hungary with unprecedented action]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 12, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (September 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/09/12/eu-parliament-votes-enact-article-7-potential-sanctions-hungary/ EU Parliament Votes to Enact Article 7 Opening Up Potential Sanctions Against Hungary]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 12, 2018.
See also:
*Risdon, James (September 17, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/eu-trying-to-force-same-sex-marriage-muslim-migration-onto-hungary EU trying to force same-sex ‘marriage,’ Muslim migration onto Hungary]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved September 17, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (September 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/09/12/orban-defiance-vote-potential-sanction-european-parliament/ Orban Proclaims Defiance Ahead of European Parliament Sanctions Vote]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 12, 2018.
*Victoria, Friedman (September 13, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/09/13/poland-veto-eu-sanctions-solidarity-hungarian-people/ Poland to Veto EU Sanctions ‘in Solidarity with Hungarian People’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 13, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (July 28, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/07/28/eu-taking-hungary-to-euro-court-over-anti-illegal-migration-stop-soros-laws/ EU Dragging Hungary to Euro Court over Anti-Illegal Migration ‘Stop Soros’ Laws]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 4, 2019.</ref> Orbán's government fought attempts by the EU to weaken its [[sovereignty]].<ref>Newman, Alex (September 21, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/30132-hungary-resists-eu-assault-on-sovereignty-christian-civilization Hungary Resists EU Assault on Sovereignty, Christian Civilization]. ''The New American''. Retrieved September 21, 2018.</ref>

Campaigning on an anti-illegal immigration platform, Orbán performed strongly in the 2019 European Parliament elections.<ref>Multiple references:
*Than, Krisztina; Dunai, Marton (May 26, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-election-hungary-orban/hungarys-fidesz-wins-52-of-vote-orban-vows-to-halt-immigration-idUSKCN1SW062 Hungary's Fidesz wins 52% of vote; Orban vows to halt immigration]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
*Hale, Virginia (May 28, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/05/28/hungary-oppose-migration-eu-agenda/ Hungary Vows to Fight EU Mass Migration Agenda After Huge Election Win]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 28, 2019.</ref>

===Opposition to George Soros===
Orbán is known for his opposition to [[George Soros]], who himself is from Hungary.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/02/13/hungarys-orban-renews-attack-on-influence-george-soros.html Hungary's Orban renews attack on influence of George Soros]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (April 4, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/04/orban-soros-networks-dangerous-international-campaign-against-national-borders/ Orban: ‘We Must Fight’ Soros Network’s ‘Extremely Dangerous’ International Campaign Against National Borders]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (June 14, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/14/hungarian-pm-population-replacement-underway-europe-speculators-soros-profit/ Hungarian PM: ‘Population Replacement Underway in Europe, Speculators Like Soros Hope to Profit from Its Ruination’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 14, 2018.
*Duke, Selwyn (June 16, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/29296-hungarian-leader-europeans-purposely-being-replaced-with-muslims-as-soros-profits Hungarian Leader: Europeans Purposely Being Replaced With Muslims as Soros Profits]. ''The New American''. Retrieved June 16, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (November 21, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/11/21/hungarian-prime-minister-soros-is-one-of-the-most-corrupt-people-in-the-world/ Hungarian Prime Minister: ‘Soros Is One of the Most Corrupt People in the World’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
*Williams, Thomas D. (November 25, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/11/25/hungarys-orban-george-soros-is-the-most-corrupt-man-in-the-world/ Hungary’s Orbán: George Soros Is ‘the Most Corrupt Man in the World’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
See also:
*Pocius, Skomantas (June 4, 2018). [https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/orban-soros-and-the-unbridgeable-conflict-over-hungarian-sovereignty/ Orbán, Soros, and the Unbridgeable Conflict Over Hungarian Sovereignty]. ''The American Conservative''. Retrieved June 6, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (December 22, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/12/22/hungary-ft-soros-enemy-democracy-not-person-year/ Hungary Hits Back at FT: Soros an ‘Enemy of Democracy’, Not ‘Person of the Year’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 22, 2018.</ref> He strongly opposed the ultra-liberal [[Central European University]] (founded and funded by Soros) and on March 29, 2017, announced a new law which could close it.<ref>Simon, Zoltan; Gergely, Andras (March 29, 2017). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-03-29/soros-s-university-caught-in-orban-campaign-as-ceu-protests-law Soros-Funded University Pledges to Fight Hungarian Crackdown]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved March 19, 2018.</ref> He stated that it was cheating students and breaking rules by awarding both a Hungarian and an American diploma, despite the university having no U.S. presence.<ref name="Cheating">[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/03/31/soros-backed-university-cheating-says-hungarian-pm/ Soros-Backed University Is ‘Cheating’, Says Hungarian PM]. ''Breitbart News''. March 31, 2017. Retrieved April 12, 2017.</ref><ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/03/hungary-parliament-fast-track-bill-targeting-soros-university/ Hungary: Parliament to Fast-Track Bill Targeting Soros University]. ''Breitbart News''. April 3, 2017. Retrieved April 12, 2017.</ref> He also opposed George Soros due to his efforts by supporting the [[European migrant crisis|massive immigration from Muslim nations into Europe]].<ref name="Cheating"/>

On April 10, 2017, Hungary enacted a law tightening its standards for universities and thus threatening CEU's existence.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/11/hungary-president-signs-law-threatening-soros-university/ Hungary President Signs Law Threatening Soros University]. ''Breitbart News''. April 11, 2017. Retrieved April 12, 2017.</ref><ref>Sandford, Alasdair (April 10, 2017). [http://www.euronews.com/2017/04/10/hungary-defies-protests-to-pass-into-law-anti-soros-university-bill Hungary Defies Protests to Pass into Law 'Anti-Soros' University Bill]. ''Euronews''. Retrieved April 12, 2017.</ref> Orbán passed another law in June 2017 ordering foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs) with a certain revenue or higher to register as a "foreign-supported organisation," something thus targeting the NGOs funded by Soros.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (June 13, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/06/13/hungary-passes-law-tighten-rules-foreign-funded-ngos/ Anti Soros Law? Hungary Tightens Rules On Foreign-Funded NGOs]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 13, 2017.</ref> He proposed "Stop Soros" legislation to crack down on NGOs that actively support illegal immigration.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (June 2, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/02/hungarian-govt-outlines-stop-soros-legislation-criminalising-ngos-which-aid-and-abet-illegal-migrants/ Hungarian Govt Outlines ‘Stop Soros’ Legislation Criminalising NGOs Which Aid and Abet Illegal Migrants]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 2, 2018.</ref> The Hungarian parliament passed the "Stop Soros" legislation in June 2018.<ref name="StopSoros"/> Soros's Central European University stopped offering courses to asylum seekers because of the law.<ref>Friedman, Victoria (August 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/29/soros-university-suspends-programmes-migrants-hungarian-anti-propaganda-tax/ Soros University Suspends Programmes for Migrants Due to Hungarian Anti-Propaganda Tax]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 29, 2018.</ref>

Orbán started a new campaign against Soros in September 2017 by distributing a questionnaire to Hungarians so they could express their thoughts on Soros.<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Chris (September 15, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/09/15/hungarian-prime-minister-orban-launches-new-campaign-soros/ Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán Launches New Campaign Against Soros]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 20, 2017.
*Byrne, Andrew (October 2, 2017). [https://www.ft.com/content/76ce19e4-a768-11e7-93c5-648314d2c72c Hungary steps up anti-Soros rhetoric with ‘national consultation’]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-hungary-soros/hungarys-fidesz-prepares-campaign-against-soros-plan-for-migrants-idUSKCN1BP26O Hungary's Fidesz prepares campaign against 'Soros plan' for migrants]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref> According to the Hungarian government, over 2.3 million people sent responses.<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (December 13, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/12/13/public-overwhelmingly-reject-soros-plan-mass-migration-europe/ Public Overwhelmingly Reject ‘Soros Plan’ for Mass Migration to Europe]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Friedman, Victoria (December 29, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/12/29/orban-europeans-are-asserting-their-will-embracing-conservatism-and-rejecting-the-soros-plan/ ‘Accept the Will of the People on Migration, Culture, or Hit the Road’: Orbán Tells Europe’s Leaders]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Gorondi. Pablo (December 5, 2017). [https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2017-12-05/hungary-says-anti-george-soros-campaign-most-successful-yet Hungary Says Anti-George Soros Campaign Most Successful Yet]. ''U.S. News & World Report''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Pivarnyik, Balázs (December 4, 2017). [https://budapestbeacon.com/orban-soros-plan-most-successful-national-consultation-to-date/ Orbán: “Soros plan” most successful national consultation to date]. ''The Budapest Beacon''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref> The Hungarian government began a new campaign against Soros and [[Jean-Claude Juncker]] in February 2019.<ref>Multiple references:
*Hale, Virginia (February 20, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/20/hungary-warns-brussels-migrant-flood/ Hungary: New Campaign Warns EU Planning to Flood Bloc With Migrants]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
*Murphy, James (February 20, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/31526-hungary-launches-new-ad-campaign-aimed-at-soros-and-eu-immigration-policies Hungary Launches New Ad Campaign Aimed at Soros and EU Immigration Policies]. ''The New American''. Retrieved February 20, 2019.</ref>

After Orbán's landslide election victory in 2018, Soros's Central European University,<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Chris (April 19, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/04/19/soros-retreat-billionaire-move-university-budapest-vienna/ Soros in Retreat: Billionaire’s University to Move from Budapest to Vienna]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
*Dunai, Marton (May 1, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-soros-university/soros-university-promises-no-exodus-from-hungary-despite-orban-law-idUSKBN1I23ME Soros university promises no exodus from Hungary despite Orban law]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 1, 2018.</ref> along with his [[Open Society Foundations]],<ref>Hale, Virginia (April 20, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/04/20/soros-open-society-foundations-announces-exit-hungary/ Soros’s Open Society Foundations Announces Exit from Hungary]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 20, 2018.</ref><ref>Nolan, Daniel (April 20, 2018). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/apr/20/crackdown-prompt-soros-open-society-budapest-viktor-orban Crackdown prompts Soros's Open Society to quit Budapest]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved April 20, 2018.</ref> considered leaving Hungary, though the former ultimately announced it would stay.<ref>Simon, Zoltan (June 26, 2018). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-06-26/soros-founded-college-to-stay-in-budapest-forcing-orban-call Soros-Founded College to Stay in Hungary, Forcing Orban’s Hand]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved June 27, 2018.</ref> In May 2018, the Open Society Foundations announced they would leave the country,<ref>Multiple references:
*Shaw, Adam (May 15, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/05/15/soros-group-pulls-out-hungary-as-orban-government-floats-stop-soros-package.html Soros group pulls out of Hungary as Orban government floats 'Stop Soros' package]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
*Santora, Marc (May 15, 2018). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/15/world/europe/soros-philanthropy-hungary-viktor-orban.html Soros Foundations Leaving Hungary Under Government Pressure]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
*Dunai, Marton (May 15, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-soros-office/soros-foundations-office-to-pull-out-of-hungary-idUSKCN1IG0IT Soros foundation to shut its office in 'repressive' Hungary]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
*Jasper, William F. (May 17, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/29071-soros-subversives-flee-hungary-as-pm-orban-shows-he-s-serious-about-sovereignty Soros Subversives Flee Hungary as PM Orban Shows He’s Serious About Sovereignty]. ''The New American''. Retrieved May 17, 2018.
See also:
*Friedman, Victoria (May 15, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/15/soros-hungarian-empire-verge-collapse-university-ready-move/ Soros’s Hungarian Empire on Verge of Collapse as University Ready to Leave]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
*[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/16/soros-foundations-to-withdraw-from-hungary-by-end-of-august/ Soros Foundations to Withdraw From Hungary By End of August]. ''Breitbart News''. August 16, 2018. Retrieved August 16, 2018.</ref> and it moved to [[Berlin]] later that year.<ref>Hale, Virginia (October 5, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/10/05/hungary-open-society-foundations-berlin/ Kicked Out of Hungary, Soros’s Open Society Foundations Re-Opens in Berlin]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 5, 2018.</ref> The Hungarian government continued to believe that Soros had not ceased trying to advance his left-wing agenda in the country.<ref>Hale, Virginia (April 20, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/04/20/hungary-george-soros-plotting-brussels-overturn-patriotic-election-vote/ Hungary: George Soros Plotting with Brussels to Overturn Patriotic Election Result]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 20, 2018.</ref> Like other of Orbán's actions, his policy on the CEU was attacked by the EU bureaucracy, and Hungary was pressured into rescinding the policy.<ref>Multiple references:
*Jasper, William F. (October 7, 2020). [https://thenewamerican.com/soros-vs-hungary-eu-court-sides-with-billionaires-subversive-university/ Soros Vs. Hungary: EU Court Sides With Billionaire’s Subversive University]. ''The New American''. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
*Tomlinson, Chris (February 21, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/02/21/hungary-forced-to-drop-law-making-ngos-disclose-foreign-funding-by-eu/ Hungary Forced to Drop Law Making NGOs Disclose Foreign Funding by EU]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.</ref>

While liberals claim that Orbán's government is somehow "anti-Semitic" because of its opposition to Soros, many figures including liberal Jews have noted that Hungary's government under Orbán took pro-Israel and pro-Jewish stances.<ref>Multiple references:
*Schwartz, Yaakov (July 13, 2018). [https://www.timesofisrael.com/fans-of-orban-or-not-hungarian-jews-are-optimistic-ahead-of-pms-israel-visit/ Fans of Orban or not, Hungarian Jews are optimistic ahead of PM’s Israel visit]. ''The Times of Israel''. Retrieved July 13, 2018.
*Liphshiz, Cnaan (June 6, 2018). [https://www.jta.org/2018/06/06/news-opinion/israeli-diplomat-praised-hungary-fighting-anti-semitism-cynical An Israeli diplomat praised Hungary for fighting anti-Semitism. Was he being cynical?] ''Jewish Telegraphic Agency''. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
*Pfeffer, Anshel (July 18, 2018). [https://www.haaretz.com/world-news/europe/.premium.MAGAZINE-hungary-s-jews-trapped-between-pro-israel-and-anti-semitic-politics-1.6289081 With Orbán and Soros, Hungary’s Jews Trapped Between pro-Israel and anti-Semitic Politics]. ''Haaretz''. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
*Williams, Thomas D. (July 10, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/07/10/david-goldman-anti-soros-is-not-anti-semitism/ David Goldman: Anti-Soros Is Not Anti-Semitism]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
See also:
*Montgomery, Jack (July 19, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/19/israeli-government-welcomes-hungarys-viktor-orban-official-visit/ Israeli Government Welcomes Hungary’s Viktor Orbán as ‘True Friend of Israel’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
*[https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-rare-move-foreign-ministry-fetes-hungarys-orban-as-he-arrives-in-israel/ In rare move, Foreign Ministry fetes Hungary’s Orban as he arrives in Israel]. ''The Times of Israel''. July 18, 2018. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (March 6, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/03/06/orban-hungary-is-defeating-anti-semitism-while-western-europe-imports-it/ Orban: Hungary Is Defeating Anti-Semitism While Western Europe Imports It]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 6, 2019.
*Solomon, Ariel Ben (May 13, 2019). [https://www.jns.org/leading-hungarian-rabbi-on-viktor-orban-and-the-lean-towards-the-right/ Leading Hungarian rabbi deconstructs Viktor Orbán and the lean towards the right]. ''Jewish News Syndicate''. Retrieved May 13, 2019.
*Williams, Thomas D. (September 12, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2021/09/12/pope-francis-praises-jewish-christian-relations-in-hungary/ Pope Francis Praises Jewish-Christian Relations in Hungary]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 25, 2021.</ref>

===Culture and family===
Orbán and his government have pursued strongly [[pro-family]] policies.<ref>Van Maren, Jonathon (May 1, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/eastern-europe-is-rejecting-failed-sexual-revolutionand-progressives-are-outraged Eastern Europe is rejecting failed sexual revolution…and progressives are outraged]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved May 1, 2019. See also:
*Dail, Bree A. (May 22, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/christian-worldview-driveshungarys-stunningly-successful-pro-family-policies-minister-for-family ‘Christian worldview’ drives Hungary’s stunningly successful pro-family policies: Minister for family]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (June 7, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/06/07/families-more-important-economic-system-hungarian-govt-launch-new-pro-child-policy/ Exclusive: Families More Important Than Economic Growth, Says Hungarian Govt on Launch of New Pro-Child Policy]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 7, 2019.
*Cummings McLean, Dorothy (February 1, 2021). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/families-are-the-basic-units-of-any-society-hungarian-minister-for-families ‘Families are the basic units of any society’: Hungarian Minister for Families]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.</ref> In 2017, he hosted the annual conference of the conservative World Congress of Families.<ref>Multiple references:
*Hodges, Mark (June 1, 2017). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungarys-prime-minister-under-fire-for-event-promoting-natural-family Hungary’s Prime Minister under fire for event promoting ‘natural family’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved June 16, 2018.
*[https://profam.org/prime-minister-viktor-orbans-opening-speech-at-the-budapest-world-congress-of-families-xi/ Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s Opening Speech at the World Congress of Families XI Budapest Family Summit, Hungary]. ''International Organization for the Family''. October 4, 2017. Retrieved June 22, 2018.</ref> In his fourth term starting in 2018, Orbán made solving Hungary's demographic problems a priority for his agenda,<ref>Montgomery, Jack (May 28, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/28/hungarian-govts-first-priority-is-demographics-mass-migration-rejected-in-favour-of-supporting-mothers-families/ Hungarian PM Says ‘First Priority’ is Demographics: Rejects Mass Migration, Pledges to Support Mothers, Families]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 28, 2018. See also:
*Szakacs, Gergely (February 10, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban-benefits/orban-offers-financial-incentives-to-boost-hungarys-birth-rate-idUSKCN1PZ0I0 Orban offers financial incentives to boost Hungary's birth rate]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved February 10, 2019.
*Friedman, Victoria (February 11, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/11/we-need-hungarian-children-orban-tax-breaks-families/ ‘We Need Hungarian Children’: Orbán Introduces Tax Breaks for Families]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 11, 2019.
*Freiburger, Calvin (February 12, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/to-boost-birth-rates-hungarys-prime-minister-offers-zero-taxes-for-families To boost birth rates, Hungary’s prime minister offers zero taxes for families with 4 or more kids]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
*Abbamonte, Jonathan (February 12, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungarian-govt-offers-huge-incentives-for-families-to-have-more-kids Hungarian gov’t offers huge incentives for families to have more kids]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (August 1, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/08/01/hungary-offer-30k-euros-married-couples-three-children/ Hungarian Government Will Give $33,000 Bonus to Married Couples Who Have Three Children]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 1, 2019.
*Barillas, Martin M. (August 2, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-offers-married-couples-33000-if-they-have-three-children Hungary offers married couples $33,000 if they have three children]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved August 2, 2019.
*Montgomery, Jack (February 8, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/02/08/exclusive-interview-west-must-solve-demographic-crisis-europe-will-be-lost-says-hungary-families-minister/ Exclusive: West Must Solve ‘Demographic Crisis’ or ‘Europe Will Be Lost’ – Hungary Govt]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.</ref> and his government has pushed for socially cohesive solutions rather than simply importing foreigners to increase the population.<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (February 11, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/11/exclusive-hungary-rejects-mass-migration-prefers-pro-family-policy/ EXCLUSIVE – Hungary Rejects Mass Migration, Prefers Social Cohesion, Pro-Family Policies]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 11, 2019.
*Friedman, Victoria (February 28, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/28/hungary-backs-europe-families-not-europe-migrants/ Hungary Backs ‘Europe of Families’, Not ‘Europe of Migrants’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 28, 2019.
*Zindulka, Kurt (September 4, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/09/04/orban-focus-on-families-not-mass-migration-to-solve-demographics/ Orbán: Focus on Families, Not Mass Migration to Solve Demographic Problems]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
See also:
*[https://hungarytoday.hu/orban-demography-budapest-summit/ Orbán: Govt Duty to Pursue Strong Demographic Policy]. ''Hungary Today''. September 5, 2019. Retrieved September 8, 2019.</ref>

Orbán's pro-family policies have been effective.<ref>Multiple references:
*Williams, Thomas D. (April 27, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/04/27/report-hungary-counters-europes-demographic-winter/ Report: Hungary Counters Europe’s Demographic Winter]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 27, 2019.
*Stone, Lyman (July 10, 2018). [https://ifstudies.org/blog/is-hungary-experiencing-a-policy-induced-baby-boom Is Hungary Experiencing a Policy-Induced Baby Boom?] ''Institute for Family Studies''. Retrieved October 25, 2019.
*Smith, Samuel (March 17, 2019). [https://www.christianpost.com/news/make-families-great-again-hungary-seeing-more-babies-less-abortions-through-pro-family-policies.html 'Make Families Great Again': Hungary seeing more babies, fewer abortions through pro-family policies]. ''The Christian Post''. Retrieved December 8, 2019.
*[https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungarys-family-policy-is-widely-successful-guaranteeing-prosperity-for-those-desiring-children Hungary’s family policy is widely successful, guaranteeing prosperity for those desiring children]. ''LifeSiteNews'' (from the ''Political Network for Values''). June 25, 2021. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> By 2018, his pro-family policies saw [[abortion]]s fall by a third, marriages rise, and divorces become less frequent.<ref>Bourne, Lisa (June 1, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-sees-abortion-numbers-plunge-with-rise-of-pro-family-policies Hungary sees abortion numbers plunge with rise of pro-family policies]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved June 1, 2018.</ref><ref name="Family2018"/><ref name="MarriageBoom">[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-marriages/hungary-government-scheme-sparks-marriage-boom-will-babies-follow-idUSKBN1Y01XG Hungary government scheme sparks marriage boom. Will babies follow?] ''Reuters''. November 26, 2019. Retrieved November 26, 2019.</ref> The country's fertility rate for married women also began to rise again.<ref>Friedman, Victoria (July 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/12/hungary-sees-rising-fertility-rate-turns-back-demographic-decline/ Make Babies Great Again: Hungarian Fertility Rates Rise, Turns Back Demographic Decline]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 12, 2018.</ref> Marriage levels in the first nine months of 2019 reached the highest level since 1990, and the country saw the most September weddings since 1979.<ref name="MarriageBoom"/> Orbán's government began a formal consultation with Hungarian citizens for input on how the solve Hungary's demographic decline.<ref name="Family2018">Montgomery, Jack (November 3, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/11/02/marriage-up-abortion-and-divorce-down-as-hungary-chooses-family-support-over-mass-migration/ Marriage Up, Abortion and Divorce Down as Hungary Chooses Family Support Over Mass Migration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 3, 2018.</ref><ref>Cummings McLean, Dorothy (November 1, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-plans-to-encourage-support-large-stable-families1 Hungary plans to encourage, support ‘large, stable families’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved November 1, 2018.</ref> Additionally, Orbán's government criticized pro-abortion policies.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (September 26, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/26/exclusive-hungarian-minister-warns-pro-abortion-is-pro-killing/ Exclusive: Hungarian Minister Warns ‘Pro-Abortion Is Pro-Killing’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 26, 2019.</ref> In January 2020, Hungary announced it would offer free in vitro fertilization procedures to help increase the country's birthrate.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (January 12, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/01/12/hungary-offers-free-ivf-procedures-with-goal-of-2-1-birthrate-by-2030/ Hungary Offers Free IVF Procedures with Goal of 2.1 Birthrate by 2030]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 12, 2020.</ref> On the other hand, some social conservatives criticized Orbán's government, along with other European conservatives, for not pushing hard enough for pro-life policies at the European and international levels.<ref>Gennarini, Stefano (May 24, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/european-pro-life-nationalist-parties-fall-short-on-fighting-abortion European ‘pro-life’ nationalist parties fall short on fighting abortion]. ''LifeSiteNews'' (from ''C-Fam''). May 25, 2019.</ref>

In August 2018, the Hungarian government moved to ban "gender studies" programs at state-run universities due to not having any real purpose and favoring "ideology rather than science,"<ref>Multiple references:
*Williams, Thomas D. (August 10, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/10/hungary-discontinues-gender-studies-programs-ideology-not-science/ Hungary Discontinues Gender Studies Programs: ‘Ideology, Not Science’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 10, 2018.
*Shaw, Adam (August 11, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/08/11/hungarys-populist-government-abolishes-gender-studies-courses.html Hungary's populist government abolishes gender studies courses]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
*Clabough, Raven (August 14, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/29784-hungary-bans-gender-studies-programs Hungary Bans Gender-studies Programs]. ''The New American''. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
*Day, Matthew (August 13, 2018). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/08/13/viktor-orban-moves-ban-gender-studies-courses-university-dangerous/ Viktor Orban moves to ban gender studies courses at university in 'dangerous precedent' for Hungary]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
A conservative critique of the decision:
*Ciccotta, Tom (August 10, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2018/08/10/hungary-bans-gender-studies-programs-cites-concerns-with-lack-of-jobs/ Hungary Bans Gender Studies Programs, Cites Concerns with Lack of Jobs]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 11, 2018.</ref> and the decision was made official in October 2018.<ref>Multiple references:
*Friedman, Victoria (October 17, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/10/17/hungary-revokes-funding-gender-studies-programme/ Hungary Revokes Government Funding for Gender Studies]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
*Risdon, James (October 19, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-stops-funding-university-gender-studies-people-are-born-either-men- Hungary stops funding university gender studies: ‘people are born either men or women’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
*Daughterty, Owen (October 17, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/411856-hungarys-right-wing-leader-bans-gender-studies-an-ideology-not-a-science Hungary ends funding for gender studies programs, calling them 'an ideology']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 17, 2018.</ref> In December 2018, Orbán's government, along with Poland, killed a proposed EU statement speaking favorably of "[[LGBTQI]]" people.<ref>Herszenhorn, David M.; Bayer, Lili (December 7, 2018). [https://www.politico.eu/article/hungary-and-poland-say-no-to-lgbtiq/ Hungary and Poland say no to LGBTIQ]. ''Politico''. Retrieved December 7, 2018.</ref><ref>Cummings McLean, Dorothy (December 12, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/poland-and-hungary-block-lgbtiq-rights-from-being-enshrined-in-eu-legislati Poland and Hungary block ‘LGBTIQ rights’ from being enshrined in EU legislation]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.</ref> In October 2020, the Hungarian government criticized a children's homosexual propaganda book, stating that the book was just that,<ref>Than, Krisztina (October 8, 2020). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-lgbt-book/hungarian-government-calls-new-childrens-book-homosexual-propaganda-causing-stir-idUSKBN26T2WY Hungarian government calls new children's book 'homosexual propaganda', causing stir]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 12, 2020.</ref> and it later required disclaimers for pro-homosexual books.<ref>Dunai, Marton (January 19, 2021). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-lgbt-books/hungarys-government-orders-disclaimers-on-books-with-gay-content-idUSKBN29O2AT Hungary's government orders disclaimers on books with gay content]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 31, 2021. See also:
*Wolfe, Raymond (July 8, 2021). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-fines-distributor-for-book-promoting-homosexuality-to-kids Hungary fines distributor for book promoting homosexuality to kids]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> In November 2020, Orbán's government proposed a constitutional amendment banning homosexual adoptions and protecting children from gender theory.<ref>Multiple references:
*Williams, Thomas D. (November 12, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/11/12/hungary-proposes-constitutional-amendment-opposing-gender-theory/ Hungary Proposes Constitutional Amendment Opposing Gender Theory]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
*Than, Krisztina (November 11, 2020). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-lgbt-rights/hungary-government-proposes-gay-adoption-ban-as-covid-19-worsens-idUSKBN27R0SJ Hungary government proposes gay adoption ban as COVID-19 worsens]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 14, 2020.</ref> This amendment – which defined marriage as being between a man and a woman – was passed on December 15, 2020.<ref>Multiple references:
*Williams, Thomas D. (December 17, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/health/2020/12/17/hungary-rejects-gender-theory-in-constitutional-amendment/ Hungary Rejects Gender Theory in Constitutional Amendment]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
*Haynes, Michael (December 16, 2020). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-defines-marriage-as-between-man-and-woman-excludes-same-sex-adoption Hungary defines marriage as between man and woman, excludes same-sex adoption]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
*Dunai, Marton; Komuves, Anita (December 15, 2020). [https://www.reuters.com/article/hungary-lgbt/hungary-amends-constitution-to-redefine-family-limits-gay-adoption-idUSKBN28P1N8 Hungary amends constitution to redefine family, limits gay adoption]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
*Van Dyke, Tyler (December 15, 2020). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/viktor-orban-strengthens-executive-power-in-hungary-and-limits-gay-rights Viktor Orban strengthens executive power in Hungary and limits gay rights]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
*Budryk, Zack (December 15, 2020). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/europe/530255-hungary-redefines-family-in-constitution-effectively-banning-same Hungary redefines 'family' in constitution, effectively banning adoption for same-sex couples]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved January 1, 2021.</ref>

In February 2021, the Hungarian government announced it would end the income tax for individuals under 25.<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (February 6, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/02/06/exclusive-hungary-scrapping-income-tax-for-under-25s-support-youth-families/ Exclusive Interview: Hungary Scrapping Income Tax for Under-25s to Support Youth, Families]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (April 30, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/04/30/hungary-scraps-income-tax-for-under-25s-to-support-recovery-family-formation/ Hungary Scraps Income Tax for Under-25s to Support Recovery, Family Formation]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref>

Orbán has promoted the arts as a means to promote Hungarian culture.<ref>Cooper, Michael (October 26, 2018). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/26/arts/music/hungary-viktor-orban-trump-opera.html Hungary Turned Far Right. That’s Meant Millions for Its Opera.] ''The New York Times''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.</ref> His government also took greater control of the university system to promote conservative values.<ref>Komuves, Anita; Dunai, Marton (April 26, 2021). [https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/orban-seen-entrenching-right-wing-dominance-through-hungarian-university-reform-2021-04-26/ Orban extends dominance through Hungarian university reform]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref><ref>Hopkins, Valerie (June 28, 2021). [https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/28/world/europe/hungary-orban-university.html Campus in Hungary is Flagship of Orban’s Bid to Create a Conservative Elite]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved August 21, 2021.</ref>

In June 2021, the Hungarian parliament passed an anti-pedophilia law that also protected minors from content promoting the [[homosexual agenda]].<ref>Multiple references:
*Kyrylenko, Veronika (June 16, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/hungary-passes-law-banning-promotion-of-gay-and-trans-content-to-children/ Hungary Passes Law Banning Promotion of Gay and Trans Content to Children]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Merkowsky, Clare Marie (June 17, 2021). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-passes-law-against-homosexuality-prime-minister-renews-vow-to-protect-our-children Hungary passes law against homosexuality, prime minister renews vow to ‘protect our children’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Wolfe, Raymond (June 15, 2021). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-bans-promotion-of-homosexuality-transgenderism-to-minors Hungary bans promotion of homosexuality, transgenderism to minors]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Wolfe, Raymond (June 14, 2021). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-moves-to-prohibit-promotion-of-homosexuality-transgenderism-to-children Hungary moves to prohibit promotion of homosexuality, transgenderism to children]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (June 15, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/06/15/hungary-vote-legislation-banning-promotion-transgenderism-children/ Hungary to Vote on Legislation Banning Promotion of Transgenderism to Children]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Hinshaw, Drew (June 15, 2021). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/hungary-bill-to-restrict-how-media-depicts-homosexuality-transgender-rights-11623798982 Hungary Bill to Restrict How Media Depicts Homosexuality, Transgender Rights]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
See also:
*[https://apnews.com/article/europe-religion-hungary-15e978e26bcbedbc6c99172a76d30e3a Hungary adds new restrictions on sale of LGBT-themed books]. ''Associated Press''. August 6, 2021. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
*[https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/hungary-orders-shops-cover-up-lgbt-themed-childrens-books-2021-08-06/ Hungary restricts sales of LGBT-themed children's books]. ''Reuters''. August 6, 2021. Retrieved August 8, 2021.</ref> Orbán strongly defended the law in the face of attacks from globalists and the Left.<ref>Multiple references:
*Miguel, Luis (June 23, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/hungarian-prime-minister-orban-stands-firm-defends-countrys-ban-on-pro-trans-propaganda-aimed-at-minors/ Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán Stands Firm, Defends Country’s Ban on Pro-trans Propaganda Aimed at Minors]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (June 22, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/06/22/orban-defends-new-law-against-promtion-lgbt-sex-changes-kids/ Facing International Pressure, Hungary’s Orban Defends Child Sex Change Promotion Ban Laws]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Zindulka, Kurt (July 5, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/07/05/orban-eus-lgbt-colonialism-threatens-hungarian-civilisation/ European Union’s LGBT ‘Colonialism’ Threatens Our Way of Life, Says Orbán]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Baczynska, Gabriela; Emmott, Robin (July 7, 2021). [https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/a-disgrace-hungary-must-ditch-anti-lgbt-law-eu-executive-says-2021-07-07/ Hungary rejects EU demand to ditch 'shameful' anti-LGBT law]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Than, Krisztina; Baczynska, Gabriela (July 8, 2021). [https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/orban-says-hungary-will-not-let-lgbtq-activists-into-schools-2021-07-08/ Hungary's clash with EU over LGBT rights deepens]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
See also:
*Jasper, William F. (June 26, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/globalists-mobilize-woke-soccer-to-attack-hungary-for-heroic-stance-against-eus-lgbtq-onslaught-on-children-parents-family/ Globalists Mobilize “Woke” Soccer to Attack Hungary for Heroic Stance Against EU’s LGBTQ Onslaught on Children, Parents, Family]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Zindulka, Kurt (August 4, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/08/04/hands-off-our-kids-hungary-fights-back-against-eus-lgbt-push/ Hungary Fights Back Against EU LGBT Push: Raising of Children the ‘Exclusive Right of Hungarian Parents’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 8, 2021.</ref> In July 2021, the EU began legal proceedings against Hungary over the law, along with Poland for similar pro-family policies.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (July 17, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/07/17/eu-commission-begins-legal-action-hungary-poland-over-lgbt-issues/ EU Commission Begins Legal Action Against Hungary and Poland over LGBT Issues]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021. See also:
*Than, Krisztina (July 16, 2021). [https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/hungary-pm-calls-eu-action-lgbt-rights-legalised-hooliganism-2021-07-16/ Hungary PM calls EU action on LGBT rights 'legalised hooliganism']. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> Orbán announced he would hold a referendum over the law.<ref>Multiple references:
*Knox, Brady (July 21, 2021). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/hungary-referendum-controversial-lgbt-law Hungary to hold referendum on controversial LGBT law]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*[https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/hungary-hold-referendum-child-protection-issues-by-early-2022-pm-aide-2021-07-22/ Hungary to hold referendum on LGBT issues by early 2022]. ''Reuters''. July 22, 2021. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*[https://www.reuters.com/world/hungarys-pm-call-referendum-child-protection-issues-2021-07-21/ Orban referendum plan raises stakes in Hungary's LGBT row with EU]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Hanke Vela, Jakob (July 21, 2021). [https://www.politico.eu/article/viktor-orban-referendum-hungary-anti-lgbtq-minors-law/ Orbán announces referendum on Hungarian anti-LGBTQ+ law]. ''Politico''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref>

===Other===
In addition to supporting a border fence along Hungary's border, Orbán has voiced solidarity with other EU nations, such as [[Poland]], for defying the EU on various issues.<ref>Lane, Oliver JJ (July 22, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/22/orban-europe-must-regain-sovereignty-soros-empire-build-border-wall-stop-muslimized-europe/ Orban: ‘Europe Must Regain Sovereignty From The Soros Empire’, Build Border Wall to Stop ‘Muslimized Europe’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 22, 2017.</ref> The governments of Poland and Hungary worked together to counter the EU.<ref name="HungaryPoland">Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (February 21, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/02/21/hungary-unites-poland-beat-brussels/ Hungary Unites With Poland To Fight Brussels]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (January 4, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/01/04/poland-hungary-unite-eurocrats-empire/ Poland and Hungary Unite Against Eurocrats: ‘We Don’t Want to Live in an Empire’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 5, 2018.
*Nelson, Soraya Sarhaddi (March 12, 2018). [https://www.npr.org/sections/parallels/2018/03/12/587949473/how-poland-and-hungary-are-forming-a-powerful-tag-team-against-brussels How Poland And Hungary Are Forming A Powerful Tag Team Against Brussels]. ''NPR''. Retrieved March 14, 2018.
*Friedman, Victoria (March 9, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/03/09/hungarys-orban-considering-union-polish-conservatives/ Hungary’s Orbán Considering Union with Polish Conservatives]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 9, 2019.
*Kent, Simon (October 6, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/middle-east/2019/10/06/e-u-infighting-over-illegal-immigration-grows-as-hungary-poland-cry-enough/ E.U. Infighting over Illegal Immigration Grows as Hungary, Poland Cry ‘Enough’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 6, 2019.
*Lane, Oliver JJ (November 16, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/11/16/populist-govts-of-hungary-poland-veto-eus-globalist-power-grab-budget/ Populist Govts of Hungary, Poland Veto EU’s Globalist Power Grab Budget]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
*Dunai, Marton; Charlish, Alan (November 18, 2020). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-budget-hungary-orban/hungary-vetoed-eu-budget-because-of-immigration-blackmail-says-pm-orban-idUSKBN27Y0XP Poland and Hungary dig in over EU budget stand off]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
*Lane, Oliver JJ (December 5, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/12/05/hungarys-orban-sticks-guns-eu-spending-veto-brussels-moves-budapest-warsaw/ Hungary’s Orbán Sticks to Guns on EU Spending Veto, Brussels Moves to Outmanoeuvre Budapest and Warsaw]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 5, 2020.</ref> When French President [[Emmanuel Macron]] fired his ambassador to Hungary for speaking highly of Orbán's migration policy, his government chose to honor the ambassador.<ref>Friedman, Victoria (July 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/06/hungary-trolls-macron-awarding-fired-french-ambassador-high-state-honour/ Hungary Trolls Macron by Awarding Fired French Ambassador State Honour]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 6, 2018.</ref> Hungary's government under Orbán has voiced opposition to punishing the [[United Kingdom]] for its 2016 [[Brexit]] vote.<ref>Friedman, Victoria (September 26, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/09/26/hungary-pushes-eu-agree-free-trade-agreement-brexit-britain/ Hungary Urges EU to Agree ‘Extensive’ Free Trade Agreement with Brexit Britain]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 26, 2018.</ref> He has spoken highly of the UK's decision to leave the EU despite saying Hungary would not follow because of its economic dependency on the international organization,<ref>Chalmers, John; Baczynska, Gabriela (September 25, 2020). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban-britain-eu-interview/brexit-proves-britains-greatness-but-hungary-will-not-follow-pm-orban-says-idUSKCN26G2AP Brexit proves 'Britain's greatness' but Hungary will not follow, PM Orban says]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved September 27, 2020.</ref> and he has blamed the EU for creating the conditions that led to the British people choosing to exit the EU.<ref>Lane, Oliver JJ (February 27, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/02/27/was-it-worth-it-hungary-chides-eu-for-intransigence-that-led-to-brexit/ ‘Was it Worth it?’: Hungary Chides EU For Intransigence That Led to Brexit]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.</ref> Orbán has voiced skepticism toward sanctions on Russia or Belarus.<ref>Baczynska, Gabriela; Chalmers, John (September 25, 2020). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban-russia-belarus/hungarys-orban-says-eu-should-reverse-russia-sanctions-not-push-cyprus-on-belarus-idUSKCN26G2IU Hungary's Orban says EU should reverse Russia sanctions, not push Cyprus on Belarus]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved September 27, 2020.</ref>

In May 2018, Orbán, along with two other EU member-states, blocked a proposed EU motion to condemn U.S. President [[Donald Trump]]'s decision to move the U.S. embassy in [[Israel]] to [[Jerusalem]],<ref>Montgomery, Jack (May 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/12/orbans-hungary-blocks-macron-led-eu-motion-condemning-trumps-jerusalem-decision/ Orban’s Hungary Blocks Macron-led EU Motion Condemning Trump’s Jerusalem Decision]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 12, 2018.</ref> and he sent an envoy to the celebration of the opening of the U.S.'s new embassy.<ref>Kent, Simon (May 13, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2018/05/13/four-european-ambassadors-break-e-u-will-attend-u-s-embassy-opening-jerusalem/ Four European Envoys Break with E.U. to Attend U.S. Embassy Celebration in Jerusalem]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 13, 2018.</ref>

In August 2019, Orbán's government announced it would investigate social media political [[censorship]] in Europe.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (August 13, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/08/13/hungary-announces-investigation-into-social-media-censorship-in-europe/ Hungary Announces Investigation into Social Media Censorship in Europe]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 13, 2019.</ref> In 2019, Hungary fined [[Facebook]] for falsely claiming its services are free.<ref>Bokhari, Allum (December 7, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2019/12/07/hungary-fines-facebook-for-claiming-services-are-free/ Hungary Fines Facebook for Claiming Services Are ‘Free’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 7, 2019.</ref> In January 2021, Orbán's government announced it would act to prevent anti-conservative and anti-Christian Big Tech censorship in Hungary,<ref>Multiple references:
*Haynes, Michael (January 21, 2021). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-plans-to-confront-big-tech-censorship-of-christians-and-conservatives Hungary plans to confront Big Tech censorship of Christians and conservatives]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (January 19, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/01/19/hungary-to-oppose-shadowbanning-of-christians-conservatives-online/ Hungary to Oppose ‘Shadowbanning’ of ‘Christian, Conservative, and Right-Wing’ Voices Online]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (January 29, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/01/29/hungary-will-legislate-against-tech-censorship-we-must-fight-for-our-digital-freedom/ Hungary Will Legislate Against Tech Censorship: ‘We Must Fight for Our Digital Freedom!’] ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
*Szakacs, Gergely (January 18, 2021). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-media-regulations/hungary-mulls-sanctions-against-social-media-giants-idUSKBN29N1BV Hungary mulls sanctions against social media giants]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
*Hopkins, Valerie; Shotter, James; Espinoza, Javier (February 2, 2021). [https://www.ft.com/content/6a315d26-c6fe-4906-886d-04cec27a6788 Hungary follows Poland in taking on Big Tech ‘censors’]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.</ref> and Orbán subsequently warned of Big Tech censorship.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (April 16, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/04/16/hungarian-govt-big-tech-wants-to-rule-our-life-and-force-us-into-a-bubble/ Hungarian Govt: Big Tech Wants to ‘Rule Our Life and Force Us Into a Bubble’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref><ref name="BattleLinesOct2021"/>

Orbán's government has criticized the [[Euro]] currency.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-euro/hungary-central-bank-head-says-euro-a-strategic-error-financial-times-idUSKBN1XD0IZ Hungary central bank head says euro a 'strategic error': Financial Times]. ''Reuters''. November 3, 2019. Retrieved November 3, 2019.</ref>

Orbán's government moved to increase military spending and modernize its armed forces.<ref>Emmott, Robin (November 20, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-nato/hungary-aims-to-reach-nato-defense-spending-goal-in-2023-idUSKBN1XU2HF Hungary aims to reach NATO defense spending goal in 2023]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 20, 2019.</ref>

During the [[COVID-19]] pandemic, Orbán successfully kept the number of infections low while continuing to respect the rule of law.<ref>Van Maren, Jonathon (June 10, 2020). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/hungarys-deputy-minister-explains-how-govt-fought-covid-without-abusing-powers Hungary’s deputy minister explains how govt fought COVID without abusing powers]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved October 4, 2020.</ref> He took common-sense border security measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus into Hungary from other countries.<ref>Lane, Oliver JJ (September 2, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/09/02/hungary-shuts-borders-over-coronavirus-spike-eu-immediately-criticises/ Hungary Shuts Borders over Coronavirus Spike — EU Immediately Criticises]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 21, 2020.</ref> He also provided government aid for families.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (December 20, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/12/20/all-lives-and-all-jobs-matter-orban-announces-stimulus-for-families-businesses/ ‘All Lives and All Jobs Matter’ – Orban Announces Stimulus for Families, Businesses]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 31, 2021.</ref>

==Political views==
Orbán takes strong stands against mass immigration and [[George Soros]] and for national sovereignty and cultural Christian values.<ref name="Battlefield">Friedman, Victoria (April 16, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/16/battlefield-europe-stop-mass-migration-future-europe-viktor-orban/ Orban Easter Speech: ‘Battlefield Europe… Stop Mass Migration. The Future of Europe Is at Stake’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 16, 2017.</ref><ref>Williams, Thomas D. (April 27, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/27/george-soros-has-ruined-the-lives-of-millions-of-europeans-says-hungarian-prime-minister/ George Soros ‘Has Ruined the Lives of Millions of Europeans’ Says Hungarian Prime Minister]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 27, 2017.</ref><ref>Tomlinson, Chris (July 10, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/10/viktor-orban-claims-european-union-following-soros-migrant-plans/ Viktor Orban: European Union Is Following ‘Soros Migrant Plans’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 10, 2017.</ref><ref>Multiple references:
*Friedman, Victoria (November 1, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/11/01/hungary-govt-dedicated-christian-values-made-europe-great/ Hungary: Governments Should Be ‘Dedicated to Christian Values’ that Made Europe Great]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
*Tomlinson, Chris (June 17, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/06/17/orban-new-eu-leadership-must-respect-nations-and-christian-culture/ Orbán: New EU Leadership Must Respect Nations and Christian Culture]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 17, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (July 10, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/07/10/orban-alliance-migration-christian-values-baltic-states/ Orbán Looks To Alliance on Migration, Christian Values With Baltic States]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 10, 2019.
*Montgomery, Jack (July 27, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/07/27/hungary-illegal-migration-threat-european-culture-civilization/ Hungary: ‘Illegal Migration Is a Threat to European Culture and Civilization’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 27, 2019.
*Mongomery, Jack (December 12, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/12/12/orban-western-europe-experimenting-on-people-by-mixing-huge-masses-of-muslims-with-christians/ Orban: Western Europe ‘Experimenting on People’ by ‘Mixing Huge Masses of Muslims with Christians’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 1, 2022.
See also:
*Williams, Thomas D. (August 6, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2019/08/06/hungary-decries-wall-of-silence-concealing-christian-persecution/ Hungary Decries ‘Wall of Silence’ Concealing Christian Persecution]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 6, 2019.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-turkey-hungary/hungary-would-have-to-use-force-to-fend-off-new-wave-of-migrants-pm-idUSKBN1WW10O Hungary would have to 'use force' to fend off new wave of migrants: PM]. ''Reuters''. October 17, 2019. Retrieved October 17, 2019.
*Zindulka, Kurt (October 19, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/10/19/says-hungary-will-use-force-if-turkey-opens-gates-refugees/ Hungary: Orban Will ‘Use Force’ If Turkey ‘Opens the Gates’ of Europe to Migrants]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
*Duke, Selwyn (October 21, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/33803-hungary-responds-to-turkey-s-thuggish-threat-may-use-force-to-repel-migrants Hungary Responds to Turkey’s Thuggish Threat: May “Use Force” to Repel Migrants]. ''The New American''. Retrieved October 21, 2019.
*Montgomery, Jack (September 11, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/09/11/hungarys-orban-9-11-proved-christian-civilization-something-we-must-fight-every-day/ Hungary’s Orban: 9/11 Proved ‘Christian Civilization Is Something We Must Fight for Every Day’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 25, 2021.</ref><ref name="BattleLinesOct2021">Montgomery, Jack (October 26, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/10/26/orban-draws-battle-lines-against-brussels-big-tech-and-big-money-on-anniversary-of-anti-communist-uprising/ Orban Draws Battle Lines Against Brussels, Big Tech, and Big Money on Anti-Communist Uprising Anniversary]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 28, 2021.</ref> He is a [[nationalist]] and strongly opposes [[globalism]] as its supporters want mass migrants and the abolition of national identity, something he strongly voiced in a March 2018 speech.<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (March 16, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/03/16/hungarian-prime-minister-not-halt-immigration-borders-consumed/ Hungarian Prime Minister: ‘Those Who Do Not Halt Mass Migration Are Lost: Slowly But Surely They Are Consumed’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/03/15/massive-peace-march-in-hungary-backing-viktor-orban.html Massive 'Peace March' in Hungary backing Viktor Orban]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). March 15, 2018. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Than, Krisztina (March 15, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-election-rallies/tens-of-thousands-join-rally-for-hungarys-orban-before-april-vote-idUSKCN1GR1U6 Tens of thousands join rally for Hungary's Orban before April vote]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*[https://www.rferl.org/a/hungary-poles-march-orban-vote/29102360.html Hungarians, Poles March To Back Hungary's Nationalist Prime Minister Before Vote]. ''Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty''. March 15, 2018. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*[http://p.dw.com/p/2uQA0 Hungary's PM Viktor Orban warns of immigration threat at National Day rally]. ''Deutsche Welle''. March 15, 2018. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref> He believes that Islamization is real and occurring in Europe because of mass migration and [[open borders]].<ref>Multiple references:
*Williams, Thomas D. (September 6, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/09/06/hungarian-pm-orban-the-islamization-of-europe-is-real/ Hungarian PM Orban: ‘The Islamization of Europe Is Real’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 6, 2017.
*Friedman, Victoria (January 12, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/01/12/orban-open-borders-divide-eu-islamic-christian-west-christian-east/ Orban: Islam and Open Borders Will Divide EU into ‘Two Civilisations’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
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*Tomlinson, Chris (September 13, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/13/orban-new-austrian-govt-should-reject-political-islam/ Orban: New Austrian Govt Should Reject Political Islam]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 13, 2019.</ref> He is a critic of [[multiculturalism]]<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (March 10, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/03/10/orban-no-place-for-multiculturalism-in-hungary/ Orban: No Place for Multiculturalism in Hungary]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 10, 2019.</ref> and [[Communism]].<ref>Montgomery, Jack (February 23, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/02/23/orban-conservative-ex-communist-states-must-bring-anti-communist-tradition-west/ Orban: Conservative Ex-Communist States Must Bring ‘Anti-Communist Tradition’ to West]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.</ref> For his 2017 Christmas message, Orbán stated that "Christianity is culture and civilization" and that "we love our country, our nation, our family, Hungarian culture and European civilization."<ref>Montgomery, Jack (December 25, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/12/25/hungarians-pms-christmas-message-want-protect-christian-culture-not-retreat-behind-concerete-blocks-watch-daughters-harassed-new-years/ Hungarian Christmas Message: ‘We’ll Protect Christian Culture, Not Retreat Behind Concrete Blocks and Watch Our Women Harassed on New Year’s’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 26, 2017.</ref> In February 2018, Orbán stated that "Christianity is Europe's last hope" and that [[Europhile]]s and other [[liberal elite]]s "opened the way to the demise of Christian culture and the spreading of Islam."<ref name="Dunai2018"/><ref>Multiple references:
*Hale, Virginia (February 19, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/02/19/orban-patriotic-alliance-save-europe/ Hungary’s Orbán Calls for Patriotic Alliance to Save Europe, ‘We’ll Fight Together to Stop the Soros Plan’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
*Chamberlain, Samuel (February 19, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/02/19/hungary-is-last-front-against-islamization-europe-prime-minister-says.html Hungary is last front against 'Islamization' of Europe, prime minister says]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
*Mainwaring, Doug (February 19, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungarian-prime-minister-christianity-is-europes-last-hope Hungarian Prime Minister: ‘Christianity is Europe’s last hope’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
*Newman, Alex (February 27, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/28381-hungarian-pm-only-christianity-can-save-europe-from-globalists Hungarian Leader: Only Christianity Can Save Europe]. ''The New American''. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
*Eder, Marton (February 18, 2018). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-02-18/hungary-s-orban-warns-of-europe-s-demise-in-re-election-bid Hungary's Orban Warns of Europe's Demise in Re-Election Bid]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved February 18, 2018.
*Hussain, Danyal (February 18, 2018). [https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5406559/Christianity-Europes-hope-says-Hungary-PM.html 'Christianity is Europe's last hope' says Hungary's nationalist Prime Minister as he calls for renewed crackdown on migration that 'advances Islam']. ''Daily Mail''. Retrieved February 18, 2018.
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*[http://p.dw.com/p/2su5p Hungary's Orban threatens pro-refugee NGOs, slams Muslim immigration]. ''Deutsche Welle''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (February 12, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/12/exclusive-hungary-eu-wrong-to-push-aside-christianity-and-national-identity-parallel-societies-dangerous/ EXCLUSIVE – Hungary: EU Wrong to Push Aside Christianity and National Identity, ‘Parallel Societies’ Dangerous]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 12, 2019.</ref> Orbán voiced strong support for an illiberal Christian democracy in a July 2018 speech in Romania, arguing that Western European countries had acted undemocratically and criticizing the leftist "1968 elite."<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (July 30, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/30/orban-central-europe-anti-globalist-bastion-christian-culture-national-identity/ Orban: Central Europe Will Be Anti-Globalist Bastion of Christian Culture and National Identity]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
*Bogorowski, Hanna (July 28, 2018). [https://dailycaller.com/2018/07/28/viktor-orban-hungary-eu-elite/ Hungarian PM Slams 'European Elite,' Predicts Illiberal Shift in EU Leadership]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved July 31, 2018.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban/hungarian-pm-sees-shift-to-illiberal-christian-democracy-in-2019-european-vote-idUSKBN1KI0BK Hungarian PM sees shift to illiberal Christian democracy in 2019 European vote]. ''Reuters''. July 28, 2018. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
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*Ruse, Austin (August 2, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/hungarys-pro-christianity-prime-minister-is-seriously-bothering-the-un Hungary’s pro-Christianity prime minister defends ‘traditional family’ in epic speech]. ''LifeSiteNews'' (from ''C-Fam''). Retrieved August 5, 2018.</ref> Orbán has called for an international alliance to oppose mass migration and protect Christian culture,<ref>Duke, Selwyn (July 13, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/32845-hungary-seeks-international-alliance-to-oppose-migration-and-support-christian-culture Hungary Seeks International Alliance to Oppose Migration and Support Christian Culture]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 13, 2019.</ref> and he has supported persecuted Christians abroad.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://twitter.com/roddreher/status/1170049409448632320 Rod Dreher]. ''Twitter''. September 6, 2019. Retrieved September 8, 2019.
*Williams, Thomas D. (November 26, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2019/11/26/hungarys-orban-christian-persecution-is-organized-attack-on-an-entire-culture/ Hungary’s Orbán: Christian Persecution Is ‘Organized Attack on an Entire Culture’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
*Williams, Thomas D. (November 26, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2019/11/26/hungary-decries-11-murdered-christians-world-every-day/ Hungary Decries ‘11 Murdered Christians in the World Every Day’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
*Montgomery, Jack (December 24, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/12/24/hungarian-govt-christians-christian-culture-attacked-across-europe-world/ Hungarian Govt: Christians, Christian Culture Attacked Across Europe, World]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 24, 2019.
*Williams, Thomas D. (November 19, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2020/11/19/hungary-decries-worrisome-global-rise-in-christian-persecution/ Hungary Decries Worrisome Global Rise in Christian Persecution]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
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*McLean, Dorothy Cummings (November 26, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungarian-pm-persecuted-christians-will-help-us-save-europe Hungarian PM: Persecuted Christians will help us save Europe]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved November 26, 2019.</ref> He is critical of the [[homosexual agenda]].<ref>Bourne, Lisa (August 20, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/pro-family-hungarians-earn-partial-victory-as-coca-cola-pulls-lgbt-ads Pro-family Hungarians earn ‘partial victory’ as Coca-Cola pulls LGBT ads]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved August 20, 2019.</ref> Orbán's government has spoken out against globalist ideology.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (September 26, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/26/hungarian-govt-family-minister-globalism-is-a-bad-choice-slams-canadas-trudeau/ Hungarian Govt Family Minister: ‘Globalism Is a Bad Choice’, Slams Canada’s Trudeau]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 26, 2019.</ref>

Orbán is one of the most outspoken opponents to the [[European migrant crisis]] and calls for a stronger border defense in [[Hungary]], he is also a defender of national interests and values. Unlike most other European heads-of-government, Orbán has taken a more conservative right-wing, common sense approach to the immigration crisis,<ref name="foxnews.com">Shaw, Adam (March 1, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/03/01/europes-pro-trump-outpost-populist-hungary-buoyed-by-us-shift-on-refugees-russia.html Europe's pro-Trump outpost: Populist Hungary buoyed by US shift on refugees, Russia]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 1, 2017.</ref><ref>Multiple references:
*Kassam, Raheem (December 14, 2015). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/12/14/europe-is-a-battlefield-due-to-migrants-says-hungarian-pm-tens-of-millions-more-to-come/ Europe Is a ‘Battlefield’ Due To Migrants, Says Hungarian PM – ‘Tens Of Millions More To Come’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Lane, Oliver JJ (May 14, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/14/orban-poland-west-never-experienced-communism-cant-understand-eastern-europe/ Orban in Poland: The West Never Experienced Communism, So Can’t Understand Eastern Europe]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (August 16, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/16/hungarian-govt-swedens-political-leaders-on-side-illegal-migrants/ Hungarian Govt: Sweden’s Leaders are ‘On the Side’ of Illegal Migrants]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 16, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (December 27, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/12/27/orban-bringing-africas-problems-europe-destroy-culture/ Hungary’s Orban: Bringing Africa’s Problems to Europe Will ‘Destroy 2,000-year-old Culture’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 27, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (July 13, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/07/13/hungary-pm-warns-on-long-term-migrant-crisis-millions-will-arrive-our-task-is-to-defend-our-people/ Hungary PM Warns on Long-term Migrant Crisis: ‘Millions Will Arrive, Our Task Is to Defend Our People’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (December 28, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/12/28/hungarys-orban-labels-eus-mass-migration-policy-grave-mistake/ Hungary’s Orban Labels EU’s Mass Migration Policy ‘Grave Mistake’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
*Friedman, Victoria (September 27, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/09/27/central-europe-eu-wants-manage-migration-not-stop-it-new-migration-pact/ Orbán Rejects Migration Pact, Says EU Wants to ‘Manage Migration’ Not Stop It]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
*Lane, Oliver JJ (November 18, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/11/18/hungary-eu-is-trying-to-punish-countries-that-control-their-own-borders/ Hungary: EU is Trying to Punish Countries That Control Their Own Borders]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
*Montgomery, Jack (February 25, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/02/25/orban-eus-permissive-stance-migration-turned-mediterranean-into-cemetery/ Orban: EU’s Permissive Stance on Migration Has ‘Turned the Mediterranean Into a Cemetery’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (May 27, 2021, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/05/27/hungary-urges-refocus-migrant-crisis-as-covid-recedes-attempts-border-triple/ Hungary Urges Refocus on Migrant Crisis as Covid Recedes and Attempts on Border Triple]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (June 13, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/06/13/orban-migrant-armies-are-banging-on-europes-doors/ Orbán: ‘Migrant Armies Are Banging on Europe’s Doors’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Zindulka, Kurt (September 19, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/09/19/how-its-done-hungary-shares-footage-of-walls-stopping-illegal-migration/ How It’s Done: Hungary Releases Footage of Walls and Guards Stopping Illegal Migrants]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
*[https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/hungary-says-will-act-against-foreign-funded-ngos-seeking-promote-migration-2021-11-16/ Hungary says will act against foreign-funded NGOs seeking to "promote migration"]. ''Reuters''. November 16, 2021. Retrieved November 28, 2021.
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*Montgomery, Jack (March 4, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/03/04/hungary-pm-migrant-crisis-will-happen-again-even-stronger-form/ Hungary PM: Migrant Crisis ‘Will Happen Again In an Even Stronger Form’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 4, 2019.
*Montgomery, Jack (September 24, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/24/eu-trying-cram-mandatory-migrant-quotas-down-throats-european-countries/ Hungary: EU Trying to ‘Cram Mandatory Migrant Quotas Down Throats of European Countries’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
*Chalmers, John; Baczynska, Gabriela (September 25, 2020). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban-interview/hungarys-orban-rejects-criticism-over-rule-of-law-says-he-is-a-freedom-fighter-idUSKCN26G26Q Hungary's Orban rejects criticism over rule of law, says he is a 'freedom fighter']. ''Reuters''. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
*Tomlinson, Chris (November 7, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/11/07/orban-offers-western-europe-migrants-corridor-eu-wants-mass-migration/ ‘If You Need Them, Take Them’: Orbán Offers Western Europe Migrant ‘Corridor’ if EU Wants Mass Migration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 28, 2021.</ref> and he remained committed to protecting Hungary's demographic composition.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (September 8, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/09/08/pm-viktor-orban-hungary-is-not-an-immigrant-country-and-does-not-want-to-become-one/ PM Viktor Orban: ‘Hungary Is Not an Immigrant Country and Does Not Want to Become One’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 8, 2017.</ref> He has criticized the European Union<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (October 9, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/10/09/hungarian-pm-eu-insults-member-states-abuses-powers-george-soros/ Hungarian PM: ‘The EU Insults Member-States, Abuses its Powers, and Eats from George Soros’s Hand’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 11, 2017.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-budget-hungary/hungarys-orban-likens-eu-to-former-soviet-union-if-rule-of-law-criteria-accepted-idUSKBN27T0ZT Hungary's Orban likens EU to former Soviet Union if rule of law criteria accepted]. ''Reuters''. November 13, 2020. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
*Mongtomery, Jack (December 1, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/12/01/orban-eu-punishing-members-which-stop-illegal-immigration-funding-soros-orgs/ Orban: EU ‘Wrecking Itself’ by Punishing Members that Stop Illegal Migrants, Funding Soros Orgs]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 1, 2022.
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*Montgomery, Jack (July 13, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/07/13/hungarian-speaker-totalitarian-liberalism-successor-of-nazis-and-communists-will-destroy-europe/ Hungarian Speaker: Totalitarian Liberalism the Successor of ‘Nazis and Communists’, Will ‘Destroy Europe’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> and has argued that the EU's policies and attitudes favor terrorists.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (June 13, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/06/13/hungarian-orban-accuses-eu-favouring-terrorists/ Hungarian PM Orbán: ‘The European Union Is on the Side of Terrorists’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 13, 2017.</ref> In addition to criticizing the EU for holding [[Marxist]] values,<ref>Montgomery, Jack (June 22, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/22/hungarian-pm-spirit-marx-lenin-re-education-camps-lives-eu/ Hungarian PM: ‘The Spirit of Marx, Lenin, and the Re-Education Camps’ Lives on in the EU]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 22, 2018.</ref> he has also criticized supporters of a "[[United States of Europe]]" for intentionally supporting and enabling mass migration to Europe in order to create a "post-Christian and post-national" state.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (November 14, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/11/14/hungary-pm-united-states-europe-plotters-using-mass-migration-create-post-national-post-christian-federation/ Hungary PM: ‘United States of Europe’ Plotters Using Mass Migration to Create ‘Post-National, Post-Christian’ Super-state]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 14, 2017. See also:
*Montgomery, Jack (September 24, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/09/24/orban-mass-migration-agenda-part-global-plan-create-new-proletariat-west/ Orban: Mass Migration Agenda Part of ‘Global Plan’ to Create ‘New Proletariat’ in the West]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 25, 2021.</ref> Orbán has warned against EU plans to take away border security obligations from its member nations,<ref>Multiple references:
*Hale, Virginia (September 14, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/09/14/orban-eu-open-border-brussels/ Orbán Warns EU Planning to ‘Open the Gate’ with New Brussels Border Force]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 14, 2018.
*[https://voiceofeurope.com/2018/09/hungary-brussels-does-not-aim-to-protect-the-eus-borders-but-to-set-up-a-reception-service-to-manage-immigration-rather-than-to-stop-it/ Hungary: Brussels does not aim to protect the EU’s borders but to set up a reception service to manage immigration rather than to stop it]. ''Voice of Europe'' (from the ''Hungary Journal''). September 17, 2018. Retrieved September 18, 2018.
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*Tomlinson, Chris (May 22, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/05/22/orban-calls-voters-send-strong-message-brussels/ Orban Tells Voters to Send ‘Strong Message’ to Brussels in EU Elections]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 22, 2019.</ref> and he has criticized excessive EU integration.<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Chris (July 4, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/07/04/orban-salvini-le-pen-and-others-sign-pro-sovereignty-declaration-against-eu-overreach/ Orban, Salvini, Le Pen, and Others Sign Pro-Sovereignty Declaration Against EU Overreach]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*De La Baume, Maïa (July 2, 2021). [https://www.politico.eu/article/viktor-orban-marine-le-pen-matteo-salvini-eu-integration-european-superstate-radical-forces/ Orbán, Le Pen, Salvini join forces to blast EU integration]. ''Politico''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (May 26, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/05/26/hungary-govt-power-hungry-eu-institutions-more-problem-solution-pandemic/ Hungary Govt: Power-Hungry EU Institutions ‘More of a Problem than a Solution’ in Pandemic]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> Despite this, Orbán opposes leaving the EU.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban/hungary-will-remain-part-of-the-european-union-pm-orban-says-idUSKBN1WE0GT Hungary will remain part of the European Union, PM Orban says]. ''Reuters''. September 29, 2019. Retrieved September 29, 2019.</ref> His government has also criticized the [[United Nations]] for its open borders immigraton policies, among the organization's other policies,<ref>Anthony, James (June 27, 2021). [https://thepostmillennial.com/hungary-boycotts-united-nations-south-africa-anti-racism-conference/ Hungary boycotts United Nations 'anti-racism' conference in South Africa]. ''The Post Millennial''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> stating that "national interest comes first."<ref>Shaw, Adam (September 25, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/hungary-joins-trumps-attack-on-open-borders Hungary joins Trump’s attack on 'open-borders' agenda at UN, says 'national interest comes first']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 25, 2019.</ref>

Orbán has stressed that the responsibility for defending Hungary lies with Hungary rather than the EU or NATO and has stated that "a nation which is unable to protect its country is not worthy of it."<ref>Friedman, Victoria (May 17, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/17/orban-defending-hungary-our-duty-not-nato-eu/ Orbán: ‘Defending Hungary Is Our Duty – Not NATO’s or the EU’s’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 18, 2018.</ref>

Orbán looks highly upon former United Kingdom Prime Minister [[Margaret Thatcher]],<ref name="Battlefield"/> and he has also spoken highly of [[Boris Johnson]].<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban-brexit/hungary-pm-orban-boris-johnson-is-one-of-europes-bravest-politicians-idUSKBN1Z81JQ Boris Johnson "one of Europe's bravest politicians": Hungarian PM Orban]. ''Reuters''. January 9, 2020. Retrieved January 9, 2020.</ref> He became the first leader of an EU member state to endorse [[Donald Trump]] for U.S. President in 2016.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2016/07/23/hungary-pm-orban-becomes-first-eu-leader-endorse-trump/ Hungarian PM Orban Becomes First EU Leader To Endorse Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. July 23, 2016. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2016/07/24/hungary-prime-minister-says-trump-is-better-candidate-for-europe.html Hungary prime minister says Trump is better candidate for Europe]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). July 24, 2016. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Dunai, Marton (July 26, 2016). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election-hungary-orban/orban-says-trumps-migration-foreign-policy-plans-vital-for-hungary-idUSKCN1061PU Orban says Trump's migration, foreign policy plans 'vital' for Hungary]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
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*Tomlinson, Chris (December 21, 2016). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2016/12/21/viktor-orban-declares-2017-year-rebellion/ Orbán Declares 2017 the ‘Year of Rebellion’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref> Orbán has spoken positively of President Trump, stating that he speaks straightforwardly and that he and Trump agree on numerous issues,<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (June 8, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/08/hungarian-pm-with-trump-finally-someone-who-speaks-in-straightforward-manner/ Hungarian PM: With Trump, Finally Someone Who Speaks in ‘Straightforward Manner’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 8, 2017. See also:
*Shaw, Adam (April 16, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/hungarys-top-diplomat-praises-trump-on-nato-push-contrasts-against-obama-era-lecturing Hungary’s top diplomat praises Trump on NATO push, contrasts against Obama-era ‘lecturing’]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 18, 2019.</ref> and he endorsed Trump's 2020 re-election campaign.<ref>Baczynska, Gabriela; Chalmers, John (September 25, 2020). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban-trump-interview/hungarys-orban-convinced-trump-will-win-u-s-election-has-no-plan-b-idUSKCN26G29M Hungary's Orban convinced Trump will win U.S. election, has no plan B]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved September 27, 2020.</ref> His administration has cast itself as a "natural ally" of the U.S.<ref>Sands, David R. (May 31, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/may/31/hungary-natural-ally-trump-pompeo-peter-szijjarto-/ 'Natural ally': Hungary leads fight against anti-U.S. 'hysteria' in Europe]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 31, 2018. See also:
*Friedman, Victoria (December 4, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/12/04/hungarian-minister-praises-american-leadership-nato-criticises-brain-dead-comments/ Hungarian Minister Praises American Leadership in NATO, Criticises Macron’s Brain Dead Comments]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban-iran/hungary-wants-eu-position-on-iran-to-be-closer-to-u-s-stance-pm-idUSKBN1Z81B3 Hungary wants EU position on Iran to be closer to U.S. stance: PM]. ''Reuters''. January 9, 2020. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
*Friedman, Victoria (January 9, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/01/09/hungarys-orban-wants-eu-adopt-us-stance-iran/ Hungary’s Orbán Wants EU to Adopt Israeli-U.S. Stance on Iran]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 9, 2020.</ref> Orbán and his government have spoken highly of [[Matteo Salvini]], Italy's conservative immigration minister,<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (June 19, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/19/orban-slams-eu-praises-salvini-ngo-ships-run-white-collar-people-smugglers/ Hungary’s Orban Praises Italy’s Salvini: NGO Crews Are ‘White-Collar People-Smugglers’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (July 1, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/01/hungary-backs-salvini-gamechanging-shut-ports-illegals-eu-leaders-all-talk-no-action/ EXCLUSIVE – Hungary Backs Salvini’s ‘Gamechanging’ Move to Shut Ports to Migrants, Brands EU Leaders All Talk]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
*Williams, Thomas D. (August 28, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/28/viktor-orban-matteo-salvini-is-my-hero/ Viktor Orban: Matteo Salvini Is ‘My Hero’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 28, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (May 2, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/05/02/orban-labels-salvini-most-important-person-europe-ahead-visit/ Orban Labels Salvini ‘Most Important Person in Europe’ Ahead of Visit]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 2, 2019.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-election-right-hungary/hungary-pm-makes-overtures-to-italy-far-right-in-hint-of-eu-conservative-split-idUSKCN1S81K8 Hungary PM makes overtures to Italy far right in hint of EU conservative split]. ''Reuters''. May 2, 2019. Retrieved May 2, 2019.
*Gorondi, Pablo (May 2, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/cba92046268e4b1d8781a2af05f79a43 Anti-migrant politicians bond at razor wire fence in Hungary]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved May 4, 2019.
*Friedman, Victoria (May 5, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/05/05/orban-hungary-italy-have-proved-illegal-migration-stopped-land-sea/ Orban: Hungary and Italy Have Proved Illegal Mass Migration Can Be Stopped]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 5, 2019.
*Montgomery, Jack (August 30, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/08/30/orban-to-brother-in-arms-salvini-hungarians-will-never-forget-your-fight-for-strong-borders-european-heritage/ Orban to ‘Brother in Arms’ Salvini: Hungarians ‘Will Never Forget’ Your Fight for Strong Borders, European Heritage]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (September 20, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/20/hungarian-minister-with-salvini-europe-was-safe/ Hungarian Minister: With Salvini Europe Was Safe]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 20, 2019.
See also:
*Friedman, Victoria (August 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/29/orban-salvini-attack-globalist-macron-leader-pro-migration-parties-eu/ Orban, Salvini Attack Globalist Macron as ‘Leader of Pro-Migration Parties’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
*Hale, Virginia (August 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/29/orban-salvini-elections-anti-migration-front/ Orbán, Salvini Set to Take On Globalism at EU Elections with Anti-Migration Front]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
*Tondo, Lorenzo (August 28, 2018). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/aug/28/matteo-salvini-viktor-orban-anti-migrant-plan-brussels Matteo Salvini and Viktor Orbán to form anti-migration front]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
*Foster, Peter (August 28, 2018). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/08/28/populist-duo-viktor-orban-matteo-salvini-call-deportation-migrants/ Populist duo Viktor Orban and Matteo Salvini call for deportation of migrants from Europe]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (January 11, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/01/11/orban-gives-support-salvini-alliance-poland/ Orban Gives Support to Salvini’s Italy Allying with Poland]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (June 2, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/06/02/orban-not-joining-salvini-led-eu-parliament-group/ Orban Not Joining Salvini-led EU Parliament Group]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 3, 2019.</ref> and he has met with French leaders [[Marine Le Pen]] and [[Eric Zemmour]].<ref>Caulcutt, Clea; Bayer, Lili (September 24, 2021). [https://www.politico.eu/article/viktor-orban-meeting-eric-zemmour/ Viktor Orbán rolls out the red carpet for Marine Le Pen’s firebrand rival]. ''Politico''. Retrieved November 28, 2021.</ref><ref>Caulcutt, Clea; de La Baume, Maïa; Bayer, Lili (October 26, 2021). [https://www.politico.eu/article/marine-le-pen-france-hungary-viktor-orban/ Marine Le Pen aims for Budapest boost from Orbán meeting]. ''Politico''. Retrieved November 28, 2021.</ref> He also has a good relationship with [[Israel]] and its prime minister [[Benjamin Netanyahu]].<ref>Multiple references:
*Pfeffer, Anshel (July 18, 2018). [https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium-the-netanyahu-orban-bromance-that-is-shaking-up-europe-and-d-c-1.6290691 Netanyahu and Orbán: An Illiberal Bromance Spanning From D.C. to Jerusalem]. ''Haaretz''. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
*Byrne, Andrew; Zeveloff, Naomi (July 18, 2017). [https://www.ft.com/content/1652bef2-6bb4-11e7-bfeb-33fe0c5b7eaa Netanyahu hails Orban’s Hungary as an ally of Israel]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/hungary-orban-hosts-netanyahu-vows-to-squelch-anti-semitism/3949258.html Hungary's Orban Hosts Netanyahu, Vows to Squelch Anti-Semitism]. ''Voice of America''. July 18, 2017. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
*Dunai, Marton (July 18, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-israel/hungarys-orban-welcomes-netanyahu-vows-to-fight-anti-semitism-idUSKBN1A312O Hungary's Orban welcomes Netanyahu, vows to fight anti-Semitism]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
*[https://www.timesofisrael.com/hungarys-orban-to-make-first-trip-to-israel-next-month/ Hungary’s controversial Orban to make first trip to Israel next month]. ''The Times of Israel''. June 27, 2018. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
*Glick, Caroline (April 11, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2018/04/11/caroline-glick-israel-stands-hungary-nationalist-government/ Caroline Glick: Israel Stands with Hungary’s Nationalist Government]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (July 18, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/18/israeli-pm-says-hungary-at-forefront-of-fight-against-anti-semitism/ Israeli PM Says Hungary ‘At Forefront’ of Fight Against Anti-Semitism]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
See also:
*Aharon, Jenny (April 24, 2018). [https://www.jpost.com/Opinion/Hungarian-PM-Orban-Israels-friend-or-foe-552640 Hungarian PM Orban: Israel's Friend of Foe?] ''The Jerusalem Post''. Retrieved June 27, 2018.</ref> Orbán sent a letter of congratulations to German Conservative politician [[Horst Seehofer]] on his re-election as leader of the [[Christian Social Union of Bavaria]].<ref>[http://www.miniszterelnok.hu/viktor-orban-congratulates-horst-seehofer/ Viktor Orbán congratulates Horst Seehofer]. ''Miniszterelnok.hu'' (from ''MTI''). December 19, 2017. Retrieved February 9, 2019.</ref> He has spoken critically of [[Joe Biden]],<ref>McLoone, David (August 16, 2021). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungarian-pm-slams-biden-western-liberals-cannot-accept-successful-conservative-alternative/ Hungarian PM slams Biden: ‘Western liberals cannot accept’ successful conservative alternative]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved August 21, 2021.</ref> [[Hillary Clinton]], and globalist EU politicians<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (October 2, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/10/02/orban-praises-trump-slams-clinton-rebukes-eu-migration-commissioner/ Orbán Praises Trump, Slams Clinton, Rebukes EU Migration Commissioner: ‘This Man Is Our Employee’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (February 1, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/01/hungary-eu-vice-prez-european-socialists-following-orders-soros-network/ Hungary: EU Vice-Prez, European Socialists ‘Following Orders of Soros Network’ to Increase Immigration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 1, 2019.
*Montgomery, Jack (September 16, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/16/orban-buries-eus-juncker-blind-national-politician-comments/ Orban Buries EU’s Juncker over ‘Blind National Politician’ Comments]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 16, 2019.</ref> such as [[Emmanuel Macron]].<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (January 10, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/01/10/hungarys-orban-says-he-must-fight-french-president-macron-on-immigration/ Hungary’s Orbán Says He ‘Must Fight’ French President Macron on Immigration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 10, 2019.</ref> Orbán's government has criticized Sweden for its leftist policies.<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Chris (February 22, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/22/sweden-protests-hungarian-personal-attacks-after-nazi-policy-comparison/ Sweden Protests Hungarian ‘Personal Attacks’ After ‘Nazi’ Policy Comparison]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 23, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (March 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/03/29/swedish-education-minister-tells-hungary-it-is-not-ok-to-use-sweden-as-example-of-failed-mass-migration-policies/ Sweden to Hungary: It Is Not OK to Use us as an Example of Failed Mass Migration Policies]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 23, 2019.</ref> He has called for having the [[establishment]] European People's Party work with conservative-populists.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-election-orban/orban-says-eu-conservatives-must-work-with-populists-idUSKCN1S73VG Orban says EU conservatives must work with populists]. ''Reuters''. May 1, 2019. Retrieved May 1, 2019. See also:
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban-party/hungary-pm-says-european-conservatives-losing-influence-flags-new-party-grouping-idUSKBN1Z81HW Hungary PM says European conservatives losing influence, flags new party grouping]. ''Reuters''. January 9, 2020. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
*Bayer, Lili; Wanat, Zosia (January 9, 2020). [https://www.politico.eu/article/orban-new-initiative-needed-epp-stays-liberal-path/ Orbán: New conservative group needed if EPP stays on ‘liberal’ path]. ''Politico''. Retrieved January 9, 2020.</ref> In 2019, Orbán honored conservative British philosopher Sir [[Roger Scruton]].<ref>Lane, Olvier JJ (December 4, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/12/04/hungary-awards-conservative-philosopher-scruton-om/ Pictures: Hungary’s Orban Honours Conservative Philosopher Sir Roger Scruton With Order of Merit]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 4, 2019.</ref> In August 2021, conservative commentator [[Tucker Carlson]] visited Hungary and interviewed Orbán.<ref>Multiple references:
*Duke, Selwyn (August 6, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/hungarys-nationalist-leader-orban-interviewed-by-tucker-is-he-the-thug-biden-claims/ Hungary’s Nationalist Leader Orbán Interviewed by Tucker. Is He the “Thug” Biden Claims?] ''The New American''. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (August 6, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/08/06/we-are-serious-country-hungarians-tell-tucker-why-they-ended-border-crisis/ ‘We Are a Serious Country’ – Hungarians Tell Tucker How and Why They Ended Border Crisis]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (August 7, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/08/07/multiculturalist-liberals-hate-hungary-for-being-a-pro-borders-traditional-values-success-orban/ Multiculturalist Liberals Hate Hungary for Being a Pro-Borders, Traditional Values Success: Orban]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
*Poor, Jeff (August 5, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2021/08/05/hungary-prime-minister-orban-relationship-with-u-s-is-fine-except-the-liberals-in-govt-in-washington/ Hungary Prime Minister Orbán: Relationship with U.S. Is ‘Fine’ Except the ‘Liberals in Gov’t in Washington’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
See also:
*[https://video.foxnews.com/v/6266722532001?playlist_id=5198073478001#sp=show-clips Hungarian prime minister hits back at Biden calling him a 'thug']. ''Fox News Video''. August 6, 2021. Retrieved August 8, 2021.</ref> In March 2021, Orbán's Fidesz left the [[European People’s Party]],<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (March 4, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/03/04/orban-party-leaves-largest-eu-parliament-group-years-conflict/ Orban Party Leaves Largest EU Parliament Group After Years of Conflict]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.</ref> and it considered creating a political group with more conservative parties,<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/03/19/hungary-looks-to-create-new-right-wing-political-group-inside-european-union/ Hungary Looks to Create New Right-Wing Political Group Inside European Union]. ''Breitbart News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). March 19, 2021. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Tomlinson, Chris (March 31, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/03/31/salvini-meet-orban-polish-pm-discuss-eu-alliance/ Italy’s Salvini, Hungary’s Orban, and Polish Prime Minister to Discuss Alliance in EU]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Tomlinson, Chris (April 4, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/04/04/salvini-hits-back-against-leftist-criticism-over-meeting-with-orban/ Salvini Hits Back Against Leftist Criticism Over Meeting with Orban]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> something Orbán worked to accomplish.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/12/04/populist-and-national-conservative-leaders-meet-in-poland-to-discuss-future-of-eu/ Populist and National Conservative Leaders Meet in Poland to Discuss Future of EU]. ''Breitbart News''. December 4, 2021. Retrieved January 1, 2022.</ref>

Orbán has discussed reintroducing the [[death penalty]] in Hungary,<ref>Traynor, Ian (April 29, 2015). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/apr/29/hungary-pm-death-penalty-work-camps-for-immigrants-viktor-orban Hungary PM: bring back death penalty and build work camps for immigrants]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved April 5, 2018.</ref> something not allowed under EU law, though he has denied plans to actually do so.<ref>(April 30, 2015). [https://www.novinite.com/articles/168260/Hungary%E2%80%99s+PM+Orban+Denies+Plans+to+Restore+Death+Penalty Hungary’s PM Orban Denies Plans to Restore Death Penalty]. ''Novinite.com''. Retrieved June 22, 2018.</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.kormany.hu/en/the-prime-minister/the-prime-minister-s-speeches/prime-minister-viktor-orban-s-speech-at-the-25th-balvanyos-summer-free-university-and-student-camp Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s Speech at the 25th Bálványos Summer Free University and Student Camp], Hungarian Government, delivered July 26, 2014.
*[http://www.kormany.hu/en/the-prime-minister/the-prime-minister-s-speeches/prime-minister-viktor-orban-s-speech-at-the-29th-balvanyos-summer-open-university-and-student-camp Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s speech at the 29th Bálványos Summer Open University and Student Camp], Hungarian Government, delivered July 28, 2018.
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0pY0NHgC2E Viktor Orban: "As We Beat the Soviet Empire, We'll Beat Soros' Empire"], YouTube, published January 1, 2018.
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmGyDw6_ypo Viktor Orbán Day of Honor Speech 2018 (with ENG subs)], YouTube, published March 17, 2018.
*[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-sh/Viktor_Orban The man who thinks Europe has been invaded], BBC, April 2018.

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'''Viktor Mihály Orbán''' (born May 31, 1963, in [[Székesfehérvár]]) is a [[conservative]] Hungarian politician and served as Prime Minister of [[Hungary]] between 1998 and 2002 and again since May 29, 2010. He is a member and leader of the [[Fidesz]] party, which is [[Social conservatism|socially conservative]] and moderately-[[Euroskeptic]]. In his earlier years, Orbán ensured that Hungary joined [[NATO]] in 1999 despite [[Russia]]'s opposition.

Since starting his second term as prime minister in 2010, Orbán has served as a strong voice for maintaining traditional [[conservative values]] in Europe, supporting [[national sovereignty]] and identity, and opposing the [[globalist]], one-world agenda of the EU and other entities.<ref>Caldwell, Christopher (May 13, 2019). [https://humanevents.com/2019/05/13/orban-not-far-right-just-right/ Orban: Not Far Right, Just Right.] ''Human Events'' (from ''Claremont Review of Books''). Retrieved May 16, 2019.</ref> He united with [[Poland]]'s conservative government to that end,<ref name="HungaryPoland"/> and his approval ratings are higher than those of his globalist opponents.<ref>Girdusky, Ryan (May 16, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/europes-liberals-hate-viktor-orban-for-one-reason-hes-more-popular-than-them Europe's liberals hate Viktor Orbán for one reason: He's more popular than them]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved May 16, 2019.</ref> Orbán is strongly hated by the Left for his conservative policies and his success at implementing them.<ref>Maitra, Sumantra (August 9, 2021). [https://thefederalist.com/2021/08/09/why-liberals-hate-hungarys-viktor-orban-so-much/ Why Liberals Hate Hungary’s Viktor Orban So Much]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved August 21, 2021.</ref>

==Second tenure as Prime Minister==
[[Fidesz]], led by Orbán, saw a landslide victory in the elections on April 11, 2010, winning over 50% of the vote.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2010/04/11/far-right-party-poised-make-gains-hungary.html Hungary's ruling Socialists suffer stinging defeat]. ''Fox News''. April 11, 2010. Retrieved March 19, 2018.
*Than, Krisztina; Szakacs, Gergely (April 11, 2010). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-election/fidesz-wins-hungary-election-with-strong-mandate-idUSTRE63A1GE20100412 Fidesz wins Hungary election with strong mandate]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref> In the runoff elections held later that month, Fidesz secured a two-thirds majority in parliament, enough to change the constitution.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/hungary/7632990/Hungarys-conservative-opposition-wins-landslide-election.html Hungary's conservative opposition wins landslide election]. ''The Telegraph''. April 26, 2010. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Dunai, Marton; Than, Krisztina (April 25, 2010). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-election/hungarys-fidesz-wins-historic-two-thirds-mandate-idUSTRE63O1KB20100425 Hungary's Fidesz wins historic two-thirds mandate]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*[https://www.economist.com/node/16009177 Orban's triumph]. ''The Economist''. April 29, 2010. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref> According to ''[[The New York Times]]'', Orbán decided to use his party's super-majority to enact major changes rather than have a minimalist agenda.<ref>Kingsley, Patrick (February 10, 2018). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/10/world/europe/hungary-orban-democracy-far-right.html As West Fears the Rise of Autocrats, Hungary Shows What’s Possible]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref>

Orbán again won a two-thirds majority in parliament in the April 2014 elections.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2014/04/06/hungarian-prime-minister-wins-3rd-term.html Hungarian prime minister wins 3rd term]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). April 6, 2014. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Than, Krisztina; Szakacs, Gergely (April 6, 2014). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-election/hungary-re-elects-maverick-pm-far-right-opposition-gains-idUSBREA3502V20140406 Hungary re-elects maverick PM, far-right opposition gains]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Karasz, Palko (April 7, 2014). [https://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/08/world/europe/viktor-orban-wins-a-second-term-in-hungary.html Viktor Orban Wins a Second Term in Hungary]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref> However, Fidesz lost its two-thirds majority after a by-election defeat in February 2015.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-31576491 Hungarian PM Orban loses two-thirds 'super-majority']. ''BBC News''. February 22, 2015. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Byrne, Andrew (February 22, 2015). [https://www.ft.com/content/36811202-baf2-11e4-945d-00144feab7de Hungary’s Fidesz party loses supermajority]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref>

Orbán faced a difficult re-election in 2018,<ref>Roser, Thomas; Davis, Austin (April 5, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/apr/5/viktor-orban-faces-tough-test-in-bid-for-third-ter/ Viktor Orban faces tough test in bid for third term as Hungarian president]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 5, 2018.</ref> in which he emphasized the issues of immigration and [[sovereignty]].<ref>Shaw, Adam (April 6, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/04/06/hungarys-viktor-orban-running-on-anti-mass-migration-platform-eyes-fourth-term.html Hungary's Viktor Orban, running on anti-mass migration platform, eyes fourth term]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 6, 2018.</ref> Despite this, Orbán did significantly better than expected and won a supermajority a third time in a row.<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (April 8, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/04/08/bloody-nose-brussels-poll-suggests-anti-globalist-anti-soros-eurosceptic-viktor-orban-wins-big-hungary-election/ Bloody Nose for Brussels: Landslide Triumph as Anti-Globalist, Anti-Soros Orban Wins Third Term in Hungary]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
*Mass, Warren (April 9, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/28714-viktor-orban-strong-defender-of-his-nation-s-sovereign-borders-reelected-in-hungary Viktor Orban, Strong Defender of His Nation’s Sovereign Borders, Reelected in Hungary]. ''The New American''. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
*Murphy, Peter; Khera, Jastinder (April 9, 2018). [https://www.timesofisrael.com/hungarys-orban-claims-victory-as-nationalist-party-takes-sweeping-poll-lead/ Hungary’s Orban claims victory as nationalist party takes sweeping poll lead]. ''The Times of Israel''. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
*Than, Krisztina; Szakacs, Gergely (April 7, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-election/hungarys-strongman-viktor-orban-wins-third-term-in-power-idUSKBN1HE0UC Hungary's strongman Viktor Orban wins third term in power]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
*Hinshaw, Drew; Komuves, Anita (April 8, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/hungary-votes-in-election-with-orban-set-to-secure-a-fourth-term-1523162923 Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban Wins Fourth Term]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
*[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/04/08/hungary-leader-viktor-orban-sweeps-to-re-election-win-with-super-majority.html Hungary leader Viktor Orban sweeps to re-election win with super majority]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved April 9, 2018.
*Lane, Oliver JJ (April 9, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/04/09/orban-responds-electoral-victory-created-opportunity-protect-hungary/ Orban Responds to Electoral Victory: ‘We’ve Created the Opportunity to Protect Hungary’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 9, 2018.</ref> After the election results became known, Orbán stated his intention of pushing forward with his conservative and nationalist agenda,<ref>Than, Krisztina; Szakacs, Gergely (April 10, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-election-orban/hungarys-orban-to-seek-eu-of-strong-nations-after-landslide-re-election-idUSKBN1HH12A Hungary's Orban to seek EU of strong nations after landslide re-election]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved April 10, 2018.</ref> as well as to preserve Hungary's Christian culture,<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Chris (May 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/06/hungarian-pm-orban-building-christian-democracy-announces-tougher-immigration-rules/ Hungarian PM Orban Getting Tougher on Immigration: ‘We Are Building a Christian Democracy’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 6, 2018.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban/pm-orban-vows-to-preserve-hungarys-christian-culture-idUSKBN1I80NC PM Orban vows to preserve Hungary's Christian culture]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 7, 2018.</ref> and he gave a strongly conservative speech outlining his fourth-term agenda.<ref>Multiple references:
*Dunai, Marton; Than, Krisztina (May 10, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban/eu-must-give-up-nightmares-of-united-states-of-europe-hungarian-pm-idUSKBN1IB1TG EU must give up 'nightmares' of United States of Europe: Hungarian PM]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
*Gorondi, Pablo (May 10, 2018). [https://www.apnews.com/b764d6684a2d402e8f0dff9e2fe0d876/Hungary's-parliament-elects-premier-Viktor-Orban-to-4th-term Hungary’s parliament elects premier Viktor Orban to 4th term]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
*[https://www.rt.com/news/426412-orban-christian-values-eu-hungary/ Orban declares end of ‘liberal democracy’ in Hungary, vows to fight for Christian values]. ''RT''. May 10, 2018. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (May 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/12/orban-era-liberal-democracy-replaced-21st-century-christian-democracy/ Orban: ‘We Will Build a 21st Century Christian Democracy, Not Rebuild a Shipwrecked Liberal Democracy’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
See also:
*[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/10/pics-hungarys-parliament-elects-premier-viktor-orban-fourth-term/ PICS: Hungary’s Parliament Elects Premier Viktor Orban to Fourth Term]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 11, 2018.</ref>

===Adopting a new constitution===
While [[Communism]] nominally ended in Hungary in 1989, the country's old constitution – adopted in 1949 and based on the 1936 [[Soviet Union]] constitution – remained in effect despite some constitutional amendments.<ref name="FundamentalLaw">[http://www.kormany.hu/en/doc/the-hungarian-state/the-fundamental-law The Fundamental Law]. ''Hungarian Government''. Retrieved June 16, 2018.</ref> Among other necessary reasons for changing this constitution was the fact that Hungarians would now be able to write their own constitution and mark a clear break from the Soviet era.<ref name="FundamentalLaw"/>

The new constitution,<ref name="Constitution">[http://www.kormany.hu/download/a/68/11000/The_Fundamental_Law_of_Hungary_01072016.pdf The Fundamental Law of Hungary] (in English). ''Hungarian Government''. Retrieved June 16, 2018.</ref> which was passed in 2011 and went into effect in January 2012, promoted conservative and Christian values on numerous topics. For example, the preamble recognized Christianity's major role in Hungary's history, promoted [[family values]], and condemned Hungary's occupation under the [[Third Reich]] and the USSR as well as the 1949 constitution.<ref name="Constitution"/> In addition, the constitution instituted the forint as Hungary's official currency (Article K), called for protecting Hungary's culture and language (preamble, Article H),<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2016/04/26/hungarys-orban-islamisation-banned-constitution/ Hungary’s Orban: ‘Islamisation’ Banned By Constitution]. ''Breitbart News''. April 26, 2016. Retrieved June 16, 2018.</ref> recognized [[marriage]] as between one man and one woman (Article L), and recognized that human life begins at conception (Article II).<ref>Clabough, Raven (June 14, 2011). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/8767-hungarys-pro-life-constitution-draws-ire-of-european-institutions Hungary's Pro-Life Constitution Draws Ire of European Institutions]. ''The New American''. Retrieved June 16, 2018.</ref><ref>Singson, Samantha (May 5, 2011). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/new-hungarian-constitution-recognizing-life-from-conception-signed-into-law New Hungarian Constitution recognizing life ‘from conception’ signed into law]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved June 16, 2018.</ref> Liberals and the European [[establishment]] criticized Orbán for these constitutional changes.<ref>[http://p.dw.com/p/10vlY Hungary's parliament passes controversial new constitution]. ''Deutsche Welle''. April 18, 2011. Retrieved June 16, 2018.</ref>

===Strong economic growth===
Orbán was recognized for turning Hungary around after taking power, getting it out of the negative effects of the [[Recession of 2008]] and improving its finances.<ref name="Dunai2018">Dunai, Marton (February 18, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-election-orban/hungarys-orban-calls-for-global-anti-migrant-alliance-with-eye-on-2018-elections-idUSKCN1G20PV Hungary's Orban calls for global anti-migrant alliance with eye on 2018 elections]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved February 18, 2018.</ref><ref>Dunai, Marton (May 23, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban/booming-economy-anti-migrant-stance-help-orban-tighten-grip-in-hungary-idUSKCN1IO2I3 Booming economy, anti-migrant stance help Orban tighten grip in Hungary]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 23, 2018.</ref> In the last quarter of 2018, the Hungarian GDP grew 5% – an outlier compared to other Eastern European countries<ref>Tomek, Radoslav (February 13, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-02-14/east-eu-to-show-slowing-gdp-growth-as-export-demand-deteriorates East EU's Economic Growth Slows as Export Demand Deteriorates]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved May 13, 2019.</ref><ref name="Booming"/><ref>Rabouin, Dion (July 3, 2019). [https://www.axios.com/romania-poland-hungary-economic-growth-europe-8686bbaf-080a-4f7c-8da2-e6dea43072d2.html Central and Eastern Europe buck continent's economic stagnation]. ''Axios''. Retrieved July 3, 2019.</ref> – and wages saw strong growth.<ref name="Booming">Than, Krisztina; Szakacs, Gergely (June 26, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-cenbank-idUSKCN1TR26X Risk of Hungary's booming economy overheating is very low: central banker]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 30, 2019.</ref><ref>Eddy, Kester (March 2, 2019). [https://bbj.hu/business/sun-still-shines-on-hungarian-economy-but-clouds-gather_161468 Sun Still Shines on Hungarian Economy, but Clouds Gather]. ''Budapest Business Journal''. Retrieved May 13, 2019.</ref><ref>Virovacz, Peter (July 30, 2019). [https://think.ing.com/snaps/hungary-wage-growth-re-accelerates/ Hungary: Wage growth re-accelerates]. ''ING''. Retrieved October 25, 2019.</ref> Unemployment fell to a record low.<ref>Virovacz, Peter (July 29, 2019). [https://think.ing.com/snaps/hungary-unemployment-at-record-low/ Hungary: Unemployment at record low]. ''ING''. Retrieved October 25, 2019.</ref>

In 2019, Orbán stated that Hungary's economy no longer relied on EU funding.<ref>[https://hungarytoday.hu/orban-hungary-eu-funds-leyen-soros/ Orbán: ‘Hungary No Longer Dependent on EU Funding’]. ''Hungary Today''. July 12, 2019. Retrieved July 21, 2019.</ref>

===Response to the European migrant crisis===
[[File:Viktor Orbán, 2016 speech.jpg|thumb|300px|Orbán gives a victory speech after a 2016 referendum on immigration. The card in front of him reads "Let us defend Hungary!"]]
[[File:Hungarian-Serbian border barrier.jpg|thumb|300px|Hungary's [[border fence]] with Serbia]]
{{See also|European migrant crisis}}
In 2015, Hungary was overrun by refugees passing through the country, and it has the largest ''per capita'' number of asylum applications of any European country in 2015.<ref>Connor, Phillip (August 2, 2016). [http://www.pewglobal.org/2016/08/02/number-of-refugees-to-europe-surges-to-record-1-3-million-in-2015/ Number of Refugees to Europe Surges to Record 1.3 Million in 2015]. ''Pew Research Center''. Retrieved April 7, 2018.</ref> In response, Orbán took several actions,<ref>Multiple references:
*Savitsky, Shane (February 1, 2017). [https://www.axios.com/border-fences-and-refugee-bans-been-there-done-that-for-hungary-2226465858.html Border fences and refugee bans: Hungary did it — fast]. ''Axios''. Retrieved October 6, 2017.
*Bensman, Todd (April 3, 2019). [https://cis.org/Bensman/Progress-Report-Hungarys-Fenced-Borderlands Progress Report from Hungary's Fenced Borderlands]. ''Center for Immigration Studies''. Retrieved April 6, 2019.
See also:
*[https://voiceofeurope.com/2018/09/viktor-orban-was-the-only-one-doing-the-right-thing-during-the-migrant-crisis/ “Viktor Orban was the only one doing the right thing during the migrant crisis”]. ''Voice of Europe'' (from the ''Hungary Journal''). September 16, 2018. Retrieved September 16, 2018.</ref> including building a [[border barrier]] along the border with [[Serbia]]<ref>Multiple references:
*Kent, Simon (September 15, 2015). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/09/07/end-of-the-line-hungary-seals-borders-as-migrant-flow-surges-on/ End Of The Line: Hungary Seals Borders As Migrant Flow Surges On]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
*[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/09/15/hungary-launches-border-crackdown-says-migrants-risk-expulsion/ Hungary Seals Border, Detains Thousands, Threatens To Imprison Illegals]. ''Breitbart News'' (from ''AFP''). September 15, 2015. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
*[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2016/09/19/successful-hungarian-border-fence-boosts-support-right-wing-government/ Successful Hungarian Border Fence Boosts Support Of Right Wing Government]. ''Breitbart'' (from ''Reuters''). September 19, 2016. Retrieved January 29, 2017.</ref> and [[Croatia]].<ref>[https://www.voanews.com/a/reu-migrant-shot-dead-trying-to-enter-bulgaria-says-ministry/3009905.html Hungary Closes Border With Croatia]. ''Voice of America''. October 16, 2015. Retrieved August 13, 2017.</ref> The fence was so effective that [[illegal immigration]] levels dropped to levels seen before the crisis began,<ref>Lane, Oliver JJ (October 29, 2015). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/10/29/hold-hungarian-border-fence-so-effective-illegal-immigrants-are-now-at-pre-migrant-crisis-levels/ Hungarian Border Fence So Effective Illegal Immigrants Are Now At Pre Migrant-Crisis Levels]. ''Breitbart''. Retrieved January 29, 2017.</ref> and by September 2017, illegal immigration levels had dropped by 99% since 2015.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (September 15, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/09/16/hungary-builds-a-wall-cuts-illegal-immigration-by-over-99-per-cent/ Hungary Builds a Wall, Cuts Illegal Immigration by Over 99 Per Cent]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 16, 2017. See also:
*Montgomery, Jack (February 9, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2019/02/09/exclusive-hungarian-govt-praises-trump-border-protection-obligation-state/ EXCLUSIVE – Hungary Backs Trump’s Wall: ‘Border Protection An Obligation of the State’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 9, 2019.
*Montgomery, Jack (February 15, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/15/hungary-fighting-illegal-migration-not-possible-without-barriers/ Hungary: ‘Fighting Illegal Migration Not Possible Without Physical Barriers at Border’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 15, 2019.
*Gorondi, Pablo (May 10, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/07ac72b6f0b24d8b83ef61114e3b075f Hungary stems migrant flow, but issue remains big in EU vote]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved May 26, 2019.</ref> In April 2017, the Hungarian government completed construction of a second border fence, one with high-tech features, on the Serbian border.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/28/hungary-completes-second-anti-migrant-fence/ Hungary Completes Second Anti-Migrant Fence]. ''Breitbart News''. April 28, 2017. Retrieved April 28, 2017.
*[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/04/28/hungary-completes-2nd-border-fence-meant-to-stop-migrants.html Hungary completes 2nd border fence meant to stop migrants]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). April 28, 2017. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
*[http://p.dw.com/p/2c64B Hungary completes second fence to keep out migrants]. ''Deutsche Welle''. April 28, 2017. Retrieved August 13, 2017.</ref> Unlike most other European countries, Hungary's leadership has taken a more conservative right-wing, common sense approach to the immigration crisis.<ref name="foxnews.com"/><ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (July 1, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/01/hungarian-hypocrisy-political-correctness-migration-enabled-terrorism/ EXCLUSIVE – Hungarian Govt Says ‘Hypocrisy and Political Correctness’ on Migration Enabled Terrorism]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
*Binder, John (July 2, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/07/02/exclusive-hungarians-warn-u-s-illegal-migration-cant-be-controlled-without-strong-border/ Exclusive – Hungarians Warn U.S. Illegal Migration Can’t Be Controlled Without ‘Strong’ Border]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 2, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (May 20, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/05/20/orban-we-want-change-we-want-a-europe-that-protects-its-borders-on-land-and-sea/ Orban: ‘We Want Change, We Want a Europe that Protects Its Borders on Land and Sea’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 20, 2019.</ref> In March 2017, the Hungarian government refused a Swedish request to let 5,000 asylum seekers into its borders.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (March 28, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/03/28/hungary-refuses-5000-migrants-sweden/ Hungary Refuses to Take 5,000 Migrants From Sweden]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 28, 2017.</ref> In May 2018, the Hungarian government under Orbán rejected a European Union-African migration declaration that disproportionately favored the African countries and "further inspires migration."<ref>Friedman, Victoria (May 4, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/04/hungary-rejects-eu-africa-declaration-inspires-migration/ Hungary Rejects EU-Africa Declaration that ‘Inspires Migration’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 4, 2018.
*Gorondi, Pablo (May 10, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/07ac72b6f0b24d8b83ef61114e3b075f Hungary stems migrant flow, but issue remains big in EU vote]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved May 10, 2019.
*Bensman, Todd (December 4, 2019). [https://cis.org/Bensman/Tunnels-Under-Hungarys-Fence-Are-Inconsequential The Tunnels Under Hungary's Fence Are Inconsequential]. ''Center for Immigration Studies''. Retrieved December 4, 2019.</ref> Hungary's government has also criticized the [[United Nations]]'s [[Global Compact on Migration]],<ref>Multiple references:
*Hale, Virginia (March 5, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/03/05/hungary-un-plan-mass-migration/ Hungary Challenges United Nations Plan to Facilitate Global Mass Migration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 9, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (June 8, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/08/hungary-migration-un-compact-victim-europe/ Hungary Slams Pro-Mass Migration UN Compact: ‘Its Clear Victim Is Europe’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 9, 2018.
*Friedman, Victoria (November 24, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/11/24/hungary-attacks-un-pact-attempting-legalising-migration-populist-claims-criticism-migration-criminal/ Hungary Attacks UN Migration Compact for Attempting to ‘Legalise Illegal Immigration’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 24, 2018.</ref> and it withdrew from it in July 2018.<ref>Shaw, Adam (July 19, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/07/19/hungary-joins-us-in-withdrawing-from-un-global-migration-agreement.html Hungary joins US in withdrawing from UN global migration agreement]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 19, 2018.</ref>

On September 15, 2015, the same day the Hungarian government closed its border with Serbia, several laws came into effect in the nation. The laws made illegal immigrants in Hungary subject to criminal charges and made it illegal to damage the nation's border fence.<ref>Multiple references:
*Harven, Michelle (September 11, 2015). [https://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/hungary-enacts-tougher-laws-illegal-immigrants/ Hungary enacts tougher laws on illegal immigrants]. ''PBS''. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
*[http://p.dw.com/p/1GWVT Hungary begins border crackdown as fence completed]. ''Deutsche Welle''. September 15, 2015. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
*Pandey, Avaneesh (September 15, 2015). [http://www.ibtimes.com/european-refugee-crisis-hungary-enacts-tough-new-laws-closes-key-border-crossing-2096891 European Refugee Crisis: Hungary Enacts Tough New Laws, Closes Key Border Crossing; Declares Emergency In 2 Counties]. ''International Business Times''. Retrieved August 13, 2017.</ref> On September 21, 2017, the Hungarian parliament voted to give the army the ability to use non-lethal force on migrants.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/09/21/hungarian-parliament-grants-army-right-to-use-force-against-migrants/ Hungarian Parliament Grants Army Right To Use Force Against Migrants]. ''Breitbart News''. September 21, 2015. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
*Dunai, Marton (September 22, 2015). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-hungary-law-idUSKCN0RL1K220150922 Hungary beefs up border with army, warns migrants to stay away]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
*Holehouse, Matthew; Philipson, Alice (September 22, 2015). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/hungary/11881046/Refugee-crisis-Hungary-declares-victory-in-border-strategy-as-migrants-head-to-Croatia-instead.html Refugee crisis: Hungarian parliament votes to deploy army as EU interior ministers to meet]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved August 13, 2017.</ref> In July 2016, Hungary enacted a law allowing the army to push migrants back to the border if they were found 8 kilometers (4.97 miles) or less from the border.<ref>Thorpe, Nick (July 14, 2016). [https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-36786438 Hungary deploys army to push migrants back to Serbia]. ''BBC''. Retrieved August 13, 2017.</ref>

Orbán stated that Hungary would admit all Europeans fleeing from their respective countries' liberal and globalist policies.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (February 11, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/02/11/hungary-will-welcome-true-refugees-germans-french-others-seeking-europe-lost-homelands/ Orban: Hungary Will Welcome ‘European Refugees’ Fleeing Multicultural West]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 8, 2017. See also:
*Duke, Selwyn (March 28, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/28612-people-fleeing-western-europe-because-of-muslim-migration People Fleeing Western Europe Because of Muslim Migration]. ''The New American''. Retrieved March 29, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (October 20, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/10/20/french-flee-to-hungary-to-escape-effects-of-mass-migration/ French Flee To Hungary To Escape Effects of Mass Migration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 20, 2018.</ref> As Orbán himself noted, Hungary's policies likely saved all of Europe from an even greater and more catastrophic migrant crisis.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (April 4, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/04/orban-culture-hypocrisy-europe-gratitude-hungary-halting-migrant-influx/ Orban: ‘Hypocrisy’ Prevents Europe from Admitting Gratitude to Hungary for Halting Migrant Influx]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 4, 2017.</ref> He also stated that his conservative migration and family policies helped Hungary avoid the [[culture war]] being fought in Western Europe.<ref>Friedman, Victoria (October 7, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/10/07/orban-europe-locked-culture-war-cultural-peace-reigns-hungary/ Orbán: Europe Locked in ‘Culture War’, But ‘Cultural Peace’ Reigns in Hungary]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 7, 2018.</ref> According to [[Politico]] in September 2017, he "won" the argument on immigration policy.<ref>Barigazzi, Jacopo (September 15, 2017). [https://www.politico.eu/article/viktor-orban-migration-eu-has-won-the-argument/ Orbán wins the migration argument]. ''Politico''. Retrieved September 15, 2017.</ref> Despite this, the left-wing [[mainstream media]] strongly opposed his migration policies.<ref>Duke, Selwyn (October 11, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/30313-cnn-accuses-hungary-of-racism-bullies-country-on-migrant-issue CNN Accuses Hungary of Racism; Bullies Country on Migrant Issue]. ''The New American''. Retrieved October 11, 2018.</ref>

In June 2018, Hungary's parliament passed a series of laws cracking down on individuals and entities that aid illegal immigration, and it passed a constitutional amendment banning the settlement of an "alien population" in the country.<ref name="StopSoros">Multiple references:
*Shaw, Adam (June 20, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/20/hungarys-pro-trump-populist-government-pushes-soros-crackdown.html Hungary's pro-Trump, populist government pushes Soros crackdown]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
*Simon, Zoltan (June 20, 2018). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-06-20/hungary-approves-immigration-crackdown-as-orban-ignores-eu-alarm Hungary Approves Immigration Crackdown as Orban Ignores EU Alarm]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
*Dunai, Marton (June 20, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-soros/hungary-approves-stop-soros-law-defying-eu-rights-groups-idUSKBN1JG1VN Hungary approves 'STOP Soros' law, defying EU, rights groups]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (July 27, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/27/hungary-adopts-new-tax-pro-mass-migration-ngos/ Hungary Adopts New Tax on Pro-Mass Migration NGOs]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 27, 2018.
See also:
*King, Laura (June 28, 2018). [https://www.latimes.com/world/la-fg-hungary-europe-immigration-20180628-story.html The European country that makes the U.S. look lenient on immigration]. ''Los Angeles Times''. Retrieved June 29, 2018.</ref> In September 2018, the EU parliament voted to move forward with sanctions on Hungary because of the Stop Soros laws along with his government's other conservative policies.<ref>Multiple references:
*Parke, Caleb (September 12, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/09/12/eu-punishes-hungary-with-unprecedented-action.html EU punishes Hungary with unprecedented action]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 12, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (September 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/09/12/eu-parliament-votes-enact-article-7-potential-sanctions-hungary/ EU Parliament Votes to Enact Article 7 Opening Up Potential Sanctions Against Hungary]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 12, 2018.
See also:
*Risdon, James (September 17, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/eu-trying-to-force-same-sex-marriage-muslim-migration-onto-hungary EU trying to force same-sex ‘marriage,’ Muslim migration onto Hungary]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved September 17, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (September 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/09/12/orban-defiance-vote-potential-sanction-european-parliament/ Orban Proclaims Defiance Ahead of European Parliament Sanctions Vote]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 12, 2018.
*Victoria, Friedman (September 13, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/09/13/poland-veto-eu-sanctions-solidarity-hungarian-people/ Poland to Veto EU Sanctions ‘in Solidarity with Hungarian People’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 13, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (July 28, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/07/28/eu-taking-hungary-to-euro-court-over-anti-illegal-migration-stop-soros-laws/ EU Dragging Hungary to Euro Court over Anti-Illegal Migration ‘Stop Soros’ Laws]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 4, 2019.</ref> Orbán's government fought attempts by the EU to weaken its [[sovereignty]].<ref>Newman, Alex (September 21, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/30132-hungary-resists-eu-assault-on-sovereignty-christian-civilization Hungary Resists EU Assault on Sovereignty, Christian Civilization]. ''The New American''. Retrieved September 21, 2018.</ref>

Campaigning on an anti-illegal immigration platform, Orbán performed strongly in the 2019 European Parliament elections.<ref>Multiple references:
*Than, Krisztina; Dunai, Marton (May 26, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-election-hungary-orban/hungarys-fidesz-wins-52-of-vote-orban-vows-to-halt-immigration-idUSKCN1SW062 Hungary's Fidesz wins 52% of vote; Orban vows to halt immigration]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
*Hale, Virginia (May 28, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/05/28/hungary-oppose-migration-eu-agenda/ Hungary Vows to Fight EU Mass Migration Agenda After Huge Election Win]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 28, 2019.</ref>

===Opposition to George Soros===
Orbán is known for his opposition to [[George Soros]], who himself is from Hungary.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/02/13/hungarys-orban-renews-attack-on-influence-george-soros.html Hungary's Orban renews attack on influence of George Soros]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (April 4, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/04/orban-soros-networks-dangerous-international-campaign-against-national-borders/ Orban: ‘We Must Fight’ Soros Network’s ‘Extremely Dangerous’ International Campaign Against National Borders]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (June 14, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/14/hungarian-pm-population-replacement-underway-europe-speculators-soros-profit/ Hungarian PM: ‘Population Replacement Underway in Europe, Speculators Like Soros Hope to Profit from Its Ruination’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 14, 2018.
*Duke, Selwyn (June 16, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/29296-hungarian-leader-europeans-purposely-being-replaced-with-muslims-as-soros-profits Hungarian Leader: Europeans Purposely Being Replaced With Muslims as Soros Profits]. ''The New American''. Retrieved June 16, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (November 21, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/11/21/hungarian-prime-minister-soros-is-one-of-the-most-corrupt-people-in-the-world/ Hungarian Prime Minister: ‘Soros Is One of the Most Corrupt People in the World’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
*Williams, Thomas D. (November 25, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/11/25/hungarys-orban-george-soros-is-the-most-corrupt-man-in-the-world/ Hungary’s Orbán: George Soros Is ‘the Most Corrupt Man in the World’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
See also:
*Pocius, Skomantas (June 4, 2018). [https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/orban-soros-and-the-unbridgeable-conflict-over-hungarian-sovereignty/ Orbán, Soros, and the Unbridgeable Conflict Over Hungarian Sovereignty]. ''The American Conservative''. Retrieved June 6, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (December 22, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/12/22/hungary-ft-soros-enemy-democracy-not-person-year/ Hungary Hits Back at FT: Soros an ‘Enemy of Democracy’, Not ‘Person of the Year’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 22, 2018.</ref> He strongly opposed the ultra-liberal [[Central European University]] (founded and funded by Soros) and on March 29, 2017, announced a new law which could close it.<ref>Simon, Zoltan; Gergely, Andras (March 29, 2017). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-03-29/soros-s-university-caught-in-orban-campaign-as-ceu-protests-law Soros-Funded University Pledges to Fight Hungarian Crackdown]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved March 19, 2018.</ref> He stated that it was cheating students and breaking rules by awarding both a Hungarian and an American diploma, despite the university having no U.S. presence.<ref name="Cheating">[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/03/31/soros-backed-university-cheating-says-hungarian-pm/ Soros-Backed University Is ‘Cheating’, Says Hungarian PM]. ''Breitbart News''. March 31, 2017. Retrieved April 12, 2017.</ref><ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/03/hungary-parliament-fast-track-bill-targeting-soros-university/ Hungary: Parliament to Fast-Track Bill Targeting Soros University]. ''Breitbart News''. April 3, 2017. Retrieved April 12, 2017.</ref> He also opposed George Soros due to his efforts by supporting the [[European migrant crisis|massive immigration from Muslim nations into Europe]].<ref name="Cheating"/>

On April 10, 2017, Hungary enacted a law tightening its standards for universities and thus threatening CEU's existence.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/11/hungary-president-signs-law-threatening-soros-university/ Hungary President Signs Law Threatening Soros University]. ''Breitbart News''. April 11, 2017. Retrieved April 12, 2017.</ref><ref>Sandford, Alasdair (April 10, 2017). [http://www.euronews.com/2017/04/10/hungary-defies-protests-to-pass-into-law-anti-soros-university-bill Hungary Defies Protests to Pass into Law 'Anti-Soros' University Bill]. ''Euronews''. Retrieved April 12, 2017.</ref> Orbán passed another law in June 2017 ordering foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs) with a certain revenue or higher to register as a "foreign-supported organisation," something thus targeting the NGOs funded by Soros.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (June 13, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/06/13/hungary-passes-law-tighten-rules-foreign-funded-ngos/ Anti Soros Law? Hungary Tightens Rules On Foreign-Funded NGOs]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 13, 2017.</ref> He proposed "Stop Soros" legislation to crack down on NGOs that actively support illegal immigration.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (June 2, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/02/hungarian-govt-outlines-stop-soros-legislation-criminalising-ngos-which-aid-and-abet-illegal-migrants/ Hungarian Govt Outlines ‘Stop Soros’ Legislation Criminalising NGOs Which Aid and Abet Illegal Migrants]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 2, 2018.</ref> The Hungarian parliament passed the "Stop Soros" legislation in June 2018.<ref name="StopSoros"/> Soros's Central European University stopped offering courses to asylum seekers because of the law.<ref>Friedman, Victoria (August 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/29/soros-university-suspends-programmes-migrants-hungarian-anti-propaganda-tax/ Soros University Suspends Programmes for Migrants Due to Hungarian Anti-Propaganda Tax]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 29, 2018.</ref>

Orbán started a new campaign against Soros in September 2017 by distributing a questionnaire to Hungarians so they could express their thoughts on Soros.<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Chris (September 15, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/09/15/hungarian-prime-minister-orban-launches-new-campaign-soros/ Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán Launches New Campaign Against Soros]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 20, 2017.
*Byrne, Andrew (October 2, 2017). [https://www.ft.com/content/76ce19e4-a768-11e7-93c5-648314d2c72c Hungary steps up anti-Soros rhetoric with ‘national consultation’]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-hungary-soros/hungarys-fidesz-prepares-campaign-against-soros-plan-for-migrants-idUSKCN1BP26O Hungary's Fidesz prepares campaign against 'Soros plan' for migrants]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref> According to the Hungarian government, over 2.3 million people sent responses.<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (December 13, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/12/13/public-overwhelmingly-reject-soros-plan-mass-migration-europe/ Public Overwhelmingly Reject ‘Soros Plan’ for Mass Migration to Europe]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Friedman, Victoria (December 29, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/12/29/orban-europeans-are-asserting-their-will-embracing-conservatism-and-rejecting-the-soros-plan/ ‘Accept the Will of the People on Migration, Culture, or Hit the Road’: Orbán Tells Europe’s Leaders]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Gorondi. Pablo (December 5, 2017). [https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2017-12-05/hungary-says-anti-george-soros-campaign-most-successful-yet Hungary Says Anti-George Soros Campaign Most Successful Yet]. ''U.S. News & World Report''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Pivarnyik, Balázs (December 4, 2017). [https://budapestbeacon.com/orban-soros-plan-most-successful-national-consultation-to-date/ Orbán: “Soros plan” most successful national consultation to date]. ''The Budapest Beacon''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref> The Hungarian government began a new campaign against Soros and [[Jean-Claude Juncker]] in February 2019.<ref>Multiple references:
*Hale, Virginia (February 20, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/20/hungary-warns-brussels-migrant-flood/ Hungary: New Campaign Warns EU Planning to Flood Bloc With Migrants]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
*Murphy, James (February 20, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/31526-hungary-launches-new-ad-campaign-aimed-at-soros-and-eu-immigration-policies Hungary Launches New Ad Campaign Aimed at Soros and EU Immigration Policies]. ''The New American''. Retrieved February 20, 2019.</ref>

After Orbán's landslide election victory in 2018, Soros's Central European University,<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Chris (April 19, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/04/19/soros-retreat-billionaire-move-university-budapest-vienna/ Soros in Retreat: Billionaire’s University to Move from Budapest to Vienna]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
*Dunai, Marton (May 1, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-soros-university/soros-university-promises-no-exodus-from-hungary-despite-orban-law-idUSKBN1I23ME Soros university promises no exodus from Hungary despite Orban law]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 1, 2018.</ref> along with his [[Open Society Foundations]],<ref>Hale, Virginia (April 20, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/04/20/soros-open-society-foundations-announces-exit-hungary/ Soros’s Open Society Foundations Announces Exit from Hungary]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 20, 2018.</ref><ref>Nolan, Daniel (April 20, 2018). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/apr/20/crackdown-prompt-soros-open-society-budapest-viktor-orban Crackdown prompts Soros's Open Society to quit Budapest]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved April 20, 2018.</ref> considered leaving Hungary, though the former ultimately announced it would stay.<ref>Simon, Zoltan (June 26, 2018). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-06-26/soros-founded-college-to-stay-in-budapest-forcing-orban-call Soros-Founded College to Stay in Hungary, Forcing Orban’s Hand]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved June 27, 2018.</ref> In May 2018, the Open Society Foundations announced they would leave the country,<ref>Multiple references:
*Shaw, Adam (May 15, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/05/15/soros-group-pulls-out-hungary-as-orban-government-floats-stop-soros-package.html Soros group pulls out of Hungary as Orban government floats 'Stop Soros' package]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
*Santora, Marc (May 15, 2018). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/15/world/europe/soros-philanthropy-hungary-viktor-orban.html Soros Foundations Leaving Hungary Under Government Pressure]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
*Dunai, Marton (May 15, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-soros-office/soros-foundations-office-to-pull-out-of-hungary-idUSKCN1IG0IT Soros foundation to shut its office in 'repressive' Hungary]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
*Jasper, William F. (May 17, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/29071-soros-subversives-flee-hungary-as-pm-orban-shows-he-s-serious-about-sovereignty Soros Subversives Flee Hungary as PM Orban Shows He’s Serious About Sovereignty]. ''The New American''. Retrieved May 17, 2018.
See also:
*Friedman, Victoria (May 15, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/15/soros-hungarian-empire-verge-collapse-university-ready-move/ Soros’s Hungarian Empire on Verge of Collapse as University Ready to Leave]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
*[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/16/soros-foundations-to-withdraw-from-hungary-by-end-of-august/ Soros Foundations to Withdraw From Hungary By End of August]. ''Breitbart News''. August 16, 2018. Retrieved August 16, 2018.</ref> and it moved to [[Berlin]] later that year.<ref>Hale, Virginia (October 5, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/10/05/hungary-open-society-foundations-berlin/ Kicked Out of Hungary, Soros’s Open Society Foundations Re-Opens in Berlin]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 5, 2018.</ref> The Hungarian government continued to believe that Soros had not ceased trying to advance his left-wing agenda in the country.<ref>Hale, Virginia (April 20, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/04/20/hungary-george-soros-plotting-brussels-overturn-patriotic-election-vote/ Hungary: George Soros Plotting with Brussels to Overturn Patriotic Election Result]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 20, 2018.</ref> Like other of Orbán's actions, his policy on the CEU was attacked by the EU bureaucracy, and Hungary was pressured into rescinding the policy.<ref>Multiple references:
*Jasper, William F. (October 7, 2020). [https://thenewamerican.com/soros-vs-hungary-eu-court-sides-with-billionaires-subversive-university/ Soros Vs. Hungary: EU Court Sides With Billionaire’s Subversive University]. ''The New American''. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
*Tomlinson, Chris (February 21, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/02/21/hungary-forced-to-drop-law-making-ngos-disclose-foreign-funding-by-eu/ Hungary Forced to Drop Law Making NGOs Disclose Foreign Funding by EU]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.</ref>

While liberals claim that Orbán's government is somehow "anti-Semitic" because of its opposition to Soros, many figures including liberal Jews have noted that Hungary's government under Orbán took pro-Israel and pro-Jewish stances.<ref>Multiple references:
*Schwartz, Yaakov (July 13, 2018). [https://www.timesofisrael.com/fans-of-orban-or-not-hungarian-jews-are-optimistic-ahead-of-pms-israel-visit/ Fans of Orban or not, Hungarian Jews are optimistic ahead of PM’s Israel visit]. ''The Times of Israel''. Retrieved July 13, 2018.
*Liphshiz, Cnaan (June 6, 2018). [https://www.jta.org/2018/06/06/news-opinion/israeli-diplomat-praised-hungary-fighting-anti-semitism-cynical An Israeli diplomat praised Hungary for fighting anti-Semitism. Was he being cynical?] ''Jewish Telegraphic Agency''. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
*Pfeffer, Anshel (July 18, 2018). [https://www.haaretz.com/world-news/europe/.premium.MAGAZINE-hungary-s-jews-trapped-between-pro-israel-and-anti-semitic-politics-1.6289081 With Orbán and Soros, Hungary’s Jews Trapped Between pro-Israel and anti-Semitic Politics]. ''Haaretz''. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
*Williams, Thomas D. (July 10, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/07/10/david-goldman-anti-soros-is-not-anti-semitism/ David Goldman: Anti-Soros Is Not Anti-Semitism]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
See also:
*Montgomery, Jack (July 19, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/19/israeli-government-welcomes-hungarys-viktor-orban-official-visit/ Israeli Government Welcomes Hungary’s Viktor Orbán as ‘True Friend of Israel’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
*[https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-rare-move-foreign-ministry-fetes-hungarys-orban-as-he-arrives-in-israel/ In rare move, Foreign Ministry fetes Hungary’s Orban as he arrives in Israel]. ''The Times of Israel''. July 18, 2018. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (March 6, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/03/06/orban-hungary-is-defeating-anti-semitism-while-western-europe-imports-it/ Orban: Hungary Is Defeating Anti-Semitism While Western Europe Imports It]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 6, 2019.
*Solomon, Ariel Ben (May 13, 2019). [https://www.jns.org/leading-hungarian-rabbi-on-viktor-orban-and-the-lean-towards-the-right/ Leading Hungarian rabbi deconstructs Viktor Orbán and the lean towards the right]. ''Jewish News Syndicate''. Retrieved May 13, 2019.
*Williams, Thomas D. (September 12, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2021/09/12/pope-francis-praises-jewish-christian-relations-in-hungary/ Pope Francis Praises Jewish-Christian Relations in Hungary]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 25, 2021.</ref>

===Culture and family===
Orbán and his government have pursued strongly [[pro-family]] policies.<ref>Van Maren, Jonathon (May 1, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/eastern-europe-is-rejecting-failed-sexual-revolutionand-progressives-are-outraged Eastern Europe is rejecting failed sexual revolution…and progressives are outraged]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved May 1, 2019. See also:
*Dail, Bree A. (May 22, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/christian-worldview-driveshungarys-stunningly-successful-pro-family-policies-minister-for-family ‘Christian worldview’ drives Hungary’s stunningly successful pro-family policies: Minister for family]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (June 7, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/06/07/families-more-important-economic-system-hungarian-govt-launch-new-pro-child-policy/ Exclusive: Families More Important Than Economic Growth, Says Hungarian Govt on Launch of New Pro-Child Policy]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 7, 2019.
*Cummings McLean, Dorothy (February 1, 2021). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/families-are-the-basic-units-of-any-society-hungarian-minister-for-families ‘Families are the basic units of any society’: Hungarian Minister for Families]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.</ref> In 2017, he hosted the annual conference of the conservative World Congress of Families.<ref>Multiple references:
*Hodges, Mark (June 1, 2017). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungarys-prime-minister-under-fire-for-event-promoting-natural-family Hungary’s Prime Minister under fire for event promoting ‘natural family’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved June 16, 2018.
*[https://profam.org/prime-minister-viktor-orbans-opening-speech-at-the-budapest-world-congress-of-families-xi/ Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s Opening Speech at the World Congress of Families XI Budapest Family Summit, Hungary]. ''International Organization for the Family''. October 4, 2017. Retrieved June 22, 2018.</ref> In his fourth term starting in 2018, Orbán made solving Hungary's demographic problems a priority for his agenda,<ref>Montgomery, Jack (May 28, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/28/hungarian-govts-first-priority-is-demographics-mass-migration-rejected-in-favour-of-supporting-mothers-families/ Hungarian PM Says ‘First Priority’ is Demographics: Rejects Mass Migration, Pledges to Support Mothers, Families]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 28, 2018. See also:
*Szakacs, Gergely (February 10, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban-benefits/orban-offers-financial-incentives-to-boost-hungarys-birth-rate-idUSKCN1PZ0I0 Orban offers financial incentives to boost Hungary's birth rate]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved February 10, 2019.
*Friedman, Victoria (February 11, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/11/we-need-hungarian-children-orban-tax-breaks-families/ ‘We Need Hungarian Children’: Orbán Introduces Tax Breaks for Families]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 11, 2019.
*Freiburger, Calvin (February 12, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/to-boost-birth-rates-hungarys-prime-minister-offers-zero-taxes-for-families To boost birth rates, Hungary’s prime minister offers zero taxes for families with 4 or more kids]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
*Abbamonte, Jonathan (February 12, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungarian-govt-offers-huge-incentives-for-families-to-have-more-kids Hungarian gov’t offers huge incentives for families to have more kids]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (August 1, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/08/01/hungary-offer-30k-euros-married-couples-three-children/ Hungarian Government Will Give $33,000 Bonus to Married Couples Who Have Three Children]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 1, 2019.
*Barillas, Martin M. (August 2, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-offers-married-couples-33000-if-they-have-three-children Hungary offers married couples $33,000 if they have three children]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved August 2, 2019.
*Montgomery, Jack (February 8, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/02/08/exclusive-interview-west-must-solve-demographic-crisis-europe-will-be-lost-says-hungary-families-minister/ Exclusive: West Must Solve ‘Demographic Crisis’ or ‘Europe Will Be Lost’ – Hungary Govt]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.</ref> and his government has pushed for socially cohesive solutions rather than simply importing foreigners to increase the population.<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (February 11, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/11/exclusive-hungary-rejects-mass-migration-prefers-pro-family-policy/ EXCLUSIVE – Hungary Rejects Mass Migration, Prefers Social Cohesion, Pro-Family Policies]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 11, 2019.
*Friedman, Victoria (February 28, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/28/hungary-backs-europe-families-not-europe-migrants/ Hungary Backs ‘Europe of Families’, Not ‘Europe of Migrants’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 28, 2019.
*Zindulka, Kurt (September 4, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/09/04/orban-focus-on-families-not-mass-migration-to-solve-demographics/ Orbán: Focus on Families, Not Mass Migration to Solve Demographic Problems]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
See also:
*[https://hungarytoday.hu/orban-demography-budapest-summit/ Orbán: Govt Duty to Pursue Strong Demographic Policy]. ''Hungary Today''. September 5, 2019. Retrieved September 8, 2019.</ref>

Orbán's pro-family policies have been effective.<ref>Multiple references:
*Williams, Thomas D. (April 27, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/04/27/report-hungary-counters-europes-demographic-winter/ Report: Hungary Counters Europe’s Demographic Winter]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 27, 2019.
*Stone, Lyman (July 10, 2018). [https://ifstudies.org/blog/is-hungary-experiencing-a-policy-induced-baby-boom Is Hungary Experiencing a Policy-Induced Baby Boom?] ''Institute for Family Studies''. Retrieved October 25, 2019.
*Smith, Samuel (March 17, 2019). [https://www.christianpost.com/news/make-families-great-again-hungary-seeing-more-babies-less-abortions-through-pro-family-policies.html 'Make Families Great Again': Hungary seeing more babies, fewer abortions through pro-family policies]. ''The Christian Post''. Retrieved December 8, 2019.
*[https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungarys-family-policy-is-widely-successful-guaranteeing-prosperity-for-those-desiring-children Hungary’s family policy is widely successful, guaranteeing prosperity for those desiring children]. ''LifeSiteNews'' (from the ''Political Network for Values''). June 25, 2021. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> By 2018, his pro-family policies saw [[abortion]]s fall by a third, marriages rise, and divorces become less frequent.<ref>Bourne, Lisa (June 1, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-sees-abortion-numbers-plunge-with-rise-of-pro-family-policies Hungary sees abortion numbers plunge with rise of pro-family policies]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved June 1, 2018.</ref><ref name="Family2018"/><ref name="MarriageBoom">[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-marriages/hungary-government-scheme-sparks-marriage-boom-will-babies-follow-idUSKBN1Y01XG Hungary government scheme sparks marriage boom. Will babies follow?] ''Reuters''. November 26, 2019. Retrieved November 26, 2019.</ref> The country's fertility rate for married women also began to rise again.<ref>Friedman, Victoria (July 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/12/hungary-sees-rising-fertility-rate-turns-back-demographic-decline/ Make Babies Great Again: Hungarian Fertility Rates Rise, Turns Back Demographic Decline]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 12, 2018.</ref> Marriage levels in the first nine months of 2019 reached the highest level since 1990, and the country saw the most September weddings since 1979.<ref name="MarriageBoom"/> Orbán's government began a formal consultation with Hungarian citizens for input on how the solve Hungary's demographic decline.<ref name="Family2018">Montgomery, Jack (November 3, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/11/02/marriage-up-abortion-and-divorce-down-as-hungary-chooses-family-support-over-mass-migration/ Marriage Up, Abortion and Divorce Down as Hungary Chooses Family Support Over Mass Migration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 3, 2018.</ref><ref>Cummings McLean, Dorothy (November 1, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-plans-to-encourage-support-large-stable-families1 Hungary plans to encourage, support ‘large, stable families’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved November 1, 2018.</ref> Additionally, Orbán's government criticized pro-abortion policies.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (September 26, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/26/exclusive-hungarian-minister-warns-pro-abortion-is-pro-killing/ Exclusive: Hungarian Minister Warns ‘Pro-Abortion Is Pro-Killing’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 26, 2019.</ref> In January 2020, Hungary announced it would offer free in vitro fertilization procedures to help increase the country's birthrate.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (January 12, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/01/12/hungary-offers-free-ivf-procedures-with-goal-of-2-1-birthrate-by-2030/ Hungary Offers Free IVF Procedures with Goal of 2.1 Birthrate by 2030]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 12, 2020.</ref> On the other hand, some social conservatives criticized Orbán's government, along with other European conservatives, for not pushing hard enough for pro-life policies at the European and international levels.<ref>Gennarini, Stefano (May 24, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/european-pro-life-nationalist-parties-fall-short-on-fighting-abortion European ‘pro-life’ nationalist parties fall short on fighting abortion]. ''LifeSiteNews'' (from ''C-Fam''). May 25, 2019.</ref>

In August 2018, the Hungarian government moved to ban "gender studies" programs at state-run universities due to not having any real purpose and favoring "ideology rather than science,"<ref>Multiple references:
*Williams, Thomas D. (August 10, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/10/hungary-discontinues-gender-studies-programs-ideology-not-science/ Hungary Discontinues Gender Studies Programs: ‘Ideology, Not Science’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 10, 2018.
*Shaw, Adam (August 11, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/08/11/hungarys-populist-government-abolishes-gender-studies-courses.html Hungary's populist government abolishes gender studies courses]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
*Clabough, Raven (August 14, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/29784-hungary-bans-gender-studies-programs Hungary Bans Gender-studies Programs]. ''The New American''. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
*Day, Matthew (August 13, 2018). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/08/13/viktor-orban-moves-ban-gender-studies-courses-university-dangerous/ Viktor Orban moves to ban gender studies courses at university in 'dangerous precedent' for Hungary]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
A conservative critique of the decision:
*Ciccotta, Tom (August 10, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2018/08/10/hungary-bans-gender-studies-programs-cites-concerns-with-lack-of-jobs/ Hungary Bans Gender Studies Programs, Cites Concerns with Lack of Jobs]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 11, 2018.</ref> and the decision was made official in October 2018.<ref>Multiple references:
*Friedman, Victoria (October 17, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/10/17/hungary-revokes-funding-gender-studies-programme/ Hungary Revokes Government Funding for Gender Studies]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
*Risdon, James (October 19, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-stops-funding-university-gender-studies-people-are-born-either-men- Hungary stops funding university gender studies: ‘people are born either men or women’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
*Daughterty, Owen (October 17, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/411856-hungarys-right-wing-leader-bans-gender-studies-an-ideology-not-a-science Hungary ends funding for gender studies programs, calling them 'an ideology']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 17, 2018.</ref> In December 2018, Orbán's government, along with Poland, killed a proposed EU statement speaking favorably of "[[LGBTQI]]" people.<ref>Herszenhorn, David M.; Bayer, Lili (December 7, 2018). [https://www.politico.eu/article/hungary-and-poland-say-no-to-lgbtiq/ Hungary and Poland say no to LGBTIQ]. ''Politico''. Retrieved December 7, 2018.</ref><ref>Cummings McLean, Dorothy (December 12, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/poland-and-hungary-block-lgbtiq-rights-from-being-enshrined-in-eu-legislati Poland and Hungary block ‘LGBTIQ rights’ from being enshrined in EU legislation]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.</ref> In October 2020, the Hungarian government criticized a children's homosexual propaganda book, stating that the book was just that,<ref>Than, Krisztina (October 8, 2020). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-lgbt-book/hungarian-government-calls-new-childrens-book-homosexual-propaganda-causing-stir-idUSKBN26T2WY Hungarian government calls new children's book 'homosexual propaganda', causing stir]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 12, 2020.</ref> and it later required disclaimers for pro-homosexual books.<ref>Dunai, Marton (January 19, 2021). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-lgbt-books/hungarys-government-orders-disclaimers-on-books-with-gay-content-idUSKBN29O2AT Hungary's government orders disclaimers on books with gay content]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 31, 2021. See also:
*Wolfe, Raymond (July 8, 2021). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-fines-distributor-for-book-promoting-homosexuality-to-kids Hungary fines distributor for book promoting homosexuality to kids]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> In November 2020, Orbán's government proposed a constitutional amendment banning homosexual adoptions and protecting children from gender theory.<ref>Multiple references:
*Williams, Thomas D. (November 12, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/11/12/hungary-proposes-constitutional-amendment-opposing-gender-theory/ Hungary Proposes Constitutional Amendment Opposing Gender Theory]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
*Than, Krisztina (November 11, 2020). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-lgbt-rights/hungary-government-proposes-gay-adoption-ban-as-covid-19-worsens-idUSKBN27R0SJ Hungary government proposes gay adoption ban as COVID-19 worsens]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 14, 2020.</ref> This amendment – which defined marriage as being between a man and a woman – was passed on December 15, 2020.<ref>Multiple references:
*Williams, Thomas D. (December 17, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/health/2020/12/17/hungary-rejects-gender-theory-in-constitutional-amendment/ Hungary Rejects Gender Theory in Constitutional Amendment]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
*Haynes, Michael (December 16, 2020). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-defines-marriage-as-between-man-and-woman-excludes-same-sex-adoption Hungary defines marriage as between man and woman, excludes same-sex adoption]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
*Dunai, Marton; Komuves, Anita (December 15, 2020). [https://www.reuters.com/article/hungary-lgbt/hungary-amends-constitution-to-redefine-family-limits-gay-adoption-idUSKBN28P1N8 Hungary amends constitution to redefine family, limits gay adoption]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
*Van Dyke, Tyler (December 15, 2020). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/viktor-orban-strengthens-executive-power-in-hungary-and-limits-gay-rights Viktor Orban strengthens executive power in Hungary and limits gay rights]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
*Budryk, Zack (December 15, 2020). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/europe/530255-hungary-redefines-family-in-constitution-effectively-banning-same Hungary redefines 'family' in constitution, effectively banning adoption for same-sex couples]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved January 1, 2021.</ref>

In February 2021, the Hungarian government announced it would end the income tax for individuals under 25.<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (February 6, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/02/06/exclusive-hungary-scrapping-income-tax-for-under-25s-support-youth-families/ Exclusive Interview: Hungary Scrapping Income Tax for Under-25s to Support Youth, Families]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (April 30, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/04/30/hungary-scraps-income-tax-for-under-25s-to-support-recovery-family-formation/ Hungary Scraps Income Tax for Under-25s to Support Recovery, Family Formation]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref>

Orbán has promoted the arts as a means to promote Hungarian culture.<ref>Cooper, Michael (October 26, 2018). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/26/arts/music/hungary-viktor-orban-trump-opera.html Hungary Turned Far Right. That’s Meant Millions for Its Opera.] ''The New York Times''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.</ref> His government also took greater control of the university system to promote conservative values.<ref>Komuves, Anita; Dunai, Marton (April 26, 2021). [https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/orban-seen-entrenching-right-wing-dominance-through-hungarian-university-reform-2021-04-26/ Orban extends dominance through Hungarian university reform]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref><ref>Hopkins, Valerie (June 28, 2021). [https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/28/world/europe/hungary-orban-university.html Campus in Hungary is Flagship of Orban’s Bid to Create a Conservative Elite]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved August 21, 2021.</ref>

In June 2021, the Hungarian parliament passed an anti-pedophilia law that also protected minors from content promoting the [[homosexual agenda]].<ref>Multiple references:
*Kyrylenko, Veronika (June 16, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/hungary-passes-law-banning-promotion-of-gay-and-trans-content-to-children/ Hungary Passes Law Banning Promotion of Gay and Trans Content to Children]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Merkowsky, Clare Marie (June 17, 2021). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-passes-law-against-homosexuality-prime-minister-renews-vow-to-protect-our-children Hungary passes law against homosexuality, prime minister renews vow to ‘protect our children’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Wolfe, Raymond (June 15, 2021). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-bans-promotion-of-homosexuality-transgenderism-to-minors Hungary bans promotion of homosexuality, transgenderism to minors]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Wolfe, Raymond (June 14, 2021). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-moves-to-prohibit-promotion-of-homosexuality-transgenderism-to-children Hungary moves to prohibit promotion of homosexuality, transgenderism to children]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (June 15, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/06/15/hungary-vote-legislation-banning-promotion-transgenderism-children/ Hungary to Vote on Legislation Banning Promotion of Transgenderism to Children]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Hinshaw, Drew (June 15, 2021). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/hungary-bill-to-restrict-how-media-depicts-homosexuality-transgender-rights-11623798982 Hungary Bill to Restrict How Media Depicts Homosexuality, Transgender Rights]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
See also:
*[https://apnews.com/article/europe-religion-hungary-15e978e26bcbedbc6c99172a76d30e3a Hungary adds new restrictions on sale of LGBT-themed books]. ''Associated Press''. August 6, 2021. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
*[https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/hungary-orders-shops-cover-up-lgbt-themed-childrens-books-2021-08-06/ Hungary restricts sales of LGBT-themed children's books]. ''Reuters''. August 6, 2021. Retrieved August 8, 2021.</ref> Orbán strongly defended the law in the face of attacks from globalists and the Left.<ref>Multiple references:
*Miguel, Luis (June 23, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/hungarian-prime-minister-orban-stands-firm-defends-countrys-ban-on-pro-trans-propaganda-aimed-at-minors/ Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán Stands Firm, Defends Country’s Ban on Pro-trans Propaganda Aimed at Minors]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (June 22, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/06/22/orban-defends-new-law-against-promtion-lgbt-sex-changes-kids/ Facing International Pressure, Hungary’s Orban Defends Child Sex Change Promotion Ban Laws]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Zindulka, Kurt (July 5, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/07/05/orban-eus-lgbt-colonialism-threatens-hungarian-civilisation/ European Union’s LGBT ‘Colonialism’ Threatens Our Way of Life, Says Orbán]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Baczynska, Gabriela; Emmott, Robin (July 7, 2021). [https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/a-disgrace-hungary-must-ditch-anti-lgbt-law-eu-executive-says-2021-07-07/ Hungary rejects EU demand to ditch 'shameful' anti-LGBT law]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Than, Krisztina; Baczynska, Gabriela (July 8, 2021). [https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/orban-says-hungary-will-not-let-lgbtq-activists-into-schools-2021-07-08/ Hungary's clash with EU over LGBT rights deepens]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
See also:
*Jasper, William F. (June 26, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/globalists-mobilize-woke-soccer-to-attack-hungary-for-heroic-stance-against-eus-lgbtq-onslaught-on-children-parents-family/ Globalists Mobilize “Woke” Soccer to Attack Hungary for Heroic Stance Against EU’s LGBTQ Onslaught on Children, Parents, Family]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Zindulka, Kurt (August 4, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/08/04/hands-off-our-kids-hungary-fights-back-against-eus-lgbt-push/ Hungary Fights Back Against EU LGBT Push: Raising of Children the ‘Exclusive Right of Hungarian Parents’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 8, 2021.</ref> In July 2021, the EU began legal proceedings against Hungary over the law, along with Poland for similar pro-family policies.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (July 17, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/07/17/eu-commission-begins-legal-action-hungary-poland-over-lgbt-issues/ EU Commission Begins Legal Action Against Hungary and Poland over LGBT Issues]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021. See also:
*Than, Krisztina (July 16, 2021). [https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/hungary-pm-calls-eu-action-lgbt-rights-legalised-hooliganism-2021-07-16/ Hungary PM calls EU action on LGBT rights 'legalised hooliganism']. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> Orbán announced he would hold a referendum over the law.<ref>Multiple references:
*Knox, Brady (July 21, 2021). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/hungary-referendum-controversial-lgbt-law Hungary to hold referendum on controversial LGBT law]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*[https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/hungary-hold-referendum-child-protection-issues-by-early-2022-pm-aide-2021-07-22/ Hungary to hold referendum on LGBT issues by early 2022]. ''Reuters''. July 22, 2021. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*[https://www.reuters.com/world/hungarys-pm-call-referendum-child-protection-issues-2021-07-21/ Orban referendum plan raises stakes in Hungary's LGBT row with EU]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Hanke Vela, Jakob (July 21, 2021). [https://www.politico.eu/article/viktor-orban-referendum-hungary-anti-lgbtq-minors-law/ Orbán announces referendum on Hungarian anti-LGBTQ+ law]. ''Politico''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref>

===Other===
In addition to supporting a border fence along Hungary's border, Orbán has voiced solidarity with other EU nations, such as [[Poland]], for defying the EU on various issues.<ref>Lane, Oliver JJ (July 22, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/22/orban-europe-must-regain-sovereignty-soros-empire-build-border-wall-stop-muslimized-europe/ Orban: ‘Europe Must Regain Sovereignty From The Soros Empire’, Build Border Wall to Stop ‘Muslimized Europe’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 22, 2017.</ref> The governments of Poland and Hungary worked together to counter the EU.<ref name="HungaryPoland">Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (February 21, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/02/21/hungary-unites-poland-beat-brussels/ Hungary Unites With Poland To Fight Brussels]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (January 4, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/01/04/poland-hungary-unite-eurocrats-empire/ Poland and Hungary Unite Against Eurocrats: ‘We Don’t Want to Live in an Empire’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 5, 2018.
*Nelson, Soraya Sarhaddi (March 12, 2018). [https://www.npr.org/sections/parallels/2018/03/12/587949473/how-poland-and-hungary-are-forming-a-powerful-tag-team-against-brussels How Poland And Hungary Are Forming A Powerful Tag Team Against Brussels]. ''NPR''. Retrieved March 14, 2018.
*Friedman, Victoria (March 9, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/03/09/hungarys-orban-considering-union-polish-conservatives/ Hungary’s Orbán Considering Union with Polish Conservatives]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 9, 2019.
*Kent, Simon (October 6, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/middle-east/2019/10/06/e-u-infighting-over-illegal-immigration-grows-as-hungary-poland-cry-enough/ E.U. Infighting over Illegal Immigration Grows as Hungary, Poland Cry ‘Enough’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 6, 2019.
*Lane, Oliver JJ (November 16, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/11/16/populist-govts-of-hungary-poland-veto-eus-globalist-power-grab-budget/ Populist Govts of Hungary, Poland Veto EU’s Globalist Power Grab Budget]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
*Dunai, Marton; Charlish, Alan (November 18, 2020). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-budget-hungary-orban/hungary-vetoed-eu-budget-because-of-immigration-blackmail-says-pm-orban-idUSKBN27Y0XP Poland and Hungary dig in over EU budget stand off]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
*Lane, Oliver JJ (December 5, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/12/05/hungarys-orban-sticks-guns-eu-spending-veto-brussels-moves-budapest-warsaw/ Hungary’s Orbán Sticks to Guns on EU Spending Veto, Brussels Moves to Outmanoeuvre Budapest and Warsaw]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 5, 2020.</ref> When French President [[Emmanuel Macron]] fired his ambassador to Hungary for speaking highly of Orbán's migration policy, his government chose to honor the ambassador.<ref>Friedman, Victoria (July 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/06/hungary-trolls-macron-awarding-fired-french-ambassador-high-state-honour/ Hungary Trolls Macron by Awarding Fired French Ambassador State Honour]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 6, 2018.</ref> Hungary's government under Orbán has voiced opposition to punishing the [[United Kingdom]] for its 2016 [[Brexit]] vote.<ref>Friedman, Victoria (September 26, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/09/26/hungary-pushes-eu-agree-free-trade-agreement-brexit-britain/ Hungary Urges EU to Agree ‘Extensive’ Free Trade Agreement with Brexit Britain]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 26, 2018.</ref> He has spoken highly of the UK's decision to leave the EU despite saying Hungary would not follow because of its economic dependency on the international organization,<ref>Chalmers, John; Baczynska, Gabriela (September 25, 2020). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban-britain-eu-interview/brexit-proves-britains-greatness-but-hungary-will-not-follow-pm-orban-says-idUSKCN26G2AP Brexit proves 'Britain's greatness' but Hungary will not follow, PM Orban says]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved September 27, 2020.</ref> and he has blamed the EU for creating the conditions that led to the British people choosing to exit the EU.<ref>Lane, Oliver JJ (February 27, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/02/27/was-it-worth-it-hungary-chides-eu-for-intransigence-that-led-to-brexit/ ‘Was it Worth it?’: Hungary Chides EU For Intransigence That Led to Brexit]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.</ref> Orbán has voiced skepticism toward sanctions on Russia or Belarus.<ref>Baczynska, Gabriela; Chalmers, John (September 25, 2020). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban-russia-belarus/hungarys-orban-says-eu-should-reverse-russia-sanctions-not-push-cyprus-on-belarus-idUSKCN26G2IU Hungary's Orban says EU should reverse Russia sanctions, not push Cyprus on Belarus]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved September 27, 2020.</ref>

In May 2018, Orbán, along with two other EU member-states, blocked a proposed EU motion to condemn U.S. President [[Donald Trump]]'s decision to move the U.S. embassy in [[Israel]] to [[Jerusalem]],<ref>Montgomery, Jack (May 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/12/orbans-hungary-blocks-macron-led-eu-motion-condemning-trumps-jerusalem-decision/ Orban’s Hungary Blocks Macron-led EU Motion Condemning Trump’s Jerusalem Decision]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 12, 2018.</ref> and he sent an envoy to the celebration of the opening of the U.S.'s new embassy.<ref>Kent, Simon (May 13, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2018/05/13/four-european-ambassadors-break-e-u-will-attend-u-s-embassy-opening-jerusalem/ Four European Envoys Break with E.U. to Attend U.S. Embassy Celebration in Jerusalem]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 13, 2018.</ref>

In August 2019, Orbán's government announced it would investigate social media political [[censorship]] in Europe.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (August 13, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/08/13/hungary-announces-investigation-into-social-media-censorship-in-europe/ Hungary Announces Investigation into Social Media Censorship in Europe]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 13, 2019.</ref> In 2019, Hungary fined [[Facebook]] for falsely claiming its services are free.<ref>Bokhari, Allum (December 7, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2019/12/07/hungary-fines-facebook-for-claiming-services-are-free/ Hungary Fines Facebook for Claiming Services Are ‘Free’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 7, 2019.</ref> In January 2021, Orbán's government announced it would act to prevent anti-conservative and anti-Christian Big Tech censorship in Hungary,<ref>Multiple references:
*Haynes, Michael (January 21, 2021). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-plans-to-confront-big-tech-censorship-of-christians-and-conservatives Hungary plans to confront Big Tech censorship of Christians and conservatives]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (January 19, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/01/19/hungary-to-oppose-shadowbanning-of-christians-conservatives-online/ Hungary to Oppose ‘Shadowbanning’ of ‘Christian, Conservative, and Right-Wing’ Voices Online]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (January 29, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/01/29/hungary-will-legislate-against-tech-censorship-we-must-fight-for-our-digital-freedom/ Hungary Will Legislate Against Tech Censorship: ‘We Must Fight for Our Digital Freedom!’] ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
*Szakacs, Gergely (January 18, 2021). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-media-regulations/hungary-mulls-sanctions-against-social-media-giants-idUSKBN29N1BV Hungary mulls sanctions against social media giants]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
*Hopkins, Valerie; Shotter, James; Espinoza, Javier (February 2, 2021). [https://www.ft.com/content/6a315d26-c6fe-4906-886d-04cec27a6788 Hungary follows Poland in taking on Big Tech ‘censors’]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.</ref> and Orbán subsequently warned of Big Tech censorship.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (April 16, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/04/16/hungarian-govt-big-tech-wants-to-rule-our-life-and-force-us-into-a-bubble/ Hungarian Govt: Big Tech Wants to ‘Rule Our Life and Force Us Into a Bubble’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref><ref name="BattleLinesOct2021"/>

Orbán's government has criticized the [[Euro]] currency.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-euro/hungary-central-bank-head-says-euro-a-strategic-error-financial-times-idUSKBN1XD0IZ Hungary central bank head says euro a 'strategic error': Financial Times]. ''Reuters''. November 3, 2019. Retrieved November 3, 2019.</ref>

Orbán's government moved to increase military spending and modernize its armed forces.<ref>Emmott, Robin (November 20, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-nato/hungary-aims-to-reach-nato-defense-spending-goal-in-2023-idUSKBN1XU2HF Hungary aims to reach NATO defense spending goal in 2023]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 20, 2019.</ref>

During the [[COVID-19]] pandemic, Orbán successfully kept the number of infections low while continuing to respect the rule of law.<ref>Van Maren, Jonathon (June 10, 2020). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/hungarys-deputy-minister-explains-how-govt-fought-covid-without-abusing-powers Hungary’s deputy minister explains how govt fought COVID without abusing powers]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved October 4, 2020.</ref> He took common-sense border security measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus into Hungary from other countries.<ref>Lane, Oliver JJ (September 2, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/09/02/hungary-shuts-borders-over-coronavirus-spike-eu-immediately-criticises/ Hungary Shuts Borders over Coronavirus Spike — EU Immediately Criticises]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 21, 2020.</ref> He also provided government aid for families.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (December 20, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/12/20/all-lives-and-all-jobs-matter-orban-announces-stimulus-for-families-businesses/ ‘All Lives and All Jobs Matter’ – Orban Announces Stimulus for Families, Businesses]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 31, 2021.</ref>

==Political views==
Orbán takes strong stands against mass immigration and [[George Soros]] and for national sovereignty and cultural Christian values.<ref name="Battlefield">Friedman, Victoria (April 16, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/16/battlefield-europe-stop-mass-migration-future-europe-viktor-orban/ Orban Easter Speech: ‘Battlefield Europe… Stop Mass Migration. The Future of Europe Is at Stake’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 16, 2017.</ref><ref>Williams, Thomas D. (April 27, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/27/george-soros-has-ruined-the-lives-of-millions-of-europeans-says-hungarian-prime-minister/ George Soros ‘Has Ruined the Lives of Millions of Europeans’ Says Hungarian Prime Minister]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 27, 2017.</ref><ref>Tomlinson, Chris (July 10, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/10/viktor-orban-claims-european-union-following-soros-migrant-plans/ Viktor Orban: European Union Is Following ‘Soros Migrant Plans’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 10, 2017.</ref><ref>Multiple references:
*Friedman, Victoria (November 1, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/11/01/hungary-govt-dedicated-christian-values-made-europe-great/ Hungary: Governments Should Be ‘Dedicated to Christian Values’ that Made Europe Great]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
*Tomlinson, Chris (June 17, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/06/17/orban-new-eu-leadership-must-respect-nations-and-christian-culture/ Orbán: New EU Leadership Must Respect Nations and Christian Culture]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 17, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (July 10, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/07/10/orban-alliance-migration-christian-values-baltic-states/ Orbán Looks To Alliance on Migration, Christian Values With Baltic States]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 10, 2019.
*Montgomery, Jack (July 27, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/07/27/hungary-illegal-migration-threat-european-culture-civilization/ Hungary: ‘Illegal Migration Is a Threat to European Culture and Civilization’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 27, 2019.
*Mongomery, Jack (December 12, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/12/12/orban-western-europe-experimenting-on-people-by-mixing-huge-masses-of-muslims-with-christians/ Orban: Western Europe ‘Experimenting on People’ by ‘Mixing Huge Masses of Muslims with Christians’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 1, 2022.
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*Williams, Thomas D. (August 6, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2019/08/06/hungary-decries-wall-of-silence-concealing-christian-persecution/ Hungary Decries ‘Wall of Silence’ Concealing Christian Persecution]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 6, 2019.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-turkey-hungary/hungary-would-have-to-use-force-to-fend-off-new-wave-of-migrants-pm-idUSKBN1WW10O Hungary would have to 'use force' to fend off new wave of migrants: PM]. ''Reuters''. October 17, 2019. Retrieved October 17, 2019.
*Zindulka, Kurt (October 19, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/10/19/says-hungary-will-use-force-if-turkey-opens-gates-refugees/ Hungary: Orban Will ‘Use Force’ If Turkey ‘Opens the Gates’ of Europe to Migrants]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
*Duke, Selwyn (October 21, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/33803-hungary-responds-to-turkey-s-thuggish-threat-may-use-force-to-repel-migrants Hungary Responds to Turkey’s Thuggish Threat: May “Use Force” to Repel Migrants]. ''The New American''. Retrieved October 21, 2019.
*Montgomery, Jack (September 11, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/09/11/hungarys-orban-9-11-proved-christian-civilization-something-we-must-fight-every-day/ Hungary’s Orban: 9/11 Proved ‘Christian Civilization Is Something We Must Fight for Every Day’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 25, 2021.</ref><ref name="BattleLinesOct2021">Montgomery, Jack (October 26, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/10/26/orban-draws-battle-lines-against-brussels-big-tech-and-big-money-on-anniversary-of-anti-communist-uprising/ Orban Draws Battle Lines Against Brussels, Big Tech, and Big Money on Anti-Communist Uprising Anniversary]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 28, 2021.</ref> He is a [[nationalist]] and strongly opposes [[globalism]] as its supporters want mass migrants and the abolition of national identity, something he strongly voiced in a March 2018 speech.<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (March 16, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/03/16/hungarian-prime-minister-not-halt-immigration-borders-consumed/ Hungarian Prime Minister: ‘Those Who Do Not Halt Mass Migration Are Lost: Slowly But Surely They Are Consumed’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/03/15/massive-peace-march-in-hungary-backing-viktor-orban.html Massive 'Peace March' in Hungary backing Viktor Orban]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). March 15, 2018. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Than, Krisztina (March 15, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-election-rallies/tens-of-thousands-join-rally-for-hungarys-orban-before-april-vote-idUSKCN1GR1U6 Tens of thousands join rally for Hungary's Orban before April vote]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*[https://www.rferl.org/a/hungary-poles-march-orban-vote/29102360.html Hungarians, Poles March To Back Hungary's Nationalist Prime Minister Before Vote]. ''Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty''. March 15, 2018. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*[http://p.dw.com/p/2uQA0 Hungary's PM Viktor Orban warns of immigration threat at National Day rally]. ''Deutsche Welle''. March 15, 2018. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref> He believes that Islamization is real and occurring in Europe because of mass migration and [[open borders]].<ref>Multiple references:
*Williams, Thomas D. (September 6, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/09/06/hungarian-pm-orban-the-islamization-of-europe-is-real/ Hungarian PM Orban: ‘The Islamization of Europe Is Real’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 6, 2017.
*Friedman, Victoria (January 12, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/01/12/orban-open-borders-divide-eu-islamic-christian-west-christian-east/ Orban: Islam and Open Borders Will Divide EU into ‘Two Civilisations’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
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*Tomlinson, Chris (September 13, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/13/orban-new-austrian-govt-should-reject-political-islam/ Orban: New Austrian Govt Should Reject Political Islam]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 13, 2019.</ref> He is a critic of [[multiculturalism]]<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (March 10, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/03/10/orban-no-place-for-multiculturalism-in-hungary/ Orban: No Place for Multiculturalism in Hungary]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 10, 2019.</ref> and [[Communism]].<ref>Montgomery, Jack (February 23, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/02/23/orban-conservative-ex-communist-states-must-bring-anti-communist-tradition-west/ Orban: Conservative Ex-Communist States Must Bring ‘Anti-Communist Tradition’ to West]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.</ref> For his 2017 Christmas message, Orbán stated that "Christianity is culture and civilization" and that "we love our country, our nation, our family, Hungarian culture and European civilization."<ref>Montgomery, Jack (December 25, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/12/25/hungarians-pms-christmas-message-want-protect-christian-culture-not-retreat-behind-concerete-blocks-watch-daughters-harassed-new-years/ Hungarian Christmas Message: ‘We’ll Protect Christian Culture, Not Retreat Behind Concrete Blocks and Watch Our Women Harassed on New Year’s’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 26, 2017.</ref> In February 2018, Orbán stated that "Christianity is Europe's last hope" and that [[Europhile]]s and other [[liberal elite]]s "opened the way to the demise of Christian culture and the spreading of Islam."<ref name="Dunai2018"/><ref>Multiple references:
*Hale, Virginia (February 19, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/02/19/orban-patriotic-alliance-save-europe/ Hungary’s Orbán Calls for Patriotic Alliance to Save Europe, ‘We’ll Fight Together to Stop the Soros Plan’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
*Chamberlain, Samuel (February 19, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/02/19/hungary-is-last-front-against-islamization-europe-prime-minister-says.html Hungary is last front against 'Islamization' of Europe, prime minister says]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
*Mainwaring, Doug (February 19, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungarian-prime-minister-christianity-is-europes-last-hope Hungarian Prime Minister: ‘Christianity is Europe’s last hope’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
*Newman, Alex (February 27, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/28381-hungarian-pm-only-christianity-can-save-europe-from-globalists Hungarian Leader: Only Christianity Can Save Europe]. ''The New American''. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
*Eder, Marton (February 18, 2018). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-02-18/hungary-s-orban-warns-of-europe-s-demise-in-re-election-bid Hungary's Orban Warns of Europe's Demise in Re-Election Bid]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved February 18, 2018.
*Hussain, Danyal (February 18, 2018). [https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5406559/Christianity-Europes-hope-says-Hungary-PM.html 'Christianity is Europe's last hope' says Hungary's nationalist Prime Minister as he calls for renewed crackdown on migration that 'advances Islam']. ''Daily Mail''. Retrieved February 18, 2018.
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*[http://p.dw.com/p/2su5p Hungary's Orban threatens pro-refugee NGOs, slams Muslim immigration]. ''Deutsche Welle''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (February 12, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/12/exclusive-hungary-eu-wrong-to-push-aside-christianity-and-national-identity-parallel-societies-dangerous/ EXCLUSIVE – Hungary: EU Wrong to Push Aside Christianity and National Identity, ‘Parallel Societies’ Dangerous]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 12, 2019.</ref> Orbán voiced strong support for an illiberal Christian democracy in a July 2018 speech in Romania, arguing that Western European countries had acted undemocratically and criticizing the leftist "1968 elite."<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (July 30, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/30/orban-central-europe-anti-globalist-bastion-christian-culture-national-identity/ Orban: Central Europe Will Be Anti-Globalist Bastion of Christian Culture and National Identity]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
*Bogorowski, Hanna (July 28, 2018). [https://dailycaller.com/2018/07/28/viktor-orban-hungary-eu-elite/ Hungarian PM Slams 'European Elite,' Predicts Illiberal Shift in EU Leadership]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved July 31, 2018.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban/hungarian-pm-sees-shift-to-illiberal-christian-democracy-in-2019-european-vote-idUSKBN1KI0BK Hungarian PM sees shift to illiberal Christian democracy in 2019 European vote]. ''Reuters''. July 28, 2018. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
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*Ruse, Austin (August 2, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/hungarys-pro-christianity-prime-minister-is-seriously-bothering-the-un Hungary’s pro-Christianity prime minister defends ‘traditional family’ in epic speech]. ''LifeSiteNews'' (from ''C-Fam''). Retrieved August 5, 2018.</ref> Orbán has called for an international alliance to oppose mass migration and protect Christian culture,<ref>Duke, Selwyn (July 13, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/32845-hungary-seeks-international-alliance-to-oppose-migration-and-support-christian-culture Hungary Seeks International Alliance to Oppose Migration and Support Christian Culture]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 13, 2019.</ref> and he has supported persecuted Christians abroad.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://twitter.com/roddreher/status/1170049409448632320 Rod Dreher]. ''Twitter''. September 6, 2019. Retrieved September 8, 2019.
*Williams, Thomas D. (November 26, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2019/11/26/hungarys-orban-christian-persecution-is-organized-attack-on-an-entire-culture/ Hungary’s Orbán: Christian Persecution Is ‘Organized Attack on an Entire Culture’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
*Williams, Thomas D. (November 26, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2019/11/26/hungary-decries-11-murdered-christians-world-every-day/ Hungary Decries ‘11 Murdered Christians in the World Every Day’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
*Montgomery, Jack (December 24, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/12/24/hungarian-govt-christians-christian-culture-attacked-across-europe-world/ Hungarian Govt: Christians, Christian Culture Attacked Across Europe, World]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 24, 2019.
*Williams, Thomas D. (November 19, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2020/11/19/hungary-decries-worrisome-global-rise-in-christian-persecution/ Hungary Decries Worrisome Global Rise in Christian Persecution]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
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*McLean, Dorothy Cummings (November 26, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungarian-pm-persecuted-christians-will-help-us-save-europe Hungarian PM: Persecuted Christians will help us save Europe]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved November 26, 2019.</ref> He is critical of the [[homosexual agenda]].<ref>Bourne, Lisa (August 20, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/pro-family-hungarians-earn-partial-victory-as-coca-cola-pulls-lgbt-ads Pro-family Hungarians earn ‘partial victory’ as Coca-Cola pulls LGBT ads]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved August 20, 2019.</ref> Orbán's government has spoken out against globalist ideology.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (September 26, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/26/hungarian-govt-family-minister-globalism-is-a-bad-choice-slams-canadas-trudeau/ Hungarian Govt Family Minister: ‘Globalism Is a Bad Choice’, Slams Canada’s Trudeau]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 26, 2019.</ref>

Orbán is one of the most outspoken opponents to the [[European migrant crisis]] and calls for a stronger border defense in [[Hungary]], he is also a defender of national interests and values. Unlike most other European heads-of-government, Orbán has taken a more conservative right-wing, common sense approach to the immigration crisis,<ref name="foxnews.com">Shaw, Adam (March 1, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/03/01/europes-pro-trump-outpost-populist-hungary-buoyed-by-us-shift-on-refugees-russia.html Europe's pro-Trump outpost: Populist Hungary buoyed by US shift on refugees, Russia]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 1, 2017.</ref><ref>Multiple references:
*Kassam, Raheem (December 14, 2015). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/12/14/europe-is-a-battlefield-due-to-migrants-says-hungarian-pm-tens-of-millions-more-to-come/ Europe Is a ‘Battlefield’ Due To Migrants, Says Hungarian PM – ‘Tens Of Millions More To Come’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Lane, Oliver JJ (May 14, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/14/orban-poland-west-never-experienced-communism-cant-understand-eastern-europe/ Orban in Poland: The West Never Experienced Communism, So Can’t Understand Eastern Europe]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (August 16, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/16/hungarian-govt-swedens-political-leaders-on-side-illegal-migrants/ Hungarian Govt: Sweden’s Leaders are ‘On the Side’ of Illegal Migrants]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 16, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (December 27, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/12/27/orban-bringing-africas-problems-europe-destroy-culture/ Hungary’s Orban: Bringing Africa’s Problems to Europe Will ‘Destroy 2,000-year-old Culture’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 27, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (July 13, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/07/13/hungary-pm-warns-on-long-term-migrant-crisis-millions-will-arrive-our-task-is-to-defend-our-people/ Hungary PM Warns on Long-term Migrant Crisis: ‘Millions Will Arrive, Our Task Is to Defend Our People’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (December 28, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/12/28/hungarys-orban-labels-eus-mass-migration-policy-grave-mistake/ Hungary’s Orban Labels EU’s Mass Migration Policy ‘Grave Mistake’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
*Friedman, Victoria (September 27, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/09/27/central-europe-eu-wants-manage-migration-not-stop-it-new-migration-pact/ Orbán Rejects Migration Pact, Says EU Wants to ‘Manage Migration’ Not Stop It]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
*Lane, Oliver JJ (November 18, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/11/18/hungary-eu-is-trying-to-punish-countries-that-control-their-own-borders/ Hungary: EU is Trying to Punish Countries That Control Their Own Borders]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
*Montgomery, Jack (February 25, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/02/25/orban-eus-permissive-stance-migration-turned-mediterranean-into-cemetery/ Orban: EU’s Permissive Stance on Migration Has ‘Turned the Mediterranean Into a Cemetery’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (May 27, 2021, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/05/27/hungary-urges-refocus-migrant-crisis-as-covid-recedes-attempts-border-triple/ Hungary Urges Refocus on Migrant Crisis as Covid Recedes and Attempts on Border Triple]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (June 13, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/06/13/orban-migrant-armies-are-banging-on-europes-doors/ Orbán: ‘Migrant Armies Are Banging on Europe’s Doors’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Zindulka, Kurt (September 19, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/09/19/how-its-done-hungary-shares-footage-of-walls-stopping-illegal-migration/ How It’s Done: Hungary Releases Footage of Walls and Guards Stopping Illegal Migrants]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
*[https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/hungary-says-will-act-against-foreign-funded-ngos-seeking-promote-migration-2021-11-16/ Hungary says will act against foreign-funded NGOs seeking to "promote migration"]. ''Reuters''. November 16, 2021. Retrieved November 28, 2021.
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*Montgomery, Jack (March 4, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/03/04/hungary-pm-migrant-crisis-will-happen-again-even-stronger-form/ Hungary PM: Migrant Crisis ‘Will Happen Again In an Even Stronger Form’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 4, 2019.
*Montgomery, Jack (September 24, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/24/eu-trying-cram-mandatory-migrant-quotas-down-throats-european-countries/ Hungary: EU Trying to ‘Cram Mandatory Migrant Quotas Down Throats of European Countries’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
*Chalmers, John; Baczynska, Gabriela (September 25, 2020). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban-interview/hungarys-orban-rejects-criticism-over-rule-of-law-says-he-is-a-freedom-fighter-idUSKCN26G26Q Hungary's Orban rejects criticism over rule of law, says he is a 'freedom fighter']. ''Reuters''. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
*Tomlinson, Chris (November 7, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/11/07/orban-offers-western-europe-migrants-corridor-eu-wants-mass-migration/ ‘If You Need Them, Take Them’: Orbán Offers Western Europe Migrant ‘Corridor’ if EU Wants Mass Migration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 28, 2021.</ref> and he remained committed to protecting Hungary's demographic composition.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (September 8, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/09/08/pm-viktor-orban-hungary-is-not-an-immigrant-country-and-does-not-want-to-become-one/ PM Viktor Orban: ‘Hungary Is Not an Immigrant Country and Does Not Want to Become One’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 8, 2017.</ref> He has criticized the European Union<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (October 9, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/10/09/hungarian-pm-eu-insults-member-states-abuses-powers-george-soros/ Hungarian PM: ‘The EU Insults Member-States, Abuses its Powers, and Eats from George Soros’s Hand’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 11, 2017.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-budget-hungary/hungarys-orban-likens-eu-to-former-soviet-union-if-rule-of-law-criteria-accepted-idUSKBN27T0ZT Hungary's Orban likens EU to former Soviet Union if rule of law criteria accepted]. ''Reuters''. November 13, 2020. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
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*Montgomery, Jack (July 13, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/07/13/hungarian-speaker-totalitarian-liberalism-successor-of-nazis-and-communists-will-destroy-europe/ Hungarian Speaker: Totalitarian Liberalism the Successor of ‘Nazis and Communists’, Will ‘Destroy Europe’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> and has argued that the EU's policies and attitudes favor terrorists.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (June 13, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/06/13/hungarian-orban-accuses-eu-favouring-terrorists/ Hungarian PM Orbán: ‘The European Union Is on the Side of Terrorists’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 13, 2017.</ref> In addition to criticizing the EU for holding [[Marxist]] values,<ref>Montgomery, Jack (June 22, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/22/hungarian-pm-spirit-marx-lenin-re-education-camps-lives-eu/ Hungarian PM: ‘The Spirit of Marx, Lenin, and the Re-Education Camps’ Lives on in the EU]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 22, 2018.</ref> he has also criticized supporters of a "[[United States of Europe]]" for intentionally supporting and enabling mass migration to Europe in order to create a "post-Christian and post-national" state.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (November 14, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/11/14/hungary-pm-united-states-europe-plotters-using-mass-migration-create-post-national-post-christian-federation/ Hungary PM: ‘United States of Europe’ Plotters Using Mass Migration to Create ‘Post-National, Post-Christian’ Super-state]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 14, 2017. See also:
*Montgomery, Jack (September 24, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/09/24/orban-mass-migration-agenda-part-global-plan-create-new-proletariat-west/ Orban: Mass Migration Agenda Part of ‘Global Plan’ to Create ‘New Proletariat’ in the West]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 25, 2021.</ref> Orbán has warned against EU plans to take away border security obligations from its member nations,<ref>Multiple references:
*Hale, Virginia (September 14, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/09/14/orban-eu-open-border-brussels/ Orbán Warns EU Planning to ‘Open the Gate’ with New Brussels Border Force]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 14, 2018.
*[https://voiceofeurope.com/2018/09/hungary-brussels-does-not-aim-to-protect-the-eus-borders-but-to-set-up-a-reception-service-to-manage-immigration-rather-than-to-stop-it/ Hungary: Brussels does not aim to protect the EU’s borders but to set up a reception service to manage immigration rather than to stop it]. ''Voice of Europe'' (from the ''Hungary Journal''). September 17, 2018. Retrieved September 18, 2018.
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*Tomlinson, Chris (May 22, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/05/22/orban-calls-voters-send-strong-message-brussels/ Orban Tells Voters to Send ‘Strong Message’ to Brussels in EU Elections]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 22, 2019.</ref> and he has criticized excessive EU integration.<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Chris (July 4, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/07/04/orban-salvini-le-pen-and-others-sign-pro-sovereignty-declaration-against-eu-overreach/ Orban, Salvini, Le Pen, and Others Sign Pro-Sovereignty Declaration Against EU Overreach]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*De La Baume, Maïa (July 2, 2021). [https://www.politico.eu/article/viktor-orban-marine-le-pen-matteo-salvini-eu-integration-european-superstate-radical-forces/ Orbán, Le Pen, Salvini join forces to blast EU integration]. ''Politico''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (May 26, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/05/26/hungary-govt-power-hungry-eu-institutions-more-problem-solution-pandemic/ Hungary Govt: Power-Hungry EU Institutions ‘More of a Problem than a Solution’ in Pandemic]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> Despite this, Orbán opposes leaving the EU.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban/hungary-will-remain-part-of-the-european-union-pm-orban-says-idUSKBN1WE0GT Hungary will remain part of the European Union, PM Orban says]. ''Reuters''. September 29, 2019. Retrieved September 29, 2019.</ref> His government has also criticized the [[United Nations]] for its open borders immigraton policies, among the organization's other policies,<ref>Anthony, James (June 27, 2021). [https://thepostmillennial.com/hungary-boycotts-united-nations-south-africa-anti-racism-conference/ Hungary boycotts United Nations 'anti-racism' conference in South Africa]. ''The Post Millennial''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> stating that "national interest comes first."<ref>Shaw, Adam (September 25, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/hungary-joins-trumps-attack-on-open-borders Hungary joins Trump’s attack on 'open-borders' agenda at UN, says 'national interest comes first']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 25, 2019.</ref>

Orbán has stressed that the responsibility for defending Hungary lies with Hungary rather than the EU or NATO and has stated that "a nation which is unable to protect its country is not worthy of it."<ref>Friedman, Victoria (May 17, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/17/orban-defending-hungary-our-duty-not-nato-eu/ Orbán: ‘Defending Hungary Is Our Duty – Not NATO’s or the EU’s’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 18, 2018.</ref>

Orbán looks highly upon former United Kingdom Prime Minister [[Margaret Thatcher]],<ref name="Battlefield"/> and he has also spoken highly of [[Boris Johnson]].<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban-brexit/hungary-pm-orban-boris-johnson-is-one-of-europes-bravest-politicians-idUSKBN1Z81JQ Boris Johnson "one of Europe's bravest politicians": Hungarian PM Orban]. ''Reuters''. January 9, 2020. Retrieved January 9, 2020.</ref> He became the first leader of an EU member state to endorse [[Donald Trump]] for U.S. President in 2016.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2016/07/23/hungary-pm-orban-becomes-first-eu-leader-endorse-trump/ Hungarian PM Orban Becomes First EU Leader To Endorse Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. July 23, 2016. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2016/07/24/hungary-prime-minister-says-trump-is-better-candidate-for-europe.html Hungary prime minister says Trump is better candidate for Europe]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). July 24, 2016. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Dunai, Marton (July 26, 2016). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election-hungary-orban/orban-says-trumps-migration-foreign-policy-plans-vital-for-hungary-idUSKCN1061PU Orban says Trump's migration, foreign policy plans 'vital' for Hungary]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
See also:
*Tomlinson, Chris (December 21, 2016). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2016/12/21/viktor-orban-declares-2017-year-rebellion/ Orbán Declares 2017 the ‘Year of Rebellion’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref> Orbán has spoken positively of President Trump, stating that he speaks straightforwardly and that he and Trump agree on numerous issues,<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (June 8, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/08/hungarian-pm-with-trump-finally-someone-who-speaks-in-straightforward-manner/ Hungarian PM: With Trump, Finally Someone Who Speaks in ‘Straightforward Manner’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 8, 2017. See also:
*Shaw, Adam (April 16, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/hungarys-top-diplomat-praises-trump-on-nato-push-contrasts-against-obama-era-lecturing Hungary’s top diplomat praises Trump on NATO push, contrasts against Obama-era ‘lecturing’]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 18, 2019.</ref> and he endorsed Trump's 2020 re-election campaign.<ref>Baczynska, Gabriela; Chalmers, John (September 25, 2020). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban-trump-interview/hungarys-orban-convinced-trump-will-win-u-s-election-has-no-plan-b-idUSKCN26G29M Hungary's Orban convinced Trump will win U.S. election, has no plan B]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved September 27, 2020.</ref> His administration has cast itself as a "natural ally" of the U.S.<ref>Sands, David R. (May 31, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/may/31/hungary-natural-ally-trump-pompeo-peter-szijjarto-/ 'Natural ally': Hungary leads fight against anti-U.S. 'hysteria' in Europe]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 31, 2018. See also:
*Friedman, Victoria (December 4, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/12/04/hungarian-minister-praises-american-leadership-nato-criticises-brain-dead-comments/ Hungarian Minister Praises American Leadership in NATO, Criticises Macron’s Brain Dead Comments]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban-iran/hungary-wants-eu-position-on-iran-to-be-closer-to-u-s-stance-pm-idUSKBN1Z81B3 Hungary wants EU position on Iran to be closer to U.S. stance: PM]. ''Reuters''. January 9, 2020. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
*Friedman, Victoria (January 9, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/01/09/hungarys-orban-wants-eu-adopt-us-stance-iran/ Hungary’s Orbán Wants EU to Adopt Israeli-U.S. Stance on Iran]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 9, 2020.</ref> Orbán and his government have spoken highly of [[Matteo Salvini]], Italy's conservative immigration minister,<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (June 19, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/19/orban-slams-eu-praises-salvini-ngo-ships-run-white-collar-people-smugglers/ Hungary’s Orban Praises Italy’s Salvini: NGO Crews Are ‘White-Collar People-Smugglers’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (July 1, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/01/hungary-backs-salvini-gamechanging-shut-ports-illegals-eu-leaders-all-talk-no-action/ EXCLUSIVE – Hungary Backs Salvini’s ‘Gamechanging’ Move to Shut Ports to Migrants, Brands EU Leaders All Talk]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
*Williams, Thomas D. (August 28, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/28/viktor-orban-matteo-salvini-is-my-hero/ Viktor Orban: Matteo Salvini Is ‘My Hero’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 28, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (May 2, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/05/02/orban-labels-salvini-most-important-person-europe-ahead-visit/ Orban Labels Salvini ‘Most Important Person in Europe’ Ahead of Visit]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 2, 2019.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-election-right-hungary/hungary-pm-makes-overtures-to-italy-far-right-in-hint-of-eu-conservative-split-idUSKCN1S81K8 Hungary PM makes overtures to Italy far right in hint of EU conservative split]. ''Reuters''. May 2, 2019. Retrieved May 2, 2019.
*Gorondi, Pablo (May 2, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/cba92046268e4b1d8781a2af05f79a43 Anti-migrant politicians bond at razor wire fence in Hungary]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved May 4, 2019.
*Friedman, Victoria (May 5, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/05/05/orban-hungary-italy-have-proved-illegal-migration-stopped-land-sea/ Orban: Hungary and Italy Have Proved Illegal Mass Migration Can Be Stopped]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 5, 2019.
*Montgomery, Jack (August 30, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/08/30/orban-to-brother-in-arms-salvini-hungarians-will-never-forget-your-fight-for-strong-borders-european-heritage/ Orban to ‘Brother in Arms’ Salvini: Hungarians ‘Will Never Forget’ Your Fight for Strong Borders, European Heritage]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (September 20, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/20/hungarian-minister-with-salvini-europe-was-safe/ Hungarian Minister: With Salvini Europe Was Safe]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 20, 2019.
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*Friedman, Victoria (August 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/29/orban-salvini-attack-globalist-macron-leader-pro-migration-parties-eu/ Orban, Salvini Attack Globalist Macron as ‘Leader of Pro-Migration Parties’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
*Hale, Virginia (August 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/29/orban-salvini-elections-anti-migration-front/ Orbán, Salvini Set to Take On Globalism at EU Elections with Anti-Migration Front]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
*Tondo, Lorenzo (August 28, 2018). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/aug/28/matteo-salvini-viktor-orban-anti-migrant-plan-brussels Matteo Salvini and Viktor Orbán to form anti-migration front]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
*Foster, Peter (August 28, 2018). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/08/28/populist-duo-viktor-orban-matteo-salvini-call-deportation-migrants/ Populist duo Viktor Orban and Matteo Salvini call for deportation of migrants from Europe]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (January 11, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/01/11/orban-gives-support-salvini-alliance-poland/ Orban Gives Support to Salvini’s Italy Allying with Poland]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (June 2, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/06/02/orban-not-joining-salvini-led-eu-parliament-group/ Orban Not Joining Salvini-led EU Parliament Group]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 3, 2019.</ref> and he has met with French leaders [[Marine Le Pen]] and [[Eric Zemmour]].<ref>Caulcutt, Clea; Bayer, Lili (September 24, 2021). [https://www.politico.eu/article/viktor-orban-meeting-eric-zemmour/ Viktor Orbán rolls out the red carpet for Marine Le Pen’s firebrand rival]. ''Politico''. Retrieved November 28, 2021.</ref><ref>Caulcutt, Clea; de La Baume, Maïa; Bayer, Lili (October 26, 2021). [https://www.politico.eu/article/marine-le-pen-france-hungary-viktor-orban/ Marine Le Pen aims for Budapest boost from Orbán meeting]. ''Politico''. Retrieved November 28, 2021.</ref> He also has a good relationship with [[Israel]] and its prime minister [[Benjamin Netanyahu]].<ref>Multiple references:
*Pfeffer, Anshel (July 18, 2018). [https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium-the-netanyahu-orban-bromance-that-is-shaking-up-europe-and-d-c-1.6290691 Netanyahu and Orbán: An Illiberal Bromance Spanning From D.C. to Jerusalem]. ''Haaretz''. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
*Byrne, Andrew; Zeveloff, Naomi (July 18, 2017). [https://www.ft.com/content/1652bef2-6bb4-11e7-bfeb-33fe0c5b7eaa Netanyahu hails Orban’s Hungary as an ally of Israel]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/hungary-orban-hosts-netanyahu-vows-to-squelch-anti-semitism/3949258.html Hungary's Orban Hosts Netanyahu, Vows to Squelch Anti-Semitism]. ''Voice of America''. July 18, 2017. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
*Dunai, Marton (July 18, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-israel/hungarys-orban-welcomes-netanyahu-vows-to-fight-anti-semitism-idUSKBN1A312O Hungary's Orban welcomes Netanyahu, vows to fight anti-Semitism]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
*[https://www.timesofisrael.com/hungarys-orban-to-make-first-trip-to-israel-next-month/ Hungary’s controversial Orban to make first trip to Israel next month]. ''The Times of Israel''. June 27, 2018. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
*Glick, Caroline (April 11, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2018/04/11/caroline-glick-israel-stands-hungary-nationalist-government/ Caroline Glick: Israel Stands with Hungary’s Nationalist Government]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (July 18, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/18/israeli-pm-says-hungary-at-forefront-of-fight-against-anti-semitism/ Israeli PM Says Hungary ‘At Forefront’ of Fight Against Anti-Semitism]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
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*Aharon, Jenny (April 24, 2018). [https://www.jpost.com/Opinion/Hungarian-PM-Orban-Israels-friend-or-foe-552640 Hungarian PM Orban: Israel's Friend of Foe?] ''The Jerusalem Post''. Retrieved June 27, 2018.</ref> Orbán sent a letter of congratulations to German Conservative politician [[Horst Seehofer]] on his re-election as leader of the [[Christian Social Union of Bavaria]].<ref>[http://www.miniszterelnok.hu/viktor-orban-congratulates-horst-seehofer/ Viktor Orbán congratulates Horst Seehofer]. ''Miniszterelnok.hu'' (from ''MTI''). December 19, 2017. Retrieved February 9, 2019.</ref> He has spoken critically of [[Joe Biden]],<ref>McLoone, David (August 16, 2021). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungarian-pm-slams-biden-western-liberals-cannot-accept-successful-conservative-alternative/ Hungarian PM slams Biden: ‘Western liberals cannot accept’ successful conservative alternative]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved August 21, 2021.</ref> [[Hillary Clinton]], and globalist EU politicians<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (October 2, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/10/02/orban-praises-trump-slams-clinton-rebukes-eu-migration-commissioner/ Orbán Praises Trump, Slams Clinton, Rebukes EU Migration Commissioner: ‘This Man Is Our Employee’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (February 1, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/01/hungary-eu-vice-prez-european-socialists-following-orders-soros-network/ Hungary: EU Vice-Prez, European Socialists ‘Following Orders of Soros Network’ to Increase Immigration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 1, 2019.
*Montgomery, Jack (September 16, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/16/orban-buries-eus-juncker-blind-national-politician-comments/ Orban Buries EU’s Juncker over ‘Blind National Politician’ Comments]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 16, 2019.</ref> such as [[Emmanuel Macron]].<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (January 10, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/01/10/hungarys-orban-says-he-must-fight-french-president-macron-on-immigration/ Hungary’s Orbán Says He ‘Must Fight’ French President Macron on Immigration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 10, 2019.</ref> Orbán's government has criticized Sweden for its leftist policies.<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Chris (February 22, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/22/sweden-protests-hungarian-personal-attacks-after-nazi-policy-comparison/ Sweden Protests Hungarian ‘Personal Attacks’ After ‘Nazi’ Policy Comparison]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 23, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (March 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/03/29/swedish-education-minister-tells-hungary-it-is-not-ok-to-use-sweden-as-example-of-failed-mass-migration-policies/ Sweden to Hungary: It Is Not OK to Use us as an Example of Failed Mass Migration Policies]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 23, 2019.</ref> He has called for having the [[establishment]] European People's Party work with conservative-populists.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-election-orban/orban-says-eu-conservatives-must-work-with-populists-idUSKCN1S73VG Orban says EU conservatives must work with populists]. ''Reuters''. May 1, 2019. Retrieved May 1, 2019. See also:
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban-party/hungary-pm-says-european-conservatives-losing-influence-flags-new-party-grouping-idUSKBN1Z81HW Hungary PM says European conservatives losing influence, flags new party grouping]. ''Reuters''. January 9, 2020. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
*Bayer, Lili; Wanat, Zosia (January 9, 2020). [https://www.politico.eu/article/orban-new-initiative-needed-epp-stays-liberal-path/ Orbán: New conservative group needed if EPP stays on ‘liberal’ path]. ''Politico''. Retrieved January 9, 2020.</ref> In 2019, Orbán honored conservative British philosopher Sir [[Roger Scruton]].<ref>Lane, Olvier JJ (December 4, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/12/04/hungary-awards-conservative-philosopher-scruton-om/ Pictures: Hungary’s Orban Honours Conservative Philosopher Sir Roger Scruton With Order of Merit]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 4, 2019.</ref> In August 2021, conservative commentator [[Tucker Carlson]] visited Hungary and interviewed Orbán.<ref>Multiple references:
*Duke, Selwyn (August 6, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/hungarys-nationalist-leader-orban-interviewed-by-tucker-is-he-the-thug-biden-claims/ Hungary’s Nationalist Leader Orbán Interviewed by Tucker. Is He the “Thug” Biden Claims?] ''The New American''. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (August 6, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/08/06/we-are-serious-country-hungarians-tell-tucker-why-they-ended-border-crisis/ ‘We Are a Serious Country’ – Hungarians Tell Tucker How and Why They Ended Border Crisis]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (August 7, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/08/07/multiculturalist-liberals-hate-hungary-for-being-a-pro-borders-traditional-values-success-orban/ Multiculturalist Liberals Hate Hungary for Being a Pro-Borders, Traditional Values Success: Orban]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
*Poor, Jeff (August 5, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2021/08/05/hungary-prime-minister-orban-relationship-with-u-s-is-fine-except-the-liberals-in-govt-in-washington/ Hungary Prime Minister Orbán: Relationship with U.S. Is ‘Fine’ Except the ‘Liberals in Gov’t in Washington’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
See also:
*[https://video.foxnews.com/v/6266722532001?playlist_id=5198073478001#sp=show-clips Hungarian prime minister hits back at Biden calling him a 'thug']. ''Fox News Video''. August 6, 2021. Retrieved August 8, 2021.</ref> In March 2021, Orbán's Fidesz left the [[European People’s Party]],<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (March 4, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/03/04/orban-party-leaves-largest-eu-parliament-group-years-conflict/ Orban Party Leaves Largest EU Parliament Group After Years of Conflict]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.</ref> and it considered creating a political group with more conservative parties,<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/03/19/hungary-looks-to-create-new-right-wing-political-group-inside-european-union/ Hungary Looks to Create New Right-Wing Political Group Inside European Union]. ''Breitbart News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). March 19, 2021. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Tomlinson, Chris (March 31, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/03/31/salvini-meet-orban-polish-pm-discuss-eu-alliance/ Italy’s Salvini, Hungary’s Orban, and Polish Prime Minister to Discuss Alliance in EU]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Tomlinson, Chris (April 4, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/04/04/salvini-hits-back-against-leftist-criticism-over-meeting-with-orban/ Salvini Hits Back Against Leftist Criticism Over Meeting with Orban]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> something Orbán worked to accomplish.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/12/04/populist-and-national-conservative-leaders-meet-in-poland-to-discuss-future-of-eu/ Populist and National Conservative Leaders Meet in Poland to Discuss Future of EU]. ''Breitbart News''. December 4, 2021. Retrieved January 1, 2022.</ref>

Orbán has discussed reintroducing the [[death penalty]] in Hungary,<ref>Traynor, Ian (April 29, 2015). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/apr/29/hungary-pm-death-penalty-work-camps-for-immigrants-viktor-orban Hungary PM: bring back death penalty and build work camps for immigrants]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved April 5, 2018.</ref> something not allowed under EU law, though he has denied plans to actually do so.<ref>(April 30, 2015). [https://www.novinite.com/articles/168260/Hungary%E2%80%99s+PM+Orban+Denies+Plans+to+Restore+Death+Penalty Hungary’s PM Orban Denies Plans to Restore Death Penalty]. ''Novinite.com''. Retrieved June 22, 2018.</ref>

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==External links==
*[http://www.kormany.hu/en/the-prime-minister/the-prime-minister-s-speeches/prime-minister-viktor-orban-s-speech-at-the-25th-balvanyos-summer-free-university-and-student-camp Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s Speech at the 25th Bálványos Summer Free University and Student Camp], Hungarian Government, delivered July 26, 2014.
*[http://www.kormany.hu/en/the-prime-minister/the-prime-minister-s-speeches/prime-minister-viktor-orban-s-speech-at-the-29th-balvanyos-summer-open-university-and-student-camp Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s speech at the 29th Bálványos Summer Open University and Student Camp], Hungarian Government, delivered July 28, 2018.
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0pY0NHgC2E Viktor Orban: "As We Beat the Soviet Empire, We'll Beat Soros' Empire"], YouTube, published January 1, 2018.
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmGyDw6_ypo Viktor Orbán Day of Honor Speech 2018 (with ENG subs)], YouTube, published March 17, 2018.
*[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-sh/Viktor_Orban The man who thinks Europe has been invaded], BBC, April 2018.

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[[File:Viktor Orbán 2016-02-17.jpg|thumb|200px|Viktor Orbán]]
'''Viktor Mihály Orbán''' (born May 31, 1963, in [[Székesfehérvár]]) is a [[conservative]] Hungarian politician and served as Prime Minister of [[Hungary]] between 1998 and 2002 and again since May 29, 2010. He is a member and leader of the [[Fidesz]] party, which is [[Social conservatism|socially conservative]] and moderately-[[Euroskeptic]]. In his earlier years, Orbán ensured that Hungary joined [[NATO]] in 1999 despite [[Russia]]'s opposition.

Since starting his second term as prime minister in 2010, Orbán has served as a strong voice for maintaining traditional [[conservative values]] in Europe, supporting [[national sovereignty]] and identity, and opposing the [[globalist]], one-world agenda of the EU and other entities.<ref>Caldwell, Christopher (May 13, 2019). [https://humanevents.com/2019/05/13/orban-not-far-right-just-right/ Orban: Not Far Right, Just Right.] ''Human Events'' (from ''Claremont Review of Books''). Retrieved May 16, 2019.</ref> He united with [[Poland]]'s conservative government to that end,<ref name="HungaryPoland"/> and his approval ratings are higher than those of his globalist opponents.<ref>Girdusky, Ryan (May 16, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/europes-liberals-hate-viktor-orban-for-one-reason-hes-more-popular-than-them Europe's liberals hate Viktor Orbán for one reason: He's more popular than them]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved May 16, 2019.</ref> Orbán is strongly hated by the Left for his conservative policies and his success at implementing them.<ref>Maitra, Sumantra (August 9, 2021). [https://thefederalist.com/2021/08/09/why-liberals-hate-hungarys-viktor-orban-so-much/ Why Liberals Hate Hungary’s Viktor Orban So Much]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved August 21, 2021.</ref>

==Second tenure as Prime Minister==
[[Fidesz]], led by Orbán, saw a landslide victory in the elections on April 11, 2010, winning over 50% of the vote.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2010/04/11/far-right-party-poised-make-gains-hungary.html Hungary's ruling Socialists suffer stinging defeat]. ''Fox News''. April 11, 2010. Retrieved March 19, 2018.
*Than, Krisztina; Szakacs, Gergely (April 11, 2010). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-election/fidesz-wins-hungary-election-with-strong-mandate-idUSTRE63A1GE20100412 Fidesz wins Hungary election with strong mandate]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref> In the runoff elections held later that month, Fidesz secured a two-thirds majority in parliament, enough to change the constitution.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/hungary/7632990/Hungarys-conservative-opposition-wins-landslide-election.html Hungary's conservative opposition wins landslide election]. ''The Telegraph''. April 26, 2010. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Dunai, Marton; Than, Krisztina (April 25, 2010). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-election/hungarys-fidesz-wins-historic-two-thirds-mandate-idUSTRE63O1KB20100425 Hungary's Fidesz wins historic two-thirds mandate]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*[https://www.economist.com/node/16009177 Orban's triumph]. ''The Economist''. April 29, 2010. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref> According to ''[[The New York Times]]'', Orbán decided to use his party's super-majority to enact major changes rather than have a minimalist agenda.<ref>Kingsley, Patrick (February 10, 2018). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/10/world/europe/hungary-orban-democracy-far-right.html As West Fears the Rise of Autocrats, Hungary Shows What’s Possible]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref>

Orbán again won a two-thirds majority in parliament in the April 2014 elections.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2014/04/06/hungarian-prime-minister-wins-3rd-term.html Hungarian prime minister wins 3rd term]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). April 6, 2014. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Than, Krisztina; Szakacs, Gergely (April 6, 2014). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-election/hungary-re-elects-maverick-pm-far-right-opposition-gains-idUSBREA3502V20140406 Hungary re-elects maverick PM, far-right opposition gains]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Karasz, Palko (April 7, 2014). [https://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/08/world/europe/viktor-orban-wins-a-second-term-in-hungary.html Viktor Orban Wins a Second Term in Hungary]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref> However, Fidesz lost its two-thirds majority after a by-election defeat in February 2015.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-31576491 Hungarian PM Orban loses two-thirds 'super-majority']. ''BBC News''. February 22, 2015. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Byrne, Andrew (February 22, 2015). [https://www.ft.com/content/36811202-baf2-11e4-945d-00144feab7de Hungary’s Fidesz party loses supermajority]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref>

Orbán faced a difficult re-election in 2018,<ref>Roser, Thomas; Davis, Austin (April 5, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/apr/5/viktor-orban-faces-tough-test-in-bid-for-third-ter/ Viktor Orban faces tough test in bid for third term as Hungarian president]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 5, 2018.</ref> in which he emphasized the issues of immigration and [[sovereignty]].<ref>Shaw, Adam (April 6, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/04/06/hungarys-viktor-orban-running-on-anti-mass-migration-platform-eyes-fourth-term.html Hungary's Viktor Orban, running on anti-mass migration platform, eyes fourth term]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 6, 2018.</ref> Despite this, Orbán did significantly better than expected and won a supermajority a third time in a row.<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (April 8, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/04/08/bloody-nose-brussels-poll-suggests-anti-globalist-anti-soros-eurosceptic-viktor-orban-wins-big-hungary-election/ Bloody Nose for Brussels: Landslide Triumph as Anti-Globalist, Anti-Soros Orban Wins Third Term in Hungary]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
*Mass, Warren (April 9, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/28714-viktor-orban-strong-defender-of-his-nation-s-sovereign-borders-reelected-in-hungary Viktor Orban, Strong Defender of His Nation’s Sovereign Borders, Reelected in Hungary]. ''The New American''. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
*Murphy, Peter; Khera, Jastinder (April 9, 2018). [https://www.timesofisrael.com/hungarys-orban-claims-victory-as-nationalist-party-takes-sweeping-poll-lead/ Hungary’s Orban claims victory as nationalist party takes sweeping poll lead]. ''The Times of Israel''. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
*Than, Krisztina; Szakacs, Gergely (April 7, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-election/hungarys-strongman-viktor-orban-wins-third-term-in-power-idUSKBN1HE0UC Hungary's strongman Viktor Orban wins third term in power]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
*Hinshaw, Drew; Komuves, Anita (April 8, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/hungary-votes-in-election-with-orban-set-to-secure-a-fourth-term-1523162923 Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban Wins Fourth Term]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
*[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/04/08/hungary-leader-viktor-orban-sweeps-to-re-election-win-with-super-majority.html Hungary leader Viktor Orban sweeps to re-election win with super majority]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved April 9, 2018.
*Lane, Oliver JJ (April 9, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/04/09/orban-responds-electoral-victory-created-opportunity-protect-hungary/ Orban Responds to Electoral Victory: ‘We’ve Created the Opportunity to Protect Hungary’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 9, 2018.</ref> After the election results became known, Orbán stated his intention of pushing forward with his conservative and nationalist agenda,<ref>Than, Krisztina; Szakacs, Gergely (April 10, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-election-orban/hungarys-orban-to-seek-eu-of-strong-nations-after-landslide-re-election-idUSKBN1HH12A Hungary's Orban to seek EU of strong nations after landslide re-election]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved April 10, 2018.</ref> as well as to preserve Hungary's Christian culture,<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Chris (May 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/06/hungarian-pm-orban-building-christian-democracy-announces-tougher-immigration-rules/ Hungarian PM Orban Getting Tougher on Immigration: ‘We Are Building a Christian Democracy’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 6, 2018.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban/pm-orban-vows-to-preserve-hungarys-christian-culture-idUSKBN1I80NC PM Orban vows to preserve Hungary's Christian culture]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 7, 2018.</ref> and he gave a strongly conservative speech outlining his fourth-term agenda.<ref>Multiple references:
*Dunai, Marton; Than, Krisztina (May 10, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban/eu-must-give-up-nightmares-of-united-states-of-europe-hungarian-pm-idUSKBN1IB1TG EU must give up 'nightmares' of United States of Europe: Hungarian PM]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
*Gorondi, Pablo (May 10, 2018). [https://www.apnews.com/b764d6684a2d402e8f0dff9e2fe0d876/Hungary's-parliament-elects-premier-Viktor-Orban-to-4th-term Hungary’s parliament elects premier Viktor Orban to 4th term]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
*[https://www.rt.com/news/426412-orban-christian-values-eu-hungary/ Orban declares end of ‘liberal democracy’ in Hungary, vows to fight for Christian values]. ''RT''. May 10, 2018. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (May 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/12/orban-era-liberal-democracy-replaced-21st-century-christian-democracy/ Orban: ‘We Will Build a 21st Century Christian Democracy, Not Rebuild a Shipwrecked Liberal Democracy’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
See also:
*[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/10/pics-hungarys-parliament-elects-premier-viktor-orban-fourth-term/ PICS: Hungary’s Parliament Elects Premier Viktor Orban to Fourth Term]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 11, 2018.</ref>

===Adopting a new constitution===
While [[Communism]] nominally ended in Hungary in 1989, the country's old constitution – adopted in 1949 and based on the 1936 [[Soviet Union]] constitution – remained in effect despite some constitutional amendments.<ref name="FundamentalLaw">[http://www.kormany.hu/en/doc/the-hungarian-state/the-fundamental-law The Fundamental Law]. ''Hungarian Government''. Retrieved June 16, 2018.</ref> Among other necessary reasons for changing this constitution was the fact that Hungarians would now be able to write their own constitution and mark a clear break from the Soviet era.<ref name="FundamentalLaw"/>

The new constitution,<ref name="Constitution">[http://www.kormany.hu/download/a/68/11000/The_Fundamental_Law_of_Hungary_01072016.pdf The Fundamental Law of Hungary] (in English). ''Hungarian Government''. Retrieved June 16, 2018.</ref> which was passed in 2011 and went into effect in January 2012, promoted conservative and Christian values on numerous topics. For example, the preamble recognized Christianity's major role in Hungary's history, promoted [[family values]], and condemned Hungary's occupation under the [[Third Reich]] and the USSR as well as the 1949 constitution.<ref name="Constitution"/> In addition, the constitution instituted the forint as Hungary's official currency (Article K), called for protecting Hungary's culture and language (preamble, Article H),<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2016/04/26/hungarys-orban-islamisation-banned-constitution/ Hungary’s Orban: ‘Islamisation’ Banned By Constitution]. ''Breitbart News''. April 26, 2016. Retrieved June 16, 2018.</ref> recognized [[marriage]] as between one man and one woman (Article L), and recognized that human life begins at conception (Article II).<ref>Clabough, Raven (June 14, 2011). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/8767-hungarys-pro-life-constitution-draws-ire-of-european-institutions Hungary's Pro-Life Constitution Draws Ire of European Institutions]. ''The New American''. Retrieved June 16, 2018.</ref><ref>Singson, Samantha (May 5, 2011). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/new-hungarian-constitution-recognizing-life-from-conception-signed-into-law New Hungarian Constitution recognizing life ‘from conception’ signed into law]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved June 16, 2018.</ref> Liberals and the European [[establishment]] criticized Orbán for these constitutional changes.<ref>[http://p.dw.com/p/10vlY Hungary's parliament passes controversial new constitution]. ''Deutsche Welle''. April 18, 2011. Retrieved June 16, 2018.</ref>

===Strong economic growth===
Orbán was recognized for turning Hungary around after taking power, getting it out of the negative effects of the [[Recession of 2008]] and improving its finances.<ref name="Dunai2018">Dunai, Marton (February 18, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-election-orban/hungarys-orban-calls-for-global-anti-migrant-alliance-with-eye-on-2018-elections-idUSKCN1G20PV Hungary's Orban calls for global anti-migrant alliance with eye on 2018 elections]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved February 18, 2018.</ref><ref>Dunai, Marton (May 23, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban/booming-economy-anti-migrant-stance-help-orban-tighten-grip-in-hungary-idUSKCN1IO2I3 Booming economy, anti-migrant stance help Orban tighten grip in Hungary]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 23, 2018.</ref> In the last quarter of 2018, the Hungarian GDP grew 5% – an outlier compared to other Eastern European countries<ref>Tomek, Radoslav (February 13, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-02-14/east-eu-to-show-slowing-gdp-growth-as-export-demand-deteriorates East EU's Economic Growth Slows as Export Demand Deteriorates]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved May 13, 2019.</ref><ref name="Booming"/><ref>Rabouin, Dion (July 3, 2019). [https://www.axios.com/romania-poland-hungary-economic-growth-europe-8686bbaf-080a-4f7c-8da2-e6dea43072d2.html Central and Eastern Europe buck continent's economic stagnation]. ''Axios''. Retrieved July 3, 2019.</ref> – and wages saw strong growth.<ref name="Booming">Than, Krisztina; Szakacs, Gergely (June 26, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-cenbank-idUSKCN1TR26X Risk of Hungary's booming economy overheating is very low: central banker]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 30, 2019.</ref><ref>Eddy, Kester (March 2, 2019). [https://bbj.hu/business/sun-still-shines-on-hungarian-economy-but-clouds-gather_161468 Sun Still Shines on Hungarian Economy, but Clouds Gather]. ''Budapest Business Journal''. Retrieved May 13, 2019.</ref><ref>Virovacz, Peter (July 30, 2019). [https://think.ing.com/snaps/hungary-wage-growth-re-accelerates/ Hungary: Wage growth re-accelerates]. ''ING''. Retrieved October 25, 2019.</ref> Unemployment fell to a record low.<ref>Virovacz, Peter (July 29, 2019). [https://think.ing.com/snaps/hungary-unemployment-at-record-low/ Hungary: Unemployment at record low]. ''ING''. Retrieved October 25, 2019.</ref>

In 2019, Orbán stated that Hungary's economy no longer relied on EU funding.<ref>[https://hungarytoday.hu/orban-hungary-eu-funds-leyen-soros/ Orbán: ‘Hungary No Longer Dependent on EU Funding’]. ''Hungary Today''. July 12, 2019. Retrieved July 21, 2019.</ref>

===Response to the European migrant crisis===
[[File:Viktor Orbán, 2016 speech.jpg|thumb|300px|Orbán gives a victory speech after a 2016 referendum on immigration. The card in front of him reads "Let us defend Hungary!"]]
[[File:Hungarian-Serbian border barrier.jpg|thumb|300px|Hungary's [[border fence]] with Serbia]]
{{See also|European migrant crisis}}
In 2015, Hungary was overrun by refugees passing through the country, and it has the largest ''per capita'' number of asylum applications of any European country in 2015.<ref>Connor, Phillip (August 2, 2016). [http://www.pewglobal.org/2016/08/02/number-of-refugees-to-europe-surges-to-record-1-3-million-in-2015/ Number of Refugees to Europe Surges to Record 1.3 Million in 2015]. ''Pew Research Center''. Retrieved April 7, 2018.</ref> In response, Orbán took several actions,<ref>Multiple references:
*Savitsky, Shane (February 1, 2017). [https://www.axios.com/border-fences-and-refugee-bans-been-there-done-that-for-hungary-2226465858.html Border fences and refugee bans: Hungary did it — fast]. ''Axios''. Retrieved October 6, 2017.
*Bensman, Todd (April 3, 2019). [https://cis.org/Bensman/Progress-Report-Hungarys-Fenced-Borderlands Progress Report from Hungary's Fenced Borderlands]. ''Center for Immigration Studies''. Retrieved April 6, 2019.
See also:
*[https://voiceofeurope.com/2018/09/viktor-orban-was-the-only-one-doing-the-right-thing-during-the-migrant-crisis/ “Viktor Orban was the only one doing the right thing during the migrant crisis”]. ''Voice of Europe'' (from the ''Hungary Journal''). September 16, 2018. Retrieved September 16, 2018.</ref> including building a [[border barrier]] along the border with [[Serbia]]<ref>Multiple references:
*Kent, Simon (September 15, 2015). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/09/07/end-of-the-line-hungary-seals-borders-as-migrant-flow-surges-on/ End Of The Line: Hungary Seals Borders As Migrant Flow Surges On]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
*[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/09/15/hungary-launches-border-crackdown-says-migrants-risk-expulsion/ Hungary Seals Border, Detains Thousands, Threatens To Imprison Illegals]. ''Breitbart News'' (from ''AFP''). September 15, 2015. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
*[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2016/09/19/successful-hungarian-border-fence-boosts-support-right-wing-government/ Successful Hungarian Border Fence Boosts Support Of Right Wing Government]. ''Breitbart'' (from ''Reuters''). September 19, 2016. Retrieved January 29, 2017.</ref> and [[Croatia]].<ref>[https://www.voanews.com/a/reu-migrant-shot-dead-trying-to-enter-bulgaria-says-ministry/3009905.html Hungary Closes Border With Croatia]. ''Voice of America''. October 16, 2015. Retrieved August 13, 2017.</ref> The fence was so effective that [[illegal immigration]] levels dropped to levels seen before the crisis began,<ref>Lane, Oliver JJ (October 29, 2015). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/10/29/hold-hungarian-border-fence-so-effective-illegal-immigrants-are-now-at-pre-migrant-crisis-levels/ Hungarian Border Fence So Effective Illegal Immigrants Are Now At Pre Migrant-Crisis Levels]. ''Breitbart''. Retrieved January 29, 2017.</ref> and by September 2017, illegal immigration levels had dropped by 99% since 2015.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (September 15, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/09/16/hungary-builds-a-wall-cuts-illegal-immigration-by-over-99-per-cent/ Hungary Builds a Wall, Cuts Illegal Immigration by Over 99 Per Cent]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 16, 2017. See also:
*Montgomery, Jack (February 9, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2019/02/09/exclusive-hungarian-govt-praises-trump-border-protection-obligation-state/ EXCLUSIVE – Hungary Backs Trump’s Wall: ‘Border Protection An Obligation of the State’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 9, 2019.
*Montgomery, Jack (February 15, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/15/hungary-fighting-illegal-migration-not-possible-without-barriers/ Hungary: ‘Fighting Illegal Migration Not Possible Without Physical Barriers at Border’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 15, 2019.
*Gorondi, Pablo (May 10, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/07ac72b6f0b24d8b83ef61114e3b075f Hungary stems migrant flow, but issue remains big in EU vote]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved May 26, 2019.</ref> In April 2017, the Hungarian government completed construction of a second border fence, one with high-tech features, on the Serbian border.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/28/hungary-completes-second-anti-migrant-fence/ Hungary Completes Second Anti-Migrant Fence]. ''Breitbart News''. April 28, 2017. Retrieved April 28, 2017.
*[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/04/28/hungary-completes-2nd-border-fence-meant-to-stop-migrants.html Hungary completes 2nd border fence meant to stop migrants]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). April 28, 2017. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
*[http://p.dw.com/p/2c64B Hungary completes second fence to keep out migrants]. ''Deutsche Welle''. April 28, 2017. Retrieved August 13, 2017.</ref> Unlike most other European countries, Hungary's leadership has taken a more conservative right-wing, common sense approach to the immigration crisis.<ref name="foxnews.com"/><ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (July 1, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/01/hungarian-hypocrisy-political-correctness-migration-enabled-terrorism/ EXCLUSIVE – Hungarian Govt Says ‘Hypocrisy and Political Correctness’ on Migration Enabled Terrorism]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
*Binder, John (July 2, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/07/02/exclusive-hungarians-warn-u-s-illegal-migration-cant-be-controlled-without-strong-border/ Exclusive – Hungarians Warn U.S. Illegal Migration Can’t Be Controlled Without ‘Strong’ Border]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 2, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (May 20, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/05/20/orban-we-want-change-we-want-a-europe-that-protects-its-borders-on-land-and-sea/ Orban: ‘We Want Change, We Want a Europe that Protects Its Borders on Land and Sea’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 20, 2019.</ref> In March 2017, the Hungarian government refused a Swedish request to let 5,000 asylum seekers into its borders.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (March 28, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/03/28/hungary-refuses-5000-migrants-sweden/ Hungary Refuses to Take 5,000 Migrants From Sweden]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 28, 2017.</ref> In May 2018, the Hungarian government under Orbán rejected a European Union-African migration declaration that disproportionately favored the African countries and "further inspires migration."<ref>Friedman, Victoria (May 4, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/04/hungary-rejects-eu-africa-declaration-inspires-migration/ Hungary Rejects EU-Africa Declaration that ‘Inspires Migration’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 4, 2018.
*Gorondi, Pablo (May 10, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/07ac72b6f0b24d8b83ef61114e3b075f Hungary stems migrant flow, but issue remains big in EU vote]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved May 10, 2019.
*Bensman, Todd (December 4, 2019). [https://cis.org/Bensman/Tunnels-Under-Hungarys-Fence-Are-Inconsequential The Tunnels Under Hungary's Fence Are Inconsequential]. ''Center for Immigration Studies''. Retrieved December 4, 2019.</ref> Hungary's government has also criticized the [[United Nations]]'s [[Global Compact on Migration]],<ref>Multiple references:
*Hale, Virginia (March 5, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/03/05/hungary-un-plan-mass-migration/ Hungary Challenges United Nations Plan to Facilitate Global Mass Migration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 9, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (June 8, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/08/hungary-migration-un-compact-victim-europe/ Hungary Slams Pro-Mass Migration UN Compact: ‘Its Clear Victim Is Europe’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 9, 2018.
*Friedman, Victoria (November 24, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/11/24/hungary-attacks-un-pact-attempting-legalising-migration-populist-claims-criticism-migration-criminal/ Hungary Attacks UN Migration Compact for Attempting to ‘Legalise Illegal Immigration’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 24, 2018.</ref> and it withdrew from it in July 2018.<ref>Shaw, Adam (July 19, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/07/19/hungary-joins-us-in-withdrawing-from-un-global-migration-agreement.html Hungary joins US in withdrawing from UN global migration agreement]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 19, 2018.</ref>

On September 15, 2015, the same day the Hungarian government closed its border with Serbia, several laws came into effect in the nation. The laws made illegal immigrants in Hungary subject to criminal charges and made it illegal to damage the nation's border fence.<ref>Multiple references:
*Harven, Michelle (September 11, 2015). [https://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/hungary-enacts-tougher-laws-illegal-immigrants/ Hungary enacts tougher laws on illegal immigrants]. ''PBS''. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
*[http://p.dw.com/p/1GWVT Hungary begins border crackdown as fence completed]. ''Deutsche Welle''. September 15, 2015. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
*Pandey, Avaneesh (September 15, 2015). [http://www.ibtimes.com/european-refugee-crisis-hungary-enacts-tough-new-laws-closes-key-border-crossing-2096891 European Refugee Crisis: Hungary Enacts Tough New Laws, Closes Key Border Crossing; Declares Emergency In 2 Counties]. ''International Business Times''. Retrieved August 13, 2017.</ref> On September 21, 2017, the Hungarian parliament voted to give the army the ability to use non-lethal force on migrants.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/09/21/hungarian-parliament-grants-army-right-to-use-force-against-migrants/ Hungarian Parliament Grants Army Right To Use Force Against Migrants]. ''Breitbart News''. September 21, 2015. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
*Dunai, Marton (September 22, 2015). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-hungary-law-idUSKCN0RL1K220150922 Hungary beefs up border with army, warns migrants to stay away]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
*Holehouse, Matthew; Philipson, Alice (September 22, 2015). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/hungary/11881046/Refugee-crisis-Hungary-declares-victory-in-border-strategy-as-migrants-head-to-Croatia-instead.html Refugee crisis: Hungarian parliament votes to deploy army as EU interior ministers to meet]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved August 13, 2017.</ref> In July 2016, Hungary enacted a law allowing the army to push migrants back to the border if they were found 8 kilometers (4.97 miles) or less from the border.<ref>Thorpe, Nick (July 14, 2016). [https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-36786438 Hungary deploys army to push migrants back to Serbia]. ''BBC''. Retrieved August 13, 2017.</ref>

Orbán stated that Hungary would admit all Europeans fleeing from their respective countries' liberal and globalist policies.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (February 11, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/02/11/hungary-will-welcome-true-refugees-germans-french-others-seeking-europe-lost-homelands/ Orban: Hungary Will Welcome ‘European Refugees’ Fleeing Multicultural West]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 8, 2017. See also:
*Duke, Selwyn (March 28, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/28612-people-fleeing-western-europe-because-of-muslim-migration People Fleeing Western Europe Because of Muslim Migration]. ''The New American''. Retrieved March 29, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (October 20, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/10/20/french-flee-to-hungary-to-escape-effects-of-mass-migration/ French Flee To Hungary To Escape Effects of Mass Migration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 20, 2018.</ref> As Orbán himself noted, Hungary's policies likely saved all of Europe from an even greater and more catastrophic migrant crisis.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (April 4, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/04/orban-culture-hypocrisy-europe-gratitude-hungary-halting-migrant-influx/ Orban: ‘Hypocrisy’ Prevents Europe from Admitting Gratitude to Hungary for Halting Migrant Influx]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 4, 2017.</ref> He also stated that his conservative migration and family policies helped Hungary avoid the [[culture war]] being fought in Western Europe.<ref>Friedman, Victoria (October 7, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/10/07/orban-europe-locked-culture-war-cultural-peace-reigns-hungary/ Orbán: Europe Locked in ‘Culture War’, But ‘Cultural Peace’ Reigns in Hungary]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 7, 2018.</ref> According to [[Politico]] in September 2017, he "won" the argument on immigration policy.<ref>Barigazzi, Jacopo (September 15, 2017). [https://www.politico.eu/article/viktor-orban-migration-eu-has-won-the-argument/ Orbán wins the migration argument]. ''Politico''. Retrieved September 15, 2017.</ref> Despite this, the left-wing [[mainstream media]] strongly opposed his migration policies.<ref>Duke, Selwyn (October 11, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/30313-cnn-accuses-hungary-of-racism-bullies-country-on-migrant-issue CNN Accuses Hungary of Racism; Bullies Country on Migrant Issue]. ''The New American''. Retrieved October 11, 2018.</ref>

In June 2018, Hungary's parliament passed a series of laws cracking down on individuals and entities that aid illegal immigration, and it passed a constitutional amendment banning the settlement of an "alien population" in the country.<ref name="StopSoros">Multiple references:
*Shaw, Adam (June 20, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/20/hungarys-pro-trump-populist-government-pushes-soros-crackdown.html Hungary's pro-Trump, populist government pushes Soros crackdown]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
*Simon, Zoltan (June 20, 2018). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-06-20/hungary-approves-immigration-crackdown-as-orban-ignores-eu-alarm Hungary Approves Immigration Crackdown as Orban Ignores EU Alarm]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
*Dunai, Marton (June 20, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-soros/hungary-approves-stop-soros-law-defying-eu-rights-groups-idUSKBN1JG1VN Hungary approves 'STOP Soros' law, defying EU, rights groups]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (July 27, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/27/hungary-adopts-new-tax-pro-mass-migration-ngos/ Hungary Adopts New Tax on Pro-Mass Migration NGOs]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 27, 2018.
See also:
*King, Laura (June 28, 2018). [https://www.latimes.com/world/la-fg-hungary-europe-immigration-20180628-story.html The European country that makes the U.S. look lenient on immigration]. ''Los Angeles Times''. Retrieved June 29, 2018.</ref> In September 2018, the EU parliament voted to move forward with sanctions on Hungary because of the Stop Soros laws along with his government's other conservative policies.<ref>Multiple references:
*Parke, Caleb (September 12, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/09/12/eu-punishes-hungary-with-unprecedented-action.html EU punishes Hungary with unprecedented action]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 12, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (September 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/09/12/eu-parliament-votes-enact-article-7-potential-sanctions-hungary/ EU Parliament Votes to Enact Article 7 Opening Up Potential Sanctions Against Hungary]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 12, 2018.
See also:
*Risdon, James (September 17, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/eu-trying-to-force-same-sex-marriage-muslim-migration-onto-hungary EU trying to force same-sex ‘marriage,’ Muslim migration onto Hungary]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved September 17, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (September 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/09/12/orban-defiance-vote-potential-sanction-european-parliament/ Orban Proclaims Defiance Ahead of European Parliament Sanctions Vote]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 12, 2018.
*Victoria, Friedman (September 13, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/09/13/poland-veto-eu-sanctions-solidarity-hungarian-people/ Poland to Veto EU Sanctions ‘in Solidarity with Hungarian People’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 13, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (July 28, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/07/28/eu-taking-hungary-to-euro-court-over-anti-illegal-migration-stop-soros-laws/ EU Dragging Hungary to Euro Court over Anti-Illegal Migration ‘Stop Soros’ Laws]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 4, 2019.</ref> Orbán's government fought attempts by the EU to weaken its [[sovereignty]].<ref>Newman, Alex (September 21, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/30132-hungary-resists-eu-assault-on-sovereignty-christian-civilization Hungary Resists EU Assault on Sovereignty, Christian Civilization]. ''The New American''. Retrieved September 21, 2018.</ref>

Campaigning on an anti-illegal immigration platform, Orbán performed strongly in the 2019 European Parliament elections.<ref>Multiple references:
*Than, Krisztina; Dunai, Marton (May 26, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-election-hungary-orban/hungarys-fidesz-wins-52-of-vote-orban-vows-to-halt-immigration-idUSKCN1SW062 Hungary's Fidesz wins 52% of vote; Orban vows to halt immigration]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
*Hale, Virginia (May 28, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/05/28/hungary-oppose-migration-eu-agenda/ Hungary Vows to Fight EU Mass Migration Agenda After Huge Election Win]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 28, 2019.</ref>

===Opposition to George Soros===
Orbán is known for his opposition to [[George Soros]], who himself is from Hungary.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/02/13/hungarys-orban-renews-attack-on-influence-george-soros.html Hungary's Orban renews attack on influence of George Soros]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (April 4, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/04/orban-soros-networks-dangerous-international-campaign-against-national-borders/ Orban: ‘We Must Fight’ Soros Network’s ‘Extremely Dangerous’ International Campaign Against National Borders]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (June 14, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/14/hungarian-pm-population-replacement-underway-europe-speculators-soros-profit/ Hungarian PM: ‘Population Replacement Underway in Europe, Speculators Like Soros Hope to Profit from Its Ruination’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 14, 2018.
*Duke, Selwyn (June 16, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/29296-hungarian-leader-europeans-purposely-being-replaced-with-muslims-as-soros-profits Hungarian Leader: Europeans Purposely Being Replaced With Muslims as Soros Profits]. ''The New American''. Retrieved June 16, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (November 21, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/11/21/hungarian-prime-minister-soros-is-one-of-the-most-corrupt-people-in-the-world/ Hungarian Prime Minister: ‘Soros Is One of the Most Corrupt People in the World’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
*Williams, Thomas D. (November 25, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/11/25/hungarys-orban-george-soros-is-the-most-corrupt-man-in-the-world/ Hungary’s Orbán: George Soros Is ‘the Most Corrupt Man in the World’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
See also:
*Pocius, Skomantas (June 4, 2018). [https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/orban-soros-and-the-unbridgeable-conflict-over-hungarian-sovereignty/ Orbán, Soros, and the Unbridgeable Conflict Over Hungarian Sovereignty]. ''The American Conservative''. Retrieved June 6, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (December 22, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/12/22/hungary-ft-soros-enemy-democracy-not-person-year/ Hungary Hits Back at FT: Soros an ‘Enemy of Democracy’, Not ‘Person of the Year’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 22, 2018.</ref> He strongly opposed the ultra-liberal [[Central European University]] (founded and funded by Soros) and on March 29, 2017, announced a new law which could close it.<ref>Simon, Zoltan; Gergely, Andras (March 29, 2017). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-03-29/soros-s-university-caught-in-orban-campaign-as-ceu-protests-law Soros-Funded University Pledges to Fight Hungarian Crackdown]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved March 19, 2018.</ref> He stated that it was cheating students and breaking rules by awarding both a Hungarian and an American diploma, despite the university having no U.S. presence.<ref name="Cheating">[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/03/31/soros-backed-university-cheating-says-hungarian-pm/ Soros-Backed University Is ‘Cheating’, Says Hungarian PM]. ''Breitbart News''. March 31, 2017. Retrieved April 12, 2017.</ref><ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/03/hungary-parliament-fast-track-bill-targeting-soros-university/ Hungary: Parliament to Fast-Track Bill Targeting Soros University]. ''Breitbart News''. April 3, 2017. Retrieved April 12, 2017.</ref> He also opposed George Soros due to his efforts by supporting the [[European migrant crisis|massive immigration from Muslim nations into Europe]].<ref name="Cheating"/>

On April 10, 2017, Hungary enacted a law tightening its standards for universities and thus threatening CEU's existence.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/11/hungary-president-signs-law-threatening-soros-university/ Hungary President Signs Law Threatening Soros University]. ''Breitbart News''. April 11, 2017. Retrieved April 12, 2017.</ref><ref>Sandford, Alasdair (April 10, 2017). [http://www.euronews.com/2017/04/10/hungary-defies-protests-to-pass-into-law-anti-soros-university-bill Hungary Defies Protests to Pass into Law 'Anti-Soros' University Bill]. ''Euronews''. Retrieved April 12, 2017.</ref> Orbán passed another law in June 2017 ordering foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs) with a certain revenue or higher to register as a "foreign-supported organisation," something thus targeting the NGOs funded by Soros.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (June 13, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/06/13/hungary-passes-law-tighten-rules-foreign-funded-ngos/ Anti Soros Law? Hungary Tightens Rules On Foreign-Funded NGOs]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 13, 2017.</ref> He proposed "Stop Soros" legislation to crack down on NGOs that actively support illegal immigration.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (June 2, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/02/hungarian-govt-outlines-stop-soros-legislation-criminalising-ngos-which-aid-and-abet-illegal-migrants/ Hungarian Govt Outlines ‘Stop Soros’ Legislation Criminalising NGOs Which Aid and Abet Illegal Migrants]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 2, 2018.</ref> The Hungarian parliament passed the "Stop Soros" legislation in June 2018.<ref name="StopSoros"/> Soros's Central European University stopped offering courses to asylum seekers because of the law.<ref>Friedman, Victoria (August 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/29/soros-university-suspends-programmes-migrants-hungarian-anti-propaganda-tax/ Soros University Suspends Programmes for Migrants Due to Hungarian Anti-Propaganda Tax]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 29, 2018.</ref>

Orbán started a new campaign against Soros in September 2017 by distributing a questionnaire to Hungarians so they could express their thoughts on Soros.<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Chris (September 15, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/09/15/hungarian-prime-minister-orban-launches-new-campaign-soros/ Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán Launches New Campaign Against Soros]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 20, 2017.
*Byrne, Andrew (October 2, 2017). [https://www.ft.com/content/76ce19e4-a768-11e7-93c5-648314d2c72c Hungary steps up anti-Soros rhetoric with ‘national consultation’]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-hungary-soros/hungarys-fidesz-prepares-campaign-against-soros-plan-for-migrants-idUSKCN1BP26O Hungary's Fidesz prepares campaign against 'Soros plan' for migrants]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref> According to the Hungarian government, over 2.3 million people sent responses.<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (December 13, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/12/13/public-overwhelmingly-reject-soros-plan-mass-migration-europe/ Public Overwhelmingly Reject ‘Soros Plan’ for Mass Migration to Europe]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Friedman, Victoria (December 29, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/12/29/orban-europeans-are-asserting-their-will-embracing-conservatism-and-rejecting-the-soros-plan/ ‘Accept the Will of the People on Migration, Culture, or Hit the Road’: Orbán Tells Europe’s Leaders]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Gorondi. Pablo (December 5, 2017). [https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2017-12-05/hungary-says-anti-george-soros-campaign-most-successful-yet Hungary Says Anti-George Soros Campaign Most Successful Yet]. ''U.S. News & World Report''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Pivarnyik, Balázs (December 4, 2017). [https://budapestbeacon.com/orban-soros-plan-most-successful-national-consultation-to-date/ Orbán: “Soros plan” most successful national consultation to date]. ''The Budapest Beacon''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref> The Hungarian government began a new campaign against Soros and [[Jean-Claude Juncker]] in February 2019.<ref>Multiple references:
*Hale, Virginia (February 20, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/20/hungary-warns-brussels-migrant-flood/ Hungary: New Campaign Warns EU Planning to Flood Bloc With Migrants]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
*Murphy, James (February 20, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/31526-hungary-launches-new-ad-campaign-aimed-at-soros-and-eu-immigration-policies Hungary Launches New Ad Campaign Aimed at Soros and EU Immigration Policies]. ''The New American''. Retrieved February 20, 2019.</ref>

After Orbán's landslide election victory in 2018, Soros's Central European University,<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Chris (April 19, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/04/19/soros-retreat-billionaire-move-university-budapest-vienna/ Soros in Retreat: Billionaire’s University to Move from Budapest to Vienna]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
*Dunai, Marton (May 1, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-soros-university/soros-university-promises-no-exodus-from-hungary-despite-orban-law-idUSKBN1I23ME Soros university promises no exodus from Hungary despite Orban law]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 1, 2018.</ref> along with his [[Open Society Foundations]],<ref>Hale, Virginia (April 20, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/04/20/soros-open-society-foundations-announces-exit-hungary/ Soros’s Open Society Foundations Announces Exit from Hungary]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 20, 2018.</ref><ref>Nolan, Daniel (April 20, 2018). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/apr/20/crackdown-prompt-soros-open-society-budapest-viktor-orban Crackdown prompts Soros's Open Society to quit Budapest]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved April 20, 2018.</ref> considered leaving Hungary, though the former ultimately announced it would stay.<ref>Simon, Zoltan (June 26, 2018). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-06-26/soros-founded-college-to-stay-in-budapest-forcing-orban-call Soros-Founded College to Stay in Hungary, Forcing Orban’s Hand]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved June 27, 2018.</ref> In May 2018, the Open Society Foundations announced they would leave the country,<ref>Multiple references:
*Shaw, Adam (May 15, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/05/15/soros-group-pulls-out-hungary-as-orban-government-floats-stop-soros-package.html Soros group pulls out of Hungary as Orban government floats 'Stop Soros' package]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
*Santora, Marc (May 15, 2018). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/15/world/europe/soros-philanthropy-hungary-viktor-orban.html Soros Foundations Leaving Hungary Under Government Pressure]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
*Dunai, Marton (May 15, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-soros-office/soros-foundations-office-to-pull-out-of-hungary-idUSKCN1IG0IT Soros foundation to shut its office in 'repressive' Hungary]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
*Jasper, William F. (May 17, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/29071-soros-subversives-flee-hungary-as-pm-orban-shows-he-s-serious-about-sovereignty Soros Subversives Flee Hungary as PM Orban Shows He’s Serious About Sovereignty]. ''The New American''. Retrieved May 17, 2018.
See also:
*Friedman, Victoria (May 15, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/15/soros-hungarian-empire-verge-collapse-university-ready-move/ Soros’s Hungarian Empire on Verge of Collapse as University Ready to Leave]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
*[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/16/soros-foundations-to-withdraw-from-hungary-by-end-of-august/ Soros Foundations to Withdraw From Hungary By End of August]. ''Breitbart News''. August 16, 2018. Retrieved August 16, 2018.</ref> and it moved to [[Berlin]] later that year.<ref>Hale, Virginia (October 5, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/10/05/hungary-open-society-foundations-berlin/ Kicked Out of Hungary, Soros’s Open Society Foundations Re-Opens in Berlin]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 5, 2018.</ref> The Hungarian government continued to believe that Soros had not ceased trying to advance his left-wing agenda in the country.<ref>Hale, Virginia (April 20, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/04/20/hungary-george-soros-plotting-brussels-overturn-patriotic-election-vote/ Hungary: George Soros Plotting with Brussels to Overturn Patriotic Election Result]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 20, 2018.</ref> Like other of Orbán's actions, his policy on the CEU was attacked by the EU bureaucracy, and Hungary was pressured into rescinding the policy.<ref>Multiple references:
*Jasper, William F. (October 7, 2020). [https://thenewamerican.com/soros-vs-hungary-eu-court-sides-with-billionaires-subversive-university/ Soros Vs. Hungary: EU Court Sides With Billionaire’s Subversive University]. ''The New American''. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
*Tomlinson, Chris (February 21, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/02/21/hungary-forced-to-drop-law-making-ngos-disclose-foreign-funding-by-eu/ Hungary Forced to Drop Law Making NGOs Disclose Foreign Funding by EU]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.</ref>

While liberals claim that Orbán's government is somehow "anti-Semitic" because of its opposition to Soros, many figures including liberal Jews have noted that Hungary's government under Orbán took pro-Israel and pro-Jewish stances.<ref>Multiple references:
*Schwartz, Yaakov (July 13, 2018). [https://www.timesofisrael.com/fans-of-orban-or-not-hungarian-jews-are-optimistic-ahead-of-pms-israel-visit/ Fans of Orban or not, Hungarian Jews are optimistic ahead of PM’s Israel visit]. ''The Times of Israel''. Retrieved July 13, 2018.
*Liphshiz, Cnaan (June 6, 2018). [https://www.jta.org/2018/06/06/news-opinion/israeli-diplomat-praised-hungary-fighting-anti-semitism-cynical An Israeli diplomat praised Hungary for fighting anti-Semitism. Was he being cynical?] ''Jewish Telegraphic Agency''. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
*Pfeffer, Anshel (July 18, 2018). [https://www.haaretz.com/world-news/europe/.premium.MAGAZINE-hungary-s-jews-trapped-between-pro-israel-and-anti-semitic-politics-1.6289081 With Orbán and Soros, Hungary’s Jews Trapped Between pro-Israel and anti-Semitic Politics]. ''Haaretz''. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
*Williams, Thomas D. (July 10, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/07/10/david-goldman-anti-soros-is-not-anti-semitism/ David Goldman: Anti-Soros Is Not Anti-Semitism]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
See also:
*Montgomery, Jack (July 19, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/19/israeli-government-welcomes-hungarys-viktor-orban-official-visit/ Israeli Government Welcomes Hungary’s Viktor Orbán as ‘True Friend of Israel’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
*[https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-rare-move-foreign-ministry-fetes-hungarys-orban-as-he-arrives-in-israel/ In rare move, Foreign Ministry fetes Hungary’s Orban as he arrives in Israel]. ''The Times of Israel''. July 18, 2018. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (March 6, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/03/06/orban-hungary-is-defeating-anti-semitism-while-western-europe-imports-it/ Orban: Hungary Is Defeating Anti-Semitism While Western Europe Imports It]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 6, 2019.
*Solomon, Ariel Ben (May 13, 2019). [https://www.jns.org/leading-hungarian-rabbi-on-viktor-orban-and-the-lean-towards-the-right/ Leading Hungarian rabbi deconstructs Viktor Orbán and the lean towards the right]. ''Jewish News Syndicate''. Retrieved May 13, 2019.
*Williams, Thomas D. (September 12, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2021/09/12/pope-francis-praises-jewish-christian-relations-in-hungary/ Pope Francis Praises Jewish-Christian Relations in Hungary]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 25, 2021.</ref>

===Culture and family===
Orbán and his government have pursued strongly [[pro-family]] policies.<ref>Van Maren, Jonathon (May 1, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/eastern-europe-is-rejecting-failed-sexual-revolutionand-progressives-are-outraged Eastern Europe is rejecting failed sexual revolution…and progressives are outraged]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved May 1, 2019. See also:
*Dail, Bree A. (May 22, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/christian-worldview-driveshungarys-stunningly-successful-pro-family-policies-minister-for-family ‘Christian worldview’ drives Hungary’s stunningly successful pro-family policies: Minister for family]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (June 7, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/06/07/families-more-important-economic-system-hungarian-govt-launch-new-pro-child-policy/ Exclusive: Families More Important Than Economic Growth, Says Hungarian Govt on Launch of New Pro-Child Policy]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 7, 2019.
*Cummings McLean, Dorothy (February 1, 2021). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/families-are-the-basic-units-of-any-society-hungarian-minister-for-families ‘Families are the basic units of any society’: Hungarian Minister for Families]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.</ref> In 2017, he hosted the annual conference of the conservative World Congress of Families.<ref>Multiple references:
*Hodges, Mark (June 1, 2017). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungarys-prime-minister-under-fire-for-event-promoting-natural-family Hungary’s Prime Minister under fire for event promoting ‘natural family’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved June 16, 2018.
*[https://profam.org/prime-minister-viktor-orbans-opening-speech-at-the-budapest-world-congress-of-families-xi/ Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s Opening Speech at the World Congress of Families XI Budapest Family Summit, Hungary]. ''International Organization for the Family''. October 4, 2017. Retrieved June 22, 2018.</ref> In his fourth term starting in 2018, Orbán made solving Hungary's demographic problems a priority for his agenda,<ref>Montgomery, Jack (May 28, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/28/hungarian-govts-first-priority-is-demographics-mass-migration-rejected-in-favour-of-supporting-mothers-families/ Hungarian PM Says ‘First Priority’ is Demographics: Rejects Mass Migration, Pledges to Support Mothers, Families]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 28, 2018. See also:
*Szakacs, Gergely (February 10, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban-benefits/orban-offers-financial-incentives-to-boost-hungarys-birth-rate-idUSKCN1PZ0I0 Orban offers financial incentives to boost Hungary's birth rate]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved February 10, 2019.
*Friedman, Victoria (February 11, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/11/we-need-hungarian-children-orban-tax-breaks-families/ ‘We Need Hungarian Children’: Orbán Introduces Tax Breaks for Families]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 11, 2019.
*Freiburger, Calvin (February 12, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/to-boost-birth-rates-hungarys-prime-minister-offers-zero-taxes-for-families To boost birth rates, Hungary’s prime minister offers zero taxes for families with 4 or more kids]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
*Abbamonte, Jonathan (February 12, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungarian-govt-offers-huge-incentives-for-families-to-have-more-kids Hungarian gov’t offers huge incentives for families to have more kids]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (August 1, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/08/01/hungary-offer-30k-euros-married-couples-three-children/ Hungarian Government Will Give $33,000 Bonus to Married Couples Who Have Three Children]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 1, 2019.
*Barillas, Martin M. (August 2, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-offers-married-couples-33000-if-they-have-three-children Hungary offers married couples $33,000 if they have three children]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved August 2, 2019.
*Montgomery, Jack (February 8, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/02/08/exclusive-interview-west-must-solve-demographic-crisis-europe-will-be-lost-says-hungary-families-minister/ Exclusive: West Must Solve ‘Demographic Crisis’ or ‘Europe Will Be Lost’ – Hungary Govt]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.</ref> and his government has pushed for socially cohesive solutions rather than simply importing foreigners to increase the population.<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (February 11, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/11/exclusive-hungary-rejects-mass-migration-prefers-pro-family-policy/ EXCLUSIVE – Hungary Rejects Mass Migration, Prefers Social Cohesion, Pro-Family Policies]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 11, 2019.
*Friedman, Victoria (February 28, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/28/hungary-backs-europe-families-not-europe-migrants/ Hungary Backs ‘Europe of Families’, Not ‘Europe of Migrants’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 28, 2019.
*Zindulka, Kurt (September 4, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/09/04/orban-focus-on-families-not-mass-migration-to-solve-demographics/ Orbán: Focus on Families, Not Mass Migration to Solve Demographic Problems]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
See also:
*[https://hungarytoday.hu/orban-demography-budapest-summit/ Orbán: Govt Duty to Pursue Strong Demographic Policy]. ''Hungary Today''. September 5, 2019. Retrieved September 8, 2019.</ref>

Orbán's pro-family policies have been effective.<ref>Multiple references:
*Williams, Thomas D. (April 27, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/04/27/report-hungary-counters-europes-demographic-winter/ Report: Hungary Counters Europe’s Demographic Winter]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 27, 2019.
*Stone, Lyman (July 10, 2018). [https://ifstudies.org/blog/is-hungary-experiencing-a-policy-induced-baby-boom Is Hungary Experiencing a Policy-Induced Baby Boom?] ''Institute for Family Studies''. Retrieved October 25, 2019.
*Smith, Samuel (March 17, 2019). [https://www.christianpost.com/news/make-families-great-again-hungary-seeing-more-babies-less-abortions-through-pro-family-policies.html 'Make Families Great Again': Hungary seeing more babies, fewer abortions through pro-family policies]. ''The Christian Post''. Retrieved December 8, 2019.
*[https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungarys-family-policy-is-widely-successful-guaranteeing-prosperity-for-those-desiring-children Hungary’s family policy is widely successful, guaranteeing prosperity for those desiring children]. ''LifeSiteNews'' (from the ''Political Network for Values''). June 25, 2021. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> By 2018, his pro-family policies saw [[abortion]]s fall by a third, marriages rise, and divorces become less frequent.<ref>Bourne, Lisa (June 1, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-sees-abortion-numbers-plunge-with-rise-of-pro-family-policies Hungary sees abortion numbers plunge with rise of pro-family policies]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved June 1, 2018.</ref><ref name="Family2018"/><ref name="MarriageBoom">[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-marriages/hungary-government-scheme-sparks-marriage-boom-will-babies-follow-idUSKBN1Y01XG Hungary government scheme sparks marriage boom. Will babies follow?] ''Reuters''. November 26, 2019. Retrieved November 26, 2019.</ref> The country's fertility rate for married women also began to rise again.<ref>Friedman, Victoria (July 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/12/hungary-sees-rising-fertility-rate-turns-back-demographic-decline/ Make Babies Great Again: Hungarian Fertility Rates Rise, Turns Back Demographic Decline]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 12, 2018.</ref> Marriage levels in the first nine months of 2019 reached the highest level since 1990, and the country saw the most September weddings since 1979.<ref name="MarriageBoom"/> Orbán's government began a formal consultation with Hungarian citizens for input on how the solve Hungary's demographic decline.<ref name="Family2018">Montgomery, Jack (November 3, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/11/02/marriage-up-abortion-and-divorce-down-as-hungary-chooses-family-support-over-mass-migration/ Marriage Up, Abortion and Divorce Down as Hungary Chooses Family Support Over Mass Migration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 3, 2018.</ref><ref>Cummings McLean, Dorothy (November 1, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-plans-to-encourage-support-large-stable-families1 Hungary plans to encourage, support ‘large, stable families’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved November 1, 2018.</ref> Additionally, Orbán's government criticized pro-abortion policies.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (September 26, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/26/exclusive-hungarian-minister-warns-pro-abortion-is-pro-killing/ Exclusive: Hungarian Minister Warns ‘Pro-Abortion Is Pro-Killing’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 26, 2019.</ref> In January 2020, Hungary announced it would offer free in vitro fertilization procedures to help increase the country's birthrate.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (January 12, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/01/12/hungary-offers-free-ivf-procedures-with-goal-of-2-1-birthrate-by-2030/ Hungary Offers Free IVF Procedures with Goal of 2.1 Birthrate by 2030]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 12, 2020.</ref> On the other hand, some social conservatives criticized Orbán's government, along with other European conservatives, for not pushing hard enough for pro-life policies at the European and international levels.<ref>Gennarini, Stefano (May 24, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/european-pro-life-nationalist-parties-fall-short-on-fighting-abortion European ‘pro-life’ nationalist parties fall short on fighting abortion]. ''LifeSiteNews'' (from ''C-Fam''). May 25, 2019.</ref>

In August 2018, the Hungarian government moved to ban "gender studies" programs at state-run universities due to not having any real purpose and favoring "ideology rather than science,"<ref>Multiple references:
*Williams, Thomas D. (August 10, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/10/hungary-discontinues-gender-studies-programs-ideology-not-science/ Hungary Discontinues Gender Studies Programs: ‘Ideology, Not Science’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 10, 2018.
*Shaw, Adam (August 11, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/08/11/hungarys-populist-government-abolishes-gender-studies-courses.html Hungary's populist government abolishes gender studies courses]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
*Clabough, Raven (August 14, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/29784-hungary-bans-gender-studies-programs Hungary Bans Gender-studies Programs]. ''The New American''. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
*Day, Matthew (August 13, 2018). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/08/13/viktor-orban-moves-ban-gender-studies-courses-university-dangerous/ Viktor Orban moves to ban gender studies courses at university in 'dangerous precedent' for Hungary]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
A conservative critique of the decision:
*Ciccotta, Tom (August 10, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2018/08/10/hungary-bans-gender-studies-programs-cites-concerns-with-lack-of-jobs/ Hungary Bans Gender Studies Programs, Cites Concerns with Lack of Jobs]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 11, 2018.</ref> and the decision was made official in October 2018.<ref>Multiple references:
*Friedman, Victoria (October 17, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/10/17/hungary-revokes-funding-gender-studies-programme/ Hungary Revokes Government Funding for Gender Studies]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
*Risdon, James (October 19, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-stops-funding-university-gender-studies-people-are-born-either-men- Hungary stops funding university gender studies: ‘people are born either men or women’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
*Daughterty, Owen (October 17, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/411856-hungarys-right-wing-leader-bans-gender-studies-an-ideology-not-a-science Hungary ends funding for gender studies programs, calling them 'an ideology']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 17, 2018.</ref> In December 2018, Orbán's government, along with Poland, killed a proposed EU statement speaking favorably of "[[LGBTQI]]" people.<ref>Herszenhorn, David M.; Bayer, Lili (December 7, 2018). [https://www.politico.eu/article/hungary-and-poland-say-no-to-lgbtiq/ Hungary and Poland say no to LGBTIQ]. ''Politico''. Retrieved December 7, 2018.</ref><ref>Cummings McLean, Dorothy (December 12, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/poland-and-hungary-block-lgbtiq-rights-from-being-enshrined-in-eu-legislati Poland and Hungary block ‘LGBTIQ rights’ from being enshrined in EU legislation]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.</ref> In October 2020, the Hungarian government criticized a children's homosexual propaganda book, stating that the book was just that,<ref>Than, Krisztina (October 8, 2020). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-lgbt-book/hungarian-government-calls-new-childrens-book-homosexual-propaganda-causing-stir-idUSKBN26T2WY Hungarian government calls new children's book 'homosexual propaganda', causing stir]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 12, 2020.</ref> and it later required disclaimers for pro-homosexual books.<ref>Dunai, Marton (January 19, 2021). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-lgbt-books/hungarys-government-orders-disclaimers-on-books-with-gay-content-idUSKBN29O2AT Hungary's government orders disclaimers on books with gay content]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 31, 2021. See also:
*Wolfe, Raymond (July 8, 2021). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-fines-distributor-for-book-promoting-homosexuality-to-kids Hungary fines distributor for book promoting homosexuality to kids]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> In November 2020, Orbán's government proposed a constitutional amendment banning homosexual adoptions and protecting children from gender theory.<ref>Multiple references:
*Williams, Thomas D. (November 12, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/11/12/hungary-proposes-constitutional-amendment-opposing-gender-theory/ Hungary Proposes Constitutional Amendment Opposing Gender Theory]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
*Than, Krisztina (November 11, 2020). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-lgbt-rights/hungary-government-proposes-gay-adoption-ban-as-covid-19-worsens-idUSKBN27R0SJ Hungary government proposes gay adoption ban as COVID-19 worsens]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 14, 2020.</ref> This amendment – which defined marriage as being between a man and a woman – was passed on December 15, 2020.<ref>Multiple references:
*Williams, Thomas D. (December 17, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/health/2020/12/17/hungary-rejects-gender-theory-in-constitutional-amendment/ Hungary Rejects Gender Theory in Constitutional Amendment]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
*Haynes, Michael (December 16, 2020). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-defines-marriage-as-between-man-and-woman-excludes-same-sex-adoption Hungary defines marriage as between man and woman, excludes same-sex adoption]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
*Dunai, Marton; Komuves, Anita (December 15, 2020). [https://www.reuters.com/article/hungary-lgbt/hungary-amends-constitution-to-redefine-family-limits-gay-adoption-idUSKBN28P1N8 Hungary amends constitution to redefine family, limits gay adoption]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
*Van Dyke, Tyler (December 15, 2020). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/viktor-orban-strengthens-executive-power-in-hungary-and-limits-gay-rights Viktor Orban strengthens executive power in Hungary and limits gay rights]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
*Budryk, Zack (December 15, 2020). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/europe/530255-hungary-redefines-family-in-constitution-effectively-banning-same Hungary redefines 'family' in constitution, effectively banning adoption for same-sex couples]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved January 1, 2021.</ref>

In February 2021, the Hungarian government announced it would end the income tax for individuals under 25.<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (February 6, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/02/06/exclusive-hungary-scrapping-income-tax-for-under-25s-support-youth-families/ Exclusive Interview: Hungary Scrapping Income Tax for Under-25s to Support Youth, Families]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (April 30, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/04/30/hungary-scraps-income-tax-for-under-25s-to-support-recovery-family-formation/ Hungary Scraps Income Tax for Under-25s to Support Recovery, Family Formation]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref>

Orbán has promoted the arts as a means to promote Hungarian culture.<ref>Cooper, Michael (October 26, 2018). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/26/arts/music/hungary-viktor-orban-trump-opera.html Hungary Turned Far Right. That’s Meant Millions for Its Opera.] ''The New York Times''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.</ref> His government also took greater control of the university system to promote conservative values.<ref>Komuves, Anita; Dunai, Marton (April 26, 2021). [https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/orban-seen-entrenching-right-wing-dominance-through-hungarian-university-reform-2021-04-26/ Orban extends dominance through Hungarian university reform]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref><ref>Hopkins, Valerie (June 28, 2021). [https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/28/world/europe/hungary-orban-university.html Campus in Hungary is Flagship of Orban’s Bid to Create a Conservative Elite]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved August 21, 2021.</ref>

In June 2021, the Hungarian parliament passed an anti-pedophilia law that also protected minors from content promoting the [[homosexual agenda]].<ref>Multiple references:
*Kyrylenko, Veronika (June 16, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/hungary-passes-law-banning-promotion-of-gay-and-trans-content-to-children/ Hungary Passes Law Banning Promotion of Gay and Trans Content to Children]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Merkowsky, Clare Marie (June 17, 2021). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-passes-law-against-homosexuality-prime-minister-renews-vow-to-protect-our-children Hungary passes law against homosexuality, prime minister renews vow to ‘protect our children’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Wolfe, Raymond (June 15, 2021). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-bans-promotion-of-homosexuality-transgenderism-to-minors Hungary bans promotion of homosexuality, transgenderism to minors]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Wolfe, Raymond (June 14, 2021). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-moves-to-prohibit-promotion-of-homosexuality-transgenderism-to-children Hungary moves to prohibit promotion of homosexuality, transgenderism to children]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (June 15, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/06/15/hungary-vote-legislation-banning-promotion-transgenderism-children/ Hungary to Vote on Legislation Banning Promotion of Transgenderism to Children]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Hinshaw, Drew (June 15, 2021). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/hungary-bill-to-restrict-how-media-depicts-homosexuality-transgender-rights-11623798982 Hungary Bill to Restrict How Media Depicts Homosexuality, Transgender Rights]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
See also:
*[https://apnews.com/article/europe-religion-hungary-15e978e26bcbedbc6c99172a76d30e3a Hungary adds new restrictions on sale of LGBT-themed books]. ''Associated Press''. August 6, 2021. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
*[https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/hungary-orders-shops-cover-up-lgbt-themed-childrens-books-2021-08-06/ Hungary restricts sales of LGBT-themed children's books]. ''Reuters''. August 6, 2021. Retrieved August 8, 2021.</ref> Orbán strongly defended the law in the face of attacks from globalists and the Left.<ref>Multiple references:
*Miguel, Luis (June 23, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/hungarian-prime-minister-orban-stands-firm-defends-countrys-ban-on-pro-trans-propaganda-aimed-at-minors/ Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán Stands Firm, Defends Country’s Ban on Pro-trans Propaganda Aimed at Minors]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (June 22, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/06/22/orban-defends-new-law-against-promtion-lgbt-sex-changes-kids/ Facing International Pressure, Hungary’s Orban Defends Child Sex Change Promotion Ban Laws]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Zindulka, Kurt (July 5, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/07/05/orban-eus-lgbt-colonialism-threatens-hungarian-civilisation/ European Union’s LGBT ‘Colonialism’ Threatens Our Way of Life, Says Orbán]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Baczynska, Gabriela; Emmott, Robin (July 7, 2021). [https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/a-disgrace-hungary-must-ditch-anti-lgbt-law-eu-executive-says-2021-07-07/ Hungary rejects EU demand to ditch 'shameful' anti-LGBT law]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Than, Krisztina; Baczynska, Gabriela (July 8, 2021). [https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/orban-says-hungary-will-not-let-lgbtq-activists-into-schools-2021-07-08/ Hungary's clash with EU over LGBT rights deepens]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
See also:
*Jasper, William F. (June 26, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/globalists-mobilize-woke-soccer-to-attack-hungary-for-heroic-stance-against-eus-lgbtq-onslaught-on-children-parents-family/ Globalists Mobilize “Woke” Soccer to Attack Hungary for Heroic Stance Against EU’s LGBTQ Onslaught on Children, Parents, Family]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Zindulka, Kurt (August 4, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/08/04/hands-off-our-kids-hungary-fights-back-against-eus-lgbt-push/ Hungary Fights Back Against EU LGBT Push: Raising of Children the ‘Exclusive Right of Hungarian Parents’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 8, 2021.</ref> In July 2021, the EU began legal proceedings against Hungary over the law, along with Poland for similar pro-family policies.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (July 17, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/07/17/eu-commission-begins-legal-action-hungary-poland-over-lgbt-issues/ EU Commission Begins Legal Action Against Hungary and Poland over LGBT Issues]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021. See also:
*Than, Krisztina (July 16, 2021). [https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/hungary-pm-calls-eu-action-lgbt-rights-legalised-hooliganism-2021-07-16/ Hungary PM calls EU action on LGBT rights 'legalised hooliganism']. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> Orbán announced he would hold a referendum over the law.<ref>Multiple references:
*Knox, Brady (July 21, 2021). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/hungary-referendum-controversial-lgbt-law Hungary to hold referendum on controversial LGBT law]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*[https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/hungary-hold-referendum-child-protection-issues-by-early-2022-pm-aide-2021-07-22/ Hungary to hold referendum on LGBT issues by early 2022]. ''Reuters''. July 22, 2021. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*[https://www.reuters.com/world/hungarys-pm-call-referendum-child-protection-issues-2021-07-21/ Orban referendum plan raises stakes in Hungary's LGBT row with EU]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Hanke Vela, Jakob (July 21, 2021). [https://www.politico.eu/article/viktor-orban-referendum-hungary-anti-lgbtq-minors-law/ Orbán announces referendum on Hungarian anti-LGBTQ+ law]. ''Politico''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref>

===Other===
In addition to supporting a border fence along Hungary's border, Orbán has voiced solidarity with other EU nations, such as [[Poland]], for defying the EU on various issues.<ref>Lane, Oliver JJ (July 22, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/22/orban-europe-must-regain-sovereignty-soros-empire-build-border-wall-stop-muslimized-europe/ Orban: ‘Europe Must Regain Sovereignty From The Soros Empire’, Build Border Wall to Stop ‘Muslimized Europe’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 22, 2017.</ref> The governments of Poland and Hungary worked together to counter the EU.<ref name="HungaryPoland">Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (February 21, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/02/21/hungary-unites-poland-beat-brussels/ Hungary Unites With Poland To Fight Brussels]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (January 4, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/01/04/poland-hungary-unite-eurocrats-empire/ Poland and Hungary Unite Against Eurocrats: ‘We Don’t Want to Live in an Empire’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 5, 2018.
*Nelson, Soraya Sarhaddi (March 12, 2018). [https://www.npr.org/sections/parallels/2018/03/12/587949473/how-poland-and-hungary-are-forming-a-powerful-tag-team-against-brussels How Poland And Hungary Are Forming A Powerful Tag Team Against Brussels]. ''NPR''. Retrieved March 14, 2018.
*Friedman, Victoria (March 9, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/03/09/hungarys-orban-considering-union-polish-conservatives/ Hungary’s Orbán Considering Union with Polish Conservatives]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 9, 2019.
*Kent, Simon (October 6, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/middle-east/2019/10/06/e-u-infighting-over-illegal-immigration-grows-as-hungary-poland-cry-enough/ E.U. Infighting over Illegal Immigration Grows as Hungary, Poland Cry ‘Enough’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 6, 2019.
*Lane, Oliver JJ (November 16, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/11/16/populist-govts-of-hungary-poland-veto-eus-globalist-power-grab-budget/ Populist Govts of Hungary, Poland Veto EU’s Globalist Power Grab Budget]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
*Dunai, Marton; Charlish, Alan (November 18, 2020). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-budget-hungary-orban/hungary-vetoed-eu-budget-because-of-immigration-blackmail-says-pm-orban-idUSKBN27Y0XP Poland and Hungary dig in over EU budget stand off]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
*Lane, Oliver JJ (December 5, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/12/05/hungarys-orban-sticks-guns-eu-spending-veto-brussels-moves-budapest-warsaw/ Hungary’s Orbán Sticks to Guns on EU Spending Veto, Brussels Moves to Outmanoeuvre Budapest and Warsaw]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 5, 2020.</ref> When French President [[Emmanuel Macron]] fired his ambassador to Hungary for speaking highly of Orbán's migration policy, his government chose to honor the ambassador.<ref>Friedman, Victoria (July 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/06/hungary-trolls-macron-awarding-fired-french-ambassador-high-state-honour/ Hungary Trolls Macron by Awarding Fired French Ambassador State Honour]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 6, 2018.</ref> Hungary's government under Orbán has voiced opposition to punishing the [[United Kingdom]] for its 2016 [[Brexit]] vote.<ref>Friedman, Victoria (September 26, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/09/26/hungary-pushes-eu-agree-free-trade-agreement-brexit-britain/ Hungary Urges EU to Agree ‘Extensive’ Free Trade Agreement with Brexit Britain]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 26, 2018.</ref> He has spoken highly of the UK's decision to leave the EU despite saying Hungary would not follow because of its economic dependency on the international organization,<ref>Chalmers, John; Baczynska, Gabriela (September 25, 2020). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban-britain-eu-interview/brexit-proves-britains-greatness-but-hungary-will-not-follow-pm-orban-says-idUSKCN26G2AP Brexit proves 'Britain's greatness' but Hungary will not follow, PM Orban says]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved September 27, 2020.</ref> and he has blamed the EU for creating the conditions that led to the British people choosing to exit the EU.<ref>Lane, Oliver JJ (February 27, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/02/27/was-it-worth-it-hungary-chides-eu-for-intransigence-that-led-to-brexit/ ‘Was it Worth it?’: Hungary Chides EU For Intransigence That Led to Brexit]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.</ref> Orbán has voiced skepticism toward sanctions on Russia or Belarus.<ref>Baczynska, Gabriela; Chalmers, John (September 25, 2020). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban-russia-belarus/hungarys-orban-says-eu-should-reverse-russia-sanctions-not-push-cyprus-on-belarus-idUSKCN26G2IU Hungary's Orban says EU should reverse Russia sanctions, not push Cyprus on Belarus]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved September 27, 2020.</ref>

In May 2018, Orbán, along with two other EU member-states, blocked a proposed EU motion to condemn U.S. President [[Donald Trump]]'s decision to move the U.S. embassy in [[Israel]] to [[Jerusalem]],<ref>Montgomery, Jack (May 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/12/orbans-hungary-blocks-macron-led-eu-motion-condemning-trumps-jerusalem-decision/ Orban’s Hungary Blocks Macron-led EU Motion Condemning Trump’s Jerusalem Decision]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 12, 2018.</ref> and he sent an envoy to the celebration of the opening of the U.S.'s new embassy.<ref>Kent, Simon (May 13, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2018/05/13/four-european-ambassadors-break-e-u-will-attend-u-s-embassy-opening-jerusalem/ Four European Envoys Break with E.U. to Attend U.S. Embassy Celebration in Jerusalem]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 13, 2018.</ref>

In August 2019, Orbán's government announced it would investigate social media political [[censorship]] in Europe.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (August 13, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/08/13/hungary-announces-investigation-into-social-media-censorship-in-europe/ Hungary Announces Investigation into Social Media Censorship in Europe]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 13, 2019.</ref> In 2019, Hungary fined [[Facebook]] for falsely claiming its services are free.<ref>Bokhari, Allum (December 7, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2019/12/07/hungary-fines-facebook-for-claiming-services-are-free/ Hungary Fines Facebook for Claiming Services Are ‘Free’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 7, 2019.</ref> In January 2021, Orbán's government announced it would act to prevent anti-conservative and anti-Christian Big Tech censorship in Hungary,<ref>Multiple references:
*Haynes, Michael (January 21, 2021). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-plans-to-confront-big-tech-censorship-of-christians-and-conservatives Hungary plans to confront Big Tech censorship of Christians and conservatives]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (January 19, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/01/19/hungary-to-oppose-shadowbanning-of-christians-conservatives-online/ Hungary to Oppose ‘Shadowbanning’ of ‘Christian, Conservative, and Right-Wing’ Voices Online]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (January 29, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/01/29/hungary-will-legislate-against-tech-censorship-we-must-fight-for-our-digital-freedom/ Hungary Will Legislate Against Tech Censorship: ‘We Must Fight for Our Digital Freedom!’] ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
*Szakacs, Gergely (January 18, 2021). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-media-regulations/hungary-mulls-sanctions-against-social-media-giants-idUSKBN29N1BV Hungary mulls sanctions against social media giants]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
*Hopkins, Valerie; Shotter, James; Espinoza, Javier (February 2, 2021). [https://www.ft.com/content/6a315d26-c6fe-4906-886d-04cec27a6788 Hungary follows Poland in taking on Big Tech ‘censors’]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.</ref> and Orbán subsequently warned of Big Tech censorship.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (April 16, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/04/16/hungarian-govt-big-tech-wants-to-rule-our-life-and-force-us-into-a-bubble/ Hungarian Govt: Big Tech Wants to ‘Rule Our Life and Force Us Into a Bubble’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref><ref name="BattleLinesOct2021"/>

Orbán's government has criticized the [[Euro]] currency.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-euro/hungary-central-bank-head-says-euro-a-strategic-error-financial-times-idUSKBN1XD0IZ Hungary central bank head says euro a 'strategic error': Financial Times]. ''Reuters''. November 3, 2019. Retrieved November 3, 2019.</ref>

Orbán's government moved to increase military spending and modernize its armed forces.<ref>Emmott, Robin (November 20, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-nato/hungary-aims-to-reach-nato-defense-spending-goal-in-2023-idUSKBN1XU2HF Hungary aims to reach NATO defense spending goal in 2023]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 20, 2019.</ref>

During the [[COVID-19]] pandemic, Orbán successfully kept the number of infections low while continuing to respect the rule of law.<ref>Van Maren, Jonathon (June 10, 2020). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/hungarys-deputy-minister-explains-how-govt-fought-covid-without-abusing-powers Hungary’s deputy minister explains how govt fought COVID without abusing powers]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved October 4, 2020.</ref> He took common-sense border security measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus into Hungary from other countries.<ref>Lane, Oliver JJ (September 2, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/09/02/hungary-shuts-borders-over-coronavirus-spike-eu-immediately-criticises/ Hungary Shuts Borders over Coronavirus Spike — EU Immediately Criticises]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 21, 2020.</ref> He also provided government aid for families.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (December 20, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/12/20/all-lives-and-all-jobs-matter-orban-announces-stimulus-for-families-businesses/ ‘All Lives and All Jobs Matter’ – Orban Announces Stimulus for Families, Businesses]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 31, 2021.</ref>

==Political views==
Orbán takes strong stands against mass immigration and [[George Soros]] and for national sovereignty and cultural Christian values.<ref name="Battlefield">Friedman, Victoria (April 16, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/16/battlefield-europe-stop-mass-migration-future-europe-viktor-orban/ Orban Easter Speech: ‘Battlefield Europe… Stop Mass Migration. The Future of Europe Is at Stake’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 16, 2017.</ref><ref>Williams, Thomas D. (April 27, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/27/george-soros-has-ruined-the-lives-of-millions-of-europeans-says-hungarian-prime-minister/ George Soros ‘Has Ruined the Lives of Millions of Europeans’ Says Hungarian Prime Minister]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 27, 2017.</ref><ref>Tomlinson, Chris (July 10, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/10/viktor-orban-claims-european-union-following-soros-migrant-plans/ Viktor Orban: European Union Is Following ‘Soros Migrant Plans’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 10, 2017.</ref><ref>Multiple references:
*Friedman, Victoria (November 1, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/11/01/hungary-govt-dedicated-christian-values-made-europe-great/ Hungary: Governments Should Be ‘Dedicated to Christian Values’ that Made Europe Great]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
*Tomlinson, Chris (June 17, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/06/17/orban-new-eu-leadership-must-respect-nations-and-christian-culture/ Orbán: New EU Leadership Must Respect Nations and Christian Culture]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 17, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (July 10, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/07/10/orban-alliance-migration-christian-values-baltic-states/ Orbán Looks To Alliance on Migration, Christian Values With Baltic States]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 10, 2019.
*Montgomery, Jack (July 27, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/07/27/hungary-illegal-migration-threat-european-culture-civilization/ Hungary: ‘Illegal Migration Is a Threat to European Culture and Civilization’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 27, 2019.
See also:
*Williams, Thomas D. (August 6, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2019/08/06/hungary-decries-wall-of-silence-concealing-christian-persecution/ Hungary Decries ‘Wall of Silence’ Concealing Christian Persecution]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 6, 2019.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-turkey-hungary/hungary-would-have-to-use-force-to-fend-off-new-wave-of-migrants-pm-idUSKBN1WW10O Hungary would have to 'use force' to fend off new wave of migrants: PM]. ''Reuters''. October 17, 2019. Retrieved October 17, 2019.
*Zindulka, Kurt (October 19, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/10/19/says-hungary-will-use-force-if-turkey-opens-gates-refugees/ Hungary: Orban Will ‘Use Force’ If Turkey ‘Opens the Gates’ of Europe to Migrants]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
*Duke, Selwyn (October 21, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/33803-hungary-responds-to-turkey-s-thuggish-threat-may-use-force-to-repel-migrants Hungary Responds to Turkey’s Thuggish Threat: May “Use Force” to Repel Migrants]. ''The New American''. Retrieved October 21, 2019.
*Montgomery, Jack (September 11, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/09/11/hungarys-orban-9-11-proved-christian-civilization-something-we-must-fight-every-day/ Hungary’s Orban: 9/11 Proved ‘Christian Civilization Is Something We Must Fight for Every Day’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 25, 2021.</ref><ref name="BattleLinesOct2021">Montgomery, Jack (October 26, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/10/26/orban-draws-battle-lines-against-brussels-big-tech-and-big-money-on-anniversary-of-anti-communist-uprising/ Orban Draws Battle Lines Against Brussels, Big Tech, and Big Money on Anti-Communist Uprising Anniversary]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 28, 2021.</ref> He is a [[nationalist]] and strongly opposes [[globalism]] as its supporters want mass migrants and the abolition of national identity, something he strongly voiced in a March 2018 speech.<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (March 16, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/03/16/hungarian-prime-minister-not-halt-immigration-borders-consumed/ Hungarian Prime Minister: ‘Those Who Do Not Halt Mass Migration Are Lost: Slowly But Surely They Are Consumed’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/03/15/massive-peace-march-in-hungary-backing-viktor-orban.html Massive 'Peace March' in Hungary backing Viktor Orban]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). March 15, 2018. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Than, Krisztina (March 15, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-election-rallies/tens-of-thousands-join-rally-for-hungarys-orban-before-april-vote-idUSKCN1GR1U6 Tens of thousands join rally for Hungary's Orban before April vote]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*[https://www.rferl.org/a/hungary-poles-march-orban-vote/29102360.html Hungarians, Poles March To Back Hungary's Nationalist Prime Minister Before Vote]. ''Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty''. March 15, 2018. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*[http://p.dw.com/p/2uQA0 Hungary's PM Viktor Orban warns of immigration threat at National Day rally]. ''Deutsche Welle''. March 15, 2018. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref> He believes that Islamization is real and occurring in Europe because of mass migration and [[open borders]].<ref>Multiple references:
*Williams, Thomas D. (September 6, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/09/06/hungarian-pm-orban-the-islamization-of-europe-is-real/ Hungarian PM Orban: ‘The Islamization of Europe Is Real’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 6, 2017.
*Friedman, Victoria (January 12, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/01/12/orban-open-borders-divide-eu-islamic-christian-west-christian-east/ Orban: Islam and Open Borders Will Divide EU into ‘Two Civilisations’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
See also:
*Tomlinson, Chris (September 13, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/13/orban-new-austrian-govt-should-reject-political-islam/ Orban: New Austrian Govt Should Reject Political Islam]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 13, 2019.</ref> He is a critic of [[multiculturalism]]<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (March 10, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/03/10/orban-no-place-for-multiculturalism-in-hungary/ Orban: No Place for Multiculturalism in Hungary]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 10, 2019.</ref> and [[Communism]].<ref>Montgomery, Jack (February 23, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/02/23/orban-conservative-ex-communist-states-must-bring-anti-communist-tradition-west/ Orban: Conservative Ex-Communist States Must Bring ‘Anti-Communist Tradition’ to West]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.</ref> For his 2017 Christmas message, Orbán stated that "Christianity is culture and civilization" and that "we love our country, our nation, our family, Hungarian culture and European civilization."<ref>Montgomery, Jack (December 25, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/12/25/hungarians-pms-christmas-message-want-protect-christian-culture-not-retreat-behind-concerete-blocks-watch-daughters-harassed-new-years/ Hungarian Christmas Message: ‘We’ll Protect Christian Culture, Not Retreat Behind Concrete Blocks and Watch Our Women Harassed on New Year’s’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 26, 2017.</ref> In February 2018, Orbán stated that "Christianity is Europe's last hope" and that [[Europhile]]s and other [[liberal elite]]s "opened the way to the demise of Christian culture and the spreading of Islam."<ref name="Dunai2018"/><ref>Multiple references:
*Hale, Virginia (February 19, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/02/19/orban-patriotic-alliance-save-europe/ Hungary’s Orbán Calls for Patriotic Alliance to Save Europe, ‘We’ll Fight Together to Stop the Soros Plan’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
*Chamberlain, Samuel (February 19, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/02/19/hungary-is-last-front-against-islamization-europe-prime-minister-says.html Hungary is last front against 'Islamization' of Europe, prime minister says]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
*Mainwaring, Doug (February 19, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungarian-prime-minister-christianity-is-europes-last-hope Hungarian Prime Minister: ‘Christianity is Europe’s last hope’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
*Newman, Alex (February 27, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/28381-hungarian-pm-only-christianity-can-save-europe-from-globalists Hungarian Leader: Only Christianity Can Save Europe]. ''The New American''. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
*Eder, Marton (February 18, 2018). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-02-18/hungary-s-orban-warns-of-europe-s-demise-in-re-election-bid Hungary's Orban Warns of Europe's Demise in Re-Election Bid]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved February 18, 2018.
*Hussain, Danyal (February 18, 2018). [https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5406559/Christianity-Europes-hope-says-Hungary-PM.html 'Christianity is Europe's last hope' says Hungary's nationalist Prime Minister as he calls for renewed crackdown on migration that 'advances Islam']. ''Daily Mail''. Retrieved February 18, 2018.
See also:
*[http://p.dw.com/p/2su5p Hungary's Orban threatens pro-refugee NGOs, slams Muslim immigration]. ''Deutsche Welle''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (February 12, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/12/exclusive-hungary-eu-wrong-to-push-aside-christianity-and-national-identity-parallel-societies-dangerous/ EXCLUSIVE – Hungary: EU Wrong to Push Aside Christianity and National Identity, ‘Parallel Societies’ Dangerous]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 12, 2019.</ref> Orbán voiced strong support for an illiberal Christian democracy in a July 2018 speech in Romania, arguing that Western European countries had acted undemocratically and criticizing the leftist "1968 elite."<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (July 30, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/30/orban-central-europe-anti-globalist-bastion-christian-culture-national-identity/ Orban: Central Europe Will Be Anti-Globalist Bastion of Christian Culture and National Identity]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
*Bogorowski, Hanna (July 28, 2018). [https://dailycaller.com/2018/07/28/viktor-orban-hungary-eu-elite/ Hungarian PM Slams 'European Elite,' Predicts Illiberal Shift in EU Leadership]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved July 31, 2018.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban/hungarian-pm-sees-shift-to-illiberal-christian-democracy-in-2019-european-vote-idUSKBN1KI0BK Hungarian PM sees shift to illiberal Christian democracy in 2019 European vote]. ''Reuters''. July 28, 2018. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
See also:
*Ruse, Austin (August 2, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/hungarys-pro-christianity-prime-minister-is-seriously-bothering-the-un Hungary’s pro-Christianity prime minister defends ‘traditional family’ in epic speech]. ''LifeSiteNews'' (from ''C-Fam''). Retrieved August 5, 2018.</ref> Orbán has called for an international alliance to oppose mass migration and protect Christian culture,<ref>Duke, Selwyn (July 13, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/32845-hungary-seeks-international-alliance-to-oppose-migration-and-support-christian-culture Hungary Seeks International Alliance to Oppose Migration and Support Christian Culture]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 13, 2019.</ref> and he has supported persecuted Christians abroad.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://twitter.com/roddreher/status/1170049409448632320 Rod Dreher]. ''Twitter''. September 6, 2019. Retrieved September 8, 2019.
*Williams, Thomas D. (November 26, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2019/11/26/hungarys-orban-christian-persecution-is-organized-attack-on-an-entire-culture/ Hungary’s Orbán: Christian Persecution Is ‘Organized Attack on an Entire Culture’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
*Williams, Thomas D. (November 26, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2019/11/26/hungary-decries-11-murdered-christians-world-every-day/ Hungary Decries ‘11 Murdered Christians in the World Every Day’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
*Montgomery, Jack (December 24, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/12/24/hungarian-govt-christians-christian-culture-attacked-across-europe-world/ Hungarian Govt: Christians, Christian Culture Attacked Across Europe, World]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 24, 2019.
*Williams, Thomas D. (November 19, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2020/11/19/hungary-decries-worrisome-global-rise-in-christian-persecution/ Hungary Decries Worrisome Global Rise in Christian Persecution]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
See also:
*McLean, Dorothy Cummings (November 26, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungarian-pm-persecuted-christians-will-help-us-save-europe Hungarian PM: Persecuted Christians will help us save Europe]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved November 26, 2019.</ref> He is critical of the [[homosexual agenda]].<ref>Bourne, Lisa (August 20, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/pro-family-hungarians-earn-partial-victory-as-coca-cola-pulls-lgbt-ads Pro-family Hungarians earn ‘partial victory’ as Coca-Cola pulls LGBT ads]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved August 20, 2019.</ref> Orbán's government has spoken out against globalist ideology.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (September 26, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/26/hungarian-govt-family-minister-globalism-is-a-bad-choice-slams-canadas-trudeau/ Hungarian Govt Family Minister: ‘Globalism Is a Bad Choice’, Slams Canada’s Trudeau]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 26, 2019.</ref>

Orbán is one of the most outspoken opponents to the [[European migrant crisis]] and calls for a stronger border defense in [[Hungary]], he is also a defender of national interests and values. Unlike most other European heads-of-government, Orbán has taken a more conservative right-wing, common sense approach to the immigration crisis,<ref name="foxnews.com">Shaw, Adam (March 1, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/03/01/europes-pro-trump-outpost-populist-hungary-buoyed-by-us-shift-on-refugees-russia.html Europe's pro-Trump outpost: Populist Hungary buoyed by US shift on refugees, Russia]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 1, 2017.</ref><ref>Multiple references:
*Kassam, Raheem (December 14, 2015). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/12/14/europe-is-a-battlefield-due-to-migrants-says-hungarian-pm-tens-of-millions-more-to-come/ Europe Is a ‘Battlefield’ Due To Migrants, Says Hungarian PM – ‘Tens Of Millions More To Come’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Lane, Oliver JJ (May 14, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/14/orban-poland-west-never-experienced-communism-cant-understand-eastern-europe/ Orban in Poland: The West Never Experienced Communism, So Can’t Understand Eastern Europe]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (August 16, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/16/hungarian-govt-swedens-political-leaders-on-side-illegal-migrants/ Hungarian Govt: Sweden’s Leaders are ‘On the Side’ of Illegal Migrants]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 16, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (December 27, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/12/27/orban-bringing-africas-problems-europe-destroy-culture/ Hungary’s Orban: Bringing Africa’s Problems to Europe Will ‘Destroy 2,000-year-old Culture’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 27, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (July 13, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/07/13/hungary-pm-warns-on-long-term-migrant-crisis-millions-will-arrive-our-task-is-to-defend-our-people/ Hungary PM Warns on Long-term Migrant Crisis: ‘Millions Will Arrive, Our Task Is to Defend Our People’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (December 28, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/12/28/hungarys-orban-labels-eus-mass-migration-policy-grave-mistake/ Hungary’s Orban Labels EU’s Mass Migration Policy ‘Grave Mistake’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
*Friedman, Victoria (September 27, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/09/27/central-europe-eu-wants-manage-migration-not-stop-it-new-migration-pact/ Orbán Rejects Migration Pact, Says EU Wants to ‘Manage Migration’ Not Stop It]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
*Lane, Oliver JJ (November 18, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/11/18/hungary-eu-is-trying-to-punish-countries-that-control-their-own-borders/ Hungary: EU is Trying to Punish Countries That Control Their Own Borders]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
*Montgomery, Jack (February 25, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/02/25/orban-eus-permissive-stance-migration-turned-mediterranean-into-cemetery/ Orban: EU’s Permissive Stance on Migration Has ‘Turned the Mediterranean Into a Cemetery’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (May 27, 2021, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/05/27/hungary-urges-refocus-migrant-crisis-as-covid-recedes-attempts-border-triple/ Hungary Urges Refocus on Migrant Crisis as Covid Recedes and Attempts on Border Triple]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (June 13, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/06/13/orban-migrant-armies-are-banging-on-europes-doors/ Orbán: ‘Migrant Armies Are Banging on Europe’s Doors’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Zindulka, Kurt (September 19, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/09/19/how-its-done-hungary-shares-footage-of-walls-stopping-illegal-migration/ How It’s Done: Hungary Releases Footage of Walls and Guards Stopping Illegal Migrants]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
*[https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/hungary-says-will-act-against-foreign-funded-ngos-seeking-promote-migration-2021-11-16/ Hungary says will act against foreign-funded NGOs seeking to "promote migration"]. ''Reuters''. November 16, 2021. Retrieved November 28, 2021.
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*Montgomery, Jack (March 4, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/03/04/hungary-pm-migrant-crisis-will-happen-again-even-stronger-form/ Hungary PM: Migrant Crisis ‘Will Happen Again In an Even Stronger Form’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 4, 2019.
*Montgomery, Jack (September 24, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/24/eu-trying-cram-mandatory-migrant-quotas-down-throats-european-countries/ Hungary: EU Trying to ‘Cram Mandatory Migrant Quotas Down Throats of European Countries’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
*Chalmers, John; Baczynska, Gabriela (September 25, 2020). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban-interview/hungarys-orban-rejects-criticism-over-rule-of-law-says-he-is-a-freedom-fighter-idUSKCN26G26Q Hungary's Orban rejects criticism over rule of law, says he is a 'freedom fighter']. ''Reuters''. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
*Tomlinson, Chris (November 7, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/11/07/orban-offers-western-europe-migrants-corridor-eu-wants-mass-migration/ ‘If You Need Them, Take Them’: Orbán Offers Western Europe Migrant ‘Corridor’ if EU Wants Mass Migration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 28, 2021.</ref> and he remained committed to protecting Hungary's demographic composition.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (September 8, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/09/08/pm-viktor-orban-hungary-is-not-an-immigrant-country-and-does-not-want-to-become-one/ PM Viktor Orban: ‘Hungary Is Not an Immigrant Country and Does Not Want to Become One’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 8, 2017.</ref> He has criticized the European Union<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (October 9, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/10/09/hungarian-pm-eu-insults-member-states-abuses-powers-george-soros/ Hungarian PM: ‘The EU Insults Member-States, Abuses its Powers, and Eats from George Soros’s Hand’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 11, 2017.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-budget-hungary/hungarys-orban-likens-eu-to-former-soviet-union-if-rule-of-law-criteria-accepted-idUSKBN27T0ZT Hungary's Orban likens EU to former Soviet Union if rule of law criteria accepted]. ''Reuters''. November 13, 2020. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
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*Montgomery, Jack (July 13, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/07/13/hungarian-speaker-totalitarian-liberalism-successor-of-nazis-and-communists-will-destroy-europe/ Hungarian Speaker: Totalitarian Liberalism the Successor of ‘Nazis and Communists’, Will ‘Destroy Europe’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> and has argued that the EU's policies and attitudes favor terrorists.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (June 13, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/06/13/hungarian-orban-accuses-eu-favouring-terrorists/ Hungarian PM Orbán: ‘The European Union Is on the Side of Terrorists’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 13, 2017.</ref> In addition to criticizing the EU for holding [[Marxist]] values,<ref>Montgomery, Jack (June 22, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/22/hungarian-pm-spirit-marx-lenin-re-education-camps-lives-eu/ Hungarian PM: ‘The Spirit of Marx, Lenin, and the Re-Education Camps’ Lives on in the EU]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 22, 2018.</ref> he has also criticized supporters of a "[[United States of Europe]]" for intentionally supporting and enabling mass migration to Europe in order to create a "post-Christian and post-national" state.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (November 14, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/11/14/hungary-pm-united-states-europe-plotters-using-mass-migration-create-post-national-post-christian-federation/ Hungary PM: ‘United States of Europe’ Plotters Using Mass Migration to Create ‘Post-National, Post-Christian’ Super-state]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 14, 2017. See also:
*Montgomery, Jack (September 24, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/09/24/orban-mass-migration-agenda-part-global-plan-create-new-proletariat-west/ Orban: Mass Migration Agenda Part of ‘Global Plan’ to Create ‘New Proletariat’ in the West]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 25, 2021.</ref> Orbán has warned against EU plans to take away border security obligations from its member nations,<ref>Multiple references:
*Hale, Virginia (September 14, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/09/14/orban-eu-open-border-brussels/ Orbán Warns EU Planning to ‘Open the Gate’ with New Brussels Border Force]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 14, 2018.
*[https://voiceofeurope.com/2018/09/hungary-brussels-does-not-aim-to-protect-the-eus-borders-but-to-set-up-a-reception-service-to-manage-immigration-rather-than-to-stop-it/ Hungary: Brussels does not aim to protect the EU’s borders but to set up a reception service to manage immigration rather than to stop it]. ''Voice of Europe'' (from the ''Hungary Journal''). September 17, 2018. Retrieved September 18, 2018.
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*Tomlinson, Chris (May 22, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/05/22/orban-calls-voters-send-strong-message-brussels/ Orban Tells Voters to Send ‘Strong Message’ to Brussels in EU Elections]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 22, 2019.</ref> and he has criticized excessive EU integration.<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Chris (July 4, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/07/04/orban-salvini-le-pen-and-others-sign-pro-sovereignty-declaration-against-eu-overreach/ Orban, Salvini, Le Pen, and Others Sign Pro-Sovereignty Declaration Against EU Overreach]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*De La Baume, Maïa (July 2, 2021). [https://www.politico.eu/article/viktor-orban-marine-le-pen-matteo-salvini-eu-integration-european-superstate-radical-forces/ Orbán, Le Pen, Salvini join forces to blast EU integration]. ''Politico''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (May 26, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/05/26/hungary-govt-power-hungry-eu-institutions-more-problem-solution-pandemic/ Hungary Govt: Power-Hungry EU Institutions ‘More of a Problem than a Solution’ in Pandemic]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> Despite this, Orbán opposes leaving the EU.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban/hungary-will-remain-part-of-the-european-union-pm-orban-says-idUSKBN1WE0GT Hungary will remain part of the European Union, PM Orban says]. ''Reuters''. September 29, 2019. Retrieved September 29, 2019.</ref> His government has also criticized the [[United Nations]] for its open borders immigraton policies, among the organization's other policies,<ref>Anthony, James (June 27, 2021). [https://thepostmillennial.com/hungary-boycotts-united-nations-south-africa-anti-racism-conference/ Hungary boycotts United Nations 'anti-racism' conference in South Africa]. ''The Post Millennial''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> stating that "national interest comes first."<ref>Shaw, Adam (September 25, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/hungary-joins-trumps-attack-on-open-borders Hungary joins Trump’s attack on 'open-borders' agenda at UN, says 'national interest comes first']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 25, 2019.</ref>

Orbán has stressed that the responsibility for defending Hungary lies with Hungary rather than the EU or NATO and has stated that "a nation which is unable to protect its country is not worthy of it."<ref>Friedman, Victoria (May 17, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/17/orban-defending-hungary-our-duty-not-nato-eu/ Orbán: ‘Defending Hungary Is Our Duty – Not NATO’s or the EU’s’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 18, 2018.</ref>

Orbán looks highly upon former United Kingdom Prime Minister [[Margaret Thatcher]],<ref name="Battlefield"/> and he has also spoken highly of [[Boris Johnson]].<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban-brexit/hungary-pm-orban-boris-johnson-is-one-of-europes-bravest-politicians-idUSKBN1Z81JQ Boris Johnson "one of Europe's bravest politicians": Hungarian PM Orban]. ''Reuters''. January 9, 2020. Retrieved January 9, 2020.</ref> He became the first leader of an EU member state to endorse [[Donald Trump]] for U.S. President in 2016.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2016/07/23/hungary-pm-orban-becomes-first-eu-leader-endorse-trump/ Hungarian PM Orban Becomes First EU Leader To Endorse Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. July 23, 2016. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2016/07/24/hungary-prime-minister-says-trump-is-better-candidate-for-europe.html Hungary prime minister says Trump is better candidate for Europe]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). July 24, 2016. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Dunai, Marton (July 26, 2016). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election-hungary-orban/orban-says-trumps-migration-foreign-policy-plans-vital-for-hungary-idUSKCN1061PU Orban says Trump's migration, foreign policy plans 'vital' for Hungary]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
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*Tomlinson, Chris (December 21, 2016). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2016/12/21/viktor-orban-declares-2017-year-rebellion/ Orbán Declares 2017 the ‘Year of Rebellion’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref> Orbán has spoken positively of President Trump, stating that he speaks straightforwardly and that he and Trump agree on numerous issues,<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (June 8, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/08/hungarian-pm-with-trump-finally-someone-who-speaks-in-straightforward-manner/ Hungarian PM: With Trump, Finally Someone Who Speaks in ‘Straightforward Manner’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 8, 2017. See also:
*Shaw, Adam (April 16, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/hungarys-top-diplomat-praises-trump-on-nato-push-contrasts-against-obama-era-lecturing Hungary’s top diplomat praises Trump on NATO push, contrasts against Obama-era ‘lecturing’]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 18, 2019.</ref> and he endorsed Trump's 2020 re-election campaign.<ref>Baczynska, Gabriela; Chalmers, John (September 25, 2020). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban-trump-interview/hungarys-orban-convinced-trump-will-win-u-s-election-has-no-plan-b-idUSKCN26G29M Hungary's Orban convinced Trump will win U.S. election, has no plan B]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved September 27, 2020.</ref> His administration has cast itself as a "natural ally" of the U.S.<ref>Sands, David R. (May 31, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/may/31/hungary-natural-ally-trump-pompeo-peter-szijjarto-/ 'Natural ally': Hungary leads fight against anti-U.S. 'hysteria' in Europe]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 31, 2018. See also:
*Friedman, Victoria (December 4, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/12/04/hungarian-minister-praises-american-leadership-nato-criticises-brain-dead-comments/ Hungarian Minister Praises American Leadership in NATO, Criticises Macron’s Brain Dead Comments]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban-iran/hungary-wants-eu-position-on-iran-to-be-closer-to-u-s-stance-pm-idUSKBN1Z81B3 Hungary wants EU position on Iran to be closer to U.S. stance: PM]. ''Reuters''. January 9, 2020. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
*Friedman, Victoria (January 9, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/01/09/hungarys-orban-wants-eu-adopt-us-stance-iran/ Hungary’s Orbán Wants EU to Adopt Israeli-U.S. Stance on Iran]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 9, 2020.</ref> Orbán and his government have spoken highly of [[Matteo Salvini]], Italy's conservative immigration minister,<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (June 19, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/19/orban-slams-eu-praises-salvini-ngo-ships-run-white-collar-people-smugglers/ Hungary’s Orban Praises Italy’s Salvini: NGO Crews Are ‘White-Collar People-Smugglers’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (July 1, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/01/hungary-backs-salvini-gamechanging-shut-ports-illegals-eu-leaders-all-talk-no-action/ EXCLUSIVE – Hungary Backs Salvini’s ‘Gamechanging’ Move to Shut Ports to Migrants, Brands EU Leaders All Talk]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
*Williams, Thomas D. (August 28, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/28/viktor-orban-matteo-salvini-is-my-hero/ Viktor Orban: Matteo Salvini Is ‘My Hero’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 28, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (May 2, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/05/02/orban-labels-salvini-most-important-person-europe-ahead-visit/ Orban Labels Salvini ‘Most Important Person in Europe’ Ahead of Visit]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 2, 2019.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-election-right-hungary/hungary-pm-makes-overtures-to-italy-far-right-in-hint-of-eu-conservative-split-idUSKCN1S81K8 Hungary PM makes overtures to Italy far right in hint of EU conservative split]. ''Reuters''. May 2, 2019. Retrieved May 2, 2019.
*Gorondi, Pablo (May 2, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/cba92046268e4b1d8781a2af05f79a43 Anti-migrant politicians bond at razor wire fence in Hungary]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved May 4, 2019.
*Friedman, Victoria (May 5, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/05/05/orban-hungary-italy-have-proved-illegal-migration-stopped-land-sea/ Orban: Hungary and Italy Have Proved Illegal Mass Migration Can Be Stopped]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 5, 2019.
*Montgomery, Jack (August 30, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/08/30/orban-to-brother-in-arms-salvini-hungarians-will-never-forget-your-fight-for-strong-borders-european-heritage/ Orban to ‘Brother in Arms’ Salvini: Hungarians ‘Will Never Forget’ Your Fight for Strong Borders, European Heritage]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (September 20, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/20/hungarian-minister-with-salvini-europe-was-safe/ Hungarian Minister: With Salvini Europe Was Safe]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 20, 2019.
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*Friedman, Victoria (August 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/29/orban-salvini-attack-globalist-macron-leader-pro-migration-parties-eu/ Orban, Salvini Attack Globalist Macron as ‘Leader of Pro-Migration Parties’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
*Hale, Virginia (August 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/29/orban-salvini-elections-anti-migration-front/ Orbán, Salvini Set to Take On Globalism at EU Elections with Anti-Migration Front]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
*Tondo, Lorenzo (August 28, 2018). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/aug/28/matteo-salvini-viktor-orban-anti-migrant-plan-brussels Matteo Salvini and Viktor Orbán to form anti-migration front]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
*Foster, Peter (August 28, 2018). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/08/28/populist-duo-viktor-orban-matteo-salvini-call-deportation-migrants/ Populist duo Viktor Orban and Matteo Salvini call for deportation of migrants from Europe]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (January 11, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/01/11/orban-gives-support-salvini-alliance-poland/ Orban Gives Support to Salvini’s Italy Allying with Poland]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (June 2, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/06/02/orban-not-joining-salvini-led-eu-parliament-group/ Orban Not Joining Salvini-led EU Parliament Group]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 3, 2019.</ref> and he has met with French leaders [[Marine Le Pen]] and [[Eric Zemmour]].<ref>Caulcutt, Clea; Bayer, Lili (September 24, 2021). [https://www.politico.eu/article/viktor-orban-meeting-eric-zemmour/ Viktor Orbán rolls out the red carpet for Marine Le Pen’s firebrand rival]. ''Politico''. Retrieved November 28, 2021.</ref><ref>Caulcutt, Clea; de La Baume, Maïa; Bayer, Lili (October 26, 2021). [https://www.politico.eu/article/marine-le-pen-france-hungary-viktor-orban/ Marine Le Pen aims for Budapest boost from Orbán meeting]. ''Politico''. Retrieved November 28, 2021.</ref> He also has a good relationship with [[Israel]] and its prime minister [[Benjamin Netanyahu]].<ref>Multiple references:
*Pfeffer, Anshel (July 18, 2018). [https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium-the-netanyahu-orban-bromance-that-is-shaking-up-europe-and-d-c-1.6290691 Netanyahu and Orbán: An Illiberal Bromance Spanning From D.C. to Jerusalem]. ''Haaretz''. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
*Byrne, Andrew; Zeveloff, Naomi (July 18, 2017). [https://www.ft.com/content/1652bef2-6bb4-11e7-bfeb-33fe0c5b7eaa Netanyahu hails Orban’s Hungary as an ally of Israel]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/hungary-orban-hosts-netanyahu-vows-to-squelch-anti-semitism/3949258.html Hungary's Orban Hosts Netanyahu, Vows to Squelch Anti-Semitism]. ''Voice of America''. July 18, 2017. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
*Dunai, Marton (July 18, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-israel/hungarys-orban-welcomes-netanyahu-vows-to-fight-anti-semitism-idUSKBN1A312O Hungary's Orban welcomes Netanyahu, vows to fight anti-Semitism]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
*[https://www.timesofisrael.com/hungarys-orban-to-make-first-trip-to-israel-next-month/ Hungary’s controversial Orban to make first trip to Israel next month]. ''The Times of Israel''. June 27, 2018. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
*Glick, Caroline (April 11, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2018/04/11/caroline-glick-israel-stands-hungary-nationalist-government/ Caroline Glick: Israel Stands with Hungary’s Nationalist Government]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (July 18, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/18/israeli-pm-says-hungary-at-forefront-of-fight-against-anti-semitism/ Israeli PM Says Hungary ‘At Forefront’ of Fight Against Anti-Semitism]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
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*Aharon, Jenny (April 24, 2018). [https://www.jpost.com/Opinion/Hungarian-PM-Orban-Israels-friend-or-foe-552640 Hungarian PM Orban: Israel's Friend of Foe?] ''The Jerusalem Post''. Retrieved June 27, 2018.</ref> Orbán sent a letter of congratulations to German Conservative politician [[Horst Seehofer]] on his re-election as leader of the [[Christian Social Union of Bavaria]].<ref>[http://www.miniszterelnok.hu/viktor-orban-congratulates-horst-seehofer/ Viktor Orbán congratulates Horst Seehofer]. ''Miniszterelnok.hu'' (from ''MTI''). December 19, 2017. Retrieved February 9, 2019.</ref> He has spoken critically of [[Joe Biden]],<ref>McLoone, David (August 16, 2021). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungarian-pm-slams-biden-western-liberals-cannot-accept-successful-conservative-alternative/ Hungarian PM slams Biden: ‘Western liberals cannot accept’ successful conservative alternative]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved August 21, 2021.</ref> [[Hillary Clinton]], and globalist EU politicians<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (October 2, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/10/02/orban-praises-trump-slams-clinton-rebukes-eu-migration-commissioner/ Orbán Praises Trump, Slams Clinton, Rebukes EU Migration Commissioner: ‘This Man Is Our Employee’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (February 1, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/01/hungary-eu-vice-prez-european-socialists-following-orders-soros-network/ Hungary: EU Vice-Prez, European Socialists ‘Following Orders of Soros Network’ to Increase Immigration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 1, 2019.
*Montgomery, Jack (September 16, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/16/orban-buries-eus-juncker-blind-national-politician-comments/ Orban Buries EU’s Juncker over ‘Blind National Politician’ Comments]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 16, 2019.</ref> such as [[Emmanuel Macron]].<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (January 10, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/01/10/hungarys-orban-says-he-must-fight-french-president-macron-on-immigration/ Hungary’s Orbán Says He ‘Must Fight’ French President Macron on Immigration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 10, 2019.</ref> Orbán's government has criticized Sweden for its leftist policies.<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Chris (February 22, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/22/sweden-protests-hungarian-personal-attacks-after-nazi-policy-comparison/ Sweden Protests Hungarian ‘Personal Attacks’ After ‘Nazi’ Policy Comparison]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 23, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (March 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/03/29/swedish-education-minister-tells-hungary-it-is-not-ok-to-use-sweden-as-example-of-failed-mass-migration-policies/ Sweden to Hungary: It Is Not OK to Use us as an Example of Failed Mass Migration Policies]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 23, 2019.</ref> He has called for having the [[establishment]] European People's Party work with conservative-populists.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-election-orban/orban-says-eu-conservatives-must-work-with-populists-idUSKCN1S73VG Orban says EU conservatives must work with populists]. ''Reuters''. May 1, 2019. Retrieved May 1, 2019. See also:
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban-party/hungary-pm-says-european-conservatives-losing-influence-flags-new-party-grouping-idUSKBN1Z81HW Hungary PM says European conservatives losing influence, flags new party grouping]. ''Reuters''. January 9, 2020. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
*Bayer, Lili; Wanat, Zosia (January 9, 2020). [https://www.politico.eu/article/orban-new-initiative-needed-epp-stays-liberal-path/ Orbán: New conservative group needed if EPP stays on ‘liberal’ path]. ''Politico''. Retrieved January 9, 2020.</ref> In 2019, Orbán honored conservative British philosopher Sir [[Roger Scruton]].<ref>Lane, Olvier JJ (December 4, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/12/04/hungary-awards-conservative-philosopher-scruton-om/ Pictures: Hungary’s Orban Honours Conservative Philosopher Sir Roger Scruton With Order of Merit]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 4, 2019.</ref> In August 2021, conservative commentator [[Tucker Carlson]] visited Hungary and interviewed Orbán.<ref>Multiple references:
*Duke, Selwyn (August 6, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/hungarys-nationalist-leader-orban-interviewed-by-tucker-is-he-the-thug-biden-claims/ Hungary’s Nationalist Leader Orbán Interviewed by Tucker. Is He the “Thug” Biden Claims?] ''The New American''. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (August 6, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/08/06/we-are-serious-country-hungarians-tell-tucker-why-they-ended-border-crisis/ ‘We Are a Serious Country’ – Hungarians Tell Tucker How and Why They Ended Border Crisis]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (August 7, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/08/07/multiculturalist-liberals-hate-hungary-for-being-a-pro-borders-traditional-values-success-orban/ Multiculturalist Liberals Hate Hungary for Being a Pro-Borders, Traditional Values Success: Orban]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
*Poor, Jeff (August 5, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2021/08/05/hungary-prime-minister-orban-relationship-with-u-s-is-fine-except-the-liberals-in-govt-in-washington/ Hungary Prime Minister Orbán: Relationship with U.S. Is ‘Fine’ Except the ‘Liberals in Gov’t in Washington’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
See also:
*[https://video.foxnews.com/v/6266722532001?playlist_id=5198073478001#sp=show-clips Hungarian prime minister hits back at Biden calling him a 'thug']. ''Fox News Video''. August 6, 2021. Retrieved August 8, 2021.</ref> In March 2021, Orbán's Fidesz left the [[European People’s Party]],<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (March 4, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/03/04/orban-party-leaves-largest-eu-parliament-group-years-conflict/ Orban Party Leaves Largest EU Parliament Group After Years of Conflict]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.</ref> and it considered creating a political group with more conservative parties,<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/03/19/hungary-looks-to-create-new-right-wing-political-group-inside-european-union/ Hungary Looks to Create New Right-Wing Political Group Inside European Union]. ''Breitbart News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). March 19, 2021. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Tomlinson, Chris (March 31, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/03/31/salvini-meet-orban-polish-pm-discuss-eu-alliance/ Italy’s Salvini, Hungary’s Orban, and Polish Prime Minister to Discuss Alliance in EU]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Tomlinson, Chris (April 4, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/04/04/salvini-hits-back-against-leftist-criticism-over-meeting-with-orban/ Salvini Hits Back Against Leftist Criticism Over Meeting with Orban]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> something Orbán worked to accomplish.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/12/04/populist-and-national-conservative-leaders-meet-in-poland-to-discuss-future-of-eu/ Populist and National Conservative Leaders Meet in Poland to Discuss Future of EU]. ''Breitbart News''. December 4, 2021. Retrieved January 1, 2022.</ref>

Orbán has discussed reintroducing the [[death penalty]] in Hungary,<ref>Traynor, Ian (April 29, 2015). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/apr/29/hungary-pm-death-penalty-work-camps-for-immigrants-viktor-orban Hungary PM: bring back death penalty and build work camps for immigrants]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved April 5, 2018.</ref> something not allowed under EU law, though he has denied plans to actually do so.<ref>(April 30, 2015). [https://www.novinite.com/articles/168260/Hungary%E2%80%99s+PM+Orban+Denies+Plans+to+Restore+Death+Penalty Hungary’s PM Orban Denies Plans to Restore Death Penalty]. ''Novinite.com''. Retrieved June 22, 2018.</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.kormany.hu/en/the-prime-minister/the-prime-minister-s-speeches/prime-minister-viktor-orban-s-speech-at-the-25th-balvanyos-summer-free-university-and-student-camp Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s Speech at the 25th Bálványos Summer Free University and Student Camp], Hungarian Government, delivered July 26, 2014.
*[http://www.kormany.hu/en/the-prime-minister/the-prime-minister-s-speeches/prime-minister-viktor-orban-s-speech-at-the-29th-balvanyos-summer-open-university-and-student-camp Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s speech at the 29th Bálványos Summer Open University and Student Camp], Hungarian Government, delivered July 28, 2018.
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0pY0NHgC2E Viktor Orban: "As We Beat the Soviet Empire, We'll Beat Soros' Empire"], YouTube, published January 1, 2018.
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmGyDw6_ypo Viktor Orbán Day of Honor Speech 2018 (with ENG subs)], YouTube, published March 17, 2018.
*[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-sh/Viktor_Orban The man who thinks Europe has been invaded], BBC, April 2018.

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Jair Bolsonaro

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'''Jair Messias Bolsonaro''' (born March 21, 1955) is the president of [[Brazil]]. He is a strongly [[conservative]] and anti-[[establishment]]<ref name="TropicalTrump">Newman, Alex (September 3, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/south-america/item/29946-tropical-trump-bolsonaro-may-be-brazil-s-next-president “Tropical Trump” Bolsonaro May Be Brazil's Next President]. ''The New American''. Retrieved September 3, 2018.</ref><ref name="GlobalistsFreak"/><ref name="5Policies"/><ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-politics/brazils-bolsonaro-says-political-class-is-an-impediment-idUSKCN1SQ1VA Brazil's Bolsonaro says political class is an impediment]. ''Reuters''. May 20, 2019. Retrieved May 20, 2019.</ref> former congressman and retired army captain. He often invokes [[God]] in his speeches, and is known as the "Trump of the Tropics."<ref>https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-45746013</ref>

He supports the right of all non-criminals to own firearms and proposed this as one of his first initiatives upon taking the office of president. One of his favorite expressions is "combater o lixo marxista," which means "fight the [[marxist]] garbage."<ref>https://twitter.com/jairbolsonaro/status/1079686972673806336</ref>

==Life and career==
Bolsonaro was born in the municipality of Glicério in São Paulo. He is of Italian descent. Bolsonaro served in Brazil's military from 1971 to 1988, graduating from Agulhas Negras Military Academy in 1977. Afterward, he served in [[Rio de Janeiro]]'s city council from 1989 to 1991, and in Brazil's congress starting in 1991.

Bolsonaro has changed parties several times in his career, something not unusual considering the large number of parties in Brazil, along with the fact that conservative parties in the country tend to be weak. He was a member of the [[Progressive Party (Brazil)|Progressive Party]]. The most leftist members of that party usually classify it as a ''PSNN'' (''Progressista Só No Nome'' - ''[[Progressive]] In Name Only'', ''PLINO''). In March 2016, he left PP to join [[Social Christian Party]], and he later joined the [[Social Liberal Party]]. All of these parties are conservative or conservative-leaning despite their names.

During the voting of the Dilma Rousseff in the Congress, on April 17, 2016, Bolsonaro dedicated his vote to [[Brilhante Ustra]], the only militair that was declared by the Justice as a "torturer", and who allegedly was the torturer of Rousseff in the 1970s. [[Jean Wyllys]], after he voted, spat on Bolsanaro.<ref>https://www.bbc.com/portuguese/noticias/2016/04/160417_momentos_marcantes_impeachment_ru</ref>

==2018 presidential election==
[[File:Brazilian presidential election, 2nd round, 2018.png|thumb|left|250px|Results of the 2nd round of the 2018 presidential election]]
Bolsonaro successfully ran for the [[Brazil]]ian presidency in 2018.<ref>[http://politica.estadao.com.br/blogs/marcelo-moraes/2014/10/30/bolsonaro-serei-o-candidato-da-direita-a-presidencia-em-2018/ Bolsonaro: "I will be the right-wing candidate for the presidency in 2018"] - Estadão.</ref> He tried in 2014, but the leaders of [[Progressive Party (Brazil)|his party]] decided to support the [[Marxist]] government of [[Dilma Rousseff]]. Among the presidential proposals, Bolsonaro called for closing unnecessary ministries (such as Ministry of Finance, which keeps the [[socialism|government in control of the economy]], and the Defense Ministry, which creates [[fascism|military subordination to political]]), the reduction of state in all its spheres, the [[free market]], [[homeschooling]], the neutral point of view in schools, private health, pro-[[gun rights]],<ref name="5Policies"/><ref>Kew, Ben (October 2, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/10/02/bolsonaro-campaign-importing-second-amendment-rights-brazil/ Bolsonaro Campaign Urges Importing Second Amendment Rights to Brazil]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 10, 2018.</ref> the prohibition of [[same-sex "marriage"]] and abortion. He also ran on a strong anti-corruption program.<ref name="5Policies"/><ref name="MeredithCNBC2018">Meredith, Sam (October 9, 2018). [https://www.cnbc.com/2018/10/09/brazil-election-all-you-need-to-know-about-jair-bolsonaro.html Who is the 'Trump of the Tropics?': All you need to know about Brazil's presidential frontrunner]. ''CNBC''. Retrieved October 9, 2018.</ref><ref name="CoalitionCabinet">Federowski, Bruno; Mandl, Carolina (October 9, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-election/brazils-far-right-bolsonaro-no-coalition-politics-in-cabinet-picks-idUSKCN1MJ27U Brazil's far-right Bolsonaro: No coalition politics in cabinet picks]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 9, 2018.</ref><ref>Martel, Frances (April 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/04/06/martel-lula-arrest-imminent-brazils-conservatives-need-jair-bolsonaro-get-serious/ Martel: with Lula Arrest Imminent, Brazil’s Conservatives Need Jair Bolsonaro to Get Serious]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 10, 2018.</ref><ref>Kew, Ben (October 26, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/latin-america/2018/10/26/brazils-bolsonaro-makes-final-anti-corruption-push-our-country-isnt-a-criminal-gang/ Brazil’s Bolsonaro Makes Final Anti-Corruption Push: ‘Our Country Isn’t a Criminal Gang’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 28, 2018.</ref><ref>Boadle, Anthony; Stargardter, Gabriel (October 28, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-election/far-right-bolsonaro-rides-anti-corruption-rage-to-brazil-presidency-idUSKCN1N203K Far-right Bolsonaro rides anti-corruption rage to Brazil presidency]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 28, 2018.</ref>

During the 2018 election campaign, Bolsonaro survived an attempted assassination attempt, being stabbed.<ref>Multiple references:
*Puglie, Frederic (September 18, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/sep/18/jair-bolsonaro-stabbing-emboldens-brazils-unlikely/ Assassination attempt only emboldens Brazil's Trump-like presidential front-runner]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 18, 2018.
*Martel, Frances (September 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/09/06/brazil-conservative-presidential-frontrunner-jair-bolsonaro-stabbed-on-video/ Brazil: Conservative Presidential Frontrunner Jair Bolsonaro Stabbed on Video]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 10, 2018.
See also:
*Martel, Frances (October 31, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/latin-america/2018/10/31/jair-bolsonaro-thanks-god-surviving-campaign-stabbing-church-service/ Jair Bolsonaro Thanks God for Surviving Campaign Stabbing]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 31, 2018.</ref>

Bolsonaro won 46% of the vote in the election's first round, significantly better than polls predicted and less than four percentage points to winning the election outright.<ref>Multiple references:
*Martel, Frances (October 7, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/10/07/brazil-conservative-bolsonaro-wins-round-1-of-presidential-race-heads-to-run-off-with-socialist/ Brazil: Conservative Bolsonaro Wins Round 1 of Presidential Race, Heads to Run-off with Socialist]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 9, 2018.
*Pearson, Samantha; Magalhães, Luciana (October 8, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/brazil-votes-in-divisive-presidential-race-1538910000 Brazil’s Bolsonaro Takes Lead in First Round of Presidential Election]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved October 9, 2018.
See also:
*[https://www.wsj.com/articles/brazilian-swamp-drainer-1539039700 Brazilian Swamp Drainer]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. October 8, 2018. Retrieved October 9, 2018.</ref> His party performed very well in the congressional and gubernatorial elections held the same day.<ref>Multiple references:
*Federowski, Bruno; Carolina Marcello, Maria (October 7, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-election-congress-analysis/bolsonaro-transforms-tiny-brazil-party-into-congressional-powerhouse-idUSKCN1MI07Q Bolsonaro transforms tiny Brazil party into congressional powerhouse]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 9, 2018.
*Phillips, Dom (October 8, 2018). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/oct/08/bolsonaro-allies-ride-conservative-wave-in-brazil-elections Bolsonaro allies ride conservative wave in Brazil elections]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved October 31, 2018.
*Gamarski, Rachel, Adghirni, Samy (October 8, 2018). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-10-08/bolsonaro-election-effect-turns-brazil-s-congress-on-its-head Bolsonaro Election Effect Turns Brazil’s Congress on Its Head]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved November 1, 2018.
See also:
*Martel, Frances (October 9, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/10/09/brazil-doubles-number-military-veterans-congress/ Brazil More than Doubles Number of Military Veterans in Congress]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 10, 2018.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-politics/bolsonaros-party-eyes-forming-biggest-bloc-in-brazil-lower-house-idUSKCN1NR00S Bolsonaro's party eyes forming biggest bloc in Brazil lower house]. ''Reuters''. November 21, 2018. Retrieved November 21, 2018.</ref> Bolsonaro's campaign had strong momentum going into the runoff,<ref>Puglie, Frederic (October 21, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/oct/21/jair-bolsonaro-near-brazil-election-win-president/ 'Brazil's Trump' on track for presidential victory]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 21, 2018.</ref> and he received strong support from [[evangelical Christians]].<ref>Multiple references:
*Puglie, Frederic (October 22, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/oct/22/jair-bolsonaro-aided-evangelicals-brazil-president/ Christian evangelical voters boost 'Brazil's Trump' in presidential bid]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
*Polimédio, Chayenne (January 24, 2018). [https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2018/01/the-evangelical-takeover-of-brazilian-politics/551423/ The Rise of the Brazilian Evangelicals]. ''The Atlantic''. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
*Warren, Steve (October 29, 2018). [https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/cwn/2018/october/how-evangelical-christians-helped-elect-brazils-new-president How Evangelical Christians Helped Elect Brazil's New President]. ''CBN News''. Retrieved October 31, 2018.
See also:
*[https://www1.cbn.com/content/brazilian-president-jair-bolsonaro-cbn-news-i-had-massive-support-evangelicals-brazil-0 Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro to CBN News: 'I Had Massive Support of the Evangelicals in Brazil']. ''CBN News''. Retrieved March 26, 2019.</ref>

Bolsonaro won the election runoff with about 55% of the vote, marking a major shift in Brazilian<ref name="GlobalistsFreak">Newman, Alex (October 29, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/south-america/item/30481-globalists-freak-as-tropical-trump-bolsonaro-wins-in-brazil Globalists Freak as “Tropical Trump” Bolsonaro Wins in Brazil]. ''The New American''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.</ref><ref>Multiple references:
*Martel, Frances (October 28, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/latin-america/2018/10/28/jair-bolsonaro-elected-president-of-brazil/ Conservative Jair Bolsonaro Elected President of Brazil]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
*Araújo, Guilherme Ferreira; Jones, Gualberto Garcia (October 28, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/brazil-elects-a-strong-pro-life-president-breaking-decades-of-leftist-rule Brazil elects a strong pro-life president, breaking decades of leftist rule]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
*Pearson, Samantha; Magalhaes, Luciana (October 28, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/brazilians-head-to-polls-in-divisive-presidential-election-1540724400 Antiestablishment Candidate Wins Brazil’s Presidential Race]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
*Miles, Frank (October 28, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/far-right-congressman-wins-brazils-presidency Brazil elects anti-establishment candidate Jair Bolsonaro as president]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
*Birnbaum, Emily (October 28, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/413557-far-right-candidate-jair-bolsonaro-wins-brazils-presidential-race Far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro elected president of Brazil]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
*Brito, Ricardo; Boadle, Anthony (October 29, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-election/brazil-elects-firebrand-bolsonaro-in-major-swing-to-the-right-idUSKCN1N315C Brazil elects firebrand Bolsonaro in major swing to the right]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.
*Londoño, Ernesto; Darlington, Shasta (October 28, 2018). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/28/world/americas/jair-bolsonaro-brazil-election.html Jair Bolsonaro Wins Brazil’s Presidency, in a Shift to the Far Right]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.
See also:
*Pearson, Samantha; Magalhaes, Luciana (October 26, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/brazils-likely-presidential-victor-sets-shift-to-right-1540568454 Brazil’s Likely Presidential Victor Sets Shift to Right]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
*Pearson, Samantha; Magalhaes, Luciana (October 28, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/brazilians-head-to-polls-in-divisive-presidential-election-1540724400 Conservative’s Win Signals Sharp Rightward Turn in Brazil]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-election-policy-factbox/factbox-from-crime-to-china-bolsonaro-plots-radical-new-course-for-brazil-idUSKCN1N300E Factbox: From crime to China, Bolsonaro plots radical new course for Brazil]. ''Reuters''. October 28, 2018. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
*Martel, Frances (October 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/latin-america/2018/10/29/martel-bolsonaro-won-brazils-presidency-not-interrupting-lefts-mistakes/ Martel: Bolsonaro Won Brazil’s Presidency by Not Interrupting the Left’s Mistakes]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
*De Freitas Bento, Mauricio (October 31, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/op-eds/five-reasons-jair-bolsonaro-won-in-brazil Five reasons Jair Bolsonaro won in Brazil]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved October 31, 2018.</ref> and [[Latin America]]n<ref>Kew, Ben (December 25, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/12/25/crash-of-the-pink-tide-latin-america-continues-shift-rightwards-in-2018/ Crash of the Pink Tide: Latin America Continues Shift Rightwards in 2018]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 1, 2019.</ref> politics. He was congratulated by U.S. President [[Donald Trump]]<ref>Multiple references:
*Kew, Ben (October 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/10/29/trump-leads-americas-congratulating-jair-bolsonaro-brazilian-election-victory/ Trump Leads the Americas in Congratulating Jair Bolsonaro on Brazilian Election Victory]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.
*Spiering, Charlie (October 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/10/29/donald-trump-congratulates-newly-elected-conservative-brazilian-president-jair-bolsonaro/ Donald Trump Congratulates Newly Elected Conservative Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.
See also:
*Brooks, Brad (October 29, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-election-trump/a-trump-bolsonaro-bromance-could-be-brewing-after-brazilians-big-win-idUSKCN1N31BZ A Trump-Bolsonaro bromance could be brewing after Brazilian's big win]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.
*Brito, Ricardo; Gaier, Rodrigo Viga (October 29, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-election/brazils-far-right-president-elect-eyes-close-u-s-ties-idUSKCN1N315C Brazil's far-right president-elect eyes close U.S. ties]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.
*Watts, Jonathan (October 29, 2018). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/oct/29/jair-bolsonaro-brazil-trump-rightwing-axis Trump joy over Bolsonaro suggests new rightwing axis in Americas and beyond]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.</ref> and Italian Deputy Prime Minister [[Matteo Salvini]],<ref>Friedman, Victoria (October 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/10/29/italys-populist-minister-salvini-congratulates-brazil-election-jair-bolsonar/ Like Minds: Italy’s Populist Salvini Congratulates President-Elect Bolsonaro of Brazil]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.</ref> among others. According to Brazilian professor Dawisson Belém Lopes, Brazil had elected "the most right wing leader of any democracy in the world."<ref>Tegel, Simeon (October 31, 2018). [https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/will-bolsonaro-win-brazil-usher-right-wing-ripple-effects-latin-n926816 Will Bolsonaro's victory in Brazil usher right-wing ripple effects in Latin America?] ''NBC News''. Retrieved November 1, 2018.</ref>

==2022 presidential election==
Bolsonaro was described as a top target of the Left heading into his 2022 re-election campaign.<ref>Freire, Emma (April 26, 2021). [https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/the-global-left-is-gunning-for-brazils-bolsonaro/ The Global Left Is Gunning For Brazil’s Bolsonaro]. ''The American Conservative''. Retrieved November 28, 2021.</ref>

==President of Brazil==
===Transition and inauguration===
Even before his inauguration, Bolsonaro had already begun making conservative changes.<ref>Londoño, Ernesto; Andreoni, Manuela (January 1, 2019). [https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/01/world/americas/brazil-jair-bolsonaro-president.html Brazil Wanted Change. Even Before Taking Office, Jair Bolsonaro Delivered.] ''The New York Times''. Retrieved January 1, 2019.</ref> Among his other actions in preparation for assuming office, he nominated [[Ernesto Araújo]], a pro-Trump [[nationalist]], to be his foreign minister.<ref>Multiple references:
*Schipani, Andres (November 14, 2018). [https://www.ft.com/content/4c328e0c-e846-11e8-8a85-04b8afea6ea3 Brazil’s Bolsonaro taps Trump-leaning diplomat as foreign minister]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved November 14, 2018.
*Savarese, Mauricio (November 14, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/pro-trump-diplomat-to-become-brazils-foreign-minister Pro-Trump diplomat to become Brazil's foreign minister]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved November 14, 2018.
See also:
*Mainwaring, Doug (November 30, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/brazils-new-pro-trump-foreign-minister-trashes-climate-change-as-marxist-id Brazil’s new pro-Trump foreign minister trashes climate change as Marxist ‘ideology’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved December 1, 2018.
*Williams, Thomas D. (December 1, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/latin-america/2018/12/01/brazils-populist-minister-slams-climate-alarmism-as-marxist-ideology/ Brazil’s Populist Minister Slams Climate Alarmism as ‘Marxist Ideology’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 1, 2018.
*Watts, Jonathan (November 15, 2018). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/nov/15/brazil-foreign-minister-ernesto-araujo-climate-change-marxist-plot Brazil's new foreign minister believes climate change is a Marxist plot]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved November 18, 2018.</ref> He also nominated an evangelical pro-lifer pastor to be his minister in charge of family, women, and indigenous issues.<ref>Multiple references:
*Boadle, Anthony (December 6, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-politics-rights/brazils-bolsonaro-lumps-native-tribes-with-women-in-new-ministry-idUSKBN1O52CI Brazil's Bolsonaro lumps native tribes with women in new ministry]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
*Phillips, Dom (December 10, 2018). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/dec/06/outcry-over-bolsonaros-plan-to-put-conservative-in-charge-of-new-family-and-women-ministry Bolsonaro to abolish human rights ministry in favour of family values]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved December 29, 2018.</ref> Overall, his cabinet was comprised of conservatives and military men.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/bolsonaro-government-has-military-conservative-streak/4695428.html Bolsonaro Government Has Military, Conservative Streak]. ''Voice of America'' (from ''Agence France-Presse''). December 11, 2018. Retrieved December 11, 2018.
*[https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2018/12/10/world/politics-diplomacy-world/brazils-jair-bolsonaro-fills-cabinet-rightist-environment-chief/#.XA_nvWhKhPY Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro fills out Cabinet with rightist environment chief]. ''The Japan Times'' (from ''AFP-JIJI''). December 10, 2018. Retrieved December 11, 2018.
See also:
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/brazilian-president-elect-adds-fifth-military-man-to-cabinet-/4675357.html Brazilian President-elect Adds Fifth Military Man to Cabinet]. ''Voice of America'' (from ''Reuters''). November 26, 2018. Retrieved December 11, 2018.
*Garcia, Raphael Tsavkko (December 10, 2018). [https://brazilian.report/power/2018/12/10/jair-bolsonaro-cabinet/ Who's who in Jair Bolsonaro's new cabinet]. ''The Brazilian Report''. Retrieved December 11, 2018.
*Schipani, Andres (November 22, 2018). [https://www.ft.com/content/cc6331fc-ecde-11e8-8180-9cf212677a57 Jair Bolsonaro’s inner circle: who’s who]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved December 29, 2018.</ref> Bolsonaro was inaugurated on January 1, 2019, declaring in his inauguration speech that Brazil would now be "liberated from socialism, inverted values, the bloated state and political correctness."<ref>Multiple references:
*Martel, Frances (January 2, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/latin-america/2019/01/02/bolsonaro-takes-helm-brazil-our-flag-never-red/ Bolsonaro Takes Helm in Brazil: ‘Our Flag Will Never Be Red’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
*Pearson, Samantha; Trevisani, Paulo (January 1, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/brazils-bolsonaro-is-sworn-in-as-president-marking-rightward-shift-11546365060 Brazil’s Bolsonaro Is Sworn In as President, Marking Rightward Shift]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
*Boadle, Anthony (December 31, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-politics/bolsonaro-takes-office-in-brazil-says-nation-liberated-from-socialism-idUSKCN1OV1AU Bolsonaro takes office in Brazil, says nation 'liberated from socialism']. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
*Rua, Ellis; Lopes, Marina; Sheridan, Mary Beth (January 1, 2019). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/the_americas/right-wing-leader-jair-bolsonaro-set-to-become-brazils-president/2019/01/01/0ee6386c-0adf-11e9-8942-0ef442e59094_story.html With Jair Bolsonaro’s inauguration, Brazil moves sharply to the right]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
*Phillips, Dom (January 1, 2019). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/jan/01/jair-bolsonaro-inauguration-brazil-president Bolsonaro declares Brazil's 'liberation from socialism' as he is sworn in]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
*[https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jair-bolsonaro-inaugural-address-brazil-new-president-2019-01-01/ Brazil's new far-right president promises sweeping changes in inaugural address]. ''CBS News''. January 1, 2019. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
*Lima, Mario Sergio; Said, Flavia (January 1, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-01-01/former-army-captain-takes-brazil-s-reins-in-surge-of-nationalism Bolsonaro Takes the Reins in Brazil in Nationalist Surge]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
See also:
*Lawler, Dave (January 3, 2019). [https://www.axios.com/bolsonaro-ally-trump-lgbt-human-rights-ministry-0bc97f0e-6db2-46e6-b551-5651211debf7.html Arrival of Brazil's Bolsonaro draws praise from Trump, fear from critics]. ''Axios''. Retrieved January 3, 2019.
*Phillips, Dom (December 31, 2018). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/dec/31/jair-bolsonaro-inauguration-brazil-president-brasilia-populist-leaders Populist leaders to attend Jair Bolsonaro's inauguration in Brazil]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
*Samuels, Brett (January 1, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/423413-trump-congratulates-brazils-bolsonaro-on-inauguration-the-usa-is-with Trump congratulates Brazil’s Bolsonaro on inauguration: ‘The U.S.A. is with you’]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-politics-trump/trump-congratulates-brazils-president-bolsonaro-idUSKCN1OV1PU Trump congratulates Brazil's President Bolsonaro]. ''Reuters''. January 1, 2019. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
*Bogorowski, Hanna (January 1, 2019). [https://dailycaller.com/2019/01/01/jair-bolsonaro-donald-trump-brazil/ Brazil's New President Thanks Trump — Vows to Bring Prosperity 'Under God's Protection']. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
*Rothwell, James; Avagnina, Gianluca (January 1, 2019). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/01/01/jair-bolsonaro-vows-work-donald-trump-gods-protection-sworn/ Jair Bolsonaro vows to work with Trump 'under God's protection' as he is sworn in as president of Brazil]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
*Goodenough, Patrick (January 1, 2019). [https://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/patrick-goodenough/trump-praises-brazils-new-leader-who-vows-free-his-country-socialism Trump Praises Brazil’s New Leader, Who Vows to Free His Country From Socialism]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
*[https://www.cnbc.com/2019/01/01/trump-praises-brazils-new-president-bolsonaro-after-he-vowed-to-strengthen-democracy-.html Trump praises Brazil's new President Bolsonaro after he vowed to 'strengthen democracy']. ''CNBC'' (from ''Reuters''). January 1, 2019. Retrieved January 2, 2019.</ref>

===Tenure===
Bolsonaro's presidency represented a unique opportunity for Brazil to advance conservative policies and improve the standard of living.<ref>Pinkerton, James P. (January 5, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/environment/2019/01/05/pinkerton-opportunity-brazils-jair-bolsonaro-south-america-north-america/ Pinkerton: The Opportunity of Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro for South America—and North America]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 5, 2019. See also:
*Hodgson, Fergus (February 27, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/bolsonaros-agenda-is-what-the-doctor-ordered-for-brazil_2818849.html Bolsonaro’s Agenda Is What the Doctor Ordered for Brazil]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved March 1, 2019.</ref> He made many changes just in the first few days of his tenure.<ref name="FirstDays">Multiple references:
*Douglas, Bruce (January 5, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-01-05/a-new-order-in-brazil-as-bolsonaro-marks-first-few-days-in-power A New Order in Brazil as Bolsonaro Marks First Few Days in Power]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved January 5, 2019.
*Lopes, Marina; Faiola, Anthony (January 5, 2019). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/the_americas/what-the-first-days-of-bolsonaros-presidency-say-about-the-direction-hell-take-brazil/2019/01/04/89d59e72-0ed7-11e9-8f0c-6f878a26288a_story.html What the first days of Bolsonaro’s presidency say about the direction he will take Brazil]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved January 5, 2019.
*[https://www.timesnownews.com/international/article/far-right-jair-bolsonaro-puts-stamp-on-brazil-in-first-week/342466 Far-right Jair Bolsonaro puts stamp on Brazil in first week]. ''TimesNowNews.com'' (from ''AFP''). January 6, 2019. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
See also:
*Puglie, Frederic (January 27, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jan/27/jair-bolsonaro-brazils-trump-has-rocky-start/ 'Brazil's Trump' off to rocky start on domestic front]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved January 29, 2019.</ref> In his first address in front of Brazil's congress, Bolsonaro stated that "we are going to unite the people, value the family, respect religions and our Judeo-Christian tradition, combat gender ideology, conserving our values," and he mentioned his campaign slogan of "Brazil first and God above everything."<ref>Hoffman, Matthew Cullinan (January 7, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/brazils-new-president-declares-god-above-all-vows-to-fight-gender-ideology Brazil’s new president declares ‘God above all,’ vows to fight gender ideology]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved January 7, 2019.</ref>

The Left used the same tactics and made the same attacks against Bolsonaro as it did against U.S. President Donald Trump.<ref>Wood, L. Todd (March 8, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/mar/8/left-wing-anti-trump-playbook-brazil-jairbolsonaro/ Left using anti-Trump playbook against Brazil's new conservative president]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved March 10, 2019.</ref>

In Bolsonaro's first 100 days in office, analysts agreed that he kept more campaign promises than, at least, his two most recent predecessors.<ref>Alves, Lise (April 10, 2019). [https://riotimesonline.com/brazil-news/rio-politics/national-politics/100-days-of-bolsonaro-administration-campaign-promises/ 100 Days of Bolsonaro Administration: Campaign Promises]. ''The Rio Times''. Retrieved April 11, 2019.</ref> He promoted conservative policies in his first year.<ref>Savarese, Mauricio; Jeantet, Diane (December 31, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/dec/31/brazils-bolsonaro-keeps-far-right-entering-tough-2/ Brazil's Bolsonaro keeps to far right, faces tough 2nd year]. 'The Washington Times'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved December 31, 2019.</ref>

====Gun rights====
Bolsonaro announced that upon assuming office, he would sign a decree to allow all Brazilians to own firearms if they do not have a criminal record,<ref>Multiple references:
*Adelmann, Bob (January 1, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/south-america/item/31067-decree-by-brazil-s-new-president-keeps-his-campaign-promise-to-expand-gun-rights Decree by Brazil’s New President Keeps His Campaign Promise to Expand Gun Rights]. ''The New American''. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
*Hawkins, Awr (December 31, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/12/30/brazils-president-elect-decree-protections-citizens-right-own-guns/ Brazil’s President-Elect to Decree Protections on Citizens’ Right to Own Guns]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 31, 2018.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-guns/brazils-president-elect-plans-decree-allowing-wider-gun-ownership-idUSKCN1OS0HN Brazil's president-elect plans decree allowing wider gun ownership]. ''Reuters''. December 29, 2018. Retrieved December 31, 2018.
*Pearson, Samantha; Magalhaes, Luciana (January 1, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/brazil-has-an-idea-to-fix-rampant-gun-violence-more-guns-11546315200 Brazil Has an Idea to Fix Rampant Gun Violence: More Guns]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
See also:
*Hawkins, Awr (January 2, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/01/02/brazils-jair-bolsonaro-hoodlums-already-have-guns-time-to-level-playing-field/ Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro: ‘Hoodlums Already Have Guns,’ Time to Level Playing Field]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 3, 2019.</ref> something he did on January 15, 2019.<ref>Multiple references:
*Hawkins, Awr (January 16, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/01/16/president-bolsonaro-signs-decree-to-broaden-law-abiding-brazilians-access-to-firearms/ President Bolsonaro Signs Decree to Broaden Law Abiding Brazilians’ Access to Firearms]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 16, 2019.
*Pearson, Samantha; Magalhães, Luciana (January 15, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/brazils-new-leader-eases-gun-restrictions-in-bid-to-combat-violence-11547568308 Brazil’s New Leader Eases Gun Restrictions in Bid to Combat Violence]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved January 15, 2019.
*Prengaman, Peter; Savarese, Mauricio (January 15, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jan/15/brazils-bolsonaro-loosens-gun-laws-first-of-expect/ Bolsonaro loosens gun laws in Brazil, world murder capital]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved January 15, 2019.
*Marcello, Maria Carolina; Stargardter, Gabriel (January 15, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-guns/bolsonaro-loosens-gun-laws-in-murder-ridden-brazil-idUSKCN1P91Q6 Bolsonaro loosens gun laws in murder-ridden Brazil]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 15, 2019.
*Darlington, Shasta (January 15, 2019). [https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/15/world/americas/bolsonaro-brazil-gun-rules.html Bolsonaro Signs Decree Making It Easier for Brazilians to Buy Guns]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved January 15, 2019.
*Phillips, Don (January 15, 2019). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/jan/15/brazil-bolsonaro-signs-decree-easing-gun-restrictions Brazil's Bolsonaro signs decree loosening gun ownership rules]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved January 15, 2019.
*Schipani, Andres (January 15, 2019). [https://www.ft.com/content/42865972-18db-11e9-b93e-f4351a53f1c3 Jair Bolsonaro makes it easier for Brazilians to buy and own guns]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved January 15, 2019.</ref> On May 7, 2019, Bolsonaro signed another decree, increasing the amount of ammunition Brazilians could buy and reducing restrictions on gun imports.<ref>Multiple references:
*Hayward, John (May 8, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2019/05/08/bolsonaro-expands-brazilian-gun-rights-executive-order/ Bolsonaro Expands Brazilian Gun Rights with Executive Order]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 11, 2019.
*Paraguassu, Lisandra (May 7, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-politics-guns/brazils-bolsonaro-signs-decree-easing-gun-import-ammo-limits-idUSKCN1SD2OU Brazil's Bolsonaro signs decree easing gun import, ammo limits]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 8, 2019.
*[https://www.apnews.com/e0f64da5875a46ba9cc7f00291a1c843 Brazil’s Bolsonaro signs decree easing gun laws]. ''Associated Press''. May 7, 2019. Retrieved May 8, 2019.
*[https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/brazils-bolsonaro-signs-decree-easing-gun-laws-62888225 Brazil's Bolsonaro signs decree easing gun laws]. ''ABC News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). May 7, 2019. Retrieved May 8, 2019.
*[https://www.dw.com/en/brazils-bolsonaro-signs-decree-further-easing-gun-rules/a-48645988 Brazil's Bolsonaro signs decree further easing gun rules]. ''Deutsche Welle''. May 8, 2019. Retrieved May 8, 2019.
See also:
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-politics-guns-taurus/brazil-gunmaker-taurus-shares-soar-as-bolsonaro-eases-gun-laws-idUSKCN1SE24K Brazil gunmaker Taurus' shares soar as Bolsonaro eases gun laws]. ''Reuters''. May 8, 2019. Retrieved May 8, 2019.</ref> On June 25, 2019, Bolsonaro reversed the May order, seeing that Brazil's congress would reject it.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-guns/brazil-president-backtracks-on-looser-gun-restrictions-as-lawmakers-resist-idUSKCN1TQ2Z1 Brazil president backtracks on looser gun restrictions as lawmakers resist]. ''Reuters''. June 25, 2019. Retrieved June 25, 2019.</ref><ref>Said, Flavia (June 25, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-06-25/brazil-gun-decree-scrapped-by-bolsonaro-amid-congress-pushback Brazil Gun Decree Scrapped by Bolsonaro Amid Congress Pushback]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved June 30, 2019.</ref>

In March 2021, Bolsonaro signed four decrees expanding citizens' ability to arm themselves for self-defense.<ref>Savarese, Mauricio (March 15, 2021). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/mar/15/brazils-bolsonaro-moves-to-arm-base-alarming-gun-e/ Brazil's Bolsonaro moves to arm base, alarming gun experts]. ''The Washington Times'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved March 15, 2021.</ref>

====Crime====
Bolsonaro sent soldiers to the province of Ceará to put down major gang violence.<ref>Kew, Ben (January 7, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2019/01/07/violence-rages-northern-brazil-bolsonaro-deploys-military/ Violence Rages in Northern Brazil as Bolsonaro Deploys Military]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 7, 2019.</ref>

In Christmas 2019, Bolsonaro issued a pardon to police officers convicted of involuntary crimes – committed out of self-defense.<ref>Biller, David (December 24, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/dec/24/brazils-bolsonaro-grants-police-officers-christmas/ Brazil's Bolsonaro grants police officers Christmas pardon]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved December 24, 2019.</ref>

On Christmas Day 2019, Bolsonaro signed a major bill cracking down on crime.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-politics-anti-crime/bolsonaro-signs-anti-crime-bill-designed-to-tackle-violence-in-brazil-idUSKBN1YT0MF Bolsonaro signs anti-crime bill designed to tackle violence in Brazil]. ''Reuters''. December 25, 2019. Retrieved December 25, 2019.</ref> On December 27, 2019, Bolsonaro signed a bill removing jail time as a possible punishment for military police and firefighters convicted of disciplinary offenses.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-politics/bolsonaro-signs-law-ending-disciplinary-detention-for-military-police-and-firefighters-idUSKBN1YV0XX Bolsonaro signs law ending disciplinary detention for military police and firefighters]. ''Reuters''. December 27, 2019. Retrieved December 27, 2019.</ref>

====Economy, deregulation, and bureaucracy====
Immediately upon assuming office, President Bolsonaro weakened the department protecting "indigenous rights," and instead promoting integration into Brazilian society, economic development, and improving indigenous quality of life.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-01-02/new-brazilian-president-removes-indigenous-protections/10680166 Brazil's new President Jair Bolsonaro rolls back Indigenous tribe protections]. ''Abc.net.au''. January 2, 2019. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
*Inouye, Stefani; Boadle, Anthony (January 2, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-politics-agriculture/bolsonaro-gives-brazil-farm-ministry-powers-on-indigenous-land-in-win-for-farmers-idUSKCN1OW0OS Bolsonaro gives Brazil farm ministry powers on indigenous land, in win for farmers]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
*Biller, David (January 2, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-01-02/brazil-s-new-leader-quick-to-please-farmers-cap-natives-lands Bolsonaro Caps Natives’ Lands, Pleasing Farmers in One of First Acts]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
*Londoño, Ernesto (January 2, 2019). [https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/02/world/americas/brazil-bolsonaro-president-indigenous-lands.html On Day 1, Brazil’s New President Undermines Indigenous Land Rights]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved January 2, 2019.</ref><ref name="Savarese2019">Savarese, Mauricio (January 2, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/c754faab167c43d1bb883dda1b511c54 Brazil’s Bolsonaro targets minorities on 1st day in office]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved January 2, 2019.</ref> He also signed several decrees promoting the [[free market]], including reducing a planned minimum wage increase, reducing the number of ministries, and firing partisan civil service officers,<ref>Multiple references:
*Martel, Frances (January 4, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/latin-america/2019/01/04/brazil-bolsonaro-promises-fire-communist-government-employees/ Brazil: Bolsonaro Promises to Fire ‘Communist’ Government Employees]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 5, 2019.
*Khan, Shehab (January 4, 2019). [https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/jair-bolsonaro-brazil-president-civil-servants-fire-far-right-left-wing-a8711116.html Jair Bolsonaro: Brazil’s new far right president fires hundreds of ‘left wing’ civil servants]. ''The Independent''. Retrieved January 4, 2019.</ref> actions which caused Brazil's stock market to rise significantly<ref>Multiple references:
*Lewis, Jeffrey T. (January 2, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/brazils-new-finance-chief-urges-quick-pension-overhaul-11546455741 Brazil’s New Conservative Leader Moves to Revamp Economy]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
*Boadle, Anthony (January 2, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-politics/brazil-markets-soar-as-new-government-vows-to-shrink-state-idUSKCN1OW19Y Brazil markets soar as new government vows to shrink state]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
*Yuk, Pan Kwan (January 2, 2019). [https://www.ft.com/content/37a1a98c-0ec0-11e9-a3aa-118c761d2745 Brazilian stocks: new year, new record high]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
*Lima, Mario Sergio; Said, Flavia (January 2, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-01-02/brazil-economy-chief-vows-to-drain-the-swamp-of-government-waste Brazil’s Economy Chief Vows to Drain the Swamp of Government Waste]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved January 3, 2019.
*Motson, Nikki (January 3, 2019). [https://p.dw.com/p/3Ays0 Markets soared in response to new president Jair Bolsonaro taking office in Brazil]. ''Deutsche Welle''. Retrieved January 3, 2019.
See also:
*Deveau, Scott (Febraury 6, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-02-06/brookfield-bullish-on-brazil-with-bolsonaro-s-pro-business-bent Brookfield Bullish on Brazil With Bolsonaro’s Pro-Business Bent]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
*McGeever, Jamie (February 28, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-latam-stocks-poll/brazil-stocks-to-enjoy-prolonged-bolsonaro-boost-mexico-more-muted-reuters-poll-idUSKCN1QH0OS Brazil stocks to enjoy prolonged Bolsonaro boost, Mexico more muted: Reuters poll]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved February 28, 2019.</ref><ref name="Deliver">Lima, Mario Sergio; Biller, David (January 2, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-01-02/brazilian-assets-soar-as-bolsonaro-starts-to-deliver-on-promises Brazilian Assets Soar as Bolsonaro Starts to Deliver on Promises]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved January 2, 2019.</ref> and business optimism to increase.<ref>Harris, Bryan (April 11, 2019). [https://www.ft.com/content/c897ee82-5a02-11e9-9dde-7aedca0a081a Brazil’s business optimism bounces back under Bolsonaro]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved April 12, 2019.</ref> Bolsonaro's government promised to privatize about 100 government-run industries.<ref>Kew, Ben (January 4, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2019/01/04/brazils-bolsonaro-pledges-privatize-many-industries-possible/ Brazil’s Bolsonaro Pledges to Privatize as Many Industries as Possible]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 5, 2019.</ref><ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-infrastructure/brazil-plans-to-privatize-or-liquidate-100-state-run-companies-idUSKCN1P2197 Brazil plans to privatize or liquidate 100 state-run companies]. ''Reuters''. January 8, 2019. Retrieved January 8, 2019.</ref> In his first few days in office, Bolsonaro abolished Brazil's labor department.<ref name="FirstDays"/>

Bolsonaro has promoted Brazil as an emerging free-market society, criticizing his predecessors and stating that "the left wing will not prevail."<ref>Kew, Ben (January 22, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2019/01/22/jair-bolsonaro-declares-new-brazil-davos-left-will-not-prevail/ Jair Bolsonaro Introduces ‘New Brazil’ at Davos: ‘The Left Will Not Prevail’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 23, 2019.</ref>

Bolsonaro worked to reduce socialistic environmental regulations.<ref>Spring, Jake (May 8, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-environment/ex-ministers-blast-bolsonaro-for-dismantling-brazils-environment-protections-idUSKCN1SE2IQ Ex-ministers blast Bolsonaro for dismantling Brazil's environment protections]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 8, 2019.</ref>

After Brazil's congress rejected President Bolsonaro's decree to transfer indigenous land decisions to the Agriculture Department, Bolsonaro issued another decree reinstating this policy in June 2019.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-politics-indigenous/brazils-bolsonaro-hands-indigenous-land-decisions-back-to-farm-sector-idUSKCN1TK37O Brazil's Bolsonaro hands indigenous land decisions back to farm sector]. ''Reuters''. June 19, 2019. Retrieved June 19, 2019.</ref>

Under Bolsonaro's presidency, Brazil's congress passed a major pension reform bill to improve the country's financial situation.<ref>Multiple references:
*McGeever, Jamie; Marcello, Maria Carolina (October 22, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-politics-pension/brazils-bolsonaro-heralds-great-day-as-senate-approves-pension-reform-idUSKBN1X11UT Brazil's Bolsonaro heralds 'great day' as Senate approves pension reform]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
*Marcello, Maria Carolina; McGeever, Jamie (October 23, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-politics-pensions/brazil-pension-reform-awaits-ratification-after-clearing-senate-idUSKBN1X2290 Brazil pension reform awaits ratification after clearing Senate]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 23, 2019.</ref>

Under Bolsonaro, Brazil saw an increase in economic growth and investment.<ref>Multiple references:
*Lewis, Jeffrey T. (December 3, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/investors-tune-out-discord-to-embrace-brazils-economic-turnaround-11575369000 Investors Tune Out Discord to Embrace Brazil’s Economic Turnaround]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved December 3, 2019.
*Lewis, Jeffrey T.; Trevisani, Paulo (December 3, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/brazils-economy-expands-at-fastest-pace-in-six-quarters-11575377914 Brazil’s Economy Expands at Fastest Pace in Six Quarters]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved December 3, 2019.</ref>

====Education====
He also signed a decree eliminating the "diversity" division of Brazil's education ministry and created a new division to promote literacy,<ref>Multiple references:
*Saldaña, Paulo (January 2, 2019). [https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/educacao/2019/01/velez-desmonta-secretaria-de-diversidade-e-cria-nova-subpasta-de-alfabetizacao.shtml Vélez desmonta secretaria de diversidade e cria nova subpasta de alfabetização]. ''Folha De S.Paulo''. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
* https://twitter.com/jairbolsonaro/status/1080567217031393283
See also:
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/new-brazil-government-drops-diversity-from-school-books/4736666.html New Brazil Government Drops ‘Diversity' from School Books]. ''Voice of America'' (from ''Agence France-Presse''). January 9, 2019. Retrieved March 31, 2019.</ref> the decree being signed as Bolsonaro vowed "to tackle the Marxist garbage" in Brazilian schools.<ref>Multiple references:
* https://twitter.com/jairbolsonaro/status/1080461738666012672
*Schow, Ashe (January 2, 2019). [https://www.dailywire.com/news/39879/new-brazil-president-vows-tackle-marxist-garbage-ashe-schow New Brazil President Vows To Tackle ‘Marxist Garbage’ In Schools]. ''The Daily Wire''. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
*Woodall, Crystal (January 3, 2019). [https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/2019/january/brazils-donald-trump-to-battle-marxist-garbage-bolsonaro-signals-new-era-for-us-and-latin-america 'Brazil's Donald Trump' to Battle 'Marxist Garbage': Bolsonaro Signals New Era for US and Latin America]. ''CBN News''. Retrieved January 3, 2019.
*Pentchoukov, Ivan (January 2, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/bolsonaro-vows-to-tackle-the-marxist-garbage-in-brazils-schools_2755389.html Bolsonaro Vows to ‘Tackle the Marxist Garbage’ in Brazil’s Schools]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved January 3, 2019.
See also:
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/brazil-education-overhaul-aims-at-ousting-marxist-ideology-/4774799.html Brazil Education Overhaul Aims at Ousting 'Marxist Ideology']. ''Voice of America'' (from ''Reuters''). February 6, 2019. Retrieved March 31, 2019.</ref> In February 2019, Bolsonaro announced it would revise public school textbooks to remove left-wing propaganda, including references to homosexuality and feminism.<ref>Multiple references:
*Barillas, Martin M. (February 11, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/brazils-new-president-to-eliminate-transgender-pro-gay-ideology-from-school Brazil’s new president to eliminate transgender, pro-gay ideology from schools]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
*Ciccotta, Tom (February 12, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2019/02/12/bolsonaro-erase-marxist-rubbish-from-brazilian-colleges/ Bolsonaro: Erase ‘Marxist Rubbish’ from Brazilian Colleges]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
*Osborne, Samuel (February 12, 2019). [https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/brazil-jair-bolsonaro-school-textbook-feminism-homosexuality-lgbt-violence-women-a8775271.html Bolsonaro regime to remove Brazilian textbook references to feminism and homosexuality]. ''The Independent''. Retrieved February 13, 2019.</ref> On February 25, 2019, the Education Ministry under Bolsonaro instructed schools to have students sing the national anthem and that teachers read a patriotic statement to students,<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.foxnews.com/world/brazil-ministry-tells-students-to-recite-bolsonaro-slogan Brazil ministry tells students to recite Bolsonaro slogan]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). February 26, 2019. Retrieved February 27, 2019.
*[https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/brazil-s-new-right-wing-government-asks-schools-read-out-n975901 Brazil's new right-wing government asks schools to read aloud a President Bolsonaro slogan]. ''NBC News'' (from ''Reuters''). February 25, 2019. Retrieved February 27, 2019.
Brazil's education department revised its policy after criticism:
*Phillips, Dom (February 26, 2019). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/feb/26/brazil-education-minister-bolsonaro-slogan-students-recite Outrage after Brazil ministry asks schools to read aloud Bolsonaro slogan]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved March 1, 2019.</ref> and he encouraged students to call out their teachers when they promoted left-wing content.<ref>Kaiser, Anna Jean (May 3, 2019). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/may/03/brazil-schools-teachers-indoctrination-jair-bolsonaro Call for students to film 'biased' teachers brings Brazil's culture wars to classroom]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved May 8, 2019.</ref> Bolsonaro has attempted to remove left-wing bias from the history content in Brazilian schools.<ref>Pearson, Samantha (April 12, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/bolsonaro-takes-aim-at-brazils-history-11555080030 Bolsonaro Takes Aim at Brazil’s History]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved April 12, 2019.</ref> In September 2019, Bolsonaro announced his administration would draft legislation to ban far-left gender ideology indoctrination in public schools.<ref>Barillas, Martin M. (September 10, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/brazilian-president-moves-to-protect-schoolkids-from-lgbt-gender-ideology Brazilian president moves to protect schoolkids from LGBT gender ideology]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved September 10, 2019.</ref>

President Bolsonaro succeeded in increasing security and reducing left-wing influences in Brazil's public schools.<ref>Watson, Katy (May 7, 2019). [https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-48039435 How Brazil's culture wars are being waged in classrooms]. ''BBC News''. Retrieved May 8, 2019.</ref>

====Social issues====
On his first day in office, President Bolsonaro signed a decree removing LGBT issues from the list of concerns of the human rights ministry,<ref name="Savarese2019"/><ref>Gstalter, Morgan (January 2, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/human-rights/423594-brazils-new-president-removes-lgbt-concerns-from-human Brazil’s new president removes LGBT concerns from human rights ministry]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved January 2, 2019.</ref> and he signed another decree increasing oversight over NGOs and international organizations, which he argued inhibited indigenous integration into Brazilian society.<ref name="NGOdecree">Stargardter, Gabriel (January 2, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-politics-ngos/bolsonaro-presidential-decree-grants-sweeping-powers-over-ngos-in-brazil-idUSKCN1OW1P8 Bolsonaro presidential decree grants sweeping powers over NGOs in Brazil]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 2, 2019.</ref>

President Bolsonaro created a national week to raise awareness of teen pregnancy in order to prevent it.<ref>[http://www2.planalto.gov.br/acompanhe-o-planalto/noticias/2019/01/semana-nacional-vai-conscientizar-para-evitar-a-gravidez-na-adolescencia Semana nacional vai conscientizar para evitar a gravidez na adolescência]. ''Planalto.gov.br''. January 4, 2019. Retrieved January 6, 2019.</ref>

In January 2019, President Bolsonaro announced he would end a program to create an "indigenous cryptocurrency."<ref>[https://www.ccn.com/brazils-new-president-jair-bolsonaro-shuts-down-indigenous-cryptocurrency-project/ Brazil’s New President Jair Bolsonaro Shuts Down ‘Indigenous Cryptocurrency’ Project]. ''AltCoin News''. January 8, 2019. Retrieved January 9, 2019.</ref>

President Bolsonaro abolished the culture ministry shortly after assuming office.<ref>Neuendorf, Henri (January 9, 2019). [https://news.artnet.com/art-world/brazil-disbands-ministry-culture-1434835 Brazil’s New Right-Wing President Jair Bolsonaro Has Disbanded the Country’s Ministry of Culture]. ''Artnet News''. Retrieved January 9, 2019.</ref><ref>Angeleti, Gabriella (January 9, 2019). [https://www.theartnewspaper.com/news/brazilian-culture-ministry-bolsonaro-osmar-terra Jair Bolsonaro’s government extinguishes Brazilian ministry of culture]. ''The Art Newspaper''. Retrieved January 9, 2019.</ref>

Pro-life Brazilian governmental officials vocally supported pro-life policies at the UN.<ref>[https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/brazilian-pro-life-voices-make-themselves-heard-at-un-womens-conference Brazilian pro-life voices make themselves heard at UN women’s conference]. ''LifeSiteNews'' (from the ''Campaign Life Coalition''). March 26, 2019. Retrieved March 26, 2019.</ref> Bolsonaro's government criticized the [[World Health Organization]] for pro-abortion guidelines.<ref>Gennarini, Stefano (October 11, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/brazilian-minister-says-world-health-orgs-abortion-guidelines-risk-girls-lives Brazilian minister says World Health Org’s abortion guidelines risk girls’ lives]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved October 11, 2019.</ref>

President Bolsonaro made numerous changes to environmental policy.<ref>Jeantet, Diane (May 15, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/6ba1d372640641749278a3054f3a47d4 AP Explains: Brazil’s environmental changes under Bolsonaro]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved May 15, 2019.</ref> In May 2019, he fired a far-left activist from his role as the leader of a government-controlled climate change group.<ref>Spring, Jake (May 10, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-environment/brazils-bolsonaro-fires-militant-head-of-climate-change-action-group-idUSKCN1SG2BT Brazil's Bolsonaro fires 'militant' head of climate change action group]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 10, 2019.</ref> He accused left-wing NGOs of manipulating deforestation statistics to make his record look bad,<ref>Kew, Ben (August 22, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2019/08/22/brazil-bolsonaro-suggests-ngos-started-amazon-wildfires-after-cutting-their-funding/ Brazil: Bolsonaro Suggests NGO’s Started Amazon Wildfires After Cutting Their Funding]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 22, 2019. See also:
*Kew, Ben (August 23, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2019/08/23/amazon-fires-brazils-bolsonaro-urges-macron-stop-meddling-after-he-threatens-veto-trade-deal/ Amazon Fires: Brazil’s Bolsonaro Urges Macron to Stop Meddling After He Threatens to Veto Trade Deal]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 23, 2019.
*Richardson, Valerie (August 29, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/aug/29/nasa-area-burned-by-global-wildfires-dropped-by-25/ NASA: Area burned by global wildfires dropped by 25% since 2003]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 8, 2019.
*Richardson, Valerie (August 26, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/aug/26/amazon-fires-normal-agriculture-despite-internatio/ Annual Amazon farmland burn sets records for international outrage]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 8, 2019.
*[https://twitter.com/lyndseyfifield/status/1167114222247075847 Lyndsey Fifield]. ''Twitter''. August 29, 2019. Retrieved September 8, 2019.
*[https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/145464/fires-in-brazil Fires in Brazil]. ''Earthobservatory.nasa.gov''. August 22, 2019. Retrieved September 8, 2019.
*Murphy, James (November 30, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/south-america/item/34189-brazil-s-bolsonaro-puts-blame-for-some-amazon-fires-on-hollywood-s-leonardo-dicaprio Brazil’s Bolsonaro Puts Blame for Some Amazon Fires on Hollywood’s Leonardo DiCaprio]. ''The New American''. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
*Mass, Warren (December 11, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/tech/environment/item/34301-brazil-s-president-dares-to-call-greta-thunberg-a-brat Brazil’s President Dares to Call Greta Thunberg a Brat]. ''The New American''. Retrieved December 11, 2019.</ref> though he later sent soldiers to stop fires in the Amazon.<ref>De Souza, Marcelo Silva (August 24, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/526be768cbab450c9dabc394e662cb32 Brazilian troops begin deploying to fight Amazon fires]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved August 24, 2019.
*Smits, Jeanne (August 30, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/global-elites-myths-and-lies-about-amazon-fires-burning-hot-and-heavy Global elites’ myths and lies about Amazon fires burning hot and heavy]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved August 30, 2019.</ref>

On May 21, 2019, President Bolsonaro signed a proclamation consecrating Brazil to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.<ref>Barillas, Martin M. (May 23, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/brazilian-president-signs-proclamation-consecrating-nation-to-virgin-mary Brazilian president signs proclamation consecrating nation to Virgin Mary]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved May 23, 2019.</ref> At a speech at the UN General Assembly in September 2020, Bolsonaro stated that Brazil "is a Christian and conservative country" and called on the world to fight "Christophobia."<ref>Multiple references:
*Martel, Frances (September 22, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/latin-america/2020/09/22/bolsonaro-urges-u-n-to-fight-christophobia-brazil-is-a-christian-country/ Bolsonaro Urges U.N. to Fight ‘Christophobia’: ‘Brazil Is a Christian Country’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 22, 2020.
*Mangiaracina, Emily (October 7, 2020). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/president-of-brazil-pushes-for-worldwide-fight-against-christophobia-at-un President of Brazil pushes for worldwide ‘fight against Christophobia’ at UN]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved November 14, 2020.</ref>

====Foreign policy====
[[File:Trump and Bolsonaro, March 2019.jpg|thumb|250px|Bolsonaro and U.S. President [[Donald Trump]] in March 2019]]
On his first day in office, President Bolsonaro signed a decree giving Brazil's government strong oversight over international organizations operating in Brazil.<ref name="NGOdecree"/> Meanwhile, Brazil's foreign minister, [[Ernesto Araújo]], stated that Brazil would reject globalism and oversight by international organizations.<ref name="Deliver"/><ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-politics-araujo/brazils-new-foreign-minister-says-country-will-abandon-globalism-idUSKCN1OW1OO Brazil's new foreign minister says country will abandon globalism]. ''Reuters''. January 2, 2019. Retrieved January 2, 2019. See also:
*Paraguassu, Lisandra; Brito, Ricardo (January 3, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-politics/brazil-wants-to-move-embassy-to-jerusalem-push-reform-at-wto-idUSKCN1OX1SR Brazil wants to move embassy to Jerusalem, push reform at WTO]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 3, 2019.
*Araujo, Ernesto (January 7, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2019-01-07/brazil-s-bolsonaro-brings-foreign-policy-revolution-says-araujo Bolsonaro Was Not Elected to Take Brazil as He Found It]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved January 7, 2019.</ref> In January 2019, Bolsonaro stated Brazil would move its embassy in [[Israel]] to [[Jerusalem]],<ref>Giaritelli, Anna (January 4, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/brazil-to-follow-us-by-moving-its-embassy-in-israel-to-jerusalem Brazil to follow US by moving its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved January 4, 2019.</ref> though in March 2019, he announced Brazil would open a trade office in Jerusalem "as a part of its embassy in Israel."<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.timesofisrael.com/brazil-to-open-trade-office-in-jerusalem-as-a-part-of-its-embassy/ Brazil to open trade office in Jerusalem ‘as a part of its embassy’]. ''The Times of Israel''. March 31, 2019. Retrieved March 31, 2019.
*Burke, Michael (March 31, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/436643-brazil-opening-diplomatic-office-in-jerusalem-as-bolsonaro-visits-israel Brazil opening 'diplomatic office' in Jerusalem as Bolsonaro visits Israel]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved March 31, 2019.
*Levingston, Ivan; Moura, Fabiola (March 31, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-03-31/brazil-to-open-diplomatic-office-in-jerusalem-israel-says Brazil Will Open Trade Office in Jerusalem, Bolsonaro Says]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved March 31, 2019.
*Landau, Noa; Tibon, Amir (March 31, 2019). [https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium-brazil-formally-announces-opening-business-office-in-jerusalem-instead-of-embassy-1.7068760 Brazil Announces Opening Jerusalem 'Business Office' - Instead of Promised Embassy]. ''Haaretz''. Retrieved March 31, 2019.
*[https://www.breitbart.com/news/brazil-to-open-diplomatic-office-in-jerusalem/ Brazil to open diplomatic office in Jerusalem]. ''Breitbart News'' (from ''UPI''). March 31, 2019. Retrieved March 31, 2019.
*Williams, Dan (March 31, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-israel-brazil/brazil-opens-israel-trade-mission-in-jerusalem-short-of-full-embassy-move-idUSKCN1RC097 Brazil opens Israel trade mission in Jerusalem, short of full embassy move]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved April 2, 2019.
See also:
*Danan, Deborah (March 31, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/middle-east/2019/03/31/brazils-bolsonaro-to-netanyahu-i-love-israel/ Brazil’s Bolsonaro to Netanyahu: ‘I Love Israel’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 31, 2019.
*Bedard, Paul (March 29, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/brazil-to-relocate-embassy-to-jerusalem-despite-pushback Brazil to relocate embassy to Jerusalem despite ‘pushback’]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved March 31, 2019.
*Danan, Deborah (December 15, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/middle-east/2019/12/15/brazil-to-move-embassy-to-jerusalem-presidents-son-vows-at-opening-of-trade-mission/ Brazil Opens Trade Office in Jerusalem Ahead of Expected Embassy Move]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 15, 2019.
*Roberts, Katabella (December 16, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/brazil-opens-trade-office-in-jerusalem-after-pledge-to-relocate-embassy-by-2020_3175341.html Brazil Opens Trade Office in Jerusalem After Pledge to Relocate Embassy by 2020]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-israel-brazil-embassy/netanyahu-says-brazil-committed-to-move-embassy-to-jerusalem-in-2020-idUSKBN1YJ0IS Netanyahu says Brazil committed to move embassy to Jerusalem in 2020]. ''Reuters''. December 15, 2019. Retrieved December 15, 2019.</ref> Bolsonaro became the first Brazilian president to visit the [[Western Wall]] while being accompanied by a senior Israeli official.<ref>Multiple references:
*Danan, Deborah (April 2, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/middle-east/2019/04/02/in-first-brazils-bolsonaro-visits-western-wall-with-netanyahu/ WATCH: In First, Brazil’s Bolsonaro Visits Western Wall with Netanyahu]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 2, 2019.
*Rosenberg, Ilan; Paraguassu, Lisandra (April 1, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-israel-brazil/bolsonaro-visits-western-wall-palestinians-angry-at-jerusalem-mission-idUSKCN1RD2OW Bolsonaro visits Western Wall, Palestinians angry at Jerusalem mission]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved April 2, 2019.</ref>

In January 2019, President Bolsonaro withdrew Brazil from the [[UN Migrant Treaty]], citing a desire to protect the country's [[national sovereignty]].<ref>Multiple references:
*Kew, Ben (January 9, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2019/01/09/bolsonaro-pulls-brazil-out-u-n-migration-pact-we-will-define-our-rules/ Bolsonaro Pulls Brazil Out of U.N. Migration Pact: ‘We Will Define Our Rules’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
*Paris, Francesca (January 9, 2019). [https://www.npr.org/2019/01/09/683634412/brazilian-president-bolsonaro-withdraws-from-u-n-compact-on-migration Brazilian President Bolsonaro Withdraws From U.N. Compact On Migration]. ''NPR''. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
*Londoño, Ernesto (January 9, 2019). [https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/09/world/americas/bolsonaro-brazil-migration-accord.html Bolsonaro Pulls Brazil From UN Migration Accord]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-migration/brazil-quits-u-n-migration-pact-will-still-take-in-venezuelan-refugees-source-idUSKCN1P22G0 Brazil quits U.N. migration pact, will still take in Venezuelan refugees: source]. ''Reuters''. January 8, 2019. Retrieved January 8, 2019.</ref> In a 2019 speech to the trade organization Mercosur, Bolsonaro advocated for national sovereignty,<ref>Martel, Frances (July 18, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/latin-america/2019/07/18/bolsonaro-trump-mercosur-speech/ Bolsonaro Channels Trump to South American Trade Bloc: ‘I Want Brazil to Be Great’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 18, 2019.</ref> and he did the same at a [[United Nations General Assembly]] speech later that year in which he also criticized socialism.<ref>Multiple references:
*Pearson, Samantha; Lewis, Jeffrey T. (September 24, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/brazils-bolsonaro-defends-right-to-develop-amazon-11569338624 Brazil’s Bolsonaro Defends Right to Develop Amazon]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
*Martel, Frances (September 24, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/environment/2019/09/24/bolsonaro-asks-u-n-to-fight-colonialist-macron-environmentalists-on-amazon-fires/ Bolsonaro Asks U.N. to Fight ‘Colonialist’ Macron, Environmentalists on Amazon Fires]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
*Laurence, Lianne (September 25, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/brazils-president-slams-socialism-defends-sovereignty-in-hard-hitting-un-address Brazil’s president slams socialism, defends sovereignty in hard-hitting UN address]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved September 25, 2019.</ref>

President Bolsonaro extradited a communist terrorist to Italy, where he had been wanted for several decades.<ref>Tomlinsom, Chris (January 15, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/01/15/communist-terrorist-cesare-battisti-arrives-italy-fulfilling-bolsonaro-promise/ Brazil’s Bolsonaro Fulfils Promise to Italy’s Salvini, Hands Over Communist Terrorist]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 15, 2019.</ref> He refused to recognize [[Nicolás Maduro]]'s Marxist Venezuelan government after a disputed election.<ref>Kew, Ben (January 14, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2019/01/14/brazil-recognizes-venezuelan-assembly-leader-rightful-president/ Brazil Recognizes Venezuelan Assembly Leader as Rightful President]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 15, 2019. See also:
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-venezuela-politics-brazil/brazils-bolsonaro-formally-recognizes-venezuelan-opposition-envoy-idUSKCN1T5312 Brazil's Bolsonaro formally recognizes Venezuelan opposition envoy]. ''Reuters''. June 4, 2019. Retrieved June 5, 2019.</ref> In November 2019, Brazil under Bolsonaro was one of only three countries to vote against an annual UN resolution condemning U.S. sanctions on Cuba.<ref>Lederer, Edith M. (November 7, 2019). [https://apnews.com/966ea6e0d9f74c5f8b246702f2f75acf UN votes overwhelmingly to condemn US embargo on Cuba]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved November 7, 2019.</ref>

Bolsonaro's first foreign trip was to the United States rather than Argentina, breaking a Brazilian precedent.<ref>[https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3002295/brazil-leader-jair-bolsonaro-woos-donald-trump Brazil leader Jair Bolsonaro woos Donald Trump, opens base to US rockets, visits CIA and dines with Steve Bannon]. ''South China Morning Post''. Retrieved March 19, 2019. See also:
*Fox, Ben (March 19, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/bdc70648e5814d25b549d1c252910006 Brazil’s new president signals better relations with the US]. ''Associated Press''. March 19, 2019. Retrieved March 19, 2019.</ref>

Bolsonaro, however, advocated for and advanced plans for a monetary union between Brazil and Argentina, something which would reduce Brazilian national sovereignty.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-economy-currency/brazils-bolsonaro-doubles-down-on-monetary-union-with-argentina-idUSKCN1T81II Brazil's Bolsonaro doubles down on monetary union with Argentina]. ''Reuters''. June 7, 2019. Retrieved June 7, 2019.</ref>

Bolsonaro adopted a weak position on China as president, contrasting with the strong position he took during his campaign,<ref>Multiple references:
*Biller, David; Jeantet, Diane (November 13, 2019). [https://apnews.com/e99b67b41fe8478a9e513d39f2168a5a Economy in mind, Bolsonaro changes tack and cozies up to Xi]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved November 13, 2019.
*Trevisani, Paulo (November 15, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/brazil-deepens-china-ties-in-about-face-11573772734 Brazil Deepens China Ties in About-Face]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved November 17, 2019.
*Martel, Frances (December 7, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/latin-america/2021/12/07/martel-jair-bolsonaro-once-latin-americas-biggest-anti-china-hope-silent-genocide-olympics/ Martel: Jair Bolsonaro, Once Latin America’s Biggest Anti-China Hope, Silent on Genocide Olympics]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 1, 2022.</ref><ref name="ChinaBrazilTrade2019">Hayward, John (November 14, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2019/11/14/bolsonaro-expands-free-trade-china-threatening-brazilian-industry/ Bolsonaro Expands ‘Free Trade’ with China, Threatening Brazilian Industry]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 16, 2019.</ref> and some conservatives criticized him for this.<ref>Brian, Paul (November 1, 2019). [https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/even-latin-americas-trump-is-kowtowing-to-the-chinese/ Even Latin America’s Trump is Kowtowing to the Chinese]. ''The American Conservative''. Retrieved November 1, 2019.</ref> Additionally, Bolsonaro adopted a trade policy more in line with the [[establishment]] that also threatened Brazilian industry.<ref name="ChinaBrazilTrade2019"/><ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brics-summit-brazil/bolsonaro-says-brazils-trade-policy-is-realistic-and-pragmatic-idUSKBN1XO24Y Bolsonaro says Brazil's trade policy is realistic and pragmatic]. ''Reuters''. November 14, 2019. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brics-summit-bolsonaro/bolsonaro-says-wants-no-role-for-brazil-in-u-s-china-trade-war-idUSKBN1XO1XY Bolsonaro says wants no role for Brazil in U.S.-China trade war]. ''Reuters''. November 14, 2019. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
*Hayward, John (November 15, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2019/11/15/bolsonaro-brazil-will-stay-out-of-u-s-china-trade-dispute/ Bolsonaro: Brazil Will Stay Out of U.S.-China Trade Dispute]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 16, 2019.</ref>

====Other====
In August 2019, after disestablishing a left-wing Cuban slave doctor program, Bolsonaro created a Doctors for Brazil program, giving medical jobs to Brazilians.<ref>Martel, Frances (August 2, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/latin-america/2019/08/02/bolsonaro-cuban-slave-doctor-program-created-guerrilla-cells-brazil/ Bolsonaro: Cuban Slave Doctor Program Created ‘Guerrilla Cells’ in Brazil]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 3, 2019.</ref> In 2019, Bolsonaro ended visa requirements for tourists and business people from China, India, the United States, Canada, Japan, and Australia.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-visas/brazil-says-it-will-no-longer-require-visas-from-chinese-indian-citizens-idUSKBN1X32AX Brazil says it will no longer require visas from Chinese, Indian citizens]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 27, 2019.</ref>

In December 2019, Bolsonaro signed an order allowing small farmers to gain the title of the land they farm.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-politics-landrights/brazils-bolsonaro-moves-on-land-titles-for-small-farmers-idUSKBN1YE2R1 Brazil's Bolsonaro moves on land titles for small farmers]. ''Reuters''. December 10, 2019. Retrieved December 10, 2019.</ref>

In 2020, Bolsonaro appointed Kássio Nunes Marques, who has ties with Brazil's Left, to the Supreme Court. In 2021, by contrast, he appointed conservative evangelical André Mendonça to the court.<ref>Savarese, Mauricio (December 1, 2021). [https://apnews.com/article/sports-religion-brazil-jair-bolsonaro-a05027ef90234d49fd03c75acce74ab9 Brazil’s senate OKs evangelical Bolsonaro ally to top court]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved January 1, 2022.</ref><ref>[https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/brazils-senate-approves-bolsonaros-supreme-court-pick-2021-12-01/ Brazil's Senate approves Bolsonaro's Supreme Court pick]. ''Reuters''. December 1, 2021. Retrieved January 1, 2022.</ref>

==Views==
In its eighth consecutive term, Jair Bolsonaro is one of the most admired personalities and at the same time one of the most hated in [[Brazil]]. Bolsonaro is the most conservative and [[right-wing]] politician on the Brazilian political spectrum, and for defending [[Christian values|Christian]],<ref name="ProLifeIsrael"/><ref>Thomas, Goerge (March 20, 2019). [https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/politics/2019/march/we-are-god-fearing-men-brazils-president-is-a-friend-to-president-trump-and-biblical-values 'We Are God-Fearing Men': Brazil's President a Friend to Trump and Biblical Values]. ''CBN News''. Retrieved March 26, 2019.</ref> [[family values|family]],<ref name="Chapman2018"/> [[traditional values|traditional]] and [[conservative values]], has been falsely labeled by the Brazilian media as "[[Nazi]]",<ref>[http://www.cartacapital.com.br/tecnologia/a-onda-bolsonaro-e-o-despertar-do-neonazismo The Bolsonaro wave and the awakening of neo-Nazism] - [[CartaCapital]]</ref> "[[homophobic]]",<ref>[http://terramagazine.terra.com.br/interna/0,,OI5125255-EI6578,00-Vou+processar+o+Bolsonaro+diz+Mott+sobre+panfletos.html Earth. "I'll sue the Bolsonaro" says Mott on pamphlets] - Terramagazine.terra.com.br.</ref> "[[racist]]",<ref>[http://noticias.uol.com.br/politica/2011/04/01/para-ministra-da-igualdade-racial-declaracoes-de-bolsonaro-sao-caso-explicito-de-racismo.jhtm Chief of Seppir consider statements such as "explicit racism" of Bolsonaro]. - UOL (April 1, 2011). Visited on April 2, 2011.</ref> "[[fascist]]",<ref>[http://www.joildo.net/artigos/tortura-nunca-mais/ Mario Jakobskind (May 29, 2009). Torture Never Again! Joildo.net]</ref> "[[sexist]]"<ref>[http://www.mndh.org.br/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2747&Itemid=56 MNDH want full pressure against Bolsonaro] - MNDH.</ref> and "[[white supremacist]]". The international [[mainstream media]] has also been extremely biased against Bolsonaro.<ref>Jasper, William F. (October 10, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/south-america/item/30291-fake-news-media-in-a-froth-as-trump-of-the-tropics-bolsonaro-seems-headed-to-be-brazil-s-president Fake News Media in a Froth as “Trump of the Tropics” Bolsonaro Seems Headed to Be Brazil’s President]. ''The New American''. Retrieved October 10, 2018. See also:
*Rogan, Tom (October 22, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/the-economist-is-wrong-jair-bolsonaro-would-be-better-for-brazil-than-fernando-haddad The Economist is wrong, Jair Bolsonaro would be better for Brazil than Fernando Haddad]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
*Stargardter, Gabriel (May 2, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-politics/brazils-bolsonaro-faces-backlash-as-sponsors-ditch-ny-gala-dinner-idUSKCN1S824M Brazil's Bolsonaro faces backlash as sponsors ditch NY gala dinner]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 2, 2019.
*Martel, Frances (May 4, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/latin-america/2019/05/04/brazils-bolsonaro-cancels-nyc-trip-environmentalists-bill-de-blasio-object/ Brazil’s Bolsonaro Cancels NYC Trip After Environmentalists, Bill de Blasio Object]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 4, 2019.</ref> He has been compared to U.S. President [[Donald Trump]] and even has the nickname "Tropical Trump."<ref name="TropicalTrump"/><ref name="MeredithCNBC2018"/><ref>Dilorenzo, Sarah; Prengaman, Peter (October 9, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/ap-explains-how-brazils-bolsonaro-used-trump-tactics AP Explains: How Brazil's Bolsonaro used Trump tactics]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved October 9, 2018.</ref>

Bolsonaro takes strongly [[pro-life]] positions,<ref name="ProLifeIsrael">Bohon, Dave (November 5, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/item/30556-brazil-s-new-president-christian-pro-life-pro-israel Brazil’s New President: Christian, Pro-Life, Pro-Israel]. ''The New American''. Retrieved November 5, 2018.</ref><ref name="Chapman2018">Chapman, Michael W. (November 1, 2018). [https://www.cnsnews.com/blog/michael-w-chapman/brazils-new-president-strong-supporter-israel Brazil's New President is Pro-Life, Pro-Family, and Strong Supporter of Israel]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved November 2, 2018.</ref><ref>Risdon, James (October 19, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/outspoken-pro-life-candidate-leads-in-brazils-presidential-election-race Outspoken pro-life candidate leads in Brazil’s presidential election race]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved October 19, 2018.</ref> and he is critical of [[Carnival]] because of its immoral and degenerate practices.<ref>Chakraborty, Barnini (March 6, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/brazils-far-right-president-slams-carnival-tweets-x-rated-clip-and-asks-about-golden-shower Brazil's far-right president slams Carnival, tweets x-rated clip and asks about 'golden shower']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 6, 2019.</ref> He supports strong [[law and order]] policies on crime,<ref>Carolina Carcello (October 21, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-election/brazils-bolsonaro-says-he-intends-to-use-armed-forces-to-fight-violence-idUSKCN1MV0W8 Brazil's Bolsonaro says he intends to use armed forces to fight violence]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 21, 2018.</ref> and he has a good relationship with Brazil's military.<ref>Pearson, Samantha; Magalhaes, Luciana (October 29, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/brazils-new-president-set-to-give-military-more-clout-1540855191 Brazil’s New President Set to Give Military More Clout]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.</ref> He accurately condemns [[Similarities between Communism, Nazism and liberalism|national socialism as a left-wing ideology]].<ref>Multiple references:
*Chapman, Michael W. (April 5, 2019). [https://www.cnsnews.com/blog/michael-w-chapman/bolsonaro-israel-there-no-doubt-nazism-was-left-wing-movement Bolsonaro in Israel: 'There Is No Doubt' Nazism Was Left-Wing Movement]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved April 6, 2019.
*Dolsten, Josefin (April 4, 2019). [https://www.timesofisrael.com/bolsonaro-says-nazis-were-leftists-following-visit-to-yad-vashem/ Bolsonaro says Nazis were ‘leftists’ following visit to Yad Vashem]. ''The Times of Israel''. Retrieved April 6, 2019.
*Wise, Justin (April 3, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/437196-bolsonaro-says-no-doubt-nazis-were-leftists-after-visiting-israel Bolsonaro says after visiting Holocaust museum that Nazis 'no doubt' were leftists]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved April 3, 2019.</ref>

When he was first elected for the first time, Bolsonaro had a more friendly stance toward economic interventionism. Over the years, however, Bolsonaro has come to strongly support [[limited government]], a [[free market]] without bureaucracy, and privatization.<ref name="5Policies">Kew, Ben (October 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/latin-america/2018/10/29/who-is-jair-bolsonaro-five-conservative-policies-brazils-president-elect-champions/ Who is Jair Bolsonaro? Five Conservative Policies Brazil’s President-Elect Champions]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.</ref><ref name="CoalitionCabinet"/><ref>Prengaman, Peter (October 8, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/a-look-at-the-campaign-proposals-made-by-brazils-bolsonaro A look at the campaign proposals made by Brazil's Bolsonaro]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved October 9, 2018.</ref><ref>Ayres, Marcela (October 24, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-election-guedes/after-converting-bolsonaro-free-market-guru-must-convince-brazil-idUSKCN1MY2OB After converting Bolsonaro, free-market guru must convince Brazil]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 24, 2018.</ref>

On foreign policy issues, Bolsonaro has voiced support for nationalist policies similar to those of President Trump,<ref name="5Policies"/><ref>Boadle, Anthony (October 16, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-election-diplomacy/brazil-right-winger-would-follow-trumps-lead-on-foreign-policy-idUSKCN1MQ2HR Brazil right-winger would follow Trump's lead on foreign policy]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 16, 2018.</ref><ref>Schipani, Andres; Rathbone, John Paul (October 30, 2018). [https://www.ft.com/content/40303dd4-dbb2-11e8-8f50-cbae5495d92b Jair Bolsonaro poised to upend Brazil’s foreign policy]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved November 2, 2018.</ref> and he views the [[United States]] positively.<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/world/brazils-bolsonaro-opens-doors-to-host-u-s-military-base Brazil's Bolsonaro opens doors to host U.S military base]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). January 4, 2019. Retrieved January 6, 2019.</ref> Bolsonaro takes strongly pro-[[Israel]] positions,<ref name="ProLifeIsrael"/><ref name="Chapman2018"/><ref>Keinon, Herb (January 7, 2019). [https://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Benjamin-Netanyahu/Netanyahu-completes-embrace-of-Bolsonaro-576540 Netanyahu Completes Embrace of Bolsonaro]. ''The Jerusalem Post''. Retrieved January 7, 2019.</ref> supporting moving Brazil's embassy to [[Jerusalem]], something he affirmed he would do after his election,<ref>Samuels, Brett (November 1, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/414389-brazils-bolsonaro-confirms-plan-to-move-israel-embassy-to-jerusalem Brazil's Bolsonaro confirms plan to move Israel embassy to Jerusalem]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 1, 2018.</ref><ref>Shaw, Adam (November 2, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/brazil-president-elect-jair-bolsonaro-intends-to-move-israel-embassy-to-jerusalem Brazil president-elect Jair Bolsonaro intends to move Israel embassy to Jerusalem]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved November 2, 2018.</ref> and closing the "[[Palestinian]]" embassy in Brazil.<ref>Dilorenzo, Sarah; Savarese, Mauricio; Prengaman, Peter (October 8, 2018). [https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-most-returns-in-brazils-far-right-candidate-bolsonaro-ahead/ Brazil’s far-right, pro-Israel candidate falls just short of election stunner]. ''The Times of Israel'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved October 9, 2018.</ref><ref>Keinon, Herb (October 29, 2018). [https://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Netanyahu-congratulates-new-populist-pro-Israel-Brazilian-president-570654 Netanyahu Congratulates New Populist, Pro-Israel Brazilian President]. ''The Jerusalem Post''. Retrieved October 31, 2018.</ref> He is seen as a critic of [[China]],<ref>Multiple references:
*Kew, Ben (October 17, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/10/17/brazilian-presidential-frontrunner-jair-bolsonaro-china-buying-brazil/ Brazilian Presidential Frontrunner Jair Bolsonaro: ‘China Is Buying Brazil’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
*Spring, Jake (October 25, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-election-china-insight/bolsonaros-anti-china-rants-have-beijing-nervous-about-brazil-idUSKCN1MZ0DR Bolsonaro's anti-China rants have Beijing nervous about Brazil]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 25, 2018.
*Hayward, John (October 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/10/29/china-panics-bolsonaro-unthinkable-brazil-align-u-s-taiwan/ China Panics over Bolsonaro: ‘Unthinkable’ for Brazil to Align with U.S. and Taiwan]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.</ref> [[Venezuela]],<ref>Multiple references:
*Showalter, Monica (October 30, 2018). [https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2018/10/bad_week_for_venezuelas_maduro_trump_and_bolsonaro_have_a_bromance.html Bad week for Venezuela's Maduro: Trump and Bolsonaro have a bromance]. ''American Thinker''. Retrieved November 2, 2018.
*Martel, Frances (October 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/latin-america/2018/10/29/venezuelas-opposition-welcome-brazils-conservative-president-elect-bolsonaro/ Venezuela’s Opposition Welcome Brazil’s Conservative President-Elect Bolsonaro]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 2, 2018.
See also:
*[https://p.dw.com/p/37i5y Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro: Venezuela should be kicked out of Mercosur]. ''Deutsche Welle''. November 6, 2018. Retrieved November 7, 2018.
*Colitt, Raymond; Martin, Eric (January 23, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-01-23/brazil-leader-pledges-sweeping-reform-to-avoid-deeper-crisis Bolsonaro Says Brazil Must Reform or Become Next Venezuela]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved January 23, 2019.</ref> and [[Cuba]].<ref>Multiple references:
*Martel, Frances (December 20, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/latin-america/2018/12/20/bolsonaro-meets-cuban-resistance-vows-brazils-support-against-communism/ Bolsonaro Meets Cuban Resistance: Vows Brazil’s Support Against Communism]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-cuba/brazils-bolsonaro-threatens-to-cut-diplomatic-ties-with-cuba-idUSKCN1N71ZF Brazil's Bolsonaro threatens to cut diplomatic ties with Cuba]. ''Reuters''. November 2, 2018. Retrieved November 2, 2018.</ref> However, after his election, he stated that he welcomed increased Chinese investment and trade.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-politics-china/brazils-bolsonaro-welcomes-chinese-investment-trade-idUSKCN1NA2DN Brazil's Bolsonaro welcomes Chinese investment, trade]. ''Reuters''. November 5, 2018. Retrieved November 5, 2018. See also:
*Martel, Frances (December 28, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/asia/2018/12/28/brazil-bolsonaro-invites-china-inaugural-calling-coalition-communism/ Brazil: Bolsonaro Invites China to Inaugural After Calling for Coalition Against Communism]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
*Martel, Frances (January 3, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/asia/2019/01/03/china-brags-brazils-bolsonaro-wants-better-better-ties-beijing/ China Brags: Brazil’s Bolsonaro Wants ‘Better and Better’ Ties with Beijing]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 3, 2019.</ref> Bolsonaro was critical of the [[globalist]] [[Mercosur]] trade agreement,<ref>Adghirni, Samy; Gamarski, Rachel (October 17, 2018). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-10-17/after-nafta-rewrite-brazil-s-bolsonaro-eyes-mercosur-overhaul After Nafta Rewrite, Brazil’s Bolsonaro Eyes Mercosur Changes]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved November 2, 2018.</ref> though he continued integrating Brazil into the organization.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-argentina-brazil-bolsonaro/brazils-bolsonaro-says-mercosur-will-soon-sign-eu-trade-deal-idUSKCN1T72BV Brazil's Bolsonaro says Mercosur will soon sign EU trade deal]. ''Reuters''. June 6, 2019. Retrieved June 7, 2019.</ref> Bolsonaro is strongly [[anti-communist]], even stating in a speech after his election as president that he had "an obligation" to fight communism in Latin America.<ref>Martel, Frances (December 10, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/latin-america/2018/12/10/bolsonaro-brazil-obligation-help-latin-america-fight-communism/ Bolsonaro: Brazil Has ‘an Obligation’ to Help Latin America Fight Communism]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 11, 2018. See also:
*Martel, Frances (December 22, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/latin-america/2018/12/22/brazils-conservatives-turn-ambitions-towards-global-anti-socialist-alliance/ Brazil’s Conservatives Turn Ambitions Towards Global Anti-Socialist Alliance]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 22, 2018.</ref> He has made similar statements on the need for him to fight the Left.<ref>Preissler Iglesias, Simone (March 18, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-03-18/bolsonaro-calls-for-an-end-to-communism-on-visit-to-washington Bolsonaro Sees Himself Ending ‘Dirty Ideology of the Left’ in Brazil]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved March 18, 2019.</ref> While opposed to Venezuela's Marxist regime, he has been skeptical of pursuing military action in the country as it would not be in Brazil's interests.<ref>Iglesias, Simone Preissler; Adghirni, Samy (September 26, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-09-26/bolsonaro-rules-out-venezuela-intervention-citing-vietnam-war Bolsonaro Rules Out Venezuela Intervention, Citing Vietnam War]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved September 28, 2019.</ref>

Bolsonaro is a critic of the left-wing [[mainstream media]].<ref>Boadle, Anthony; Slattery, Gram (November 4, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-politics-media/brazils-next-president-declares-war-on-fake-news-media-idUSKCN1N90NN Brazil's next president declares war on 'fake news' media]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 4, 2018.</ref>

While originally pledging to leave the [[globalist]] [[Paris climate agreement]], Bolsonaro later retracted that conservative promise.<ref>Viga Gaier, Rodrigo (October 25, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-election/brazils-bolsonaro-scraps-pledge-to-quit-paris-climate-deal-idUSKCN1MZ1DB Brazil's Bolsonaro scraps pledge to quit Paris climate deal]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 25, 2018. See also:
*Christofaro, Beatrice (October 26, 2018). [https://www.apnews.com/b7de89252286498f93729f308555cf5f Brazil far-right candidate softens stances ahead of election]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved October 26, 2018.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-climate-paris-agreement/brazil-vice-president-says-country-is-staying-in-paris-climate-accord-idUSKCN1UA1U7 Brazil vice president says country is staying in Paris climate accord]. ''Reuters''. July 15, 2019. Retrieved July 15, 2019.</ref>

==Personal life==
Bolsonaro has been married three times, and he has five children, with his three oldest sons – including [[Eduardo Bolsonaro]] – also serving as conservative elected officials. Bolsonaro has been baptized in the [[Jordan River]].<ref>Dias Carneiro, Júlia (January 5, 2019). [https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-sh/Jair_Bolsonaro_Brazil Jair Bolsonaro: Brazil’s unlikely president]. ''BBC News''. Retrieved January 10, 2019.</ref>

== See also ==
*[[National conservatism]]
*[[Nationalism]]

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Jair Bolsonaro

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'''Jair Messias Bolsonaro''' (born March 21, 1955) is the president of [[Brazil]]. He is a strongly [[conservative]] and anti-[[establishment]]<ref name="TropicalTrump">Newman, Alex (September 3, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/south-america/item/29946-tropical-trump-bolsonaro-may-be-brazil-s-next-president “Tropical Trump” Bolsonaro May Be Brazil's Next President]. ''The New American''. Retrieved September 3, 2018.</ref><ref name="GlobalistsFreak"/><ref name="5Policies"/><ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-politics/brazils-bolsonaro-says-political-class-is-an-impediment-idUSKCN1SQ1VA Brazil's Bolsonaro says political class is an impediment]. ''Reuters''. May 20, 2019. Retrieved May 20, 2019.</ref> former congressman and retired army captain. He often invokes [[God]] in his speeches, and is known as the "Trump of the Tropics."<ref>https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-45746013</ref>

He supports the right of all non-criminals to own firearms and proposed this as one of his first initiatives upon taking the office of president. One of his favorite expressions is "combater o lixo marxista," which means "fight the [[marxist]] garbage."<ref>https://twitter.com/jairbolsonaro/status/1079686972673806336</ref>

==Life and career==
Bolsonaro was born in the municipality of Glicério in São Paulo. He is of Italian descent. Bolsonaro served in Brazil's military from 1971 to 1988, graduating from Agulhas Negras Military Academy in 1977. Afterward, he served in [[Rio de Janeiro]]'s city council from 1989 to 1991, and in Brazil's congress starting in 1991.

Bolsonaro has changed parties several times in his career, something not unusual considering the large number of parties in Brazil, along with the fact that conservative parties in the country tend to be weak. He was a member of the [[Progressive Party (Brazil)|Progressive Party]]. The most leftist members of that party usually classify it as a ''PSNN'' (''Progressista Só No Nome'' - ''[[Progressive]] In Name Only'', ''PLINO''). In March 2016, he left PP to join [[Social Christian Party]], and he later joined the [[Social Liberal Party]]. All of these parties are conservative or conservative-leaning despite their names.

During the voting of the Dilma Rousseff in the Congress, on April 17, 2016, Bolsonaro dedicated his vote to [[Brilhante Ustra]], the only militair that was declared by the Justice as a "torturer", and who allegedly was the torturer of Rousseff in the 1970s. [[Jean Wyllys]], after he voted, spat on Bolsanaro.<ref>https://www.bbc.com/portuguese/noticias/2016/04/160417_momentos_marcantes_impeachment_ru</ref>

==2018 presidential election==
[[File:Brazilian presidential election, 2nd round, 2018.png|thumb|left|250px|Results of the 2nd round of the 2018 presidential election]]
Bolsonaro successfully ran for the [[Brazil]]ian presidency in 2018.<ref>[http://politica.estadao.com.br/blogs/marcelo-moraes/2014/10/30/bolsonaro-serei-o-candidato-da-direita-a-presidencia-em-2018/ Bolsonaro: "I will be the right-wing candidate for the presidency in 2018"] - Estadão.</ref> He tried in 2014, but the leaders of [[Progressive Party (Brazil)|his party]] decided to support the [[Marxist]] government of [[Dilma Rousseff]]. Among the presidential proposals, Bolsonaro called for closing unnecessary ministries (such as Ministry of Finance, which keeps the [[socialism|government in control of the economy]], and the Defense Ministry, which creates [[fascism|military subordination to political]]), the reduction of state in all its spheres, the [[free market]], [[homeschooling]], the neutral point of view in schools, private health, pro-[[gun rights]],<ref name="5Policies"/><ref>Kew, Ben (October 2, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/10/02/bolsonaro-campaign-importing-second-amendment-rights-brazil/ Bolsonaro Campaign Urges Importing Second Amendment Rights to Brazil]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 10, 2018.</ref> the prohibition of [[same-sex "marriage"]] and abortion. He also ran on a strong anti-corruption program.<ref name="5Policies"/><ref name="MeredithCNBC2018">Meredith, Sam (October 9, 2018). [https://www.cnbc.com/2018/10/09/brazil-election-all-you-need-to-know-about-jair-bolsonaro.html Who is the 'Trump of the Tropics?': All you need to know about Brazil's presidential frontrunner]. ''CNBC''. Retrieved October 9, 2018.</ref><ref name="CoalitionCabinet">Federowski, Bruno; Mandl, Carolina (October 9, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-election/brazils-far-right-bolsonaro-no-coalition-politics-in-cabinet-picks-idUSKCN1MJ27U Brazil's far-right Bolsonaro: No coalition politics in cabinet picks]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 9, 2018.</ref><ref>Martel, Frances (April 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/04/06/martel-lula-arrest-imminent-brazils-conservatives-need-jair-bolsonaro-get-serious/ Martel: with Lula Arrest Imminent, Brazil’s Conservatives Need Jair Bolsonaro to Get Serious]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 10, 2018.</ref><ref>Kew, Ben (October 26, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/latin-america/2018/10/26/brazils-bolsonaro-makes-final-anti-corruption-push-our-country-isnt-a-criminal-gang/ Brazil’s Bolsonaro Makes Final Anti-Corruption Push: ‘Our Country Isn’t a Criminal Gang’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 28, 2018.</ref><ref>Boadle, Anthony; Stargardter, Gabriel (October 28, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-election/far-right-bolsonaro-rides-anti-corruption-rage-to-brazil-presidency-idUSKCN1N203K Far-right Bolsonaro rides anti-corruption rage to Brazil presidency]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 28, 2018.</ref>

During the 2018 election campaign, Bolsonaro survived an attempted assassination attempt, being stabbed.<ref>Multiple references:
*Puglie, Frederic (September 18, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/sep/18/jair-bolsonaro-stabbing-emboldens-brazils-unlikely/ Assassination attempt only emboldens Brazil's Trump-like presidential front-runner]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 18, 2018.
*Martel, Frances (September 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/09/06/brazil-conservative-presidential-frontrunner-jair-bolsonaro-stabbed-on-video/ Brazil: Conservative Presidential Frontrunner Jair Bolsonaro Stabbed on Video]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 10, 2018.
See also:
*Martel, Frances (October 31, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/latin-america/2018/10/31/jair-bolsonaro-thanks-god-surviving-campaign-stabbing-church-service/ Jair Bolsonaro Thanks God for Surviving Campaign Stabbing]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 31, 2018.</ref>

Bolsonaro won 46% of the vote in the election's first round, significantly better than polls predicted and less than four percentage points to winning the election outright.<ref>Multiple references:
*Martel, Frances (October 7, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/10/07/brazil-conservative-bolsonaro-wins-round-1-of-presidential-race-heads-to-run-off-with-socialist/ Brazil: Conservative Bolsonaro Wins Round 1 of Presidential Race, Heads to Run-off with Socialist]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 9, 2018.
*Pearson, Samantha; Magalhães, Luciana (October 8, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/brazil-votes-in-divisive-presidential-race-1538910000 Brazil’s Bolsonaro Takes Lead in First Round of Presidential Election]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved October 9, 2018.
See also:
*[https://www.wsj.com/articles/brazilian-swamp-drainer-1539039700 Brazilian Swamp Drainer]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. October 8, 2018. Retrieved October 9, 2018.</ref> His party performed very well in the congressional and gubernatorial elections held the same day.<ref>Multiple references:
*Federowski, Bruno; Carolina Marcello, Maria (October 7, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-election-congress-analysis/bolsonaro-transforms-tiny-brazil-party-into-congressional-powerhouse-idUSKCN1MI07Q Bolsonaro transforms tiny Brazil party into congressional powerhouse]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 9, 2018.
*Phillips, Dom (October 8, 2018). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/oct/08/bolsonaro-allies-ride-conservative-wave-in-brazil-elections Bolsonaro allies ride conservative wave in Brazil elections]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved October 31, 2018.
*Gamarski, Rachel, Adghirni, Samy (October 8, 2018). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-10-08/bolsonaro-election-effect-turns-brazil-s-congress-on-its-head Bolsonaro Election Effect Turns Brazil’s Congress on Its Head]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved November 1, 2018.
See also:
*Martel, Frances (October 9, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/10/09/brazil-doubles-number-military-veterans-congress/ Brazil More than Doubles Number of Military Veterans in Congress]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 10, 2018.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-politics/bolsonaros-party-eyes-forming-biggest-bloc-in-brazil-lower-house-idUSKCN1NR00S Bolsonaro's party eyes forming biggest bloc in Brazil lower house]. ''Reuters''. November 21, 2018. Retrieved November 21, 2018.</ref> Bolsonaro's campaign had strong momentum going into the runoff,<ref>Puglie, Frederic (October 21, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/oct/21/jair-bolsonaro-near-brazil-election-win-president/ 'Brazil's Trump' on track for presidential victory]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 21, 2018.</ref> and he received strong support from [[evangelical Christians]].<ref>Multiple references:
*Puglie, Frederic (October 22, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/oct/22/jair-bolsonaro-aided-evangelicals-brazil-president/ Christian evangelical voters boost 'Brazil's Trump' in presidential bid]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
*Polimédio, Chayenne (January 24, 2018). [https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2018/01/the-evangelical-takeover-of-brazilian-politics/551423/ The Rise of the Brazilian Evangelicals]. ''The Atlantic''. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
*Warren, Steve (October 29, 2018). [https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/cwn/2018/october/how-evangelical-christians-helped-elect-brazils-new-president How Evangelical Christians Helped Elect Brazil's New President]. ''CBN News''. Retrieved October 31, 2018.
See also:
*[https://www1.cbn.com/content/brazilian-president-jair-bolsonaro-cbn-news-i-had-massive-support-evangelicals-brazil-0 Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro to CBN News: 'I Had Massive Support of the Evangelicals in Brazil']. ''CBN News''. Retrieved March 26, 2019.</ref>

Bolsonaro won the election runoff with about 55% of the vote, marking a major shift in Brazilian<ref name="GlobalistsFreak">Newman, Alex (October 29, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/south-america/item/30481-globalists-freak-as-tropical-trump-bolsonaro-wins-in-brazil Globalists Freak as “Tropical Trump” Bolsonaro Wins in Brazil]. ''The New American''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.</ref><ref>Multiple references:
*Martel, Frances (October 28, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/latin-america/2018/10/28/jair-bolsonaro-elected-president-of-brazil/ Conservative Jair Bolsonaro Elected President of Brazil]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
*Araújo, Guilherme Ferreira; Jones, Gualberto Garcia (October 28, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/brazil-elects-a-strong-pro-life-president-breaking-decades-of-leftist-rule Brazil elects a strong pro-life president, breaking decades of leftist rule]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
*Pearson, Samantha; Magalhaes, Luciana (October 28, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/brazilians-head-to-polls-in-divisive-presidential-election-1540724400 Antiestablishment Candidate Wins Brazil’s Presidential Race]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
*Miles, Frank (October 28, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/far-right-congressman-wins-brazils-presidency Brazil elects anti-establishment candidate Jair Bolsonaro as president]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
*Birnbaum, Emily (October 28, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/413557-far-right-candidate-jair-bolsonaro-wins-brazils-presidential-race Far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro elected president of Brazil]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
*Brito, Ricardo; Boadle, Anthony (October 29, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-election/brazil-elects-firebrand-bolsonaro-in-major-swing-to-the-right-idUSKCN1N315C Brazil elects firebrand Bolsonaro in major swing to the right]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.
*Londoño, Ernesto; Darlington, Shasta (October 28, 2018). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/28/world/americas/jair-bolsonaro-brazil-election.html Jair Bolsonaro Wins Brazil’s Presidency, in a Shift to the Far Right]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.
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*Pearson, Samantha; Magalhaes, Luciana (October 26, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/brazils-likely-presidential-victor-sets-shift-to-right-1540568454 Brazil’s Likely Presidential Victor Sets Shift to Right]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
*Pearson, Samantha; Magalhaes, Luciana (October 28, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/brazilians-head-to-polls-in-divisive-presidential-election-1540724400 Conservative’s Win Signals Sharp Rightward Turn in Brazil]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-election-policy-factbox/factbox-from-crime-to-china-bolsonaro-plots-radical-new-course-for-brazil-idUSKCN1N300E Factbox: From crime to China, Bolsonaro plots radical new course for Brazil]. ''Reuters''. October 28, 2018. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
*Martel, Frances (October 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/latin-america/2018/10/29/martel-bolsonaro-won-brazils-presidency-not-interrupting-lefts-mistakes/ Martel: Bolsonaro Won Brazil’s Presidency by Not Interrupting the Left’s Mistakes]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
*De Freitas Bento, Mauricio (October 31, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/op-eds/five-reasons-jair-bolsonaro-won-in-brazil Five reasons Jair Bolsonaro won in Brazil]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved October 31, 2018.</ref> and [[Latin America]]n<ref>Kew, Ben (December 25, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/12/25/crash-of-the-pink-tide-latin-america-continues-shift-rightwards-in-2018/ Crash of the Pink Tide: Latin America Continues Shift Rightwards in 2018]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 1, 2019.</ref> politics. He was congratulated by U.S. President [[Donald Trump]]<ref>Multiple references:
*Kew, Ben (October 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/10/29/trump-leads-americas-congratulating-jair-bolsonaro-brazilian-election-victory/ Trump Leads the Americas in Congratulating Jair Bolsonaro on Brazilian Election Victory]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.
*Spiering, Charlie (October 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/10/29/donald-trump-congratulates-newly-elected-conservative-brazilian-president-jair-bolsonaro/ Donald Trump Congratulates Newly Elected Conservative Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.
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*Brooks, Brad (October 29, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-election-trump/a-trump-bolsonaro-bromance-could-be-brewing-after-brazilians-big-win-idUSKCN1N31BZ A Trump-Bolsonaro bromance could be brewing after Brazilian's big win]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.
*Brito, Ricardo; Gaier, Rodrigo Viga (October 29, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-election/brazils-far-right-president-elect-eyes-close-u-s-ties-idUSKCN1N315C Brazil's far-right president-elect eyes close U.S. ties]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.
*Watts, Jonathan (October 29, 2018). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/oct/29/jair-bolsonaro-brazil-trump-rightwing-axis Trump joy over Bolsonaro suggests new rightwing axis in Americas and beyond]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.</ref> and Italian Deputy Prime Minister [[Matteo Salvini]],<ref>Friedman, Victoria (October 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/10/29/italys-populist-minister-salvini-congratulates-brazil-election-jair-bolsonar/ Like Minds: Italy’s Populist Salvini Congratulates President-Elect Bolsonaro of Brazil]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.</ref> among others. According to Brazilian professor Dawisson Belém Lopes, Brazil had elected "the most right wing leader of any democracy in the world."<ref>Tegel, Simeon (October 31, 2018). [https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/will-bolsonaro-win-brazil-usher-right-wing-ripple-effects-latin-n926816 Will Bolsonaro's victory in Brazil usher right-wing ripple effects in Latin America?] ''NBC News''. Retrieved November 1, 2018.</ref>

==2022 presidential election==
Bolsonaro was described as a top target of the Left heading into his 2022 re-election campaign.<ref>Freire, Emma (April 26, 2021). [https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/the-global-left-is-gunning-for-brazils-bolsonaro/ The Global Left Is Gunning For Brazil’s Bolsonaro]. ''The American Conservative''. Retrieved November 28, 2021.</ref>

==President of Brazil==
===Transition and inauguration===
Even before his inauguration, Bolsonaro had already begun making conservative changes.<ref>Londoño, Ernesto; Andreoni, Manuela (January 1, 2019). [https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/01/world/americas/brazil-jair-bolsonaro-president.html Brazil Wanted Change. Even Before Taking Office, Jair Bolsonaro Delivered.] ''The New York Times''. Retrieved January 1, 2019.</ref> Among his other actions in preparation for assuming office, he nominated [[Ernesto Araújo]], a pro-Trump [[nationalist]], to be his foreign minister.<ref>Multiple references:
*Schipani, Andres (November 14, 2018). [https://www.ft.com/content/4c328e0c-e846-11e8-8a85-04b8afea6ea3 Brazil’s Bolsonaro taps Trump-leaning diplomat as foreign minister]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved November 14, 2018.
*Savarese, Mauricio (November 14, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/pro-trump-diplomat-to-become-brazils-foreign-minister Pro-Trump diplomat to become Brazil's foreign minister]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved November 14, 2018.
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*Mainwaring, Doug (November 30, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/brazils-new-pro-trump-foreign-minister-trashes-climate-change-as-marxist-id Brazil’s new pro-Trump foreign minister trashes climate change as Marxist ‘ideology’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved December 1, 2018.
*Williams, Thomas D. (December 1, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/latin-america/2018/12/01/brazils-populist-minister-slams-climate-alarmism-as-marxist-ideology/ Brazil’s Populist Minister Slams Climate Alarmism as ‘Marxist Ideology’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 1, 2018.
*Watts, Jonathan (November 15, 2018). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/nov/15/brazil-foreign-minister-ernesto-araujo-climate-change-marxist-plot Brazil's new foreign minister believes climate change is a Marxist plot]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved November 18, 2018.</ref> He also nominated an evangelical pro-lifer pastor to be his minister in charge of family, women, and indigenous issues.<ref>Multiple references:
*Boadle, Anthony (December 6, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-politics-rights/brazils-bolsonaro-lumps-native-tribes-with-women-in-new-ministry-idUSKBN1O52CI Brazil's Bolsonaro lumps native tribes with women in new ministry]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
*Phillips, Dom (December 10, 2018). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/dec/06/outcry-over-bolsonaros-plan-to-put-conservative-in-charge-of-new-family-and-women-ministry Bolsonaro to abolish human rights ministry in favour of family values]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved December 29, 2018.</ref> Overall, his cabinet was comprised of conservatives and military men.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/bolsonaro-government-has-military-conservative-streak/4695428.html Bolsonaro Government Has Military, Conservative Streak]. ''Voice of America'' (from ''Agence France-Presse''). December 11, 2018. Retrieved December 11, 2018.
*[https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2018/12/10/world/politics-diplomacy-world/brazils-jair-bolsonaro-fills-cabinet-rightist-environment-chief/#.XA_nvWhKhPY Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro fills out Cabinet with rightist environment chief]. ''The Japan Times'' (from ''AFP-JIJI''). December 10, 2018. Retrieved December 11, 2018.
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*[https://www.voanews.com/a/brazilian-president-elect-adds-fifth-military-man-to-cabinet-/4675357.html Brazilian President-elect Adds Fifth Military Man to Cabinet]. ''Voice of America'' (from ''Reuters''). November 26, 2018. Retrieved December 11, 2018.
*Garcia, Raphael Tsavkko (December 10, 2018). [https://brazilian.report/power/2018/12/10/jair-bolsonaro-cabinet/ Who's who in Jair Bolsonaro's new cabinet]. ''The Brazilian Report''. Retrieved December 11, 2018.
*Schipani, Andres (November 22, 2018). [https://www.ft.com/content/cc6331fc-ecde-11e8-8180-9cf212677a57 Jair Bolsonaro’s inner circle: who’s who]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved December 29, 2018.</ref> Bolsonaro was inaugurated on January 1, 2019, declaring in his inauguration speech that Brazil would now be "liberated from socialism, inverted values, the bloated state and political correctness."<ref>Multiple references:
*Martel, Frances (January 2, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/latin-america/2019/01/02/bolsonaro-takes-helm-brazil-our-flag-never-red/ Bolsonaro Takes Helm in Brazil: ‘Our Flag Will Never Be Red’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
*Pearson, Samantha; Trevisani, Paulo (January 1, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/brazils-bolsonaro-is-sworn-in-as-president-marking-rightward-shift-11546365060 Brazil’s Bolsonaro Is Sworn In as President, Marking Rightward Shift]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
*Boadle, Anthony (December 31, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-politics/bolsonaro-takes-office-in-brazil-says-nation-liberated-from-socialism-idUSKCN1OV1AU Bolsonaro takes office in Brazil, says nation 'liberated from socialism']. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
*Rua, Ellis; Lopes, Marina; Sheridan, Mary Beth (January 1, 2019). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/the_americas/right-wing-leader-jair-bolsonaro-set-to-become-brazils-president/2019/01/01/0ee6386c-0adf-11e9-8942-0ef442e59094_story.html With Jair Bolsonaro’s inauguration, Brazil moves sharply to the right]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
*Phillips, Dom (January 1, 2019). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/jan/01/jair-bolsonaro-inauguration-brazil-president Bolsonaro declares Brazil's 'liberation from socialism' as he is sworn in]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
*[https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jair-bolsonaro-inaugural-address-brazil-new-president-2019-01-01/ Brazil's new far-right president promises sweeping changes in inaugural address]. ''CBS News''. January 1, 2019. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
*Lima, Mario Sergio; Said, Flavia (January 1, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-01-01/former-army-captain-takes-brazil-s-reins-in-surge-of-nationalism Bolsonaro Takes the Reins in Brazil in Nationalist Surge]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
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*Lawler, Dave (January 3, 2019). [https://www.axios.com/bolsonaro-ally-trump-lgbt-human-rights-ministry-0bc97f0e-6db2-46e6-b551-5651211debf7.html Arrival of Brazil's Bolsonaro draws praise from Trump, fear from critics]. ''Axios''. Retrieved January 3, 2019.
*Phillips, Dom (December 31, 2018). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/dec/31/jair-bolsonaro-inauguration-brazil-president-brasilia-populist-leaders Populist leaders to attend Jair Bolsonaro's inauguration in Brazil]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
*Samuels, Brett (January 1, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/423413-trump-congratulates-brazils-bolsonaro-on-inauguration-the-usa-is-with Trump congratulates Brazil’s Bolsonaro on inauguration: ‘The U.S.A. is with you’]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-politics-trump/trump-congratulates-brazils-president-bolsonaro-idUSKCN1OV1PU Trump congratulates Brazil's President Bolsonaro]. ''Reuters''. January 1, 2019. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
*Bogorowski, Hanna (January 1, 2019). [https://dailycaller.com/2019/01/01/jair-bolsonaro-donald-trump-brazil/ Brazil's New President Thanks Trump — Vows to Bring Prosperity 'Under God's Protection']. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
*Rothwell, James; Avagnina, Gianluca (January 1, 2019). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/01/01/jair-bolsonaro-vows-work-donald-trump-gods-protection-sworn/ Jair Bolsonaro vows to work with Trump 'under God's protection' as he is sworn in as president of Brazil]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
*Goodenough, Patrick (January 1, 2019). [https://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/patrick-goodenough/trump-praises-brazils-new-leader-who-vows-free-his-country-socialism Trump Praises Brazil’s New Leader, Who Vows to Free His Country From Socialism]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
*[https://www.cnbc.com/2019/01/01/trump-praises-brazils-new-president-bolsonaro-after-he-vowed-to-strengthen-democracy-.html Trump praises Brazil's new President Bolsonaro after he vowed to 'strengthen democracy']. ''CNBC'' (from ''Reuters''). January 1, 2019. Retrieved January 2, 2019.</ref>

===Tenure===
Bolsonaro's presidency represented a unique opportunity for Brazil to advance conservative policies and improve the standard of living.<ref>Pinkerton, James P. (January 5, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/environment/2019/01/05/pinkerton-opportunity-brazils-jair-bolsonaro-south-america-north-america/ Pinkerton: The Opportunity of Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro for South America—and North America]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 5, 2019. See also:
*Hodgson, Fergus (February 27, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/bolsonaros-agenda-is-what-the-doctor-ordered-for-brazil_2818849.html Bolsonaro’s Agenda Is What the Doctor Ordered for Brazil]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved March 1, 2019.</ref> He made many changes just in the first few days of his tenure.<ref name="FirstDays">Multiple references:
*Douglas, Bruce (January 5, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-01-05/a-new-order-in-brazil-as-bolsonaro-marks-first-few-days-in-power A New Order in Brazil as Bolsonaro Marks First Few Days in Power]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved January 5, 2019.
*Lopes, Marina; Faiola, Anthony (January 5, 2019). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/the_americas/what-the-first-days-of-bolsonaros-presidency-say-about-the-direction-hell-take-brazil/2019/01/04/89d59e72-0ed7-11e9-8f0c-6f878a26288a_story.html What the first days of Bolsonaro’s presidency say about the direction he will take Brazil]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved January 5, 2019.
*[https://www.timesnownews.com/international/article/far-right-jair-bolsonaro-puts-stamp-on-brazil-in-first-week/342466 Far-right Jair Bolsonaro puts stamp on Brazil in first week]. ''TimesNowNews.com'' (from ''AFP''). January 6, 2019. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
See also:
*Puglie, Frederic (January 27, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jan/27/jair-bolsonaro-brazils-trump-has-rocky-start/ 'Brazil's Trump' off to rocky start on domestic front]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved January 29, 2019.</ref> In his first address in front of Brazil's congress, Bolsonaro stated that "we are going to unite the people, value the family, respect religions and our Judeo-Christian tradition, combat gender ideology, conserving our values," and he mentioned his campaign slogan of "Brazil first and God above everything."<ref>Hoffman, Matthew Cullinan (January 7, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/brazils-new-president-declares-god-above-all-vows-to-fight-gender-ideology Brazil’s new president declares ‘God above all,’ vows to fight gender ideology]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved January 7, 2019.</ref>

The Left used the same tactics and made the same attacks against Bolsonaro as it did against U.S. President Donald Trump.<ref>Wood, L. Todd (March 8, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/mar/8/left-wing-anti-trump-playbook-brazil-jairbolsonaro/ Left using anti-Trump playbook against Brazil's new conservative president]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved March 10, 2019.</ref>

In Bolsonaro's first 100 days in office, analysts agreed that he kept more campaign promises than, at least, his two most recent predecessors.<ref>Alves, Lise (April 10, 2019). [https://riotimesonline.com/brazil-news/rio-politics/national-politics/100-days-of-bolsonaro-administration-campaign-promises/ 100 Days of Bolsonaro Administration: Campaign Promises]. ''The Rio Times''. Retrieved April 11, 2019.</ref> He promoted conservative policies in his first year.<ref>Savarese, Mauricio; Jeantet, Diane (December 31, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/dec/31/brazils-bolsonaro-keeps-far-right-entering-tough-2/ Brazil's Bolsonaro keeps to far right, faces tough 2nd year]. 'The Washington Times'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved December 31, 2019.</ref>

====Gun rights====
Bolsonaro announced that upon assuming office, he would sign a decree to allow all Brazilians to own firearms if they do not have a criminal record,<ref>Multiple references:
*Adelmann, Bob (January 1, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/south-america/item/31067-decree-by-brazil-s-new-president-keeps-his-campaign-promise-to-expand-gun-rights Decree by Brazil’s New President Keeps His Campaign Promise to Expand Gun Rights]. ''The New American''. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
*Hawkins, Awr (December 31, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/12/30/brazils-president-elect-decree-protections-citizens-right-own-guns/ Brazil’s President-Elect to Decree Protections on Citizens’ Right to Own Guns]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 31, 2018.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-guns/brazils-president-elect-plans-decree-allowing-wider-gun-ownership-idUSKCN1OS0HN Brazil's president-elect plans decree allowing wider gun ownership]. ''Reuters''. December 29, 2018. Retrieved December 31, 2018.
*Pearson, Samantha; Magalhaes, Luciana (January 1, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/brazil-has-an-idea-to-fix-rampant-gun-violence-more-guns-11546315200 Brazil Has an Idea to Fix Rampant Gun Violence: More Guns]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
See also:
*Hawkins, Awr (January 2, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/01/02/brazils-jair-bolsonaro-hoodlums-already-have-guns-time-to-level-playing-field/ Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro: ‘Hoodlums Already Have Guns,’ Time to Level Playing Field]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 3, 2019.</ref> something he did on January 15, 2019.<ref>Multiple references:
*Hawkins, Awr (January 16, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/01/16/president-bolsonaro-signs-decree-to-broaden-law-abiding-brazilians-access-to-firearms/ President Bolsonaro Signs Decree to Broaden Law Abiding Brazilians’ Access to Firearms]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 16, 2019.
*Pearson, Samantha; Magalhães, Luciana (January 15, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/brazils-new-leader-eases-gun-restrictions-in-bid-to-combat-violence-11547568308 Brazil’s New Leader Eases Gun Restrictions in Bid to Combat Violence]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved January 15, 2019.
*Prengaman, Peter; Savarese, Mauricio (January 15, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jan/15/brazils-bolsonaro-loosens-gun-laws-first-of-expect/ Bolsonaro loosens gun laws in Brazil, world murder capital]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved January 15, 2019.
*Marcello, Maria Carolina; Stargardter, Gabriel (January 15, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-guns/bolsonaro-loosens-gun-laws-in-murder-ridden-brazil-idUSKCN1P91Q6 Bolsonaro loosens gun laws in murder-ridden Brazil]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 15, 2019.
*Darlington, Shasta (January 15, 2019). [https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/15/world/americas/bolsonaro-brazil-gun-rules.html Bolsonaro Signs Decree Making It Easier for Brazilians to Buy Guns]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved January 15, 2019.
*Phillips, Don (January 15, 2019). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/jan/15/brazil-bolsonaro-signs-decree-easing-gun-restrictions Brazil's Bolsonaro signs decree loosening gun ownership rules]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved January 15, 2019.
*Schipani, Andres (January 15, 2019). [https://www.ft.com/content/42865972-18db-11e9-b93e-f4351a53f1c3 Jair Bolsonaro makes it easier for Brazilians to buy and own guns]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved January 15, 2019.</ref> On May 7, 2019, Bolsonaro signed another decree, increasing the amount of ammunition Brazilians could buy and reducing restrictions on gun imports.<ref>Multiple references:
*Hayward, John (May 8, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2019/05/08/bolsonaro-expands-brazilian-gun-rights-executive-order/ Bolsonaro Expands Brazilian Gun Rights with Executive Order]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 11, 2019.
*Paraguassu, Lisandra (May 7, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-politics-guns/brazils-bolsonaro-signs-decree-easing-gun-import-ammo-limits-idUSKCN1SD2OU Brazil's Bolsonaro signs decree easing gun import, ammo limits]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 8, 2019.
*[https://www.apnews.com/e0f64da5875a46ba9cc7f00291a1c843 Brazil’s Bolsonaro signs decree easing gun laws]. ''Associated Press''. May 7, 2019. Retrieved May 8, 2019.
*[https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/brazils-bolsonaro-signs-decree-easing-gun-laws-62888225 Brazil's Bolsonaro signs decree easing gun laws]. ''ABC News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). May 7, 2019. Retrieved May 8, 2019.
*[https://www.dw.com/en/brazils-bolsonaro-signs-decree-further-easing-gun-rules/a-48645988 Brazil's Bolsonaro signs decree further easing gun rules]. ''Deutsche Welle''. May 8, 2019. Retrieved May 8, 2019.
See also:
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-politics-guns-taurus/brazil-gunmaker-taurus-shares-soar-as-bolsonaro-eases-gun-laws-idUSKCN1SE24K Brazil gunmaker Taurus' shares soar as Bolsonaro eases gun laws]. ''Reuters''. May 8, 2019. Retrieved May 8, 2019.</ref> On June 25, 2019, Bolsonaro reversed the May order, seeing that Brazil's congress would reject it.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-guns/brazil-president-backtracks-on-looser-gun-restrictions-as-lawmakers-resist-idUSKCN1TQ2Z1 Brazil president backtracks on looser gun restrictions as lawmakers resist]. ''Reuters''. June 25, 2019. Retrieved June 25, 2019.</ref><ref>Said, Flavia (June 25, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-06-25/brazil-gun-decree-scrapped-by-bolsonaro-amid-congress-pushback Brazil Gun Decree Scrapped by Bolsonaro Amid Congress Pushback]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved June 30, 2019.</ref>

In March 2021, Bolsonaro signed four decrees expanding citizens' ability to arm themselves for self-defense.<ref>Savarese, Mauricio (March 15, 2021). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/mar/15/brazils-bolsonaro-moves-to-arm-base-alarming-gun-e/ Brazil's Bolsonaro moves to arm base, alarming gun experts]. ''The Washington Times'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved March 15, 2021.</ref>

====Crime====
Bolsonaro sent soldiers to the province of Ceará to put down major gang violence.<ref>Kew, Ben (January 7, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2019/01/07/violence-rages-northern-brazil-bolsonaro-deploys-military/ Violence Rages in Northern Brazil as Bolsonaro Deploys Military]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 7, 2019.</ref>

In Christmas 2019, Bolsonaro issued a pardon to police officers convicted of involuntary crimes – committed out of self-defense.<ref>Biller, David (December 24, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/dec/24/brazils-bolsonaro-grants-police-officers-christmas/ Brazil's Bolsonaro grants police officers Christmas pardon]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved December 24, 2019.</ref>

On Christmas Day 2019, Bolsonaro signed a major bill cracking down on crime.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-politics-anti-crime/bolsonaro-signs-anti-crime-bill-designed-to-tackle-violence-in-brazil-idUSKBN1YT0MF Bolsonaro signs anti-crime bill designed to tackle violence in Brazil]. ''Reuters''. December 25, 2019. Retrieved December 25, 2019.</ref> On December 27, 2019, Bolsonaro signed a bill removing jail time as a possible punishment for military police and firefighters convicted of disciplinary offenses.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-politics/bolsonaro-signs-law-ending-disciplinary-detention-for-military-police-and-firefighters-idUSKBN1YV0XX Bolsonaro signs law ending disciplinary detention for military police and firefighters]. ''Reuters''. December 27, 2019. Retrieved December 27, 2019.</ref>

====Economy, deregulation, and bureaucracy====
Immediately upon assuming office, President Bolsonaro weakened the department protecting "indigenous rights," and instead promoting integration into Brazilian society, economic development, and improving indigenous quality of life.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-01-02/new-brazilian-president-removes-indigenous-protections/10680166 Brazil's new President Jair Bolsonaro rolls back Indigenous tribe protections]. ''Abc.net.au''. January 2, 2019. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
*Inouye, Stefani; Boadle, Anthony (January 2, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-politics-agriculture/bolsonaro-gives-brazil-farm-ministry-powers-on-indigenous-land-in-win-for-farmers-idUSKCN1OW0OS Bolsonaro gives Brazil farm ministry powers on indigenous land, in win for farmers]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
*Biller, David (January 2, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-01-02/brazil-s-new-leader-quick-to-please-farmers-cap-natives-lands Bolsonaro Caps Natives’ Lands, Pleasing Farmers in One of First Acts]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
*Londoño, Ernesto (January 2, 2019). [https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/02/world/americas/brazil-bolsonaro-president-indigenous-lands.html On Day 1, Brazil’s New President Undermines Indigenous Land Rights]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved January 2, 2019.</ref><ref name="Savarese2019">Savarese, Mauricio (January 2, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/c754faab167c43d1bb883dda1b511c54 Brazil’s Bolsonaro targets minorities on 1st day in office]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved January 2, 2019.</ref> He also signed several decrees promoting the [[free market]], including reducing a planned minimum wage increase, reducing the number of ministries, and firing partisan civil service officers,<ref>Multiple references:
*Martel, Frances (January 4, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/latin-america/2019/01/04/brazil-bolsonaro-promises-fire-communist-government-employees/ Brazil: Bolsonaro Promises to Fire ‘Communist’ Government Employees]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 5, 2019.
*Khan, Shehab (January 4, 2019). [https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/jair-bolsonaro-brazil-president-civil-servants-fire-far-right-left-wing-a8711116.html Jair Bolsonaro: Brazil’s new far right president fires hundreds of ‘left wing’ civil servants]. ''The Independent''. Retrieved January 4, 2019.</ref> actions which caused Brazil's stock market to rise significantly<ref>Multiple references:
*Lewis, Jeffrey T. (January 2, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/brazils-new-finance-chief-urges-quick-pension-overhaul-11546455741 Brazil’s New Conservative Leader Moves to Revamp Economy]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
*Boadle, Anthony (January 2, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-politics/brazil-markets-soar-as-new-government-vows-to-shrink-state-idUSKCN1OW19Y Brazil markets soar as new government vows to shrink state]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
*Yuk, Pan Kwan (January 2, 2019). [https://www.ft.com/content/37a1a98c-0ec0-11e9-a3aa-118c761d2745 Brazilian stocks: new year, new record high]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
*Lima, Mario Sergio; Said, Flavia (January 2, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-01-02/brazil-economy-chief-vows-to-drain-the-swamp-of-government-waste Brazil’s Economy Chief Vows to Drain the Swamp of Government Waste]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved January 3, 2019.
*Motson, Nikki (January 3, 2019). [https://p.dw.com/p/3Ays0 Markets soared in response to new president Jair Bolsonaro taking office in Brazil]. ''Deutsche Welle''. Retrieved January 3, 2019.
See also:
*Deveau, Scott (Febraury 6, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-02-06/brookfield-bullish-on-brazil-with-bolsonaro-s-pro-business-bent Brookfield Bullish on Brazil With Bolsonaro’s Pro-Business Bent]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
*McGeever, Jamie (February 28, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-latam-stocks-poll/brazil-stocks-to-enjoy-prolonged-bolsonaro-boost-mexico-more-muted-reuters-poll-idUSKCN1QH0OS Brazil stocks to enjoy prolonged Bolsonaro boost, Mexico more muted: Reuters poll]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved February 28, 2019.</ref><ref name="Deliver">Lima, Mario Sergio; Biller, David (January 2, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-01-02/brazilian-assets-soar-as-bolsonaro-starts-to-deliver-on-promises Brazilian Assets Soar as Bolsonaro Starts to Deliver on Promises]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved January 2, 2019.</ref> and business optimism to increase.<ref>Harris, Bryan (April 11, 2019). [https://www.ft.com/content/c897ee82-5a02-11e9-9dde-7aedca0a081a Brazil’s business optimism bounces back under Bolsonaro]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved April 12, 2019.</ref> Bolsonaro's government promised to privatize about 100 government-run industries.<ref>Kew, Ben (January 4, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2019/01/04/brazils-bolsonaro-pledges-privatize-many-industries-possible/ Brazil’s Bolsonaro Pledges to Privatize as Many Industries as Possible]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 5, 2019.</ref><ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-infrastructure/brazil-plans-to-privatize-or-liquidate-100-state-run-companies-idUSKCN1P2197 Brazil plans to privatize or liquidate 100 state-run companies]. ''Reuters''. January 8, 2019. Retrieved January 8, 2019.</ref> In his first few days in office, Bolsonaro abolished Brazil's labor department.<ref name="FirstDays"/>

Bolsonaro has promoted Brazil as an emerging free-market society, criticizing his predecessors and stating that "the left wing will not prevail."<ref>Kew, Ben (January 22, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2019/01/22/jair-bolsonaro-declares-new-brazil-davos-left-will-not-prevail/ Jair Bolsonaro Introduces ‘New Brazil’ at Davos: ‘The Left Will Not Prevail’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 23, 2019.</ref>

Bolsonaro worked to reduce socialistic environmental regulations.<ref>Spring, Jake (May 8, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-environment/ex-ministers-blast-bolsonaro-for-dismantling-brazils-environment-protections-idUSKCN1SE2IQ Ex-ministers blast Bolsonaro for dismantling Brazil's environment protections]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 8, 2019.</ref>

After Brazil's congress rejected President Bolsonaro's decree to transfer indigenous land decisions to the Agriculture Department, Bolsonaro issued another decree reinstating this policy in June 2019.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-politics-indigenous/brazils-bolsonaro-hands-indigenous-land-decisions-back-to-farm-sector-idUSKCN1TK37O Brazil's Bolsonaro hands indigenous land decisions back to farm sector]. ''Reuters''. June 19, 2019. Retrieved June 19, 2019.</ref>

Under Bolsonaro's presidency, Brazil's congress passed a major pension reform bill to improve the country's financial situation.<ref>Multiple references:
*McGeever, Jamie; Marcello, Maria Carolina (October 22, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-politics-pension/brazils-bolsonaro-heralds-great-day-as-senate-approves-pension-reform-idUSKBN1X11UT Brazil's Bolsonaro heralds 'great day' as Senate approves pension reform]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
*Marcello, Maria Carolina; McGeever, Jamie (October 23, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-politics-pensions/brazil-pension-reform-awaits-ratification-after-clearing-senate-idUSKBN1X2290 Brazil pension reform awaits ratification after clearing Senate]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 23, 2019.</ref>

Under Bolsonaro, Brazil saw an increase in economic growth and investment.<ref>Multiple references:
*Lewis, Jeffrey T. (December 3, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/investors-tune-out-discord-to-embrace-brazils-economic-turnaround-11575369000 Investors Tune Out Discord to Embrace Brazil’s Economic Turnaround]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved December 3, 2019.
*Lewis, Jeffrey T.; Trevisani, Paulo (December 3, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/brazils-economy-expands-at-fastest-pace-in-six-quarters-11575377914 Brazil’s Economy Expands at Fastest Pace in Six Quarters]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved December 3, 2019.</ref>

====Education====
He also signed a decree eliminating the "diversity" division of Brazil's education ministry and created a new division to promote literacy,<ref>Multiple references:
*Saldaña, Paulo (January 2, 2019). [https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/educacao/2019/01/velez-desmonta-secretaria-de-diversidade-e-cria-nova-subpasta-de-alfabetizacao.shtml Vélez desmonta secretaria de diversidade e cria nova subpasta de alfabetização]. ''Folha De S.Paulo''. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
* https://twitter.com/jairbolsonaro/status/1080567217031393283
See also:
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/new-brazil-government-drops-diversity-from-school-books/4736666.html New Brazil Government Drops ‘Diversity' from School Books]. ''Voice of America'' (from ''Agence France-Presse''). January 9, 2019. Retrieved March 31, 2019.</ref> the decree being signed as Bolsonaro vowed "to tackle the Marxist garbage" in Brazilian schools.<ref>Multiple references:
* https://twitter.com/jairbolsonaro/status/1080461738666012672
*Schow, Ashe (January 2, 2019). [https://www.dailywire.com/news/39879/new-brazil-president-vows-tackle-marxist-garbage-ashe-schow New Brazil President Vows To Tackle ‘Marxist Garbage’ In Schools]. ''The Daily Wire''. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
*Woodall, Crystal (January 3, 2019). [https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/2019/january/brazils-donald-trump-to-battle-marxist-garbage-bolsonaro-signals-new-era-for-us-and-latin-america 'Brazil's Donald Trump' to Battle 'Marxist Garbage': Bolsonaro Signals New Era for US and Latin America]. ''CBN News''. Retrieved January 3, 2019.
*Pentchoukov, Ivan (January 2, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/bolsonaro-vows-to-tackle-the-marxist-garbage-in-brazils-schools_2755389.html Bolsonaro Vows to ‘Tackle the Marxist Garbage’ in Brazil’s Schools]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved January 3, 2019.
See also:
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/brazil-education-overhaul-aims-at-ousting-marxist-ideology-/4774799.html Brazil Education Overhaul Aims at Ousting 'Marxist Ideology']. ''Voice of America'' (from ''Reuters''). February 6, 2019. Retrieved March 31, 2019.</ref> In February 2019, Bolsonaro announced it would revise public school textbooks to remove left-wing propaganda, including references to homosexuality and feminism.<ref>Multiple references:
*Barillas, Martin M. (February 11, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/brazils-new-president-to-eliminate-transgender-pro-gay-ideology-from-school Brazil’s new president to eliminate transgender, pro-gay ideology from schools]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
*Ciccotta, Tom (February 12, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2019/02/12/bolsonaro-erase-marxist-rubbish-from-brazilian-colleges/ Bolsonaro: Erase ‘Marxist Rubbish’ from Brazilian Colleges]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
*Osborne, Samuel (February 12, 2019). [https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/brazil-jair-bolsonaro-school-textbook-feminism-homosexuality-lgbt-violence-women-a8775271.html Bolsonaro regime to remove Brazilian textbook references to feminism and homosexuality]. ''The Independent''. Retrieved February 13, 2019.</ref> On February 25, 2019, the Education Ministry under Bolsonaro instructed schools to have students sing the national anthem and that teachers read a patriotic statement to students,<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.foxnews.com/world/brazil-ministry-tells-students-to-recite-bolsonaro-slogan Brazil ministry tells students to recite Bolsonaro slogan]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). February 26, 2019. Retrieved February 27, 2019.
*[https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/brazil-s-new-right-wing-government-asks-schools-read-out-n975901 Brazil's new right-wing government asks schools to read aloud a President Bolsonaro slogan]. ''NBC News'' (from ''Reuters''). February 25, 2019. Retrieved February 27, 2019.
Brazil's education department revised its policy after criticism:
*Phillips, Dom (February 26, 2019). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/feb/26/brazil-education-minister-bolsonaro-slogan-students-recite Outrage after Brazil ministry asks schools to read aloud Bolsonaro slogan]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved March 1, 2019.</ref> and he encouraged students to call out their teachers when they promoted left-wing content.<ref>Kaiser, Anna Jean (May 3, 2019). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/may/03/brazil-schools-teachers-indoctrination-jair-bolsonaro Call for students to film 'biased' teachers brings Brazil's culture wars to classroom]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved May 8, 2019.</ref> Bolsonaro has attempted to remove left-wing bias from the history content in Brazilian schools.<ref>Pearson, Samantha (April 12, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/bolsonaro-takes-aim-at-brazils-history-11555080030 Bolsonaro Takes Aim at Brazil’s History]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved April 12, 2019.</ref> In September 2019, Bolsonaro announced his administration would draft legislation to ban far-left gender ideology indoctrination in public schools.<ref>Barillas, Martin M. (September 10, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/brazilian-president-moves-to-protect-schoolkids-from-lgbt-gender-ideology Brazilian president moves to protect schoolkids from LGBT gender ideology]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved September 10, 2019.</ref>

President Bolsonaro succeeded in increasing security and reducing left-wing influences in Brazil's public schools.<ref>Watson, Katy (May 7, 2019). [https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-48039435 How Brazil's culture wars are being waged in classrooms]. ''BBC News''. Retrieved May 8, 2019.</ref>

====Social issues====
On his first day in office, President Bolsonaro signed a decree removing LGBT issues from the list of concerns of the human rights ministry,<ref name="Savarese2019"/><ref>Gstalter, Morgan (January 2, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/human-rights/423594-brazils-new-president-removes-lgbt-concerns-from-human Brazil’s new president removes LGBT concerns from human rights ministry]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved January 2, 2019.</ref> and he signed another decree increasing oversight over NGOs and international organizations, which he argued inhibited indigenous integration into Brazilian society.<ref name="NGOdecree">Stargardter, Gabriel (January 2, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-politics-ngos/bolsonaro-presidential-decree-grants-sweeping-powers-over-ngos-in-brazil-idUSKCN1OW1P8 Bolsonaro presidential decree grants sweeping powers over NGOs in Brazil]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 2, 2019.</ref>

President Bolsonaro created a national week to raise awareness of teen pregnancy in order to prevent it.<ref>[http://www2.planalto.gov.br/acompanhe-o-planalto/noticias/2019/01/semana-nacional-vai-conscientizar-para-evitar-a-gravidez-na-adolescencia Semana nacional vai conscientizar para evitar a gravidez na adolescência]. ''Planalto.gov.br''. January 4, 2019. Retrieved January 6, 2019.</ref>

In January 2019, President Bolsonaro announced he would end a program to create an "indigenous cryptocurrency."<ref>[https://www.ccn.com/brazils-new-president-jair-bolsonaro-shuts-down-indigenous-cryptocurrency-project/ Brazil’s New President Jair Bolsonaro Shuts Down ‘Indigenous Cryptocurrency’ Project]. ''AltCoin News''. January 8, 2019. Retrieved January 9, 2019.</ref>

President Bolsonaro abolished the culture ministry shortly after assuming office.<ref>Neuendorf, Henri (January 9, 2019). [https://news.artnet.com/art-world/brazil-disbands-ministry-culture-1434835 Brazil’s New Right-Wing President Jair Bolsonaro Has Disbanded the Country’s Ministry of Culture]. ''Artnet News''. Retrieved January 9, 2019.</ref><ref>Angeleti, Gabriella (January 9, 2019). [https://www.theartnewspaper.com/news/brazilian-culture-ministry-bolsonaro-osmar-terra Jair Bolsonaro’s government extinguishes Brazilian ministry of culture]. ''The Art Newspaper''. Retrieved January 9, 2019.</ref>

Pro-life Brazilian governmental officials vocally supported pro-life policies at the UN.<ref>[https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/brazilian-pro-life-voices-make-themselves-heard-at-un-womens-conference Brazilian pro-life voices make themselves heard at UN women’s conference]. ''LifeSiteNews'' (from the ''Campaign Life Coalition''). March 26, 2019. Retrieved March 26, 2019.</ref> Bolsonaro's government criticized the [[World Health Organization]] for pro-abortion guidelines.<ref>Gennarini, Stefano (October 11, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/brazilian-minister-says-world-health-orgs-abortion-guidelines-risk-girls-lives Brazilian minister says World Health Org’s abortion guidelines risk girls’ lives]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved October 11, 2019.</ref>

President Bolsonaro made numerous changes to environmental policy.<ref>Jeantet, Diane (May 15, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/6ba1d372640641749278a3054f3a47d4 AP Explains: Brazil’s environmental changes under Bolsonaro]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved May 15, 2019.</ref> In May 2019, he fired a far-left activist from his role as the leader of a government-controlled climate change group.<ref>Spring, Jake (May 10, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-environment/brazils-bolsonaro-fires-militant-head-of-climate-change-action-group-idUSKCN1SG2BT Brazil's Bolsonaro fires 'militant' head of climate change action group]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 10, 2019.</ref> He accused left-wing NGOs of manipulating deforestation statistics to make his record look bad,<ref>Kew, Ben (August 22, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2019/08/22/brazil-bolsonaro-suggests-ngos-started-amazon-wildfires-after-cutting-their-funding/ Brazil: Bolsonaro Suggests NGO’s Started Amazon Wildfires After Cutting Their Funding]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 22, 2019. See also:
*Kew, Ben (August 23, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2019/08/23/amazon-fires-brazils-bolsonaro-urges-macron-stop-meddling-after-he-threatens-veto-trade-deal/ Amazon Fires: Brazil’s Bolsonaro Urges Macron to Stop Meddling After He Threatens to Veto Trade Deal]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 23, 2019.
*Richardson, Valerie (August 29, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/aug/29/nasa-area-burned-by-global-wildfires-dropped-by-25/ NASA: Area burned by global wildfires dropped by 25% since 2003]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 8, 2019.
*Richardson, Valerie (August 26, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/aug/26/amazon-fires-normal-agriculture-despite-internatio/ Annual Amazon farmland burn sets records for international outrage]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 8, 2019.
*[https://twitter.com/lyndseyfifield/status/1167114222247075847 Lyndsey Fifield]. ''Twitter''. August 29, 2019. Retrieved September 8, 2019.
*[https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/145464/fires-in-brazil Fires in Brazil]. ''Earthobservatory.nasa.gov''. August 22, 2019. Retrieved September 8, 2019.
*Murphy, James (November 30, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/south-america/item/34189-brazil-s-bolsonaro-puts-blame-for-some-amazon-fires-on-hollywood-s-leonardo-dicaprio Brazil’s Bolsonaro Puts Blame for Some Amazon Fires on Hollywood’s Leonardo DiCaprio]. ''The New American''. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
*Mass, Warren (December 11, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/tech/environment/item/34301-brazil-s-president-dares-to-call-greta-thunberg-a-brat Brazil’s President Dares to Call Greta Thunberg a Brat]. ''The New American''. Retrieved December 11, 2019.</ref> though he later sent soldiers to stop fires in the Amazon.<ref>De Souza, Marcelo Silva (August 24, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/526be768cbab450c9dabc394e662cb32 Brazilian troops begin deploying to fight Amazon fires]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved August 24, 2019.
*Smits, Jeanne (August 30, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/global-elites-myths-and-lies-about-amazon-fires-burning-hot-and-heavy Global elites’ myths and lies about Amazon fires burning hot and heavy]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved August 30, 2019.</ref>

On May 21, 2019, President Bolsonaro signed a proclamation consecrating Brazil to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.<ref>Barillas, Martin M. (May 23, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/brazilian-president-signs-proclamation-consecrating-nation-to-virgin-mary Brazilian president signs proclamation consecrating nation to Virgin Mary]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved May 23, 2019.</ref> At a speech at the UN General Assembly in September 2020, Bolsonaro stated that Brazil "is a Christian and conservative country" and called on the world to fight "Christophobia."<ref>Multiple references:
*Martel, Frances (September 22, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/latin-america/2020/09/22/bolsonaro-urges-u-n-to-fight-christophobia-brazil-is-a-christian-country/ Bolsonaro Urges U.N. to Fight ‘Christophobia’: ‘Brazil Is a Christian Country’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 22, 2020.
*Mangiaracina, Emily (October 7, 2020). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/president-of-brazil-pushes-for-worldwide-fight-against-christophobia-at-un President of Brazil pushes for worldwide ‘fight against Christophobia’ at UN]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved November 14, 2020.</ref>

====Foreign policy====
[[File:Trump and Bolsonaro, March 2019.jpg|thumb|250px|Bolsonaro and U.S. President [[Donald Trump]] in March 2019]]
On his first day in office, President Bolsonaro signed a decree giving Brazil's government strong oversight over international organizations operating in Brazil.<ref name="NGOdecree"/> Meanwhile, Brazil's foreign minister, [[Ernesto Araújo]], stated that Brazil would reject globalism and oversight by international organizations.<ref name="Deliver"/><ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-politics-araujo/brazils-new-foreign-minister-says-country-will-abandon-globalism-idUSKCN1OW1OO Brazil's new foreign minister says country will abandon globalism]. ''Reuters''. January 2, 2019. Retrieved January 2, 2019. See also:
*Paraguassu, Lisandra; Brito, Ricardo (January 3, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-politics/brazil-wants-to-move-embassy-to-jerusalem-push-reform-at-wto-idUSKCN1OX1SR Brazil wants to move embassy to Jerusalem, push reform at WTO]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 3, 2019.
*Araujo, Ernesto (January 7, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2019-01-07/brazil-s-bolsonaro-brings-foreign-policy-revolution-says-araujo Bolsonaro Was Not Elected to Take Brazil as He Found It]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved January 7, 2019.</ref> In January 2019, Bolsonaro stated Brazil would move its embassy in [[Israel]] to [[Jerusalem]],<ref>Giaritelli, Anna (January 4, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/brazil-to-follow-us-by-moving-its-embassy-in-israel-to-jerusalem Brazil to follow US by moving its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved January 4, 2019.</ref> though in March 2019, he announced Brazil would open a trade office in Jerusalem "as a part of its embassy in Israel."<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.timesofisrael.com/brazil-to-open-trade-office-in-jerusalem-as-a-part-of-its-embassy/ Brazil to open trade office in Jerusalem ‘as a part of its embassy’]. ''The Times of Israel''. March 31, 2019. Retrieved March 31, 2019.
*Burke, Michael (March 31, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/436643-brazil-opening-diplomatic-office-in-jerusalem-as-bolsonaro-visits-israel Brazil opening 'diplomatic office' in Jerusalem as Bolsonaro visits Israel]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved March 31, 2019.
*Levingston, Ivan; Moura, Fabiola (March 31, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-03-31/brazil-to-open-diplomatic-office-in-jerusalem-israel-says Brazil Will Open Trade Office in Jerusalem, Bolsonaro Says]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved March 31, 2019.
*Landau, Noa; Tibon, Amir (March 31, 2019). [https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium-brazil-formally-announces-opening-business-office-in-jerusalem-instead-of-embassy-1.7068760 Brazil Announces Opening Jerusalem 'Business Office' - Instead of Promised Embassy]. ''Haaretz''. Retrieved March 31, 2019.
*[https://www.breitbart.com/news/brazil-to-open-diplomatic-office-in-jerusalem/ Brazil to open diplomatic office in Jerusalem]. ''Breitbart News'' (from ''UPI''). March 31, 2019. Retrieved March 31, 2019.
*Williams, Dan (March 31, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-israel-brazil/brazil-opens-israel-trade-mission-in-jerusalem-short-of-full-embassy-move-idUSKCN1RC097 Brazil opens Israel trade mission in Jerusalem, short of full embassy move]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved April 2, 2019.
See also:
*Danan, Deborah (March 31, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/middle-east/2019/03/31/brazils-bolsonaro-to-netanyahu-i-love-israel/ Brazil’s Bolsonaro to Netanyahu: ‘I Love Israel’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 31, 2019.
*Bedard, Paul (March 29, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/brazil-to-relocate-embassy-to-jerusalem-despite-pushback Brazil to relocate embassy to Jerusalem despite ‘pushback’]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved March 31, 2019.
*Danan, Deborah (December 15, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/middle-east/2019/12/15/brazil-to-move-embassy-to-jerusalem-presidents-son-vows-at-opening-of-trade-mission/ Brazil Opens Trade Office in Jerusalem Ahead of Expected Embassy Move]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 15, 2019.
*Roberts, Katabella (December 16, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/brazil-opens-trade-office-in-jerusalem-after-pledge-to-relocate-embassy-by-2020_3175341.html Brazil Opens Trade Office in Jerusalem After Pledge to Relocate Embassy by 2020]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-israel-brazil-embassy/netanyahu-says-brazil-committed-to-move-embassy-to-jerusalem-in-2020-idUSKBN1YJ0IS Netanyahu says Brazil committed to move embassy to Jerusalem in 2020]. ''Reuters''. December 15, 2019. Retrieved December 15, 2019.</ref> Bolsonaro became the first Brazilian president to visit the [[Western Wall]] while being accompanied by a senior Israeli official.<ref>Multiple references:
*Danan, Deborah (April 2, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/middle-east/2019/04/02/in-first-brazils-bolsonaro-visits-western-wall-with-netanyahu/ WATCH: In First, Brazil’s Bolsonaro Visits Western Wall with Netanyahu]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 2, 2019.
*Rosenberg, Ilan; Paraguassu, Lisandra (April 1, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-israel-brazil/bolsonaro-visits-western-wall-palestinians-angry-at-jerusalem-mission-idUSKCN1RD2OW Bolsonaro visits Western Wall, Palestinians angry at Jerusalem mission]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved April 2, 2019.</ref>

In January 2019, President Bolsonaro withdrew Brazil from the [[UN Migrant Treaty]], citing a desire to protect the country's [[national sovereignty]].<ref>Multiple references:
*Kew, Ben (January 9, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2019/01/09/bolsonaro-pulls-brazil-out-u-n-migration-pact-we-will-define-our-rules/ Bolsonaro Pulls Brazil Out of U.N. Migration Pact: ‘We Will Define Our Rules’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
*Paris, Francesca (January 9, 2019). [https://www.npr.org/2019/01/09/683634412/brazilian-president-bolsonaro-withdraws-from-u-n-compact-on-migration Brazilian President Bolsonaro Withdraws From U.N. Compact On Migration]. ''NPR''. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
*Londoño, Ernesto (January 9, 2019). [https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/09/world/americas/bolsonaro-brazil-migration-accord.html Bolsonaro Pulls Brazil From UN Migration Accord]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-migration/brazil-quits-u-n-migration-pact-will-still-take-in-venezuelan-refugees-source-idUSKCN1P22G0 Brazil quits U.N. migration pact, will still take in Venezuelan refugees: source]. ''Reuters''. January 8, 2019. Retrieved January 8, 2019.</ref> In a 2019 speech to the trade organization Mercosur, Bolsonaro advocated for national sovereignty,<ref>Martel, Frances (July 18, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/latin-america/2019/07/18/bolsonaro-trump-mercosur-speech/ Bolsonaro Channels Trump to South American Trade Bloc: ‘I Want Brazil to Be Great’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 18, 2019.</ref> and he did the same at a [[United Nations General Assembly]] speech later that year in which he also criticized socialism.<ref>Multiple references:
*Pearson, Samantha; Lewis, Jeffrey T. (September 24, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/brazils-bolsonaro-defends-right-to-develop-amazon-11569338624 Brazil’s Bolsonaro Defends Right to Develop Amazon]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
*Martel, Frances (September 24, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/environment/2019/09/24/bolsonaro-asks-u-n-to-fight-colonialist-macron-environmentalists-on-amazon-fires/ Bolsonaro Asks U.N. to Fight ‘Colonialist’ Macron, Environmentalists on Amazon Fires]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
*Laurence, Lianne (September 25, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/brazils-president-slams-socialism-defends-sovereignty-in-hard-hitting-un-address Brazil’s president slams socialism, defends sovereignty in hard-hitting UN address]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved September 25, 2019.</ref>

President Bolsonaro extradited a communist terrorist to Italy, where he had been wanted for several decades.<ref>Tomlinsom, Chris (January 15, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/01/15/communist-terrorist-cesare-battisti-arrives-italy-fulfilling-bolsonaro-promise/ Brazil’s Bolsonaro Fulfils Promise to Italy’s Salvini, Hands Over Communist Terrorist]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 15, 2019.</ref> He refused to recognize [[Nicolás Maduro]]'s Marxist Venezuelan government after a disputed election.<ref>Kew, Ben (January 14, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2019/01/14/brazil-recognizes-venezuelan-assembly-leader-rightful-president/ Brazil Recognizes Venezuelan Assembly Leader as Rightful President]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 15, 2019. See also:
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-venezuela-politics-brazil/brazils-bolsonaro-formally-recognizes-venezuelan-opposition-envoy-idUSKCN1T5312 Brazil's Bolsonaro formally recognizes Venezuelan opposition envoy]. ''Reuters''. June 4, 2019. Retrieved June 5, 2019.</ref> In November 2019, Brazil under Bolsonaro was one of only three countries to vote against an annual UN resolution condemning U.S. sanctions on Cuba.<ref>Lederer, Edith M. (November 7, 2019). [https://apnews.com/966ea6e0d9f74c5f8b246702f2f75acf UN votes overwhelmingly to condemn US embargo on Cuba]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved November 7, 2019.</ref>

Bolsonaro's first foreign trip was to the United States rather than Argentina, breaking a Brazilian precedent.<ref>[https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3002295/brazil-leader-jair-bolsonaro-woos-donald-trump Brazil leader Jair Bolsonaro woos Donald Trump, opens base to US rockets, visits CIA and dines with Steve Bannon]. ''South China Morning Post''. Retrieved March 19, 2019. See also:
*Fox, Ben (March 19, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/bdc70648e5814d25b549d1c252910006 Brazil’s new president signals better relations with the US]. ''Associated Press''. March 19, 2019. Retrieved March 19, 2019.</ref>

Bolsonaro, however, advocated for and advanced plans for a monetary union between Brazil and Argentina, something which would reduce Brazilian national sovereignty.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-economy-currency/brazils-bolsonaro-doubles-down-on-monetary-union-with-argentina-idUSKCN1T81II Brazil's Bolsonaro doubles down on monetary union with Argentina]. ''Reuters''. June 7, 2019. Retrieved June 7, 2019.</ref>

Bolsonaro adopted a weak position on China as president, contrasting with the strong position he took during his campaign,<ref>Multiple references:
*Biller, David; Jeantet, Diane (November 13, 2019). [https://apnews.com/e99b67b41fe8478a9e513d39f2168a5a Economy in mind, Bolsonaro changes tack and cozies up to Xi]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved November 13, 2019.
*Trevisani, Paulo (November 15, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/brazil-deepens-china-ties-in-about-face-11573772734 Brazil Deepens China Ties in About-Face]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved November 17, 2019.
*Martel, Frances (December 7, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/latin-america/2021/12/07/martel-jair-bolsonaro-once-latin-americas-biggest-anti-china-hope-silent-genocide-olympics/ Martel: Jair Bolsonaro, Once Latin America’s Biggest Anti-China Hope, Silent on Genocide Olympics]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 1, 2022.</ref><ref name="ChinaBrazilTrade2019">Hayward, John (November 14, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2019/11/14/bolsonaro-expands-free-trade-china-threatening-brazilian-industry/ Bolsonaro Expands ‘Free Trade’ with China, Threatening Brazilian Industry]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 16, 2019.</ref> and some conservatives criticized him for this.<ref>Brian, Paul (November 1, 2019). [https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/even-latin-americas-trump-is-kowtowing-to-the-chinese/ Even Latin America’s Trump is Kowtowing to the Chinese]. ''The American Conservative''. Retrieved November 1, 2019.</ref> Additionally, Bolsonaro adopted a trade policy more in line with the [[establishment]] that also threatened Brazilian industry.<ref name="ChinaBrazilTrade2019"/><ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brics-summit-brazil/bolsonaro-says-brazils-trade-policy-is-realistic-and-pragmatic-idUSKBN1XO24Y Bolsonaro says Brazil's trade policy is realistic and pragmatic]. ''Reuters''. November 14, 2019. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brics-summit-bolsonaro/bolsonaro-says-wants-no-role-for-brazil-in-u-s-china-trade-war-idUSKBN1XO1XY Bolsonaro says wants no role for Brazil in U.S.-China trade war]. ''Reuters''. November 14, 2019. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
*Hayward, John (November 15, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2019/11/15/bolsonaro-brazil-will-stay-out-of-u-s-china-trade-dispute/ Bolsonaro: Brazil Will Stay Out of U.S.-China Trade Dispute]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 16, 2019.</ref>

====Other====
In August 2019, after disestablishing a left-wing Cuban slave doctor program, Bolsonaro created a Doctors for Brazil program, giving medical jobs to Brazilians.<ref>Martel, Frances (August 2, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/latin-america/2019/08/02/bolsonaro-cuban-slave-doctor-program-created-guerrilla-cells-brazil/ Bolsonaro: Cuban Slave Doctor Program Created ‘Guerrilla Cells’ in Brazil]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 3, 2019.</ref> In 2019, Bolsonaro ended visa requirements for tourists and business people from China, India, the United States, Canada, Japan, and Australia.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-visas/brazil-says-it-will-no-longer-require-visas-from-chinese-indian-citizens-idUSKBN1X32AX Brazil says it will no longer require visas from Chinese, Indian citizens]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 27, 2019.</ref>

In December 2019, Bolsonaro signed an order allowing small farmers to gain the title of the land they farm.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-politics-landrights/brazils-bolsonaro-moves-on-land-titles-for-small-farmers-idUSKBN1YE2R1 Brazil's Bolsonaro moves on land titles for small farmers]. ''Reuters''. December 10, 2019. Retrieved December 10, 2019.</ref>

==Views==
In its eighth consecutive term, Jair Bolsonaro is one of the most admired personalities and at the same time one of the most hated in [[Brazil]]. Bolsonaro is the most conservative and [[right-wing]] politician on the Brazilian political spectrum, and for defending [[Christian values|Christian]],<ref name="ProLifeIsrael"/><ref>Thomas, Goerge (March 20, 2019). [https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/politics/2019/march/we-are-god-fearing-men-brazils-president-is-a-friend-to-president-trump-and-biblical-values 'We Are God-Fearing Men': Brazil's President a Friend to Trump and Biblical Values]. ''CBN News''. Retrieved March 26, 2019.</ref> [[family values|family]],<ref name="Chapman2018"/> [[traditional values|traditional]] and [[conservative values]], has been falsely labeled by the Brazilian media as "[[Nazi]]",<ref>[http://www.cartacapital.com.br/tecnologia/a-onda-bolsonaro-e-o-despertar-do-neonazismo The Bolsonaro wave and the awakening of neo-Nazism] - [[CartaCapital]]</ref> "[[homophobic]]",<ref>[http://terramagazine.terra.com.br/interna/0,,OI5125255-EI6578,00-Vou+processar+o+Bolsonaro+diz+Mott+sobre+panfletos.html Earth. "I'll sue the Bolsonaro" says Mott on pamphlets] - Terramagazine.terra.com.br.</ref> "[[racist]]",<ref>[http://noticias.uol.com.br/politica/2011/04/01/para-ministra-da-igualdade-racial-declaracoes-de-bolsonaro-sao-caso-explicito-de-racismo.jhtm Chief of Seppir consider statements such as "explicit racism" of Bolsonaro]. - UOL (April 1, 2011). Visited on April 2, 2011.</ref> "[[fascist]]",<ref>[http://www.joildo.net/artigos/tortura-nunca-mais/ Mario Jakobskind (May 29, 2009). Torture Never Again! Joildo.net]</ref> "[[sexist]]"<ref>[http://www.mndh.org.br/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2747&Itemid=56 MNDH want full pressure against Bolsonaro] - MNDH.</ref> and "[[white supremacist]]". The international [[mainstream media]] has also been extremely biased against Bolsonaro.<ref>Jasper, William F. (October 10, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/south-america/item/30291-fake-news-media-in-a-froth-as-trump-of-the-tropics-bolsonaro-seems-headed-to-be-brazil-s-president Fake News Media in a Froth as “Trump of the Tropics” Bolsonaro Seems Headed to Be Brazil’s President]. ''The New American''. Retrieved October 10, 2018. See also:
*Rogan, Tom (October 22, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/the-economist-is-wrong-jair-bolsonaro-would-be-better-for-brazil-than-fernando-haddad The Economist is wrong, Jair Bolsonaro would be better for Brazil than Fernando Haddad]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
*Stargardter, Gabriel (May 2, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-politics/brazils-bolsonaro-faces-backlash-as-sponsors-ditch-ny-gala-dinner-idUSKCN1S824M Brazil's Bolsonaro faces backlash as sponsors ditch NY gala dinner]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 2, 2019.
*Martel, Frances (May 4, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/latin-america/2019/05/04/brazils-bolsonaro-cancels-nyc-trip-environmentalists-bill-de-blasio-object/ Brazil’s Bolsonaro Cancels NYC Trip After Environmentalists, Bill de Blasio Object]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 4, 2019.</ref> He has been compared to U.S. President [[Donald Trump]] and even has the nickname "Tropical Trump."<ref name="TropicalTrump"/><ref name="MeredithCNBC2018"/><ref>Dilorenzo, Sarah; Prengaman, Peter (October 9, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/ap-explains-how-brazils-bolsonaro-used-trump-tactics AP Explains: How Brazil's Bolsonaro used Trump tactics]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved October 9, 2018.</ref>

Bolsonaro takes strongly [[pro-life]] positions,<ref name="ProLifeIsrael">Bohon, Dave (November 5, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/item/30556-brazil-s-new-president-christian-pro-life-pro-israel Brazil’s New President: Christian, Pro-Life, Pro-Israel]. ''The New American''. Retrieved November 5, 2018.</ref><ref name="Chapman2018">Chapman, Michael W. (November 1, 2018). [https://www.cnsnews.com/blog/michael-w-chapman/brazils-new-president-strong-supporter-israel Brazil's New President is Pro-Life, Pro-Family, and Strong Supporter of Israel]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved November 2, 2018.</ref><ref>Risdon, James (October 19, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/outspoken-pro-life-candidate-leads-in-brazils-presidential-election-race Outspoken pro-life candidate leads in Brazil’s presidential election race]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved October 19, 2018.</ref> and he is critical of [[Carnival]] because of its immoral and degenerate practices.<ref>Chakraborty, Barnini (March 6, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/brazils-far-right-president-slams-carnival-tweets-x-rated-clip-and-asks-about-golden-shower Brazil's far-right president slams Carnival, tweets x-rated clip and asks about 'golden shower']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 6, 2019.</ref> He supports strong [[law and order]] policies on crime,<ref>Carolina Carcello (October 21, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-election/brazils-bolsonaro-says-he-intends-to-use-armed-forces-to-fight-violence-idUSKCN1MV0W8 Brazil's Bolsonaro says he intends to use armed forces to fight violence]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 21, 2018.</ref> and he has a good relationship with Brazil's military.<ref>Pearson, Samantha; Magalhaes, Luciana (October 29, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/brazils-new-president-set-to-give-military-more-clout-1540855191 Brazil’s New President Set to Give Military More Clout]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.</ref> He accurately condemns [[Similarities between Communism, Nazism and liberalism|national socialism as a left-wing ideology]].<ref>Multiple references:
*Chapman, Michael W. (April 5, 2019). [https://www.cnsnews.com/blog/michael-w-chapman/bolsonaro-israel-there-no-doubt-nazism-was-left-wing-movement Bolsonaro in Israel: 'There Is No Doubt' Nazism Was Left-Wing Movement]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved April 6, 2019.
*Dolsten, Josefin (April 4, 2019). [https://www.timesofisrael.com/bolsonaro-says-nazis-were-leftists-following-visit-to-yad-vashem/ Bolsonaro says Nazis were ‘leftists’ following visit to Yad Vashem]. ''The Times of Israel''. Retrieved April 6, 2019.
*Wise, Justin (April 3, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/437196-bolsonaro-says-no-doubt-nazis-were-leftists-after-visiting-israel Bolsonaro says after visiting Holocaust museum that Nazis 'no doubt' were leftists]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved April 3, 2019.</ref>

When he was first elected for the first time, Bolsonaro had a more friendly stance toward economic interventionism. Over the years, however, Bolsonaro has come to strongly support [[limited government]], a [[free market]] without bureaucracy, and privatization.<ref name="5Policies">Kew, Ben (October 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/latin-america/2018/10/29/who-is-jair-bolsonaro-five-conservative-policies-brazils-president-elect-champions/ Who is Jair Bolsonaro? Five Conservative Policies Brazil’s President-Elect Champions]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.</ref><ref name="CoalitionCabinet"/><ref>Prengaman, Peter (October 8, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/a-look-at-the-campaign-proposals-made-by-brazils-bolsonaro A look at the campaign proposals made by Brazil's Bolsonaro]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved October 9, 2018.</ref><ref>Ayres, Marcela (October 24, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-election-guedes/after-converting-bolsonaro-free-market-guru-must-convince-brazil-idUSKCN1MY2OB After converting Bolsonaro, free-market guru must convince Brazil]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 24, 2018.</ref>

On foreign policy issues, Bolsonaro has voiced support for nationalist policies similar to those of President Trump,<ref name="5Policies"/><ref>Boadle, Anthony (October 16, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-election-diplomacy/brazil-right-winger-would-follow-trumps-lead-on-foreign-policy-idUSKCN1MQ2HR Brazil right-winger would follow Trump's lead on foreign policy]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 16, 2018.</ref><ref>Schipani, Andres; Rathbone, John Paul (October 30, 2018). [https://www.ft.com/content/40303dd4-dbb2-11e8-8f50-cbae5495d92b Jair Bolsonaro poised to upend Brazil’s foreign policy]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved November 2, 2018.</ref> and he views the [[United States]] positively.<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/world/brazils-bolsonaro-opens-doors-to-host-u-s-military-base Brazil's Bolsonaro opens doors to host U.S military base]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). January 4, 2019. Retrieved January 6, 2019.</ref> Bolsonaro takes strongly pro-[[Israel]] positions,<ref name="ProLifeIsrael"/><ref name="Chapman2018"/><ref>Keinon, Herb (January 7, 2019). [https://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Benjamin-Netanyahu/Netanyahu-completes-embrace-of-Bolsonaro-576540 Netanyahu Completes Embrace of Bolsonaro]. ''The Jerusalem Post''. Retrieved January 7, 2019.</ref> supporting moving Brazil's embassy to [[Jerusalem]], something he affirmed he would do after his election,<ref>Samuels, Brett (November 1, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/414389-brazils-bolsonaro-confirms-plan-to-move-israel-embassy-to-jerusalem Brazil's Bolsonaro confirms plan to move Israel embassy to Jerusalem]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 1, 2018.</ref><ref>Shaw, Adam (November 2, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/brazil-president-elect-jair-bolsonaro-intends-to-move-israel-embassy-to-jerusalem Brazil president-elect Jair Bolsonaro intends to move Israel embassy to Jerusalem]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved November 2, 2018.</ref> and closing the "[[Palestinian]]" embassy in Brazil.<ref>Dilorenzo, Sarah; Savarese, Mauricio; Prengaman, Peter (October 8, 2018). [https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-most-returns-in-brazils-far-right-candidate-bolsonaro-ahead/ Brazil’s far-right, pro-Israel candidate falls just short of election stunner]. ''The Times of Israel'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved October 9, 2018.</ref><ref>Keinon, Herb (October 29, 2018). [https://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Netanyahu-congratulates-new-populist-pro-Israel-Brazilian-president-570654 Netanyahu Congratulates New Populist, Pro-Israel Brazilian President]. ''The Jerusalem Post''. Retrieved October 31, 2018.</ref> He is seen as a critic of [[China]],<ref>Multiple references:
*Kew, Ben (October 17, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/10/17/brazilian-presidential-frontrunner-jair-bolsonaro-china-buying-brazil/ Brazilian Presidential Frontrunner Jair Bolsonaro: ‘China Is Buying Brazil’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
*Spring, Jake (October 25, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-election-china-insight/bolsonaros-anti-china-rants-have-beijing-nervous-about-brazil-idUSKCN1MZ0DR Bolsonaro's anti-China rants have Beijing nervous about Brazil]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 25, 2018.
*Hayward, John (October 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/10/29/china-panics-bolsonaro-unthinkable-brazil-align-u-s-taiwan/ China Panics over Bolsonaro: ‘Unthinkable’ for Brazil to Align with U.S. and Taiwan]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.</ref> [[Venezuela]],<ref>Multiple references:
*Showalter, Monica (October 30, 2018). [https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2018/10/bad_week_for_venezuelas_maduro_trump_and_bolsonaro_have_a_bromance.html Bad week for Venezuela's Maduro: Trump and Bolsonaro have a bromance]. ''American Thinker''. Retrieved November 2, 2018.
*Martel, Frances (October 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/latin-america/2018/10/29/venezuelas-opposition-welcome-brazils-conservative-president-elect-bolsonaro/ Venezuela’s Opposition Welcome Brazil’s Conservative President-Elect Bolsonaro]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 2, 2018.
See also:
*[https://p.dw.com/p/37i5y Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro: Venezuela should be kicked out of Mercosur]. ''Deutsche Welle''. November 6, 2018. Retrieved November 7, 2018.
*Colitt, Raymond; Martin, Eric (January 23, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-01-23/brazil-leader-pledges-sweeping-reform-to-avoid-deeper-crisis Bolsonaro Says Brazil Must Reform or Become Next Venezuela]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved January 23, 2019.</ref> and [[Cuba]].<ref>Multiple references:
*Martel, Frances (December 20, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/latin-america/2018/12/20/bolsonaro-meets-cuban-resistance-vows-brazils-support-against-communism/ Bolsonaro Meets Cuban Resistance: Vows Brazil’s Support Against Communism]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-cuba/brazils-bolsonaro-threatens-to-cut-diplomatic-ties-with-cuba-idUSKCN1N71ZF Brazil's Bolsonaro threatens to cut diplomatic ties with Cuba]. ''Reuters''. November 2, 2018. Retrieved November 2, 2018.</ref> However, after his election, he stated that he welcomed increased Chinese investment and trade.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-politics-china/brazils-bolsonaro-welcomes-chinese-investment-trade-idUSKCN1NA2DN Brazil's Bolsonaro welcomes Chinese investment, trade]. ''Reuters''. November 5, 2018. Retrieved November 5, 2018. See also:
*Martel, Frances (December 28, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/asia/2018/12/28/brazil-bolsonaro-invites-china-inaugural-calling-coalition-communism/ Brazil: Bolsonaro Invites China to Inaugural After Calling for Coalition Against Communism]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
*Martel, Frances (January 3, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/asia/2019/01/03/china-brags-brazils-bolsonaro-wants-better-better-ties-beijing/ China Brags: Brazil’s Bolsonaro Wants ‘Better and Better’ Ties with Beijing]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 3, 2019.</ref> Bolsonaro was critical of the [[globalist]] [[Mercosur]] trade agreement,<ref>Adghirni, Samy; Gamarski, Rachel (October 17, 2018). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-10-17/after-nafta-rewrite-brazil-s-bolsonaro-eyes-mercosur-overhaul After Nafta Rewrite, Brazil’s Bolsonaro Eyes Mercosur Changes]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved November 2, 2018.</ref> though he continued integrating Brazil into the organization.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-argentina-brazil-bolsonaro/brazils-bolsonaro-says-mercosur-will-soon-sign-eu-trade-deal-idUSKCN1T72BV Brazil's Bolsonaro says Mercosur will soon sign EU trade deal]. ''Reuters''. June 6, 2019. Retrieved June 7, 2019.</ref> Bolsonaro is strongly [[anti-communist]], even stating in a speech after his election as president that he had "an obligation" to fight communism in Latin America.<ref>Martel, Frances (December 10, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/latin-america/2018/12/10/bolsonaro-brazil-obligation-help-latin-america-fight-communism/ Bolsonaro: Brazil Has ‘an Obligation’ to Help Latin America Fight Communism]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 11, 2018. See also:
*Martel, Frances (December 22, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/latin-america/2018/12/22/brazils-conservatives-turn-ambitions-towards-global-anti-socialist-alliance/ Brazil’s Conservatives Turn Ambitions Towards Global Anti-Socialist Alliance]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 22, 2018.</ref> He has made similar statements on the need for him to fight the Left.<ref>Preissler Iglesias, Simone (March 18, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-03-18/bolsonaro-calls-for-an-end-to-communism-on-visit-to-washington Bolsonaro Sees Himself Ending ‘Dirty Ideology of the Left’ in Brazil]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved March 18, 2019.</ref> While opposed to Venezuela's Marxist regime, he has been skeptical of pursuing military action in the country as it would not be in Brazil's interests.<ref>Iglesias, Simone Preissler; Adghirni, Samy (September 26, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-09-26/bolsonaro-rules-out-venezuela-intervention-citing-vietnam-war Bolsonaro Rules Out Venezuela Intervention, Citing Vietnam War]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved September 28, 2019.</ref>

Bolsonaro is a critic of the left-wing [[mainstream media]].<ref>Boadle, Anthony; Slattery, Gram (November 4, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-politics-media/brazils-next-president-declares-war-on-fake-news-media-idUSKCN1N90NN Brazil's next president declares war on 'fake news' media]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 4, 2018.</ref>

While originally pledging to leave the [[globalist]] [[Paris climate agreement]], Bolsonaro later retracted that conservative promise.<ref>Viga Gaier, Rodrigo (October 25, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-election/brazils-bolsonaro-scraps-pledge-to-quit-paris-climate-deal-idUSKCN1MZ1DB Brazil's Bolsonaro scraps pledge to quit Paris climate deal]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 25, 2018. See also:
*Christofaro, Beatrice (October 26, 2018). [https://www.apnews.com/b7de89252286498f93729f308555cf5f Brazil far-right candidate softens stances ahead of election]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved October 26, 2018.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-climate-paris-agreement/brazil-vice-president-says-country-is-staying-in-paris-climate-accord-idUSKCN1UA1U7 Brazil vice president says country is staying in Paris climate accord]. ''Reuters''. July 15, 2019. Retrieved July 15, 2019.</ref>

==Personal life==
Bolsonaro has been married three times, and he has five children, with his three oldest sons – including [[Eduardo Bolsonaro]] – also serving as conservative elected officials. Bolsonaro has been baptized in the [[Jordan River]].<ref>Dias Carneiro, Júlia (January 5, 2019). [https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-sh/Jair_Bolsonaro_Brazil Jair Bolsonaro: Brazil’s unlikely president]. ''BBC News''. Retrieved January 10, 2019.</ref>

== See also ==
*[[National conservatism]]
*[[Nationalism]]

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Ron DeSantis

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'''Ronald Dion “Ron” DeSantis''' (born September 14, 1978) is the current [[conservative]] Governor of [[Florida]], defeated rising [[Democrat]] star [[Andrew Gillum]] in the [[2018 midterms]] and serving since January 2019.<ref>''[http://archive.is/QfvFt If Democrats want to win, they need a black politician on the ticket]'', Theodore R. Johnson, ''The Washington Post'', March 13, 2020.</ref> He previously served as a member of the [[United States House of Representatives]] from January 2013 to September 2018. He is a member of the [[Republican Party]].

Amidst the [[CCP pandemic]], DeSantis has emphasized "freedom over '''[[Faucism]]'''."<ref>Stone, Tyler (June 4, 2021). [https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2021/06/04/desantis_florida_choose_freedom_over_faucism.html DeSantis: Florida Chooses Freedom Over Faucism]. ''RealClearPolitics''. Retrieved October 10, 2021.</ref>

==Personal life==
Ron DeSantis was born in Jacksonville, Florida.

He is married to the former Casey Black, with whom he has two daughters and one son. DeSantis is a [[Roman Catholic]]. DeSantis is a brilliant man, having graduated from both Harvard and Yale Universities (common information).

==Florida Governor==
DeSantis moved quickly to implement conservative policies as Florida's governor.<ref>Campo-Flores, Arian (January 10, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/new-florida-governor-moves-quickly-with-supreme-court-pick-environmental-plan-11547154648 New Florida Governor Moves Quickly With Supreme Court Pick, Environmental Plan]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved January 22, 2019. See also:
*Wilson, Reid (April 23, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/440037-new-governors-chart-ambitious-paths-in-first-100-days New governors chart ambitious paths in first 100 days]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved April 23, 2019.</ref> By the end of DeSantis's first month in office, he had already appointed three justices to the Florida Supreme Court, dramatically shifting it from a liberal to a conservative court.<ref>Varney, James (January 22, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jan/22/ron-desantis-florida-governor-completes-makeover-s/ DeSantis completes makeover of Florida Supreme Court]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved January 22, 2019.</ref> On January 31, 2019, DeSantis signed an executive order to end [[Common Core]].<ref>Multiple references:
*Berry, Susan (January 31, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/01/31/florida-gov-ron-desantis-issues-executive-order-to-eliminate-common-core/ Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Issues Executive Order to Eliminate Common Core]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 31, 2019.
*Patrick, Craig (January 31, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/florida-gov-desantis-signs-executive-order-scrapping-common-core Florida Gov. DeSantis signs executive order scrapping Common Core]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 31, 2019.
See also:
*Hillyer, Quin (February 1, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/florida-gov-desantis-puts-common-core-out-of-its-misery Florida Gov. DeSantis puts Common Core out of our misery]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved February 1, 2019.</ref> DeSantis removed many of former Governor [[Rick Scott]]'s political appointees, which the latter made without DeSantis's permission shortly before DeSantis took office.<ref>Berry, Susan (February 27, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/02/27/gov-ron-desantis-removes-rick-scotts-appointees-across-florida/ Gov. Ron DeSantis Removes Rick Scott’s Appointees Across Florida]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 28, 2019.</ref> In his first two months in office, DeSantis made many other conservative reforms, including deregulation, promoting lower taxes, posthumously pardoning wrongly convicted black people, and pushed back against the government-subsidized sugar industry.<ref name="Tireless">Multiple references:
*Murdock, Deroy (March 8, 2019). [https://www.nationalreview.com/2019/03/the-tireless-ron-desantis/ The Tireless Ron DeSantis]. ''National Review''. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
*Murdock, Deroy (March 10, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/florida-governor-ron-desantis-cleans-house-and-bucks-status-quo-to-make-state-great-again Unpredictable Florida governor Ron DeSantis cleans house and bucks status quo to make state great]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''National Review''). Retrieved March 11, 2019.
See also:
*Harper, Jennifer (March 19, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/mar/19/inside-the-beltway-ron-desantis-shows-how-its-done/ Ron DeSantis shows how it's done]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved March 20, 2019.</ref> Early in his tenure, DeSantis oversaw a state "deregathon" which significantly reduced the state regulatory burden.<ref name="Tireless"/><ref>[https://www.flgov.com/2019/06/05/governor-ron-desantis-dbpr-announce-fee-reduction-for-licensed-real-estate-professionals/ Governor Ron DeSantis, DBPR Announce Fee Reduction for Licensed Real Estate Professionals]. ''FLgov.com''. June 5, 2019. Retrieved June 7, 2019.</ref>

In 2019, DeSantis encouraged Florida sheriffs to increase their cooperation with ICE, though he did nothing to push through a bill to establish E-Verify in Florida despite campaigning on it.<ref>Cadman, Dan (April 4, 2019). [https://cis.org/Cadman/Florida-Sheriffs-Encouraged-Cooperate-ICE Florida Sheriffs Encouraged to Cooperate with ICE]. ''Center for Immigration Studies''. Retrieved April 6, 2019.</ref> On June 14, 2019, DeSantis signed a bill banning [[Sanctuary City (Immigration)|"sanctuary" cities]] in Florida.<ref>Multiple references:
*Bleau, Hannah (June 14, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/06/14/florida-governor-ron-desantis-signs-sweeping-bill-banning-sanctuary-cities/ Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Sweeping Bill Banning Sanctuary Cities]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 14, 2019.
*Campo-Flores, Arian (June 14, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/florida-gov-ron-desantis-signs-sanctuary-city-ban-11560536897 Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Signs Sanctuary-City Ban]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved June 14, 2019.
*Campisi, Jessica (June 14, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/448662-desantis-signs-bill-banning-sanctuary-cities DeSantis signs bill banning sanctuary cities]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 14, 2019.
*Nguyen Ly, Mimi (June 15, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/florida-governor-ron-desantis-signs-bill-banning-sanctuary-cities_2964331.html Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Bill Banning Sanctuary Cities]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved June 15, 2019.
*Adelmann, Bob (June 17, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/immigration/item/32613-florida-governor-signs-ban-on-sanctuary-cities-president-trump-approves Florida Governor Signs Ban on Sanctuary Cities; President Trump Approves]. ''The New American''. Retrieved June 17, 2019.
*Cadman, Dan (June 18, 2019). [https://cis.org/Cadman/Florida-Enacts-AntiSanctuary-Law Florida Enacts an Anti-Sanctuary Law]. ''Center for Immigration Studies''. Retrieved June 20, 2019.
See also:
*Folley, Aris (October 1, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/463904-florida-law-banning-sanctuary-cities-takes-full-effect Florida law banning sanctuary cities takes full effect]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 1, 2019.
*Ozimek, Tom (October 2, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/florida-law-banning-sanctuary-cities-enters-into-full-force_3103543.html Florida Law Banning Sanctuary Cities Enters Into Full Force]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved October 2, 2019.
*Vadum, Matthew (October 11, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/federal-judge-upholds-florida-law-that-prohibits-sanctuary-jurisdictions_3113175.html Federal Judge Upholds Florida Law That Prohibits Sanctuary Jurisdictions]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved October 11, 2019.</ref> As governor, DeSantis associated himself with Angel families while advocating for an E-Verify law.<ref>Binder, John (November 25, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/11/25/ron-desantis-joins-angel-families-to-demand-mandatory-e-verify-secure-rising-wages-for-florida-workers/ Ron DeSantis Joins Angel Families to Demand Mandatory E-Verify, Secure ‘Rising Wages’ for Florida Workers]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 25, 2019. See also:
*Calvan, Bobby Caina (November 25, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/nov/25/florida-governor-ties-e-verify-to-public-safety/ Florida governor ties E-Verify to public safety]. ''The Washington Times'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved November 25, 2019.
*Madden, Nate (November 26, 2019). [https://www.conservativereview.com/news/congress-remains-gridlocked-immigration-crisis-floridas-republican-governor-forges-ahead-reforms/ While Congress remains gridlocked on the immigration crisis, Florida’s Republican governor forges ahead with reforms]. ''Conservative Review''. Retrieved November 26, 2019.</ref> He also ordered Florida prisons to begin identifying criminal illegal aliens in custody.<ref>Multiple references:
*Binder, John (November 26, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/11/26/florida-prisons-to-begin-identifying-criminal-illegal-aliens-in-custody/ Florida Prisons to Begin Identifying Criminal Illegal Aliens in Custody]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
*Allegri, Samuel (November 27, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/florida-prison-guards-will-be-deputized-as-ice-officers_3159079.html New Agreement Will Give Some Florida Prison Guards Immigration-Related Authority]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved November 27, 2019.</ref>

On May 8, 2019, DeSantis signed a bill into law allowing local school districts to arm their teachers.<ref>Multiple references:
*Hawkins, Awr (May 8, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/05/08/florida-gov-signs-bill-allowing-armed-teachers-for-classroom-defense/ Florida Gov. Signs Bill Allowing Armed Teachers for Classroom Defense]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 8, 2019.
*Chamberlain, Samuel (May 8, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/florida-gov-desantis-signs-bill-letting-more-teachers-carry-guns-in-school Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bill letting more teachers carry guns in school]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 8, 2019.
*Axelrod, Tal (May 8, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/442827-florida-gov-signs-bill-to-arm-teachers Florida gov signs bill to arm teachers]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 8, 2019.</ref> In July 2019, DeSantis signed a bill allowing medics to legally carry guns when in dangerous situations.<ref>Hawkins, Awr (July 7, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/07/new-law-allows-florida-medics-to-carry-firearms-for-self-defense/ New Law Allows Florida Medics to Carry Firearms for Self-Defense]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 7, 2019.</ref>

DeSantis strongly supported [[Israel]] and opposed the [[Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions]] movement.<ref>Glick, Caroline (June 4, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/middle-east/2019/06/04/caroline-glick-ron-desantis-takes-on-the-bds-movement/ Caroline Glick: Ron DeSantis Takes on the BDS Movement]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 5, 2019.</ref>

In December 2019, DeSantis announced civics requirements in Florida public high schools.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.fox4now.com/news/local-news/desantis-announces-civics-requirements-for-high-school-seniors DeSantis announces civics requirements for High School seniors]. ''Fox 4''. December 10, 2019. Retrieved December 11, 2019.
*Ciccotta, Tom (December 14, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2019/12/14/florida-will-require-all-high-school-students-to-take-civics-course/ Florida Will Require All High School Students to Take Civics Course]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 14, 2019.
*Pan, Gq (December 16, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/florida-high-school-civic-exam_3174091.html Florida Governor: High School Seniors Should Pass a Civics Exam Similar to Citizenship Test]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved December 16, 2019.</ref>

In addition to promoting conservative policies, DeSantis saw high approval ratings.<ref>Meads, Timothy (October 31, 2019). [https://townhall.com/tipsheet/timothymeads/2019/10/31/maga-floridas-desantis-soars-in-polls-56-percent-of-democrats-82-percent-of-h-n2555664 Florida's DeSantis Soars in Popularity; 56 Percent of Democrats, 82 Percent of Hispanics Approve.] ''Townhall''. Retrieved October 31, 2019.</ref> The high ratings have caused speculation that he may seek to run for President in 2024 (or maybe 2028, after completing the maximum two terms he would be allowed as Florida Governor).

He has also been very active in keeping businesses open (or letting them re-open quickly) during the [[CCP flu pandemic]], even despite criticism that he was putting his state's large senior population at risk; notably he declared [[professional wrestling]] matches to be "essential businesses" ([[World Wrestling Entertainment]] operates a major training facility in the state, while All Elite Wrestling and [[Impact Wrestling]] — two other professional wrestling promotions — are based there).

On May 12, 2021, DeSantis announced that he would be granting pardons to anyone who had been unjustly charged and fined for refusing to wear face masks or social distance in areas of Florida that were imposing unconstitutional [[CCP flu]] edicts.<ref>[https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/05/florida-gov-desantis-pardon-covid-violations-video/ Florida Gov. DeSantis to Pardon COVID Violations] at the Gateway Pundit</ref>

In 2021, DeSantis took decisive actions to counter the leftist Biden administration.<ref>Holt, Nanette (December 19, 2021). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/desantis-took-on-washington-in-2021_4138361.html DeSantis Took on Washington in 2021]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved January 1, 2022.</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=D000621 Profile] at the ''Biographical Directory of the United States Congress''

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Ron DeSantis

2022-01-02T01:08:03Z

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'''Ronald Dion “Ron” DeSantis''' (born September 14, 1978) is the current [[conservative]] Governor of [[Florida]], defeated rising [[Democrat]] star [[Andrew Gillum]] in the [[2018 midterms]] and serving since January 2019.<ref>''[http://archive.is/QfvFt If Democrats want to win, they need a black politician on the ticket]'', Theodore R. Johnson, ''The Washington Post'', March 13, 2020.</ref> He previously served as a member of the [[United States House of Representatives]] from January 2013 to September 2018. He is a member of the [[Republican Party]].

Amidst the [[CCP pandemic]], DeSantis has emphasized "freedom over '''[[Faucism]]'''."<ref>Stone, Tyler (June 4, 2021). [https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2021/06/04/desantis_florida_choose_freedom_over_faucism.html DeSantis: Florida Chooses Freedom Over Faucism]. ''RealClearPolitics''. Retrieved October 10, 2021.</ref>

==Personal life==
Ron DeSantis was born in Jacksonville, Florida.

He is married to the former Casey Black, with whom he has two daughters and one son. DeSantis is a [[Roman Catholic]]. DeSantis is a brilliant man, having graduated from both Harvard and Yale Universities (common information).

==Florida Governor==
DeSantis moved quickly to implement conservative policies as Florida's governor.<ref>Campo-Flores, Arian (January 10, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/new-florida-governor-moves-quickly-with-supreme-court-pick-environmental-plan-11547154648 New Florida Governor Moves Quickly With Supreme Court Pick, Environmental Plan]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved January 22, 2019. See also:
*Wilson, Reid (April 23, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/440037-new-governors-chart-ambitious-paths-in-first-100-days New governors chart ambitious paths in first 100 days]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved April 23, 2019.</ref> By the end of DeSantis's first month in office, he had already appointed three justices to the Florida Supreme Court, dramatically shifting it from a liberal to a conservative court.<ref>Varney, James (January 22, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jan/22/ron-desantis-florida-governor-completes-makeover-s/ DeSantis completes makeover of Florida Supreme Court]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved January 22, 2019.</ref> On January 31, 2019, DeSantis signed an executive order to end [[Common Core]].<ref>Multiple references:
*Berry, Susan (January 31, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/01/31/florida-gov-ron-desantis-issues-executive-order-to-eliminate-common-core/ Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Issues Executive Order to Eliminate Common Core]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 31, 2019.
*Patrick, Craig (January 31, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/florida-gov-desantis-signs-executive-order-scrapping-common-core Florida Gov. DeSantis signs executive order scrapping Common Core]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 31, 2019.
See also:
*Hillyer, Quin (February 1, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/florida-gov-desantis-puts-common-core-out-of-its-misery Florida Gov. DeSantis puts Common Core out of our misery]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved February 1, 2019.</ref> DeSantis removed many of former Governor [[Rick Scott]]'s political appointees, which the latter made without DeSantis's permission shortly before DeSantis took office.<ref>Berry, Susan (February 27, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/02/27/gov-ron-desantis-removes-rick-scotts-appointees-across-florida/ Gov. Ron DeSantis Removes Rick Scott’s Appointees Across Florida]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 28, 2019.</ref> In his first two months in office, DeSantis made many other conservative reforms, including deregulation, promoting lower taxes, posthumously pardoning wrongly convicted black people, and pushed back against the government-subsidized sugar industry.<ref name="Tireless">Multiple references:
*Murdock, Deroy (March 8, 2019). [https://www.nationalreview.com/2019/03/the-tireless-ron-desantis/ The Tireless Ron DeSantis]. ''National Review''. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
*Murdock, Deroy (March 10, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/florida-governor-ron-desantis-cleans-house-and-bucks-status-quo-to-make-state-great-again Unpredictable Florida governor Ron DeSantis cleans house and bucks status quo to make state great]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''National Review''). Retrieved March 11, 2019.
See also:
*Harper, Jennifer (March 19, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/mar/19/inside-the-beltway-ron-desantis-shows-how-its-done/ Ron DeSantis shows how it's done]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved March 20, 2019.</ref> Early in his tenure, DeSantis oversaw a state "deregathon" which significantly reduced the state regulatory burden.<ref name="Tireless"/><ref>[https://www.flgov.com/2019/06/05/governor-ron-desantis-dbpr-announce-fee-reduction-for-licensed-real-estate-professionals/ Governor Ron DeSantis, DBPR Announce Fee Reduction for Licensed Real Estate Professionals]. ''FLgov.com''. June 5, 2019. Retrieved June 7, 2019.</ref>

In 2019, DeSantis encouraged Florida sheriffs to increase their cooperation with ICE, though he did nothing to push through a bill to establish E-Verify in Florida despite campaigning on it.<ref>Cadman, Dan (April 4, 2019). [https://cis.org/Cadman/Florida-Sheriffs-Encouraged-Cooperate-ICE Florida Sheriffs Encouraged to Cooperate with ICE]. ''Center for Immigration Studies''. Retrieved April 6, 2019.</ref> On June 14, 2019, DeSantis signed a bill banning [[Sanctuary City (Immigration)|"sanctuary" cities]] in Florida.<ref>Multiple references:
*Bleau, Hannah (June 14, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/06/14/florida-governor-ron-desantis-signs-sweeping-bill-banning-sanctuary-cities/ Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Sweeping Bill Banning Sanctuary Cities]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 14, 2019.
*Campo-Flores, Arian (June 14, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/florida-gov-ron-desantis-signs-sanctuary-city-ban-11560536897 Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Signs Sanctuary-City Ban]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved June 14, 2019.
*Campisi, Jessica (June 14, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/448662-desantis-signs-bill-banning-sanctuary-cities DeSantis signs bill banning sanctuary cities]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 14, 2019.
*Nguyen Ly, Mimi (June 15, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/florida-governor-ron-desantis-signs-bill-banning-sanctuary-cities_2964331.html Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Bill Banning Sanctuary Cities]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved June 15, 2019.
*Adelmann, Bob (June 17, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/immigration/item/32613-florida-governor-signs-ban-on-sanctuary-cities-president-trump-approves Florida Governor Signs Ban on Sanctuary Cities; President Trump Approves]. ''The New American''. Retrieved June 17, 2019.
*Cadman, Dan (June 18, 2019). [https://cis.org/Cadman/Florida-Enacts-AntiSanctuary-Law Florida Enacts an Anti-Sanctuary Law]. ''Center for Immigration Studies''. Retrieved June 20, 2019.
See also:
*Folley, Aris (October 1, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/463904-florida-law-banning-sanctuary-cities-takes-full-effect Florida law banning sanctuary cities takes full effect]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 1, 2019.
*Ozimek, Tom (October 2, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/florida-law-banning-sanctuary-cities-enters-into-full-force_3103543.html Florida Law Banning Sanctuary Cities Enters Into Full Force]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved October 2, 2019.
*Vadum, Matthew (October 11, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/federal-judge-upholds-florida-law-that-prohibits-sanctuary-jurisdictions_3113175.html Federal Judge Upholds Florida Law That Prohibits Sanctuary Jurisdictions]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved October 11, 2019.</ref> As governor, DeSantis associated himself with Angel families while advocating for an E-Verify law.<ref>Binder, John (November 25, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/11/25/ron-desantis-joins-angel-families-to-demand-mandatory-e-verify-secure-rising-wages-for-florida-workers/ Ron DeSantis Joins Angel Families to Demand Mandatory E-Verify, Secure ‘Rising Wages’ for Florida Workers]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 25, 2019. See also:
*Calvan, Bobby Caina (November 25, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/nov/25/florida-governor-ties-e-verify-to-public-safety/ Florida governor ties E-Verify to public safety]. ''The Washington Times'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved November 25, 2019.
*Madden, Nate (November 26, 2019). [https://www.conservativereview.com/news/congress-remains-gridlocked-immigration-crisis-floridas-republican-governor-forges-ahead-reforms/ While Congress remains gridlocked on the immigration crisis, Florida’s Republican governor forges ahead with reforms]. ''Conservative Review''. Retrieved November 26, 2019.</ref> He also ordered Florida prisons to begin identifying criminal illegal aliens in custody.<ref>Multiple references:
*Binder, John (November 26, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/11/26/florida-prisons-to-begin-identifying-criminal-illegal-aliens-in-custody/ Florida Prisons to Begin Identifying Criminal Illegal Aliens in Custody]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
*Allegri, Samuel (November 27, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/florida-prison-guards-will-be-deputized-as-ice-officers_3159079.html New Agreement Will Give Some Florida Prison Guards Immigration-Related Authority]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved November 27, 2019.</ref>

On May 8, 2019, DeSantis signed a bill into law allowing local school districts to arm their teachers.<ref>Multiple references:
*Hawkins, Awr (May 8, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/05/08/florida-gov-signs-bill-allowing-armed-teachers-for-classroom-defense/ Florida Gov. Signs Bill Allowing Armed Teachers for Classroom Defense]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 8, 2019.
*Chamberlain, Samuel (May 8, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/florida-gov-desantis-signs-bill-letting-more-teachers-carry-guns-in-school Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bill letting more teachers carry guns in school]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 8, 2019.
*Axelrod, Tal (May 8, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/442827-florida-gov-signs-bill-to-arm-teachers Florida gov signs bill to arm teachers]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 8, 2019.</ref> In July 2019, DeSantis signed a bill allowing medics to legally carry guns when in dangerous situations.<ref>Hawkins, Awr (July 7, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/07/new-law-allows-florida-medics-to-carry-firearms-for-self-defense/ New Law Allows Florida Medics to Carry Firearms for Self-Defense]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 7, 2019.</ref>

DeSantis strongly supported [[Israel]] and opposed the [[Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions]] movement.<ref>Glick, Caroline (June 4, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/middle-east/2019/06/04/caroline-glick-ron-desantis-takes-on-the-bds-movement/ Caroline Glick: Ron DeSantis Takes on the BDS Movement]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 5, 2019.</ref>

In December 2019, DeSantis announced civics requirements in Florida public high schools.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.fox4now.com/news/local-news/desantis-announces-civics-requirements-for-high-school-seniors DeSantis announces civics requirements for High School seniors]. ''Fox 4''. December 10, 2019. Retrieved December 11, 2019.
*Ciccotta, Tom (December 14, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2019/12/14/florida-will-require-all-high-school-students-to-take-civics-course/ Florida Will Require All High School Students to Take Civics Course]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 14, 2019.
*Pan, Gq (December 16, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/florida-high-school-civic-exam_3174091.html Florida Governor: High School Seniors Should Pass a Civics Exam Similar to Citizenship Test]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved December 16, 2019.</ref>

In addition to promoting conservative policies, DeSantis saw high approval ratings.<ref>Meads, Timothy (October 31, 2019). [https://townhall.com/tipsheet/timothymeads/2019/10/31/maga-floridas-desantis-soars-in-polls-56-percent-of-democrats-82-percent-of-h-n2555664 Florida's DeSantis Soars in Popularity; 56 Percent of Democrats, 82 Percent of Hispanics Approve.] ''Townhall''. Retrieved October 31, 2019.</ref> The high ratings have caused speculation that he may seek to run for President in 2024 (or maybe 2028, after completing the maximum two terms he would be allowed as Florida Governor).

He has also been very active in keeping businesses open (or letting them re-open quickly) during the [[CCP flu pandemic]], even despite criticism that he was putting his state's large senior population at risk; notably he declared [[professional wrestling]] matches to be "essential businesses" ([[World Wrestling Entertainment]] operates a major training facility in the state, while All Elite Wrestling and [[Impact Wrestling]] — two other professional wrestling promotions — are based there).

On May 12, 2021, DeSantis announced that he would be granting pardons to anyone who had been unjustly charged and fined for refusing to wear face masks or social distance in areas of Florida that were imposing unconstitutional [[CCP flu]] edicts.<ref>[https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/05/florida-gov-desantis-pardon-covid-violations-video/ Florida Gov. DeSantis to Pardon COVID Violations] at the Gateway Pundit</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=D000621 Profile] at the ''Biographical Directory of the United States Congress''

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Viktor Orbán

2021-11-29T00:45:29Z

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[[File:Viktor Orbán 2016-02-17.jpg|thumb|200px|Viktor Orbán]]
'''Viktor Mihály Orbán''' (born May 31, 1963, in [[Székesfehérvár]]) is a [[conservative]] Hungarian politician and served as Prime Minister of [[Hungary]] between 1998 and 2002 and again since May 29, 2010. He is a member and leader of the [[Fidesz]] party, which is [[Social conservatism|socially conservative]] and moderately-[[Euroskeptic]]. In his earlier years, Orbán ensured that Hungary joined [[NATO]] in 1999 despite [[Russia]]'s opposition.

Since starting his second term as prime minister in 2010, Orbán has served as a strong voice for maintaining traditional [[conservative values]] in Europe, supporting [[national sovereignty]] and identity, and opposing the [[globalist]], one-world agenda of the EU and other entities.<ref>Caldwell, Christopher (May 13, 2019). [https://humanevents.com/2019/05/13/orban-not-far-right-just-right/ Orban: Not Far Right, Just Right.] ''Human Events'' (from ''Claremont Review of Books''). Retrieved May 16, 2019.</ref> He united with [[Poland]]'s conservative government to that end,<ref name="HungaryPoland"/> and his approval ratings are higher than those of his globalist opponents.<ref>Girdusky, Ryan (May 16, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/europes-liberals-hate-viktor-orban-for-one-reason-hes-more-popular-than-them Europe's liberals hate Viktor Orbán for one reason: He's more popular than them]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved May 16, 2019.</ref> Orbán is strongly hated by the Left for his conservative policies and his success at implementing them.<ref>Maitra, Sumantra (August 9, 2021). [https://thefederalist.com/2021/08/09/why-liberals-hate-hungarys-viktor-orban-so-much/ Why Liberals Hate Hungary’s Viktor Orban So Much]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved August 21, 2021.</ref>

==Second tenure as Prime Minister==
[[Fidesz]], led by Orbán, saw a landslide victory in the elections on April 11, 2010, winning over 50% of the vote.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2010/04/11/far-right-party-poised-make-gains-hungary.html Hungary's ruling Socialists suffer stinging defeat]. ''Fox News''. April 11, 2010. Retrieved March 19, 2018.
*Than, Krisztina; Szakacs, Gergely (April 11, 2010). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-election/fidesz-wins-hungary-election-with-strong-mandate-idUSTRE63A1GE20100412 Fidesz wins Hungary election with strong mandate]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref> In the runoff elections held later that month, Fidesz secured a two-thirds majority in parliament, enough to change the constitution.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/hungary/7632990/Hungarys-conservative-opposition-wins-landslide-election.html Hungary's conservative opposition wins landslide election]. ''The Telegraph''. April 26, 2010. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Dunai, Marton; Than, Krisztina (April 25, 2010). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-election/hungarys-fidesz-wins-historic-two-thirds-mandate-idUSTRE63O1KB20100425 Hungary's Fidesz wins historic two-thirds mandate]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*[https://www.economist.com/node/16009177 Orban's triumph]. ''The Economist''. April 29, 2010. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref> According to ''[[The New York Times]]'', Orbán decided to use his party's super-majority to enact major changes rather than have a minimalist agenda.<ref>Kingsley, Patrick (February 10, 2018). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/10/world/europe/hungary-orban-democracy-far-right.html As West Fears the Rise of Autocrats, Hungary Shows What’s Possible]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref>

Orbán again won a two-thirds majority in parliament in the April 2014 elections.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2014/04/06/hungarian-prime-minister-wins-3rd-term.html Hungarian prime minister wins 3rd term]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). April 6, 2014. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Than, Krisztina; Szakacs, Gergely (April 6, 2014). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-election/hungary-re-elects-maverick-pm-far-right-opposition-gains-idUSBREA3502V20140406 Hungary re-elects maverick PM, far-right opposition gains]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Karasz, Palko (April 7, 2014). [https://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/08/world/europe/viktor-orban-wins-a-second-term-in-hungary.html Viktor Orban Wins a Second Term in Hungary]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref> However, Fidesz lost its two-thirds majority after a by-election defeat in February 2015.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-31576491 Hungarian PM Orban loses two-thirds 'super-majority']. ''BBC News''. February 22, 2015. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Byrne, Andrew (February 22, 2015). [https://www.ft.com/content/36811202-baf2-11e4-945d-00144feab7de Hungary’s Fidesz party loses supermajority]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref>

Orbán faced a difficult re-election in 2018,<ref>Roser, Thomas; Davis, Austin (April 5, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/apr/5/viktor-orban-faces-tough-test-in-bid-for-third-ter/ Viktor Orban faces tough test in bid for third term as Hungarian president]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 5, 2018.</ref> in which he emphasized the issues of immigration and [[sovereignty]].<ref>Shaw, Adam (April 6, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/04/06/hungarys-viktor-orban-running-on-anti-mass-migration-platform-eyes-fourth-term.html Hungary's Viktor Orban, running on anti-mass migration platform, eyes fourth term]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 6, 2018.</ref> Despite this, Orbán did significantly better than expected and won a supermajority a third time in a row.<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (April 8, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/04/08/bloody-nose-brussels-poll-suggests-anti-globalist-anti-soros-eurosceptic-viktor-orban-wins-big-hungary-election/ Bloody Nose for Brussels: Landslide Triumph as Anti-Globalist, Anti-Soros Orban Wins Third Term in Hungary]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
*Mass, Warren (April 9, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/28714-viktor-orban-strong-defender-of-his-nation-s-sovereign-borders-reelected-in-hungary Viktor Orban, Strong Defender of His Nation’s Sovereign Borders, Reelected in Hungary]. ''The New American''. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
*Murphy, Peter; Khera, Jastinder (April 9, 2018). [https://www.timesofisrael.com/hungarys-orban-claims-victory-as-nationalist-party-takes-sweeping-poll-lead/ Hungary’s Orban claims victory as nationalist party takes sweeping poll lead]. ''The Times of Israel''. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
*Than, Krisztina; Szakacs, Gergely (April 7, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-election/hungarys-strongman-viktor-orban-wins-third-term-in-power-idUSKBN1HE0UC Hungary's strongman Viktor Orban wins third term in power]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
*Hinshaw, Drew; Komuves, Anita (April 8, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/hungary-votes-in-election-with-orban-set-to-secure-a-fourth-term-1523162923 Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban Wins Fourth Term]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
*[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/04/08/hungary-leader-viktor-orban-sweeps-to-re-election-win-with-super-majority.html Hungary leader Viktor Orban sweeps to re-election win with super majority]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved April 9, 2018.
*Lane, Oliver JJ (April 9, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/04/09/orban-responds-electoral-victory-created-opportunity-protect-hungary/ Orban Responds to Electoral Victory: ‘We’ve Created the Opportunity to Protect Hungary’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 9, 2018.</ref> After the election results became known, Orbán stated his intention of pushing forward with his conservative and nationalist agenda,<ref>Than, Krisztina; Szakacs, Gergely (April 10, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-election-orban/hungarys-orban-to-seek-eu-of-strong-nations-after-landslide-re-election-idUSKBN1HH12A Hungary's Orban to seek EU of strong nations after landslide re-election]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved April 10, 2018.</ref> as well as to preserve Hungary's Christian culture,<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Chris (May 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/06/hungarian-pm-orban-building-christian-democracy-announces-tougher-immigration-rules/ Hungarian PM Orban Getting Tougher on Immigration: ‘We Are Building a Christian Democracy’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 6, 2018.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban/pm-orban-vows-to-preserve-hungarys-christian-culture-idUSKBN1I80NC PM Orban vows to preserve Hungary's Christian culture]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 7, 2018.</ref> and he gave a strongly conservative speech outlining his fourth-term agenda.<ref>Multiple references:
*Dunai, Marton; Than, Krisztina (May 10, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban/eu-must-give-up-nightmares-of-united-states-of-europe-hungarian-pm-idUSKBN1IB1TG EU must give up 'nightmares' of United States of Europe: Hungarian PM]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
*Gorondi, Pablo (May 10, 2018). [https://www.apnews.com/b764d6684a2d402e8f0dff9e2fe0d876/Hungary's-parliament-elects-premier-Viktor-Orban-to-4th-term Hungary’s parliament elects premier Viktor Orban to 4th term]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
*[https://www.rt.com/news/426412-orban-christian-values-eu-hungary/ Orban declares end of ‘liberal democracy’ in Hungary, vows to fight for Christian values]. ''RT''. May 10, 2018. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (May 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/12/orban-era-liberal-democracy-replaced-21st-century-christian-democracy/ Orban: ‘We Will Build a 21st Century Christian Democracy, Not Rebuild a Shipwrecked Liberal Democracy’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
See also:
*[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/10/pics-hungarys-parliament-elects-premier-viktor-orban-fourth-term/ PICS: Hungary’s Parliament Elects Premier Viktor Orban to Fourth Term]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 11, 2018.</ref>

===Adopting a new constitution===
While [[Communism]] nominally ended in Hungary in 1989, the country's old constitution – adopted in 1949 and based on the 1936 [[Soviet Union]] constitution – remained in effect despite some constitutional amendments.<ref name="FundamentalLaw">[http://www.kormany.hu/en/doc/the-hungarian-state/the-fundamental-law The Fundamental Law]. ''Hungarian Government''. Retrieved June 16, 2018.</ref> Among other necessary reasons for changing this constitution was the fact that Hungarians would now be able to write their own constitution and mark a clear break from the Soviet era.<ref name="FundamentalLaw"/>

The new constitution,<ref name="Constitution">[http://www.kormany.hu/download/a/68/11000/The_Fundamental_Law_of_Hungary_01072016.pdf The Fundamental Law of Hungary] (in English). ''Hungarian Government''. Retrieved June 16, 2018.</ref> which was passed in 2011 and went into effect in January 2012, promoted conservative and Christian values on numerous topics. For example, the preamble recognized Christianity's major role in Hungary's history, promoted [[family values]], and condemned Hungary's occupation under the [[Third Reich]] and the USSR as well as the 1949 constitution.<ref name="Constitution"/> In addition, the constitution instituted the forint as Hungary's official currency (Article K), called for protecting Hungary's culture and language (preamble, Article H),<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2016/04/26/hungarys-orban-islamisation-banned-constitution/ Hungary’s Orban: ‘Islamisation’ Banned By Constitution]. ''Breitbart News''. April 26, 2016. Retrieved June 16, 2018.</ref> recognized [[marriage]] as between one man and one woman (Article L), and recognized that human life begins at conception (Article II).<ref>Clabough, Raven (June 14, 2011). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/8767-hungarys-pro-life-constitution-draws-ire-of-european-institutions Hungary's Pro-Life Constitution Draws Ire of European Institutions]. ''The New American''. Retrieved June 16, 2018.</ref><ref>Singson, Samantha (May 5, 2011). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/new-hungarian-constitution-recognizing-life-from-conception-signed-into-law New Hungarian Constitution recognizing life ‘from conception’ signed into law]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved June 16, 2018.</ref> Liberals and the European [[establishment]] criticized Orbán for these constitutional changes.<ref>[http://p.dw.com/p/10vlY Hungary's parliament passes controversial new constitution]. ''Deutsche Welle''. April 18, 2011. Retrieved June 16, 2018.</ref>

===Strong economic growth===
Orbán was recognized for turning Hungary around after taking power, getting it out of the negative effects of the [[Recession of 2008]] and improving its finances.<ref name="Dunai2018">Dunai, Marton (February 18, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-election-orban/hungarys-orban-calls-for-global-anti-migrant-alliance-with-eye-on-2018-elections-idUSKCN1G20PV Hungary's Orban calls for global anti-migrant alliance with eye on 2018 elections]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved February 18, 2018.</ref><ref>Dunai, Marton (May 23, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban/booming-economy-anti-migrant-stance-help-orban-tighten-grip-in-hungary-idUSKCN1IO2I3 Booming economy, anti-migrant stance help Orban tighten grip in Hungary]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 23, 2018.</ref> In the last quarter of 2018, the Hungarian GDP grew 5% – an outlier compared to other Eastern European countries<ref>Tomek, Radoslav (February 13, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-02-14/east-eu-to-show-slowing-gdp-growth-as-export-demand-deteriorates East EU's Economic Growth Slows as Export Demand Deteriorates]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved May 13, 2019.</ref><ref name="Booming"/><ref>Rabouin, Dion (July 3, 2019). [https://www.axios.com/romania-poland-hungary-economic-growth-europe-8686bbaf-080a-4f7c-8da2-e6dea43072d2.html Central and Eastern Europe buck continent's economic stagnation]. ''Axios''. Retrieved July 3, 2019.</ref> – and wages saw strong growth.<ref name="Booming">Than, Krisztina; Szakacs, Gergely (June 26, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-cenbank-idUSKCN1TR26X Risk of Hungary's booming economy overheating is very low: central banker]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 30, 2019.</ref><ref>Eddy, Kester (March 2, 2019). [https://bbj.hu/business/sun-still-shines-on-hungarian-economy-but-clouds-gather_161468 Sun Still Shines on Hungarian Economy, but Clouds Gather]. ''Budapest Business Journal''. Retrieved May 13, 2019.</ref><ref>Virovacz, Peter (July 30, 2019). [https://think.ing.com/snaps/hungary-wage-growth-re-accelerates/ Hungary: Wage growth re-accelerates]. ''ING''. Retrieved October 25, 2019.</ref> Unemployment fell to a record low.<ref>Virovacz, Peter (July 29, 2019). [https://think.ing.com/snaps/hungary-unemployment-at-record-low/ Hungary: Unemployment at record low]. ''ING''. Retrieved October 25, 2019.</ref>

In 2019, Orbán stated that Hungary's economy no longer relied on EU funding.<ref>[https://hungarytoday.hu/orban-hungary-eu-funds-leyen-soros/ Orbán: ‘Hungary No Longer Dependent on EU Funding’]. ''Hungary Today''. July 12, 2019. Retrieved July 21, 2019.</ref>

===Response to the European migrant crisis===
[[File:Viktor Orbán, 2016 speech.jpg|thumb|300px|Orbán gives a victory speech after a 2016 referendum on immigration. The card in front of him reads "Let us defend Hungary!"]]
[[File:Hungarian-Serbian border barrier.jpg|thumb|300px|Hungary's [[border fence]] with Serbia]]
{{See also|European migrant crisis}}
In 2015, Hungary was overrun by refugees passing through the country, and it has the largest ''per capita'' number of asylum applications of any European country in 2015.<ref>Connor, Phillip (August 2, 2016). [http://www.pewglobal.org/2016/08/02/number-of-refugees-to-europe-surges-to-record-1-3-million-in-2015/ Number of Refugees to Europe Surges to Record 1.3 Million in 2015]. ''Pew Research Center''. Retrieved April 7, 2018.</ref> In response, Orbán took several actions,<ref>Multiple references:
*Savitsky, Shane (February 1, 2017). [https://www.axios.com/border-fences-and-refugee-bans-been-there-done-that-for-hungary-2226465858.html Border fences and refugee bans: Hungary did it — fast]. ''Axios''. Retrieved October 6, 2017.
*Bensman, Todd (April 3, 2019). [https://cis.org/Bensman/Progress-Report-Hungarys-Fenced-Borderlands Progress Report from Hungary's Fenced Borderlands]. ''Center for Immigration Studies''. Retrieved April 6, 2019.
See also:
*[https://voiceofeurope.com/2018/09/viktor-orban-was-the-only-one-doing-the-right-thing-during-the-migrant-crisis/ “Viktor Orban was the only one doing the right thing during the migrant crisis”]. ''Voice of Europe'' (from the ''Hungary Journal''). September 16, 2018. Retrieved September 16, 2018.</ref> including building a [[border barrier]] along the border with [[Serbia]]<ref>Multiple references:
*Kent, Simon (September 15, 2015). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/09/07/end-of-the-line-hungary-seals-borders-as-migrant-flow-surges-on/ End Of The Line: Hungary Seals Borders As Migrant Flow Surges On]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
*[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/09/15/hungary-launches-border-crackdown-says-migrants-risk-expulsion/ Hungary Seals Border, Detains Thousands, Threatens To Imprison Illegals]. ''Breitbart News'' (from ''AFP''). September 15, 2015. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
*[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2016/09/19/successful-hungarian-border-fence-boosts-support-right-wing-government/ Successful Hungarian Border Fence Boosts Support Of Right Wing Government]. ''Breitbart'' (from ''Reuters''). September 19, 2016. Retrieved January 29, 2017.</ref> and [[Croatia]].<ref>[https://www.voanews.com/a/reu-migrant-shot-dead-trying-to-enter-bulgaria-says-ministry/3009905.html Hungary Closes Border With Croatia]. ''Voice of America''. October 16, 2015. Retrieved August 13, 2017.</ref> The fence was so effective that [[illegal immigration]] levels dropped to levels seen before the crisis began,<ref>Lane, Oliver JJ (October 29, 2015). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/10/29/hold-hungarian-border-fence-so-effective-illegal-immigrants-are-now-at-pre-migrant-crisis-levels/ Hungarian Border Fence So Effective Illegal Immigrants Are Now At Pre Migrant-Crisis Levels]. ''Breitbart''. Retrieved January 29, 2017.</ref> and by September 2017, illegal immigration levels had dropped by 99% since 2015.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (September 15, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/09/16/hungary-builds-a-wall-cuts-illegal-immigration-by-over-99-per-cent/ Hungary Builds a Wall, Cuts Illegal Immigration by Over 99 Per Cent]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 16, 2017. See also:
*Montgomery, Jack (February 9, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2019/02/09/exclusive-hungarian-govt-praises-trump-border-protection-obligation-state/ EXCLUSIVE – Hungary Backs Trump’s Wall: ‘Border Protection An Obligation of the State’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 9, 2019.
*Montgomery, Jack (February 15, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/15/hungary-fighting-illegal-migration-not-possible-without-barriers/ Hungary: ‘Fighting Illegal Migration Not Possible Without Physical Barriers at Border’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 15, 2019.
*Gorondi, Pablo (May 10, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/07ac72b6f0b24d8b83ef61114e3b075f Hungary stems migrant flow, but issue remains big in EU vote]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved May 26, 2019.</ref> In April 2017, the Hungarian government completed construction of a second border fence, one with high-tech features, on the Serbian border.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/28/hungary-completes-second-anti-migrant-fence/ Hungary Completes Second Anti-Migrant Fence]. ''Breitbart News''. April 28, 2017. Retrieved April 28, 2017.
*[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/04/28/hungary-completes-2nd-border-fence-meant-to-stop-migrants.html Hungary completes 2nd border fence meant to stop migrants]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). April 28, 2017. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
*[http://p.dw.com/p/2c64B Hungary completes second fence to keep out migrants]. ''Deutsche Welle''. April 28, 2017. Retrieved August 13, 2017.</ref> Unlike most other European countries, Hungary's leadership has taken a more conservative right-wing, common sense approach to the immigration crisis.<ref name="foxnews.com"/><ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (July 1, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/01/hungarian-hypocrisy-political-correctness-migration-enabled-terrorism/ EXCLUSIVE – Hungarian Govt Says ‘Hypocrisy and Political Correctness’ on Migration Enabled Terrorism]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
*Binder, John (July 2, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/07/02/exclusive-hungarians-warn-u-s-illegal-migration-cant-be-controlled-without-strong-border/ Exclusive – Hungarians Warn U.S. Illegal Migration Can’t Be Controlled Without ‘Strong’ Border]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 2, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (May 20, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/05/20/orban-we-want-change-we-want-a-europe-that-protects-its-borders-on-land-and-sea/ Orban: ‘We Want Change, We Want a Europe that Protects Its Borders on Land and Sea’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 20, 2019.</ref> In March 2017, the Hungarian government refused a Swedish request to let 5,000 asylum seekers into its borders.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (March 28, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/03/28/hungary-refuses-5000-migrants-sweden/ Hungary Refuses to Take 5,000 Migrants From Sweden]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 28, 2017.</ref> In May 2018, the Hungarian government under Orbán rejected a European Union-African migration declaration that disproportionately favored the African countries and "further inspires migration."<ref>Friedman, Victoria (May 4, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/04/hungary-rejects-eu-africa-declaration-inspires-migration/ Hungary Rejects EU-Africa Declaration that ‘Inspires Migration’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 4, 2018.
*Gorondi, Pablo (May 10, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/07ac72b6f0b24d8b83ef61114e3b075f Hungary stems migrant flow, but issue remains big in EU vote]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved May 10, 2019.
*Bensman, Todd (December 4, 2019). [https://cis.org/Bensman/Tunnels-Under-Hungarys-Fence-Are-Inconsequential The Tunnels Under Hungary's Fence Are Inconsequential]. ''Center for Immigration Studies''. Retrieved December 4, 2019.</ref> Hungary's government has also criticized the [[United Nations]]'s [[Global Compact on Migration]],<ref>Multiple references:
*Hale, Virginia (March 5, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/03/05/hungary-un-plan-mass-migration/ Hungary Challenges United Nations Plan to Facilitate Global Mass Migration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 9, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (June 8, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/08/hungary-migration-un-compact-victim-europe/ Hungary Slams Pro-Mass Migration UN Compact: ‘Its Clear Victim Is Europe’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 9, 2018.
*Friedman, Victoria (November 24, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/11/24/hungary-attacks-un-pact-attempting-legalising-migration-populist-claims-criticism-migration-criminal/ Hungary Attacks UN Migration Compact for Attempting to ‘Legalise Illegal Immigration’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 24, 2018.</ref> and it withdrew from it in July 2018.<ref>Shaw, Adam (July 19, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/07/19/hungary-joins-us-in-withdrawing-from-un-global-migration-agreement.html Hungary joins US in withdrawing from UN global migration agreement]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 19, 2018.</ref>

On September 15, 2015, the same day the Hungarian government closed its border with Serbia, several laws came into effect in the nation. The laws made illegal immigrants in Hungary subject to criminal charges and made it illegal to damage the nation's border fence.<ref>Multiple references:
*Harven, Michelle (September 11, 2015). [https://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/hungary-enacts-tougher-laws-illegal-immigrants/ Hungary enacts tougher laws on illegal immigrants]. ''PBS''. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
*[http://p.dw.com/p/1GWVT Hungary begins border crackdown as fence completed]. ''Deutsche Welle''. September 15, 2015. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
*Pandey, Avaneesh (September 15, 2015). [http://www.ibtimes.com/european-refugee-crisis-hungary-enacts-tough-new-laws-closes-key-border-crossing-2096891 European Refugee Crisis: Hungary Enacts Tough New Laws, Closes Key Border Crossing; Declares Emergency In 2 Counties]. ''International Business Times''. Retrieved August 13, 2017.</ref> On September 21, 2017, the Hungarian parliament voted to give the army the ability to use non-lethal force on migrants.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/09/21/hungarian-parliament-grants-army-right-to-use-force-against-migrants/ Hungarian Parliament Grants Army Right To Use Force Against Migrants]. ''Breitbart News''. September 21, 2015. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
*Dunai, Marton (September 22, 2015). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-hungary-law-idUSKCN0RL1K220150922 Hungary beefs up border with army, warns migrants to stay away]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
*Holehouse, Matthew; Philipson, Alice (September 22, 2015). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/hungary/11881046/Refugee-crisis-Hungary-declares-victory-in-border-strategy-as-migrants-head-to-Croatia-instead.html Refugee crisis: Hungarian parliament votes to deploy army as EU interior ministers to meet]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved August 13, 2017.</ref> In July 2016, Hungary enacted a law allowing the army to push migrants back to the border if they were found 8 kilometers (4.97 miles) or less from the border.<ref>Thorpe, Nick (July 14, 2016). [https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-36786438 Hungary deploys army to push migrants back to Serbia]. ''BBC''. Retrieved August 13, 2017.</ref>

Orbán stated that Hungary would admit all Europeans fleeing from their respective countries' liberal and globalist policies.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (February 11, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/02/11/hungary-will-welcome-true-refugees-germans-french-others-seeking-europe-lost-homelands/ Orban: Hungary Will Welcome ‘European Refugees’ Fleeing Multicultural West]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 8, 2017. See also:
*Duke, Selwyn (March 28, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/28612-people-fleeing-western-europe-because-of-muslim-migration People Fleeing Western Europe Because of Muslim Migration]. ''The New American''. Retrieved March 29, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (October 20, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/10/20/french-flee-to-hungary-to-escape-effects-of-mass-migration/ French Flee To Hungary To Escape Effects of Mass Migration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 20, 2018.</ref> As Orbán himself noted, Hungary's policies likely saved all of Europe from an even greater and more catastrophic migrant crisis.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (April 4, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/04/orban-culture-hypocrisy-europe-gratitude-hungary-halting-migrant-influx/ Orban: ‘Hypocrisy’ Prevents Europe from Admitting Gratitude to Hungary for Halting Migrant Influx]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 4, 2017.</ref> He also stated that his conservative migration and family policies helped Hungary avoid the [[culture war]] being fought in Western Europe.<ref>Friedman, Victoria (October 7, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/10/07/orban-europe-locked-culture-war-cultural-peace-reigns-hungary/ Orbán: Europe Locked in ‘Culture War’, But ‘Cultural Peace’ Reigns in Hungary]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 7, 2018.</ref> According to [[Politico]] in September 2017, he "won" the argument on immigration policy.<ref>Barigazzi, Jacopo (September 15, 2017). [https://www.politico.eu/article/viktor-orban-migration-eu-has-won-the-argument/ Orbán wins the migration argument]. ''Politico''. Retrieved September 15, 2017.</ref> Despite this, the left-wing [[mainstream media]] strongly opposed his migration policies.<ref>Duke, Selwyn (October 11, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/30313-cnn-accuses-hungary-of-racism-bullies-country-on-migrant-issue CNN Accuses Hungary of Racism; Bullies Country on Migrant Issue]. ''The New American''. Retrieved October 11, 2018.</ref>

In June 2018, Hungary's parliament passed a series of laws cracking down on individuals and entities that aid illegal immigration, and it passed a constitutional amendment banning the settlement of an "alien population" in the country.<ref name="StopSoros">Multiple references:
*Shaw, Adam (June 20, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/20/hungarys-pro-trump-populist-government-pushes-soros-crackdown.html Hungary's pro-Trump, populist government pushes Soros crackdown]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
*Simon, Zoltan (June 20, 2018). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-06-20/hungary-approves-immigration-crackdown-as-orban-ignores-eu-alarm Hungary Approves Immigration Crackdown as Orban Ignores EU Alarm]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
*Dunai, Marton (June 20, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-soros/hungary-approves-stop-soros-law-defying-eu-rights-groups-idUSKBN1JG1VN Hungary approves 'STOP Soros' law, defying EU, rights groups]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (July 27, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/27/hungary-adopts-new-tax-pro-mass-migration-ngos/ Hungary Adopts New Tax on Pro-Mass Migration NGOs]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 27, 2018.
See also:
*King, Laura (June 28, 2018). [https://www.latimes.com/world/la-fg-hungary-europe-immigration-20180628-story.html The European country that makes the U.S. look lenient on immigration]. ''Los Angeles Times''. Retrieved June 29, 2018.</ref> In September 2018, the EU parliament voted to move forward with sanctions on Hungary because of the Stop Soros laws along with his government's other conservative policies.<ref>Multiple references:
*Parke, Caleb (September 12, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/09/12/eu-punishes-hungary-with-unprecedented-action.html EU punishes Hungary with unprecedented action]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 12, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (September 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/09/12/eu-parliament-votes-enact-article-7-potential-sanctions-hungary/ EU Parliament Votes to Enact Article 7 Opening Up Potential Sanctions Against Hungary]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 12, 2018.
See also:
*Risdon, James (September 17, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/eu-trying-to-force-same-sex-marriage-muslim-migration-onto-hungary EU trying to force same-sex ‘marriage,’ Muslim migration onto Hungary]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved September 17, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (September 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/09/12/orban-defiance-vote-potential-sanction-european-parliament/ Orban Proclaims Defiance Ahead of European Parliament Sanctions Vote]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 12, 2018.
*Victoria, Friedman (September 13, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/09/13/poland-veto-eu-sanctions-solidarity-hungarian-people/ Poland to Veto EU Sanctions ‘in Solidarity with Hungarian People’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 13, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (July 28, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/07/28/eu-taking-hungary-to-euro-court-over-anti-illegal-migration-stop-soros-laws/ EU Dragging Hungary to Euro Court over Anti-Illegal Migration ‘Stop Soros’ Laws]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 4, 2019.</ref> Orbán's government fought attempts by the EU to weaken its [[sovereignty]].<ref>Newman, Alex (September 21, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/30132-hungary-resists-eu-assault-on-sovereignty-christian-civilization Hungary Resists EU Assault on Sovereignty, Christian Civilization]. ''The New American''. Retrieved September 21, 2018.</ref>

Campaigning on an anti-illegal immigration platform, Orbán performed strongly in the 2019 European Parliament elections.<ref>Multiple references:
*Than, Krisztina; Dunai, Marton (May 26, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-election-hungary-orban/hungarys-fidesz-wins-52-of-vote-orban-vows-to-halt-immigration-idUSKCN1SW062 Hungary's Fidesz wins 52% of vote; Orban vows to halt immigration]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
*Hale, Virginia (May 28, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/05/28/hungary-oppose-migration-eu-agenda/ Hungary Vows to Fight EU Mass Migration Agenda After Huge Election Win]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 28, 2019.</ref>

===Opposition to George Soros===
Orbán is known for his opposition to [[George Soros]], who himself is from Hungary.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/02/13/hungarys-orban-renews-attack-on-influence-george-soros.html Hungary's Orban renews attack on influence of George Soros]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (April 4, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/04/orban-soros-networks-dangerous-international-campaign-against-national-borders/ Orban: ‘We Must Fight’ Soros Network’s ‘Extremely Dangerous’ International Campaign Against National Borders]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (June 14, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/14/hungarian-pm-population-replacement-underway-europe-speculators-soros-profit/ Hungarian PM: ‘Population Replacement Underway in Europe, Speculators Like Soros Hope to Profit from Its Ruination’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 14, 2018.
*Duke, Selwyn (June 16, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/29296-hungarian-leader-europeans-purposely-being-replaced-with-muslims-as-soros-profits Hungarian Leader: Europeans Purposely Being Replaced With Muslims as Soros Profits]. ''The New American''. Retrieved June 16, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (November 21, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/11/21/hungarian-prime-minister-soros-is-one-of-the-most-corrupt-people-in-the-world/ Hungarian Prime Minister: ‘Soros Is One of the Most Corrupt People in the World’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
*Williams, Thomas D. (November 25, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/11/25/hungarys-orban-george-soros-is-the-most-corrupt-man-in-the-world/ Hungary’s Orbán: George Soros Is ‘the Most Corrupt Man in the World’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
See also:
*Pocius, Skomantas (June 4, 2018). [https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/orban-soros-and-the-unbridgeable-conflict-over-hungarian-sovereignty/ Orbán, Soros, and the Unbridgeable Conflict Over Hungarian Sovereignty]. ''The American Conservative''. Retrieved June 6, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (December 22, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/12/22/hungary-ft-soros-enemy-democracy-not-person-year/ Hungary Hits Back at FT: Soros an ‘Enemy of Democracy’, Not ‘Person of the Year’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 22, 2018.</ref> He strongly opposed the ultra-liberal [[Central European University]] (founded and funded by Soros) and on March 29, 2017, announced a new law which could close it.<ref>Simon, Zoltan; Gergely, Andras (March 29, 2017). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-03-29/soros-s-university-caught-in-orban-campaign-as-ceu-protests-law Soros-Funded University Pledges to Fight Hungarian Crackdown]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved March 19, 2018.</ref> He stated that it was cheating students and breaking rules by awarding both a Hungarian and an American diploma, despite the university having no U.S. presence.<ref name="Cheating">[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/03/31/soros-backed-university-cheating-says-hungarian-pm/ Soros-Backed University Is ‘Cheating’, Says Hungarian PM]. ''Breitbart News''. March 31, 2017. Retrieved April 12, 2017.</ref><ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/03/hungary-parliament-fast-track-bill-targeting-soros-university/ Hungary: Parliament to Fast-Track Bill Targeting Soros University]. ''Breitbart News''. April 3, 2017. Retrieved April 12, 2017.</ref> He also opposed George Soros due to his efforts by supporting the [[European migrant crisis|massive immigration from Muslim nations into Europe]].<ref name="Cheating"/>

On April 10, 2017, Hungary enacted a law tightening its standards for universities and thus threatening CEU's existence.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/11/hungary-president-signs-law-threatening-soros-university/ Hungary President Signs Law Threatening Soros University]. ''Breitbart News''. April 11, 2017. Retrieved April 12, 2017.</ref><ref>Sandford, Alasdair (April 10, 2017). [http://www.euronews.com/2017/04/10/hungary-defies-protests-to-pass-into-law-anti-soros-university-bill Hungary Defies Protests to Pass into Law 'Anti-Soros' University Bill]. ''Euronews''. Retrieved April 12, 2017.</ref> Orbán passed another law in June 2017 ordering foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs) with a certain revenue or higher to register as a "foreign-supported organisation," something thus targeting the NGOs funded by Soros.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (June 13, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/06/13/hungary-passes-law-tighten-rules-foreign-funded-ngos/ Anti Soros Law? Hungary Tightens Rules On Foreign-Funded NGOs]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 13, 2017.</ref> He proposed "Stop Soros" legislation to crack down on NGOs that actively support illegal immigration.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (June 2, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/02/hungarian-govt-outlines-stop-soros-legislation-criminalising-ngos-which-aid-and-abet-illegal-migrants/ Hungarian Govt Outlines ‘Stop Soros’ Legislation Criminalising NGOs Which Aid and Abet Illegal Migrants]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 2, 2018.</ref> The Hungarian parliament passed the "Stop Soros" legislation in June 2018.<ref name="StopSoros"/> Soros's Central European University stopped offering courses to asylum seekers because of the law.<ref>Friedman, Victoria (August 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/29/soros-university-suspends-programmes-migrants-hungarian-anti-propaganda-tax/ Soros University Suspends Programmes for Migrants Due to Hungarian Anti-Propaganda Tax]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 29, 2018.</ref>

Orbán started a new campaign against Soros in September 2017 by distributing a questionnaire to Hungarians so they could express their thoughts on Soros.<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Chris (September 15, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/09/15/hungarian-prime-minister-orban-launches-new-campaign-soros/ Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán Launches New Campaign Against Soros]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 20, 2017.
*Byrne, Andrew (October 2, 2017). [https://www.ft.com/content/76ce19e4-a768-11e7-93c5-648314d2c72c Hungary steps up anti-Soros rhetoric with ‘national consultation’]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-hungary-soros/hungarys-fidesz-prepares-campaign-against-soros-plan-for-migrants-idUSKCN1BP26O Hungary's Fidesz prepares campaign against 'Soros plan' for migrants]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref> According to the Hungarian government, over 2.3 million people sent responses.<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (December 13, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/12/13/public-overwhelmingly-reject-soros-plan-mass-migration-europe/ Public Overwhelmingly Reject ‘Soros Plan’ for Mass Migration to Europe]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Friedman, Victoria (December 29, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/12/29/orban-europeans-are-asserting-their-will-embracing-conservatism-and-rejecting-the-soros-plan/ ‘Accept the Will of the People on Migration, Culture, or Hit the Road’: Orbán Tells Europe’s Leaders]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Gorondi. Pablo (December 5, 2017). [https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2017-12-05/hungary-says-anti-george-soros-campaign-most-successful-yet Hungary Says Anti-George Soros Campaign Most Successful Yet]. ''U.S. News & World Report''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Pivarnyik, Balázs (December 4, 2017). [https://budapestbeacon.com/orban-soros-plan-most-successful-national-consultation-to-date/ Orbán: “Soros plan” most successful national consultation to date]. ''The Budapest Beacon''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref> The Hungarian government began a new campaign against Soros and [[Jean-Claude Juncker]] in February 2019.<ref>Multiple references:
*Hale, Virginia (February 20, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/20/hungary-warns-brussels-migrant-flood/ Hungary: New Campaign Warns EU Planning to Flood Bloc With Migrants]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
*Murphy, James (February 20, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/31526-hungary-launches-new-ad-campaign-aimed-at-soros-and-eu-immigration-policies Hungary Launches New Ad Campaign Aimed at Soros and EU Immigration Policies]. ''The New American''. Retrieved February 20, 2019.</ref>

After Orbán's landslide election victory in 2018, Soros's Central European University,<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Chris (April 19, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/04/19/soros-retreat-billionaire-move-university-budapest-vienna/ Soros in Retreat: Billionaire’s University to Move from Budapest to Vienna]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
*Dunai, Marton (May 1, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-soros-university/soros-university-promises-no-exodus-from-hungary-despite-orban-law-idUSKBN1I23ME Soros university promises no exodus from Hungary despite Orban law]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 1, 2018.</ref> along with his [[Open Society Foundations]],<ref>Hale, Virginia (April 20, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/04/20/soros-open-society-foundations-announces-exit-hungary/ Soros’s Open Society Foundations Announces Exit from Hungary]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 20, 2018.</ref><ref>Nolan, Daniel (April 20, 2018). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/apr/20/crackdown-prompt-soros-open-society-budapest-viktor-orban Crackdown prompts Soros's Open Society to quit Budapest]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved April 20, 2018.</ref> considered leaving Hungary, though the former ultimately announced it would stay.<ref>Simon, Zoltan (June 26, 2018). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-06-26/soros-founded-college-to-stay-in-budapest-forcing-orban-call Soros-Founded College to Stay in Hungary, Forcing Orban’s Hand]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved June 27, 2018.</ref> In May 2018, the Open Society Foundations announced they would leave the country,<ref>Multiple references:
*Shaw, Adam (May 15, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/05/15/soros-group-pulls-out-hungary-as-orban-government-floats-stop-soros-package.html Soros group pulls out of Hungary as Orban government floats 'Stop Soros' package]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
*Santora, Marc (May 15, 2018). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/15/world/europe/soros-philanthropy-hungary-viktor-orban.html Soros Foundations Leaving Hungary Under Government Pressure]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
*Dunai, Marton (May 15, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-soros-office/soros-foundations-office-to-pull-out-of-hungary-idUSKCN1IG0IT Soros foundation to shut its office in 'repressive' Hungary]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
*Jasper, William F. (May 17, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/29071-soros-subversives-flee-hungary-as-pm-orban-shows-he-s-serious-about-sovereignty Soros Subversives Flee Hungary as PM Orban Shows He’s Serious About Sovereignty]. ''The New American''. Retrieved May 17, 2018.
See also:
*Friedman, Victoria (May 15, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/15/soros-hungarian-empire-verge-collapse-university-ready-move/ Soros’s Hungarian Empire on Verge of Collapse as University Ready to Leave]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
*[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/16/soros-foundations-to-withdraw-from-hungary-by-end-of-august/ Soros Foundations to Withdraw From Hungary By End of August]. ''Breitbart News''. August 16, 2018. Retrieved August 16, 2018.</ref> and it moved to [[Berlin]] later that year.<ref>Hale, Virginia (October 5, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/10/05/hungary-open-society-foundations-berlin/ Kicked Out of Hungary, Soros’s Open Society Foundations Re-Opens in Berlin]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 5, 2018.</ref> The Hungarian government continued to believe that Soros had not ceased trying to advance his left-wing agenda in the country.<ref>Hale, Virginia (April 20, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/04/20/hungary-george-soros-plotting-brussels-overturn-patriotic-election-vote/ Hungary: George Soros Plotting with Brussels to Overturn Patriotic Election Result]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 20, 2018.</ref> Like other of Orbán's actions, his policy on the CEU was attacked by the EU bureaucracy, and Hungary was pressured into rescinding the policy.<ref>Multiple references:
*Jasper, William F. (October 7, 2020). [https://thenewamerican.com/soros-vs-hungary-eu-court-sides-with-billionaires-subversive-university/ Soros Vs. Hungary: EU Court Sides With Billionaire’s Subversive University]. ''The New American''. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
*Tomlinson, Chris (February 21, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/02/21/hungary-forced-to-drop-law-making-ngos-disclose-foreign-funding-by-eu/ Hungary Forced to Drop Law Making NGOs Disclose Foreign Funding by EU]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.</ref>

While liberals claim that Orbán's government is somehow "anti-Semitic" because of its opposition to Soros, many figures including liberal Jews have noted that Hungary's government under Orbán took pro-Israel and pro-Jewish stances.<ref>Multiple references:
*Schwartz, Yaakov (July 13, 2018). [https://www.timesofisrael.com/fans-of-orban-or-not-hungarian-jews-are-optimistic-ahead-of-pms-israel-visit/ Fans of Orban or not, Hungarian Jews are optimistic ahead of PM’s Israel visit]. ''The Times of Israel''. Retrieved July 13, 2018.
*Liphshiz, Cnaan (June 6, 2018). [https://www.jta.org/2018/06/06/news-opinion/israeli-diplomat-praised-hungary-fighting-anti-semitism-cynical An Israeli diplomat praised Hungary for fighting anti-Semitism. Was he being cynical?] ''Jewish Telegraphic Agency''. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
*Pfeffer, Anshel (July 18, 2018). [https://www.haaretz.com/world-news/europe/.premium.MAGAZINE-hungary-s-jews-trapped-between-pro-israel-and-anti-semitic-politics-1.6289081 With Orbán and Soros, Hungary’s Jews Trapped Between pro-Israel and anti-Semitic Politics]. ''Haaretz''. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
*Williams, Thomas D. (July 10, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/07/10/david-goldman-anti-soros-is-not-anti-semitism/ David Goldman: Anti-Soros Is Not Anti-Semitism]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
See also:
*Montgomery, Jack (July 19, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/19/israeli-government-welcomes-hungarys-viktor-orban-official-visit/ Israeli Government Welcomes Hungary’s Viktor Orbán as ‘True Friend of Israel’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
*[https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-rare-move-foreign-ministry-fetes-hungarys-orban-as-he-arrives-in-israel/ In rare move, Foreign Ministry fetes Hungary’s Orban as he arrives in Israel]. ''The Times of Israel''. July 18, 2018. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (March 6, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/03/06/orban-hungary-is-defeating-anti-semitism-while-western-europe-imports-it/ Orban: Hungary Is Defeating Anti-Semitism While Western Europe Imports It]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 6, 2019.
*Solomon, Ariel Ben (May 13, 2019). [https://www.jns.org/leading-hungarian-rabbi-on-viktor-orban-and-the-lean-towards-the-right/ Leading Hungarian rabbi deconstructs Viktor Orbán and the lean towards the right]. ''Jewish News Syndicate''. Retrieved May 13, 2019.
*Williams, Thomas D. (September 12, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2021/09/12/pope-francis-praises-jewish-christian-relations-in-hungary/ Pope Francis Praises Jewish-Christian Relations in Hungary]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 25, 2021.</ref>

===Culture and family===
Orbán and his government have pursued strongly [[pro-family]] policies.<ref>Van Maren, Jonathon (May 1, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/eastern-europe-is-rejecting-failed-sexual-revolutionand-progressives-are-outraged Eastern Europe is rejecting failed sexual revolution…and progressives are outraged]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved May 1, 2019. See also:
*Dail, Bree A. (May 22, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/christian-worldview-driveshungarys-stunningly-successful-pro-family-policies-minister-for-family ‘Christian worldview’ drives Hungary’s stunningly successful pro-family policies: Minister for family]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (June 7, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/06/07/families-more-important-economic-system-hungarian-govt-launch-new-pro-child-policy/ Exclusive: Families More Important Than Economic Growth, Says Hungarian Govt on Launch of New Pro-Child Policy]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 7, 2019.
*Cummings McLean, Dorothy (February 1, 2021). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/families-are-the-basic-units-of-any-society-hungarian-minister-for-families ‘Families are the basic units of any society’: Hungarian Minister for Families]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.</ref> In 2017, he hosted the annual conference of the conservative World Congress of Families.<ref>Multiple references:
*Hodges, Mark (June 1, 2017). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungarys-prime-minister-under-fire-for-event-promoting-natural-family Hungary’s Prime Minister under fire for event promoting ‘natural family’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved June 16, 2018.
*[https://profam.org/prime-minister-viktor-orbans-opening-speech-at-the-budapest-world-congress-of-families-xi/ Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s Opening Speech at the World Congress of Families XI Budapest Family Summit, Hungary]. ''International Organization for the Family''. October 4, 2017. Retrieved June 22, 2018.</ref> In his fourth term starting in 2018, Orbán made solving Hungary's demographic problems a priority for his agenda,<ref>Montgomery, Jack (May 28, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/28/hungarian-govts-first-priority-is-demographics-mass-migration-rejected-in-favour-of-supporting-mothers-families/ Hungarian PM Says ‘First Priority’ is Demographics: Rejects Mass Migration, Pledges to Support Mothers, Families]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 28, 2018. See also:
*Szakacs, Gergely (February 10, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban-benefits/orban-offers-financial-incentives-to-boost-hungarys-birth-rate-idUSKCN1PZ0I0 Orban offers financial incentives to boost Hungary's birth rate]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved February 10, 2019.
*Friedman, Victoria (February 11, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/11/we-need-hungarian-children-orban-tax-breaks-families/ ‘We Need Hungarian Children’: Orbán Introduces Tax Breaks for Families]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 11, 2019.
*Freiburger, Calvin (February 12, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/to-boost-birth-rates-hungarys-prime-minister-offers-zero-taxes-for-families To boost birth rates, Hungary’s prime minister offers zero taxes for families with 4 or more kids]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
*Abbamonte, Jonathan (February 12, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungarian-govt-offers-huge-incentives-for-families-to-have-more-kids Hungarian gov’t offers huge incentives for families to have more kids]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (August 1, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/08/01/hungary-offer-30k-euros-married-couples-three-children/ Hungarian Government Will Give $33,000 Bonus to Married Couples Who Have Three Children]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 1, 2019.
*Barillas, Martin M. (August 2, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-offers-married-couples-33000-if-they-have-three-children Hungary offers married couples $33,000 if they have three children]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved August 2, 2019.
*Montgomery, Jack (February 8, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/02/08/exclusive-interview-west-must-solve-demographic-crisis-europe-will-be-lost-says-hungary-families-minister/ Exclusive: West Must Solve ‘Demographic Crisis’ or ‘Europe Will Be Lost’ – Hungary Govt]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.</ref> and his government has pushed for socially cohesive solutions rather than simply importing foreigners to increase the population.<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (February 11, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/11/exclusive-hungary-rejects-mass-migration-prefers-pro-family-policy/ EXCLUSIVE – Hungary Rejects Mass Migration, Prefers Social Cohesion, Pro-Family Policies]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 11, 2019.
*Friedman, Victoria (February 28, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/28/hungary-backs-europe-families-not-europe-migrants/ Hungary Backs ‘Europe of Families’, Not ‘Europe of Migrants’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 28, 2019.
*Zindulka, Kurt (September 4, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/09/04/orban-focus-on-families-not-mass-migration-to-solve-demographics/ Orbán: Focus on Families, Not Mass Migration to Solve Demographic Problems]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
See also:
*[https://hungarytoday.hu/orban-demography-budapest-summit/ Orbán: Govt Duty to Pursue Strong Demographic Policy]. ''Hungary Today''. September 5, 2019. Retrieved September 8, 2019.</ref>

Orbán's pro-family policies have been effective.<ref>Multiple references:
*Williams, Thomas D. (April 27, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/04/27/report-hungary-counters-europes-demographic-winter/ Report: Hungary Counters Europe’s Demographic Winter]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 27, 2019.
*Stone, Lyman (July 10, 2018). [https://ifstudies.org/blog/is-hungary-experiencing-a-policy-induced-baby-boom Is Hungary Experiencing a Policy-Induced Baby Boom?] ''Institute for Family Studies''. Retrieved October 25, 2019.
*Smith, Samuel (March 17, 2019). [https://www.christianpost.com/news/make-families-great-again-hungary-seeing-more-babies-less-abortions-through-pro-family-policies.html 'Make Families Great Again': Hungary seeing more babies, fewer abortions through pro-family policies]. ''The Christian Post''. Retrieved December 8, 2019.
*[https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungarys-family-policy-is-widely-successful-guaranteeing-prosperity-for-those-desiring-children Hungary’s family policy is widely successful, guaranteeing prosperity for those desiring children]. ''LifeSiteNews'' (from the ''Political Network for Values''). June 25, 2021. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> By 2018, his pro-family policies saw [[abortion]]s fall by a third, marriages rise, and divorces become less frequent.<ref>Bourne, Lisa (June 1, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-sees-abortion-numbers-plunge-with-rise-of-pro-family-policies Hungary sees abortion numbers plunge with rise of pro-family policies]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved June 1, 2018.</ref><ref name="Family2018"/><ref name="MarriageBoom">[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-marriages/hungary-government-scheme-sparks-marriage-boom-will-babies-follow-idUSKBN1Y01XG Hungary government scheme sparks marriage boom. Will babies follow?] ''Reuters''. November 26, 2019. Retrieved November 26, 2019.</ref> The country's fertility rate for married women also began to rise again.<ref>Friedman, Victoria (July 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/12/hungary-sees-rising-fertility-rate-turns-back-demographic-decline/ Make Babies Great Again: Hungarian Fertility Rates Rise, Turns Back Demographic Decline]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 12, 2018.</ref> Marriage levels in the first nine months of 2019 reached the highest level since 1990, and the country saw the most September weddings since 1979.<ref name="MarriageBoom"/> Orbán's government began a formal consultation with Hungarian citizens for input on how the solve Hungary's demographic decline.<ref name="Family2018">Montgomery, Jack (November 3, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/11/02/marriage-up-abortion-and-divorce-down-as-hungary-chooses-family-support-over-mass-migration/ Marriage Up, Abortion and Divorce Down as Hungary Chooses Family Support Over Mass Migration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 3, 2018.</ref><ref>Cummings McLean, Dorothy (November 1, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-plans-to-encourage-support-large-stable-families1 Hungary plans to encourage, support ‘large, stable families’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved November 1, 2018.</ref> Additionally, Orbán's government criticized pro-abortion policies.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (September 26, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/26/exclusive-hungarian-minister-warns-pro-abortion-is-pro-killing/ Exclusive: Hungarian Minister Warns ‘Pro-Abortion Is Pro-Killing’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 26, 2019.</ref> In January 2020, Hungary announced it would offer free in vitro fertilization procedures to help increase the country's birthrate.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (January 12, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/01/12/hungary-offers-free-ivf-procedures-with-goal-of-2-1-birthrate-by-2030/ Hungary Offers Free IVF Procedures with Goal of 2.1 Birthrate by 2030]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 12, 2020.</ref> On the other hand, some social conservatives criticized Orbán's government, along with other European conservatives, for not pushing hard enough for pro-life policies at the European and international levels.<ref>Gennarini, Stefano (May 24, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/european-pro-life-nationalist-parties-fall-short-on-fighting-abortion European ‘pro-life’ nationalist parties fall short on fighting abortion]. ''LifeSiteNews'' (from ''C-Fam''). May 25, 2019.</ref>

In August 2018, the Hungarian government moved to ban "gender studies" programs at state-run universities due to not having any real purpose and favoring "ideology rather than science,"<ref>Multiple references:
*Williams, Thomas D. (August 10, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/10/hungary-discontinues-gender-studies-programs-ideology-not-science/ Hungary Discontinues Gender Studies Programs: ‘Ideology, Not Science’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 10, 2018.
*Shaw, Adam (August 11, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/08/11/hungarys-populist-government-abolishes-gender-studies-courses.html Hungary's populist government abolishes gender studies courses]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
*Clabough, Raven (August 14, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/29784-hungary-bans-gender-studies-programs Hungary Bans Gender-studies Programs]. ''The New American''. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
*Day, Matthew (August 13, 2018). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/08/13/viktor-orban-moves-ban-gender-studies-courses-university-dangerous/ Viktor Orban moves to ban gender studies courses at university in 'dangerous precedent' for Hungary]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
A conservative critique of the decision:
*Ciccotta, Tom (August 10, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2018/08/10/hungary-bans-gender-studies-programs-cites-concerns-with-lack-of-jobs/ Hungary Bans Gender Studies Programs, Cites Concerns with Lack of Jobs]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 11, 2018.</ref> and the decision was made official in October 2018.<ref>Multiple references:
*Friedman, Victoria (October 17, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/10/17/hungary-revokes-funding-gender-studies-programme/ Hungary Revokes Government Funding for Gender Studies]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
*Risdon, James (October 19, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-stops-funding-university-gender-studies-people-are-born-either-men- Hungary stops funding university gender studies: ‘people are born either men or women’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
*Daughterty, Owen (October 17, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/411856-hungarys-right-wing-leader-bans-gender-studies-an-ideology-not-a-science Hungary ends funding for gender studies programs, calling them 'an ideology']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 17, 2018.</ref> In December 2018, Orbán's government, along with Poland, killed a proposed EU statement speaking favorably of "[[LGBTQI]]" people.<ref>Herszenhorn, David M.; Bayer, Lili (December 7, 2018). [https://www.politico.eu/article/hungary-and-poland-say-no-to-lgbtiq/ Hungary and Poland say no to LGBTIQ]. ''Politico''. Retrieved December 7, 2018.</ref><ref>Cummings McLean, Dorothy (December 12, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/poland-and-hungary-block-lgbtiq-rights-from-being-enshrined-in-eu-legislati Poland and Hungary block ‘LGBTIQ rights’ from being enshrined in EU legislation]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.</ref> In October 2020, the Hungarian government criticized a children's homosexual propaganda book, stating that the book was just that,<ref>Than, Krisztina (October 8, 2020). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-lgbt-book/hungarian-government-calls-new-childrens-book-homosexual-propaganda-causing-stir-idUSKBN26T2WY Hungarian government calls new children's book 'homosexual propaganda', causing stir]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 12, 2020.</ref> and it later required disclaimers for pro-homosexual books.<ref>Dunai, Marton (January 19, 2021). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-lgbt-books/hungarys-government-orders-disclaimers-on-books-with-gay-content-idUSKBN29O2AT Hungary's government orders disclaimers on books with gay content]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 31, 2021. See also:
*Wolfe, Raymond (July 8, 2021). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-fines-distributor-for-book-promoting-homosexuality-to-kids Hungary fines distributor for book promoting homosexuality to kids]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> In November 2020, Orbán's government proposed a constitutional amendment banning homosexual adoptions and protecting children from gender theory.<ref>Multiple references:
*Williams, Thomas D. (November 12, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/11/12/hungary-proposes-constitutional-amendment-opposing-gender-theory/ Hungary Proposes Constitutional Amendment Opposing Gender Theory]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
*Than, Krisztina (November 11, 2020). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-lgbt-rights/hungary-government-proposes-gay-adoption-ban-as-covid-19-worsens-idUSKBN27R0SJ Hungary government proposes gay adoption ban as COVID-19 worsens]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 14, 2020.</ref> This amendment – which defined marriage as being between a man and a woman – was passed on December 15, 2020.<ref>Multiple references:
*Williams, Thomas D. (December 17, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/health/2020/12/17/hungary-rejects-gender-theory-in-constitutional-amendment/ Hungary Rejects Gender Theory in Constitutional Amendment]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
*Haynes, Michael (December 16, 2020). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-defines-marriage-as-between-man-and-woman-excludes-same-sex-adoption Hungary defines marriage as between man and woman, excludes same-sex adoption]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
*Dunai, Marton; Komuves, Anita (December 15, 2020). [https://www.reuters.com/article/hungary-lgbt/hungary-amends-constitution-to-redefine-family-limits-gay-adoption-idUSKBN28P1N8 Hungary amends constitution to redefine family, limits gay adoption]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
*Van Dyke, Tyler (December 15, 2020). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/viktor-orban-strengthens-executive-power-in-hungary-and-limits-gay-rights Viktor Orban strengthens executive power in Hungary and limits gay rights]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
*Budryk, Zack (December 15, 2020). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/europe/530255-hungary-redefines-family-in-constitution-effectively-banning-same Hungary redefines 'family' in constitution, effectively banning adoption for same-sex couples]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved January 1, 2021.</ref>

In February 2021, the Hungarian government announced it would end the income tax for individuals under 25.<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (February 6, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/02/06/exclusive-hungary-scrapping-income-tax-for-under-25s-support-youth-families/ Exclusive Interview: Hungary Scrapping Income Tax for Under-25s to Support Youth, Families]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (April 30, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/04/30/hungary-scraps-income-tax-for-under-25s-to-support-recovery-family-formation/ Hungary Scraps Income Tax for Under-25s to Support Recovery, Family Formation]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref>

Orbán has promoted the arts as a means to promote Hungarian culture.<ref>Cooper, Michael (October 26, 2018). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/26/arts/music/hungary-viktor-orban-trump-opera.html Hungary Turned Far Right. That’s Meant Millions for Its Opera.] ''The New York Times''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.</ref> His government also took greater control of the university system to promote conservative values.<ref>Komuves, Anita; Dunai, Marton (April 26, 2021). [https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/orban-seen-entrenching-right-wing-dominance-through-hungarian-university-reform-2021-04-26/ Orban extends dominance through Hungarian university reform]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref><ref>Hopkins, Valerie (June 28, 2021). [https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/28/world/europe/hungary-orban-university.html Campus in Hungary is Flagship of Orban’s Bid to Create a Conservative Elite]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved August 21, 2021.</ref>

In June 2021, the Hungarian parliament passed an anti-pedophilia law that also protected minors from content promoting the [[homosexual agenda]].<ref>Multiple references:
*Kyrylenko, Veronika (June 16, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/hungary-passes-law-banning-promotion-of-gay-and-trans-content-to-children/ Hungary Passes Law Banning Promotion of Gay and Trans Content to Children]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Merkowsky, Clare Marie (June 17, 2021). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-passes-law-against-homosexuality-prime-minister-renews-vow-to-protect-our-children Hungary passes law against homosexuality, prime minister renews vow to ‘protect our children’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Wolfe, Raymond (June 15, 2021). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-bans-promotion-of-homosexuality-transgenderism-to-minors Hungary bans promotion of homosexuality, transgenderism to minors]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Wolfe, Raymond (June 14, 2021). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-moves-to-prohibit-promotion-of-homosexuality-transgenderism-to-children Hungary moves to prohibit promotion of homosexuality, transgenderism to children]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (June 15, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/06/15/hungary-vote-legislation-banning-promotion-transgenderism-children/ Hungary to Vote on Legislation Banning Promotion of Transgenderism to Children]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Hinshaw, Drew (June 15, 2021). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/hungary-bill-to-restrict-how-media-depicts-homosexuality-transgender-rights-11623798982 Hungary Bill to Restrict How Media Depicts Homosexuality, Transgender Rights]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
See also:
*[https://apnews.com/article/europe-religion-hungary-15e978e26bcbedbc6c99172a76d30e3a Hungary adds new restrictions on sale of LGBT-themed books]. ''Associated Press''. August 6, 2021. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
*[https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/hungary-orders-shops-cover-up-lgbt-themed-childrens-books-2021-08-06/ Hungary restricts sales of LGBT-themed children's books]. ''Reuters''. August 6, 2021. Retrieved August 8, 2021.</ref> Orbán strongly defended the law in the face of attacks from globalists and the Left.<ref>Multiple references:
*Miguel, Luis (June 23, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/hungarian-prime-minister-orban-stands-firm-defends-countrys-ban-on-pro-trans-propaganda-aimed-at-minors/ Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán Stands Firm, Defends Country’s Ban on Pro-trans Propaganda Aimed at Minors]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (June 22, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/06/22/orban-defends-new-law-against-promtion-lgbt-sex-changes-kids/ Facing International Pressure, Hungary’s Orban Defends Child Sex Change Promotion Ban Laws]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Zindulka, Kurt (July 5, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/07/05/orban-eus-lgbt-colonialism-threatens-hungarian-civilisation/ European Union’s LGBT ‘Colonialism’ Threatens Our Way of Life, Says Orbán]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Baczynska, Gabriela; Emmott, Robin (July 7, 2021). [https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/a-disgrace-hungary-must-ditch-anti-lgbt-law-eu-executive-says-2021-07-07/ Hungary rejects EU demand to ditch 'shameful' anti-LGBT law]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Than, Krisztina; Baczynska, Gabriela (July 8, 2021). [https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/orban-says-hungary-will-not-let-lgbtq-activists-into-schools-2021-07-08/ Hungary's clash with EU over LGBT rights deepens]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
See also:
*Jasper, William F. (June 26, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/globalists-mobilize-woke-soccer-to-attack-hungary-for-heroic-stance-against-eus-lgbtq-onslaught-on-children-parents-family/ Globalists Mobilize “Woke” Soccer to Attack Hungary for Heroic Stance Against EU’s LGBTQ Onslaught on Children, Parents, Family]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Zindulka, Kurt (August 4, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/08/04/hands-off-our-kids-hungary-fights-back-against-eus-lgbt-push/ Hungary Fights Back Against EU LGBT Push: Raising of Children the ‘Exclusive Right of Hungarian Parents’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 8, 2021.</ref> In July 2021, the EU began legal proceedings against Hungary over the law, along with Poland for similar pro-family policies.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (July 17, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/07/17/eu-commission-begins-legal-action-hungary-poland-over-lgbt-issues/ EU Commission Begins Legal Action Against Hungary and Poland over LGBT Issues]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021. See also:
*Than, Krisztina (July 16, 2021). [https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/hungary-pm-calls-eu-action-lgbt-rights-legalised-hooliganism-2021-07-16/ Hungary PM calls EU action on LGBT rights 'legalised hooliganism']. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> Orbán announced he would hold a referendum over the law.<ref>Multiple references:
*Knox, Brady (July 21, 2021). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/hungary-referendum-controversial-lgbt-law Hungary to hold referendum on controversial LGBT law]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*[https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/hungary-hold-referendum-child-protection-issues-by-early-2022-pm-aide-2021-07-22/ Hungary to hold referendum on LGBT issues by early 2022]. ''Reuters''. July 22, 2021. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*[https://www.reuters.com/world/hungarys-pm-call-referendum-child-protection-issues-2021-07-21/ Orban referendum plan raises stakes in Hungary's LGBT row with EU]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Hanke Vela, Jakob (July 21, 2021). [https://www.politico.eu/article/viktor-orban-referendum-hungary-anti-lgbtq-minors-law/ Orbán announces referendum on Hungarian anti-LGBTQ+ law]. ''Politico''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref>

===Other===
In addition to supporting a border fence along Hungary's border, Orbán has voiced solidarity with other EU nations, such as [[Poland]], for defying the EU on various issues.<ref>Lane, Oliver JJ (July 22, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/22/orban-europe-must-regain-sovereignty-soros-empire-build-border-wall-stop-muslimized-europe/ Orban: ‘Europe Must Regain Sovereignty From The Soros Empire’, Build Border Wall to Stop ‘Muslimized Europe’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 22, 2017.</ref> The governments of Poland and Hungary worked together to counter the EU.<ref name="HungaryPoland">Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (February 21, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/02/21/hungary-unites-poland-beat-brussels/ Hungary Unites With Poland To Fight Brussels]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (January 4, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/01/04/poland-hungary-unite-eurocrats-empire/ Poland and Hungary Unite Against Eurocrats: ‘We Don’t Want to Live in an Empire’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 5, 2018.
*Nelson, Soraya Sarhaddi (March 12, 2018). [https://www.npr.org/sections/parallels/2018/03/12/587949473/how-poland-and-hungary-are-forming-a-powerful-tag-team-against-brussels How Poland And Hungary Are Forming A Powerful Tag Team Against Brussels]. ''NPR''. Retrieved March 14, 2018.
*Friedman, Victoria (March 9, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/03/09/hungarys-orban-considering-union-polish-conservatives/ Hungary’s Orbán Considering Union with Polish Conservatives]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 9, 2019.
*Kent, Simon (October 6, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/middle-east/2019/10/06/e-u-infighting-over-illegal-immigration-grows-as-hungary-poland-cry-enough/ E.U. Infighting over Illegal Immigration Grows as Hungary, Poland Cry ‘Enough’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 6, 2019.
*Lane, Oliver JJ (November 16, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/11/16/populist-govts-of-hungary-poland-veto-eus-globalist-power-grab-budget/ Populist Govts of Hungary, Poland Veto EU’s Globalist Power Grab Budget]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
*Dunai, Marton; Charlish, Alan (November 18, 2020). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-budget-hungary-orban/hungary-vetoed-eu-budget-because-of-immigration-blackmail-says-pm-orban-idUSKBN27Y0XP Poland and Hungary dig in over EU budget stand off]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
*Lane, Oliver JJ (December 5, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/12/05/hungarys-orban-sticks-guns-eu-spending-veto-brussels-moves-budapest-warsaw/ Hungary’s Orbán Sticks to Guns on EU Spending Veto, Brussels Moves to Outmanoeuvre Budapest and Warsaw]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 5, 2020.</ref> When French President [[Emmanuel Macron]] fired his ambassador to Hungary for speaking highly of Orbán's migration policy, his government chose to honor the ambassador.<ref>Friedman, Victoria (July 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/06/hungary-trolls-macron-awarding-fired-french-ambassador-high-state-honour/ Hungary Trolls Macron by Awarding Fired French Ambassador State Honour]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 6, 2018.</ref> Hungary's government under Orbán has voiced opposition to punishing the [[United Kingdom]] for its 2016 [[Brexit]] vote.<ref>Friedman, Victoria (September 26, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/09/26/hungary-pushes-eu-agree-free-trade-agreement-brexit-britain/ Hungary Urges EU to Agree ‘Extensive’ Free Trade Agreement with Brexit Britain]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 26, 2018.</ref> He has spoken highly of the UK's decision to leave the EU despite saying Hungary would not follow because of its economic dependency on the international organization,<ref>Chalmers, John; Baczynska, Gabriela (September 25, 2020). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban-britain-eu-interview/brexit-proves-britains-greatness-but-hungary-will-not-follow-pm-orban-says-idUSKCN26G2AP Brexit proves 'Britain's greatness' but Hungary will not follow, PM Orban says]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved September 27, 2020.</ref> and he has blamed the EU for creating the conditions that led to the British people choosing to exit the EU.<ref>Lane, Oliver JJ (February 27, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/02/27/was-it-worth-it-hungary-chides-eu-for-intransigence-that-led-to-brexit/ ‘Was it Worth it?’: Hungary Chides EU For Intransigence That Led to Brexit]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.</ref> Orbán has voiced skepticism toward sanctions on Russia or Belarus.<ref>Baczynska, Gabriela; Chalmers, John (September 25, 2020). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban-russia-belarus/hungarys-orban-says-eu-should-reverse-russia-sanctions-not-push-cyprus-on-belarus-idUSKCN26G2IU Hungary's Orban says EU should reverse Russia sanctions, not push Cyprus on Belarus]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved September 27, 2020.</ref>

In May 2018, Orbán, along with two other EU member-states, blocked a proposed EU motion to condemn U.S. President [[Donald Trump]]'s decision to move the U.S. embassy in [[Israel]] to [[Jerusalem]],<ref>Montgomery, Jack (May 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/12/orbans-hungary-blocks-macron-led-eu-motion-condemning-trumps-jerusalem-decision/ Orban’s Hungary Blocks Macron-led EU Motion Condemning Trump’s Jerusalem Decision]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 12, 2018.</ref> and he sent an envoy to the celebration of the opening of the U.S.'s new embassy.<ref>Kent, Simon (May 13, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2018/05/13/four-european-ambassadors-break-e-u-will-attend-u-s-embassy-opening-jerusalem/ Four European Envoys Break with E.U. to Attend U.S. Embassy Celebration in Jerusalem]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 13, 2018.</ref>

In August 2019, Orbán's government announced it would investigate social media political [[censorship]] in Europe.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (August 13, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/08/13/hungary-announces-investigation-into-social-media-censorship-in-europe/ Hungary Announces Investigation into Social Media Censorship in Europe]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 13, 2019.</ref> In 2019, Hungary fined [[Facebook]] for falsely claiming its services are free.<ref>Bokhari, Allum (December 7, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2019/12/07/hungary-fines-facebook-for-claiming-services-are-free/ Hungary Fines Facebook for Claiming Services Are ‘Free’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 7, 2019.</ref> In January 2021, Orbán's government announced it would act to prevent anti-conservative and anti-Christian Big Tech censorship in Hungary,<ref>Multiple references:
*Haynes, Michael (January 21, 2021). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-plans-to-confront-big-tech-censorship-of-christians-and-conservatives Hungary plans to confront Big Tech censorship of Christians and conservatives]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (January 19, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/01/19/hungary-to-oppose-shadowbanning-of-christians-conservatives-online/ Hungary to Oppose ‘Shadowbanning’ of ‘Christian, Conservative, and Right-Wing’ Voices Online]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (January 29, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/01/29/hungary-will-legislate-against-tech-censorship-we-must-fight-for-our-digital-freedom/ Hungary Will Legislate Against Tech Censorship: ‘We Must Fight for Our Digital Freedom!’] ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
*Szakacs, Gergely (January 18, 2021). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-media-regulations/hungary-mulls-sanctions-against-social-media-giants-idUSKBN29N1BV Hungary mulls sanctions against social media giants]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
*Hopkins, Valerie; Shotter, James; Espinoza, Javier (February 2, 2021). [https://www.ft.com/content/6a315d26-c6fe-4906-886d-04cec27a6788 Hungary follows Poland in taking on Big Tech ‘censors’]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.</ref> and Orbán subsequently warned of Big Tech censorship.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (April 16, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/04/16/hungarian-govt-big-tech-wants-to-rule-our-life-and-force-us-into-a-bubble/ Hungarian Govt: Big Tech Wants to ‘Rule Our Life and Force Us Into a Bubble’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref><ref name="BattleLinesOct2021"/>

Orbán's government has criticized the [[Euro]] currency.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-euro/hungary-central-bank-head-says-euro-a-strategic-error-financial-times-idUSKBN1XD0IZ Hungary central bank head says euro a 'strategic error': Financial Times]. ''Reuters''. November 3, 2019. Retrieved November 3, 2019.</ref>

Orbán's government moved to increase military spending and modernize its armed forces.<ref>Emmott, Robin (November 20, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-nato/hungary-aims-to-reach-nato-defense-spending-goal-in-2023-idUSKBN1XU2HF Hungary aims to reach NATO defense spending goal in 2023]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 20, 2019.</ref>

During the [[COVID-19]] pandemic, Orbán successfully kept the number of infections low while continuing to respect the rule of law.<ref>Van Maren, Jonathon (June 10, 2020). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/hungarys-deputy-minister-explains-how-govt-fought-covid-without-abusing-powers Hungary’s deputy minister explains how govt fought COVID without abusing powers]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved October 4, 2020.</ref> He took common-sense border security measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus into Hungary from other countries.<ref>Lane, Oliver JJ (September 2, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/09/02/hungary-shuts-borders-over-coronavirus-spike-eu-immediately-criticises/ Hungary Shuts Borders over Coronavirus Spike — EU Immediately Criticises]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 21, 2020.</ref> He also provided government aid for families.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (December 20, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/12/20/all-lives-and-all-jobs-matter-orban-announces-stimulus-for-families-businesses/ ‘All Lives and All Jobs Matter’ – Orban Announces Stimulus for Families, Businesses]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 31, 2021.</ref>

==Political views==
Orbán takes strong stands against mass immigration and [[George Soros]] and for national sovereignty and cultural Christian values.<ref name="Battlefield">Friedman, Victoria (April 16, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/16/battlefield-europe-stop-mass-migration-future-europe-viktor-orban/ Orban Easter Speech: ‘Battlefield Europe… Stop Mass Migration. The Future of Europe Is at Stake’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 16, 2017.</ref><ref>Williams, Thomas D. (April 27, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/27/george-soros-has-ruined-the-lives-of-millions-of-europeans-says-hungarian-prime-minister/ George Soros ‘Has Ruined the Lives of Millions of Europeans’ Says Hungarian Prime Minister]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 27, 2017.</ref><ref>Tomlinson, Chris (July 10, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/10/viktor-orban-claims-european-union-following-soros-migrant-plans/ Viktor Orban: European Union Is Following ‘Soros Migrant Plans’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 10, 2017.</ref><ref>Multiple references:
*Friedman, Victoria (November 1, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/11/01/hungary-govt-dedicated-christian-values-made-europe-great/ Hungary: Governments Should Be ‘Dedicated to Christian Values’ that Made Europe Great]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
*Tomlinson, Chris (June 17, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/06/17/orban-new-eu-leadership-must-respect-nations-and-christian-culture/ Orbán: New EU Leadership Must Respect Nations and Christian Culture]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 17, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (July 10, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/07/10/orban-alliance-migration-christian-values-baltic-states/ Orbán Looks To Alliance on Migration, Christian Values With Baltic States]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 10, 2019.
*Montgomery, Jack (July 27, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/07/27/hungary-illegal-migration-threat-european-culture-civilization/ Hungary: ‘Illegal Migration Is a Threat to European Culture and Civilization’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 27, 2019.
See also:
*Williams, Thomas D. (August 6, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2019/08/06/hungary-decries-wall-of-silence-concealing-christian-persecution/ Hungary Decries ‘Wall of Silence’ Concealing Christian Persecution]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 6, 2019.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-turkey-hungary/hungary-would-have-to-use-force-to-fend-off-new-wave-of-migrants-pm-idUSKBN1WW10O Hungary would have to 'use force' to fend off new wave of migrants: PM]. ''Reuters''. October 17, 2019. Retrieved October 17, 2019.
*Zindulka, Kurt (October 19, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/10/19/says-hungary-will-use-force-if-turkey-opens-gates-refugees/ Hungary: Orban Will ‘Use Force’ If Turkey ‘Opens the Gates’ of Europe to Migrants]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
*Duke, Selwyn (October 21, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/33803-hungary-responds-to-turkey-s-thuggish-threat-may-use-force-to-repel-migrants Hungary Responds to Turkey’s Thuggish Threat: May “Use Force” to Repel Migrants]. ''The New American''. Retrieved October 21, 2019.
*Montgomery, Jack (September 11, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/09/11/hungarys-orban-9-11-proved-christian-civilization-something-we-must-fight-every-day/ Hungary’s Orban: 9/11 Proved ‘Christian Civilization Is Something We Must Fight for Every Day’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 25, 2021.</ref><ref name="BattleLinesOct2021">Montgomery, Jack (October 26, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/10/26/orban-draws-battle-lines-against-brussels-big-tech-and-big-money-on-anniversary-of-anti-communist-uprising/ Orban Draws Battle Lines Against Brussels, Big Tech, and Big Money on Anti-Communist Uprising Anniversary]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 28, 2021.</ref> He is a [[nationalist]] and strongly opposes [[globalism]] as its supporters want mass migrants and the abolition of national identity, something he strongly voiced in a March 2018 speech.<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (March 16, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/03/16/hungarian-prime-minister-not-halt-immigration-borders-consumed/ Hungarian Prime Minister: ‘Those Who Do Not Halt Mass Migration Are Lost: Slowly But Surely They Are Consumed’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/03/15/massive-peace-march-in-hungary-backing-viktor-orban.html Massive 'Peace March' in Hungary backing Viktor Orban]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). March 15, 2018. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Than, Krisztina (March 15, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-election-rallies/tens-of-thousands-join-rally-for-hungarys-orban-before-april-vote-idUSKCN1GR1U6 Tens of thousands join rally for Hungary's Orban before April vote]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*[https://www.rferl.org/a/hungary-poles-march-orban-vote/29102360.html Hungarians, Poles March To Back Hungary's Nationalist Prime Minister Before Vote]. ''Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty''. March 15, 2018. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*[http://p.dw.com/p/2uQA0 Hungary's PM Viktor Orban warns of immigration threat at National Day rally]. ''Deutsche Welle''. March 15, 2018. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref> He believes that Islamization is real and occurring in Europe because of mass migration and [[open borders]].<ref>Multiple references:
*Williams, Thomas D. (September 6, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/09/06/hungarian-pm-orban-the-islamization-of-europe-is-real/ Hungarian PM Orban: ‘The Islamization of Europe Is Real’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 6, 2017.
*Friedman, Victoria (January 12, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/01/12/orban-open-borders-divide-eu-islamic-christian-west-christian-east/ Orban: Islam and Open Borders Will Divide EU into ‘Two Civilisations’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
See also:
*Tomlinson, Chris (September 13, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/13/orban-new-austrian-govt-should-reject-political-islam/ Orban: New Austrian Govt Should Reject Political Islam]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 13, 2019.</ref> He is a critic of [[multiculturalism]]<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (March 10, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/03/10/orban-no-place-for-multiculturalism-in-hungary/ Orban: No Place for Multiculturalism in Hungary]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 10, 2019.</ref> and [[Communism]].<ref>Montgomery, Jack (February 23, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/02/23/orban-conservative-ex-communist-states-must-bring-anti-communist-tradition-west/ Orban: Conservative Ex-Communist States Must Bring ‘Anti-Communist Tradition’ to West]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.</ref> For his 2017 Christmas message, Orbán stated that "Christianity is culture and civilization" and that "we love our country, our nation, our family, Hungarian culture and European civilization."<ref>Montgomery, Jack (December 25, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/12/25/hungarians-pms-christmas-message-want-protect-christian-culture-not-retreat-behind-concerete-blocks-watch-daughters-harassed-new-years/ Hungarian Christmas Message: ‘We’ll Protect Christian Culture, Not Retreat Behind Concrete Blocks and Watch Our Women Harassed on New Year’s’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 26, 2017.</ref> In February 2018, Orbán stated that "Christianity is Europe's last hope" and that [[Europhile]]s and other [[liberal elite]]s "opened the way to the demise of Christian culture and the spreading of Islam."<ref name="Dunai2018"/><ref>Multiple references:
*Hale, Virginia (February 19, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/02/19/orban-patriotic-alliance-save-europe/ Hungary’s Orbán Calls for Patriotic Alliance to Save Europe, ‘We’ll Fight Together to Stop the Soros Plan’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
*Chamberlain, Samuel (February 19, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/02/19/hungary-is-last-front-against-islamization-europe-prime-minister-says.html Hungary is last front against 'Islamization' of Europe, prime minister says]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
*Mainwaring, Doug (February 19, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungarian-prime-minister-christianity-is-europes-last-hope Hungarian Prime Minister: ‘Christianity is Europe’s last hope’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
*Newman, Alex (February 27, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/28381-hungarian-pm-only-christianity-can-save-europe-from-globalists Hungarian Leader: Only Christianity Can Save Europe]. ''The New American''. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
*Eder, Marton (February 18, 2018). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-02-18/hungary-s-orban-warns-of-europe-s-demise-in-re-election-bid Hungary's Orban Warns of Europe's Demise in Re-Election Bid]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved February 18, 2018.
*Hussain, Danyal (February 18, 2018). [https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5406559/Christianity-Europes-hope-says-Hungary-PM.html 'Christianity is Europe's last hope' says Hungary's nationalist Prime Minister as he calls for renewed crackdown on migration that 'advances Islam']. ''Daily Mail''. Retrieved February 18, 2018.
See also:
*[http://p.dw.com/p/2su5p Hungary's Orban threatens pro-refugee NGOs, slams Muslim immigration]. ''Deutsche Welle''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (February 12, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/12/exclusive-hungary-eu-wrong-to-push-aside-christianity-and-national-identity-parallel-societies-dangerous/ EXCLUSIVE – Hungary: EU Wrong to Push Aside Christianity and National Identity, ‘Parallel Societies’ Dangerous]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 12, 2019.</ref> Orbán voiced strong support for an illiberal Christian democracy in a July 2018 speech in Romania, arguing that Western European countries had acted undemocratically and criticizing the leftist "1968 elite."<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (July 30, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/30/orban-central-europe-anti-globalist-bastion-christian-culture-national-identity/ Orban: Central Europe Will Be Anti-Globalist Bastion of Christian Culture and National Identity]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
*Bogorowski, Hanna (July 28, 2018). [https://dailycaller.com/2018/07/28/viktor-orban-hungary-eu-elite/ Hungarian PM Slams 'European Elite,' Predicts Illiberal Shift in EU Leadership]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved July 31, 2018.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban/hungarian-pm-sees-shift-to-illiberal-christian-democracy-in-2019-european-vote-idUSKBN1KI0BK Hungarian PM sees shift to illiberal Christian democracy in 2019 European vote]. ''Reuters''. July 28, 2018. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
See also:
*Ruse, Austin (August 2, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/hungarys-pro-christianity-prime-minister-is-seriously-bothering-the-un Hungary’s pro-Christianity prime minister defends ‘traditional family’ in epic speech]. ''LifeSiteNews'' (from ''C-Fam''). Retrieved August 5, 2018.</ref> Orbán has called for an international alliance to oppose mass migration and protect Christian culture,<ref>Duke, Selwyn (July 13, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/32845-hungary-seeks-international-alliance-to-oppose-migration-and-support-christian-culture Hungary Seeks International Alliance to Oppose Migration and Support Christian Culture]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 13, 2019.</ref> and he has supported persecuted Christians abroad.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://twitter.com/roddreher/status/1170049409448632320 Rod Dreher]. ''Twitter''. September 6, 2019. Retrieved September 8, 2019.
*Williams, Thomas D. (November 26, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2019/11/26/hungarys-orban-christian-persecution-is-organized-attack-on-an-entire-culture/ Hungary’s Orbán: Christian Persecution Is ‘Organized Attack on an Entire Culture’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
*Williams, Thomas D. (November 26, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2019/11/26/hungary-decries-11-murdered-christians-world-every-day/ Hungary Decries ‘11 Murdered Christians in the World Every Day’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
*Montgomery, Jack (December 24, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/12/24/hungarian-govt-christians-christian-culture-attacked-across-europe-world/ Hungarian Govt: Christians, Christian Culture Attacked Across Europe, World]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 24, 2019.
*Williams, Thomas D. (November 19, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2020/11/19/hungary-decries-worrisome-global-rise-in-christian-persecution/ Hungary Decries Worrisome Global Rise in Christian Persecution]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
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*McLean, Dorothy Cummings (November 26, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungarian-pm-persecuted-christians-will-help-us-save-europe Hungarian PM: Persecuted Christians will help us save Europe]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved November 26, 2019.</ref> He is critical of the [[homosexual agenda]].<ref>Bourne, Lisa (August 20, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/pro-family-hungarians-earn-partial-victory-as-coca-cola-pulls-lgbt-ads Pro-family Hungarians earn ‘partial victory’ as Coca-Cola pulls LGBT ads]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved August 20, 2019.</ref> Orbán's government has spoken out against globalist ideology.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (September 26, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/26/hungarian-govt-family-minister-globalism-is-a-bad-choice-slams-canadas-trudeau/ Hungarian Govt Family Minister: ‘Globalism Is a Bad Choice’, Slams Canada’s Trudeau]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 26, 2019.</ref>

Orbán is one of the most outspoken opponents to the [[European migrant crisis]] and calls for a stronger border defense in [[Hungary]], he is also a defender of national interests and values. Unlike most other European heads-of-government, Orbán has taken a more conservative right-wing, common sense approach to the immigration crisis,<ref name="foxnews.com">Shaw, Adam (March 1, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/03/01/europes-pro-trump-outpost-populist-hungary-buoyed-by-us-shift-on-refugees-russia.html Europe's pro-Trump outpost: Populist Hungary buoyed by US shift on refugees, Russia]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 1, 2017.</ref><ref>Multiple references:
*Kassam, Raheem (December 14, 2015). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/12/14/europe-is-a-battlefield-due-to-migrants-says-hungarian-pm-tens-of-millions-more-to-come/ Europe Is a ‘Battlefield’ Due To Migrants, Says Hungarian PM – ‘Tens Of Millions More To Come’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Lane, Oliver JJ (May 14, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/14/orban-poland-west-never-experienced-communism-cant-understand-eastern-europe/ Orban in Poland: The West Never Experienced Communism, So Can’t Understand Eastern Europe]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (August 16, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/16/hungarian-govt-swedens-political-leaders-on-side-illegal-migrants/ Hungarian Govt: Sweden’s Leaders are ‘On the Side’ of Illegal Migrants]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 16, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (December 27, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/12/27/orban-bringing-africas-problems-europe-destroy-culture/ Hungary’s Orban: Bringing Africa’s Problems to Europe Will ‘Destroy 2,000-year-old Culture’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 27, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (July 13, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/07/13/hungary-pm-warns-on-long-term-migrant-crisis-millions-will-arrive-our-task-is-to-defend-our-people/ Hungary PM Warns on Long-term Migrant Crisis: ‘Millions Will Arrive, Our Task Is to Defend Our People’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (December 28, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/12/28/hungarys-orban-labels-eus-mass-migration-policy-grave-mistake/ Hungary’s Orban Labels EU’s Mass Migration Policy ‘Grave Mistake’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
*Friedman, Victoria (September 27, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/09/27/central-europe-eu-wants-manage-migration-not-stop-it-new-migration-pact/ Orbán Rejects Migration Pact, Says EU Wants to ‘Manage Migration’ Not Stop It]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
*Lane, Oliver JJ (November 18, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/11/18/hungary-eu-is-trying-to-punish-countries-that-control-their-own-borders/ Hungary: EU is Trying to Punish Countries That Control Their Own Borders]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
*Montgomery, Jack (February 25, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/02/25/orban-eus-permissive-stance-migration-turned-mediterranean-into-cemetery/ Orban: EU’s Permissive Stance on Migration Has ‘Turned the Mediterranean Into a Cemetery’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (May 27, 2021, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/05/27/hungary-urges-refocus-migrant-crisis-as-covid-recedes-attempts-border-triple/ Hungary Urges Refocus on Migrant Crisis as Covid Recedes and Attempts on Border Triple]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (June 13, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/06/13/orban-migrant-armies-are-banging-on-europes-doors/ Orbán: ‘Migrant Armies Are Banging on Europe’s Doors’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Zindulka, Kurt (September 19, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/09/19/how-its-done-hungary-shares-footage-of-walls-stopping-illegal-migration/ How It’s Done: Hungary Releases Footage of Walls and Guards Stopping Illegal Migrants]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
*[https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/hungary-says-will-act-against-foreign-funded-ngos-seeking-promote-migration-2021-11-16/ Hungary says will act against foreign-funded NGOs seeking to "promote migration"]. ''Reuters''. November 16, 2021. Retrieved November 28, 2021.
See also:
*Montgomery, Jack (March 4, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/03/04/hungary-pm-migrant-crisis-will-happen-again-even-stronger-form/ Hungary PM: Migrant Crisis ‘Will Happen Again In an Even Stronger Form’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 4, 2019.
*Montgomery, Jack (September 24, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/24/eu-trying-cram-mandatory-migrant-quotas-down-throats-european-countries/ Hungary: EU Trying to ‘Cram Mandatory Migrant Quotas Down Throats of European Countries’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
*Chalmers, John; Baczynska, Gabriela (September 25, 2020). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban-interview/hungarys-orban-rejects-criticism-over-rule-of-law-says-he-is-a-freedom-fighter-idUSKCN26G26Q Hungary's Orban rejects criticism over rule of law, says he is a 'freedom fighter']. ''Reuters''. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
*Tomlinson, Chris (November 7, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/11/07/orban-offers-western-europe-migrants-corridor-eu-wants-mass-migration/ ‘If You Need Them, Take Them’: Orbán Offers Western Europe Migrant ‘Corridor’ if EU Wants Mass Migration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 28, 2021.</ref> and he remained committed to protecting Hungary's demographic composition.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (September 8, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/09/08/pm-viktor-orban-hungary-is-not-an-immigrant-country-and-does-not-want-to-become-one/ PM Viktor Orban: ‘Hungary Is Not an Immigrant Country and Does Not Want to Become One’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 8, 2017.</ref> He has criticized the European Union<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (October 9, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/10/09/hungarian-pm-eu-insults-member-states-abuses-powers-george-soros/ Hungarian PM: ‘The EU Insults Member-States, Abuses its Powers, and Eats from George Soros’s Hand’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 11, 2017.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-budget-hungary/hungarys-orban-likens-eu-to-former-soviet-union-if-rule-of-law-criteria-accepted-idUSKBN27T0ZT Hungary's Orban likens EU to former Soviet Union if rule of law criteria accepted]. ''Reuters''. November 13, 2020. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
See also:
*Montgomery, Jack (July 13, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/07/13/hungarian-speaker-totalitarian-liberalism-successor-of-nazis-and-communists-will-destroy-europe/ Hungarian Speaker: Totalitarian Liberalism the Successor of ‘Nazis and Communists’, Will ‘Destroy Europe’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> and has argued that the EU's policies and attitudes favor terrorists.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (June 13, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/06/13/hungarian-orban-accuses-eu-favouring-terrorists/ Hungarian PM Orbán: ‘The European Union Is on the Side of Terrorists’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 13, 2017.</ref> In addition to criticizing the EU for holding [[Marxist]] values,<ref>Montgomery, Jack (June 22, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/22/hungarian-pm-spirit-marx-lenin-re-education-camps-lives-eu/ Hungarian PM: ‘The Spirit of Marx, Lenin, and the Re-Education Camps’ Lives on in the EU]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 22, 2018.</ref> he has also criticized supporters of a "[[United States of Europe]]" for intentionally supporting and enabling mass migration to Europe in order to create a "post-Christian and post-national" state.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (November 14, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/11/14/hungary-pm-united-states-europe-plotters-using-mass-migration-create-post-national-post-christian-federation/ Hungary PM: ‘United States of Europe’ Plotters Using Mass Migration to Create ‘Post-National, Post-Christian’ Super-state]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 14, 2017. See also:
*Montgomery, Jack (September 24, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/09/24/orban-mass-migration-agenda-part-global-plan-create-new-proletariat-west/ Orban: Mass Migration Agenda Part of ‘Global Plan’ to Create ‘New Proletariat’ in the West]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 25, 2021.</ref> Orbán has warned against EU plans to take away border security obligations from its member nations,<ref>Multiple references:
*Hale, Virginia (September 14, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/09/14/orban-eu-open-border-brussels/ Orbán Warns EU Planning to ‘Open the Gate’ with New Brussels Border Force]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 14, 2018.
*[https://voiceofeurope.com/2018/09/hungary-brussels-does-not-aim-to-protect-the-eus-borders-but-to-set-up-a-reception-service-to-manage-immigration-rather-than-to-stop-it/ Hungary: Brussels does not aim to protect the EU’s borders but to set up a reception service to manage immigration rather than to stop it]. ''Voice of Europe'' (from the ''Hungary Journal''). September 17, 2018. Retrieved September 18, 2018.
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*Tomlinson, Chris (May 22, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/05/22/orban-calls-voters-send-strong-message-brussels/ Orban Tells Voters to Send ‘Strong Message’ to Brussels in EU Elections]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 22, 2019.</ref> and he has criticized excessive EU integration.<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Chris (July 4, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/07/04/orban-salvini-le-pen-and-others-sign-pro-sovereignty-declaration-against-eu-overreach/ Orban, Salvini, Le Pen, and Others Sign Pro-Sovereignty Declaration Against EU Overreach]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*De La Baume, Maïa (July 2, 2021). [https://www.politico.eu/article/viktor-orban-marine-le-pen-matteo-salvini-eu-integration-european-superstate-radical-forces/ Orbán, Le Pen, Salvini join forces to blast EU integration]. ''Politico''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (May 26, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/05/26/hungary-govt-power-hungry-eu-institutions-more-problem-solution-pandemic/ Hungary Govt: Power-Hungry EU Institutions ‘More of a Problem than a Solution’ in Pandemic]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> Despite this, Orbán opposes leaving the EU.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban/hungary-will-remain-part-of-the-european-union-pm-orban-says-idUSKBN1WE0GT Hungary will remain part of the European Union, PM Orban says]. ''Reuters''. September 29, 2019. Retrieved September 29, 2019.</ref> His government has also criticized the [[United Nations]] for its open borders immigraton policies, among the organization's other policies,<ref>Anthony, James (June 27, 2021). [https://thepostmillennial.com/hungary-boycotts-united-nations-south-africa-anti-racism-conference/ Hungary boycotts United Nations 'anti-racism' conference in South Africa]. ''The Post Millennial''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> stating that "national interest comes first."<ref>Shaw, Adam (September 25, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/hungary-joins-trumps-attack-on-open-borders Hungary joins Trump’s attack on 'open-borders' agenda at UN, says 'national interest comes first']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 25, 2019.</ref>

Orbán has stressed that the responsibility for defending Hungary lies with Hungary rather than the EU or NATO and has stated that "a nation which is unable to protect its country is not worthy of it."<ref>Friedman, Victoria (May 17, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/17/orban-defending-hungary-our-duty-not-nato-eu/ Orbán: ‘Defending Hungary Is Our Duty – Not NATO’s or the EU’s’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 18, 2018.</ref>

Orbán looks highly upon former United Kingdom Prime Minister [[Margaret Thatcher]],<ref name="Battlefield"/> and he has also spoken highly of [[Boris Johnson]].<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban-brexit/hungary-pm-orban-boris-johnson-is-one-of-europes-bravest-politicians-idUSKBN1Z81JQ Boris Johnson "one of Europe's bravest politicians": Hungarian PM Orban]. ''Reuters''. January 9, 2020. Retrieved January 9, 2020.</ref> He became the first leader of an EU member state to endorse [[Donald Trump]] for U.S. President in 2016.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2016/07/23/hungary-pm-orban-becomes-first-eu-leader-endorse-trump/ Hungarian PM Orban Becomes First EU Leader To Endorse Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. July 23, 2016. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2016/07/24/hungary-prime-minister-says-trump-is-better-candidate-for-europe.html Hungary prime minister says Trump is better candidate for Europe]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). July 24, 2016. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Dunai, Marton (July 26, 2016). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election-hungary-orban/orban-says-trumps-migration-foreign-policy-plans-vital-for-hungary-idUSKCN1061PU Orban says Trump's migration, foreign policy plans 'vital' for Hungary]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
See also:
*Tomlinson, Chris (December 21, 2016). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2016/12/21/viktor-orban-declares-2017-year-rebellion/ Orbán Declares 2017 the ‘Year of Rebellion’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref> Orbán has spoken positively of President Trump, stating that he speaks straightforwardly and that he and Trump agree on numerous issues,<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (June 8, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/08/hungarian-pm-with-trump-finally-someone-who-speaks-in-straightforward-manner/ Hungarian PM: With Trump, Finally Someone Who Speaks in ‘Straightforward Manner’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 8, 2017. See also:
*Shaw, Adam (April 16, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/hungarys-top-diplomat-praises-trump-on-nato-push-contrasts-against-obama-era-lecturing Hungary’s top diplomat praises Trump on NATO push, contrasts against Obama-era ‘lecturing’]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 18, 2019.</ref> and he endorsed Trump's 2020 re-election campaign.<ref>Baczynska, Gabriela; Chalmers, John (September 25, 2020). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban-trump-interview/hungarys-orban-convinced-trump-will-win-u-s-election-has-no-plan-b-idUSKCN26G29M Hungary's Orban convinced Trump will win U.S. election, has no plan B]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved September 27, 2020.</ref> His administration has cast itself as a "natural ally" of the U.S.<ref>Sands, David R. (May 31, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/may/31/hungary-natural-ally-trump-pompeo-peter-szijjarto-/ 'Natural ally': Hungary leads fight against anti-U.S. 'hysteria' in Europe]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 31, 2018. See also:
*Friedman, Victoria (December 4, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/12/04/hungarian-minister-praises-american-leadership-nato-criticises-brain-dead-comments/ Hungarian Minister Praises American Leadership in NATO, Criticises Macron’s Brain Dead Comments]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban-iran/hungary-wants-eu-position-on-iran-to-be-closer-to-u-s-stance-pm-idUSKBN1Z81B3 Hungary wants EU position on Iran to be closer to U.S. stance: PM]. ''Reuters''. January 9, 2020. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
*Friedman, Victoria (January 9, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/01/09/hungarys-orban-wants-eu-adopt-us-stance-iran/ Hungary’s Orbán Wants EU to Adopt Israeli-U.S. Stance on Iran]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 9, 2020.</ref> Orbán and his government have spoken highly of [[Matteo Salvini]], Italy's conservative immigration minister,<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (June 19, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/19/orban-slams-eu-praises-salvini-ngo-ships-run-white-collar-people-smugglers/ Hungary’s Orban Praises Italy’s Salvini: NGO Crews Are ‘White-Collar People-Smugglers’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (July 1, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/01/hungary-backs-salvini-gamechanging-shut-ports-illegals-eu-leaders-all-talk-no-action/ EXCLUSIVE – Hungary Backs Salvini’s ‘Gamechanging’ Move to Shut Ports to Migrants, Brands EU Leaders All Talk]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
*Williams, Thomas D. (August 28, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/28/viktor-orban-matteo-salvini-is-my-hero/ Viktor Orban: Matteo Salvini Is ‘My Hero’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 28, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (May 2, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/05/02/orban-labels-salvini-most-important-person-europe-ahead-visit/ Orban Labels Salvini ‘Most Important Person in Europe’ Ahead of Visit]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 2, 2019.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-election-right-hungary/hungary-pm-makes-overtures-to-italy-far-right-in-hint-of-eu-conservative-split-idUSKCN1S81K8 Hungary PM makes overtures to Italy far right in hint of EU conservative split]. ''Reuters''. May 2, 2019. Retrieved May 2, 2019.
*Gorondi, Pablo (May 2, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/cba92046268e4b1d8781a2af05f79a43 Anti-migrant politicians bond at razor wire fence in Hungary]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved May 4, 2019.
*Friedman, Victoria (May 5, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/05/05/orban-hungary-italy-have-proved-illegal-migration-stopped-land-sea/ Orban: Hungary and Italy Have Proved Illegal Mass Migration Can Be Stopped]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 5, 2019.
*Montgomery, Jack (August 30, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/08/30/orban-to-brother-in-arms-salvini-hungarians-will-never-forget-your-fight-for-strong-borders-european-heritage/ Orban to ‘Brother in Arms’ Salvini: Hungarians ‘Will Never Forget’ Your Fight for Strong Borders, European Heritage]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (September 20, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/20/hungarian-minister-with-salvini-europe-was-safe/ Hungarian Minister: With Salvini Europe Was Safe]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 20, 2019.
See also:
*Friedman, Victoria (August 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/29/orban-salvini-attack-globalist-macron-leader-pro-migration-parties-eu/ Orban, Salvini Attack Globalist Macron as ‘Leader of Pro-Migration Parties’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
*Hale, Virginia (August 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/29/orban-salvini-elections-anti-migration-front/ Orbán, Salvini Set to Take On Globalism at EU Elections with Anti-Migration Front]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
*Tondo, Lorenzo (August 28, 2018). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/aug/28/matteo-salvini-viktor-orban-anti-migrant-plan-brussels Matteo Salvini and Viktor Orbán to form anti-migration front]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
*Foster, Peter (August 28, 2018). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/08/28/populist-duo-viktor-orban-matteo-salvini-call-deportation-migrants/ Populist duo Viktor Orban and Matteo Salvini call for deportation of migrants from Europe]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (January 11, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/01/11/orban-gives-support-salvini-alliance-poland/ Orban Gives Support to Salvini’s Italy Allying with Poland]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (June 2, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/06/02/orban-not-joining-salvini-led-eu-parliament-group/ Orban Not Joining Salvini-led EU Parliament Group]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 3, 2019.</ref> and he has met with French leaders [[Marine Le Pen]] and [[Eric Zemmour]].<ref>Caulcutt, Clea; Bayer, Lili (September 24, 2021). [https://www.politico.eu/article/viktor-orban-meeting-eric-zemmour/ Viktor Orbán rolls out the red carpet for Marine Le Pen’s firebrand rival]. ''Politico''. Retrieved November 28, 2021.</ref><ref>Caulcutt, Clea; de La Baume, Maïa; Bayer, Lili (October 26, 2021). [https://www.politico.eu/article/marine-le-pen-france-hungary-viktor-orban/ Marine Le Pen aims for Budapest boost from Orbán meeting]. ''Politico''. Retrieved November 28, 2021.</ref> He also has a good relationship with [[Israel]] and its prime minister [[Benjamin Netanyahu]].<ref>Multiple references:
*Pfeffer, Anshel (July 18, 2018). [https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium-the-netanyahu-orban-bromance-that-is-shaking-up-europe-and-d-c-1.6290691 Netanyahu and Orbán: An Illiberal Bromance Spanning From D.C. to Jerusalem]. ''Haaretz''. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
*Byrne, Andrew; Zeveloff, Naomi (July 18, 2017). [https://www.ft.com/content/1652bef2-6bb4-11e7-bfeb-33fe0c5b7eaa Netanyahu hails Orban’s Hungary as an ally of Israel]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/hungary-orban-hosts-netanyahu-vows-to-squelch-anti-semitism/3949258.html Hungary's Orban Hosts Netanyahu, Vows to Squelch Anti-Semitism]. ''Voice of America''. July 18, 2017. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
*Dunai, Marton (July 18, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-israel/hungarys-orban-welcomes-netanyahu-vows-to-fight-anti-semitism-idUSKBN1A312O Hungary's Orban welcomes Netanyahu, vows to fight anti-Semitism]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
*[https://www.timesofisrael.com/hungarys-orban-to-make-first-trip-to-israel-next-month/ Hungary’s controversial Orban to make first trip to Israel next month]. ''The Times of Israel''. June 27, 2018. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
*Glick, Caroline (April 11, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2018/04/11/caroline-glick-israel-stands-hungary-nationalist-government/ Caroline Glick: Israel Stands with Hungary’s Nationalist Government]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (July 18, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/18/israeli-pm-says-hungary-at-forefront-of-fight-against-anti-semitism/ Israeli PM Says Hungary ‘At Forefront’ of Fight Against Anti-Semitism]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
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*Aharon, Jenny (April 24, 2018). [https://www.jpost.com/Opinion/Hungarian-PM-Orban-Israels-friend-or-foe-552640 Hungarian PM Orban: Israel's Friend of Foe?] ''The Jerusalem Post''. Retrieved June 27, 2018.</ref> Orbán sent a letter of congratulations to German Conservative politician [[Horst Seehofer]] on his re-election as leader of the [[Christian Social Union of Bavaria]].<ref>[http://www.miniszterelnok.hu/viktor-orban-congratulates-horst-seehofer/ Viktor Orbán congratulates Horst Seehofer]. ''Miniszterelnok.hu'' (from ''MTI''). December 19, 2017. Retrieved February 9, 2019.</ref> He has spoken critically of [[Joe Biden]],<ref>McLoone, David (August 16, 2021). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungarian-pm-slams-biden-western-liberals-cannot-accept-successful-conservative-alternative/ Hungarian PM slams Biden: ‘Western liberals cannot accept’ successful conservative alternative]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved August 21, 2021.</ref> [[Hillary Clinton]], and globalist EU politicians<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (October 2, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/10/02/orban-praises-trump-slams-clinton-rebukes-eu-migration-commissioner/ Orbán Praises Trump, Slams Clinton, Rebukes EU Migration Commissioner: ‘This Man Is Our Employee’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (February 1, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/01/hungary-eu-vice-prez-european-socialists-following-orders-soros-network/ Hungary: EU Vice-Prez, European Socialists ‘Following Orders of Soros Network’ to Increase Immigration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 1, 2019.
*Montgomery, Jack (September 16, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/16/orban-buries-eus-juncker-blind-national-politician-comments/ Orban Buries EU’s Juncker over ‘Blind National Politician’ Comments]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 16, 2019.</ref> such as [[Emmanuel Macron]].<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (January 10, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/01/10/hungarys-orban-says-he-must-fight-french-president-macron-on-immigration/ Hungary’s Orbán Says He ‘Must Fight’ French President Macron on Immigration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 10, 2019.</ref> Orbán's government has criticized Sweden for its leftist policies.<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Chris (February 22, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/22/sweden-protests-hungarian-personal-attacks-after-nazi-policy-comparison/ Sweden Protests Hungarian ‘Personal Attacks’ After ‘Nazi’ Policy Comparison]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 23, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (March 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/03/29/swedish-education-minister-tells-hungary-it-is-not-ok-to-use-sweden-as-example-of-failed-mass-migration-policies/ Sweden to Hungary: It Is Not OK to Use us as an Example of Failed Mass Migration Policies]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 23, 2019.</ref> He has called for having the [[establishment]] European People's Party work with conservative-populists.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-election-orban/orban-says-eu-conservatives-must-work-with-populists-idUSKCN1S73VG Orban says EU conservatives must work with populists]. ''Reuters''. May 1, 2019. Retrieved May 1, 2019. See also:
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban-party/hungary-pm-says-european-conservatives-losing-influence-flags-new-party-grouping-idUSKBN1Z81HW Hungary PM says European conservatives losing influence, flags new party grouping]. ''Reuters''. January 9, 2020. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
*Bayer, Lili; Wanat, Zosia (January 9, 2020). [https://www.politico.eu/article/orban-new-initiative-needed-epp-stays-liberal-path/ Orbán: New conservative group needed if EPP stays on ‘liberal’ path]. ''Politico''. Retrieved January 9, 2020.</ref> In 2019, Orbán honored conservative British philosopher Sir [[Roger Scruton]].<ref>Lane, Olvier JJ (December 4, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/12/04/hungary-awards-conservative-philosopher-scruton-om/ Pictures: Hungary’s Orban Honours Conservative Philosopher Sir Roger Scruton With Order of Merit]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 4, 2019.</ref> In August 2021, conservative commentator [[Tucker Carlson]] visited Hungary and interviewed Orbán.<ref>Multiple references:
*Duke, Selwyn (August 6, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/hungarys-nationalist-leader-orban-interviewed-by-tucker-is-he-the-thug-biden-claims/ Hungary’s Nationalist Leader Orbán Interviewed by Tucker. Is He the “Thug” Biden Claims?] ''The New American''. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (August 6, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/08/06/we-are-serious-country-hungarians-tell-tucker-why-they-ended-border-crisis/ ‘We Are a Serious Country’ – Hungarians Tell Tucker How and Why They Ended Border Crisis]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (August 7, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/08/07/multiculturalist-liberals-hate-hungary-for-being-a-pro-borders-traditional-values-success-orban/ Multiculturalist Liberals Hate Hungary for Being a Pro-Borders, Traditional Values Success: Orban]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
*Poor, Jeff (August 5, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2021/08/05/hungary-prime-minister-orban-relationship-with-u-s-is-fine-except-the-liberals-in-govt-in-washington/ Hungary Prime Minister Orbán: Relationship with U.S. Is ‘Fine’ Except the ‘Liberals in Gov’t in Washington’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
See also:
*[https://video.foxnews.com/v/6266722532001?playlist_id=5198073478001#sp=show-clips Hungarian prime minister hits back at Biden calling him a 'thug']. ''Fox News Video''. August 6, 2021. Retrieved August 8, 2021.</ref> In March 2021, Orbán's Fidesz left the [[European People’s Party]],<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (March 4, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/03/04/orban-party-leaves-largest-eu-parliament-group-years-conflict/ Orban Party Leaves Largest EU Parliament Group After Years of Conflict]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.</ref> and it considered creating a political group with more conservative parties.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/03/19/hungary-looks-to-create-new-right-wing-political-group-inside-european-union/ Hungary Looks to Create New Right-Wing Political Group Inside European Union]. ''Breitbart News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). March 19, 2021. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Tomlinson, Chris (March 31, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/03/31/salvini-meet-orban-polish-pm-discuss-eu-alliance/ Italy’s Salvini, Hungary’s Orban, and Polish Prime Minister to Discuss Alliance in EU]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Tomlinson, Chris (April 4, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/04/04/salvini-hits-back-against-leftist-criticism-over-meeting-with-orban/ Salvini Hits Back Against Leftist Criticism Over Meeting with Orban]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref>

Orbán has discussed reintroducing the [[death penalty]] in Hungary,<ref>Traynor, Ian (April 29, 2015). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/apr/29/hungary-pm-death-penalty-work-camps-for-immigrants-viktor-orban Hungary PM: bring back death penalty and build work camps for immigrants]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved April 5, 2018.</ref> something not allowed under EU law, though he has denied plans to actually do so.<ref>(April 30, 2015). [https://www.novinite.com/articles/168260/Hungary%E2%80%99s+PM+Orban+Denies+Plans+to+Restore+Death+Penalty Hungary’s PM Orban Denies Plans to Restore Death Penalty]. ''Novinite.com''. Retrieved June 22, 2018.</ref>

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==External links==
*[http://www.kormany.hu/en/the-prime-minister/the-prime-minister-s-speeches/prime-minister-viktor-orban-s-speech-at-the-25th-balvanyos-summer-free-university-and-student-camp Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s Speech at the 25th Bálványos Summer Free University and Student Camp], Hungarian Government, delivered July 26, 2014.
*[http://www.kormany.hu/en/the-prime-minister/the-prime-minister-s-speeches/prime-minister-viktor-orban-s-speech-at-the-29th-balvanyos-summer-open-university-and-student-camp Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s speech at the 29th Bálványos Summer Open University and Student Camp], Hungarian Government, delivered July 28, 2018.
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0pY0NHgC2E Viktor Orban: "As We Beat the Soviet Empire, We'll Beat Soros' Empire"], YouTube, published January 1, 2018.
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmGyDw6_ypo Viktor Orbán Day of Honor Speech 2018 (with ENG subs)], YouTube, published March 17, 2018.
*[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-sh/Viktor_Orban The man who thinks Europe has been invaded], BBC, April 2018.

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[[File:Viktor Orbán 2016-02-17.jpg|thumb|200px|Viktor Orbán]]
'''Viktor Mihály Orbán''' (born May 31, 1963, in [[Székesfehérvár]]) is a [[conservative]] Hungarian politician and served as Prime Minister of [[Hungary]] between 1998 and 2002 and again since May 29, 2010. He is a member and leader of the [[Fidesz]] party, which is [[Social conservatism|socially conservative]] and moderately-[[Euroskeptic]]. In his earlier years, Orbán ensured that Hungary joined [[NATO]] in 1999 despite [[Russia]]'s opposition.

Since starting his second term as prime minister in 2010, Orbán has served as a strong voice for maintaining traditional [[conservative values]] in Europe, supporting [[national sovereignty]] and identity, and opposing the [[globalist]], one-world agenda of the EU and other entities.<ref>Caldwell, Christopher (May 13, 2019). [https://humanevents.com/2019/05/13/orban-not-far-right-just-right/ Orban: Not Far Right, Just Right.] ''Human Events'' (from ''Claremont Review of Books''). Retrieved May 16, 2019.</ref> He united with [[Poland]]'s conservative government to that end,<ref name="HungaryPoland"/> and his approval ratings are higher than those of his globalist opponents.<ref>Girdusky, Ryan (May 16, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/europes-liberals-hate-viktor-orban-for-one-reason-hes-more-popular-than-them Europe's liberals hate Viktor Orbán for one reason: He's more popular than them]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved May 16, 2019.</ref> Orbán is strongly hated by the Left for his conservative policies and his success at implementing them.<ref>Maitra, Sumantra (August 9, 2021). [https://thefederalist.com/2021/08/09/why-liberals-hate-hungarys-viktor-orban-so-much/ Why Liberals Hate Hungary’s Viktor Orban So Much]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved August 21, 2021.</ref>

==Second tenure as Prime Minister==
[[Fidesz]], led by Orbán, saw a landslide victory in the elections on April 11, 2010, winning over 50% of the vote.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2010/04/11/far-right-party-poised-make-gains-hungary.html Hungary's ruling Socialists suffer stinging defeat]. ''Fox News''. April 11, 2010. Retrieved March 19, 2018.
*Than, Krisztina; Szakacs, Gergely (April 11, 2010). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-election/fidesz-wins-hungary-election-with-strong-mandate-idUSTRE63A1GE20100412 Fidesz wins Hungary election with strong mandate]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref> In the runoff elections held later that month, Fidesz secured a two-thirds majority in parliament, enough to change the constitution.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/hungary/7632990/Hungarys-conservative-opposition-wins-landslide-election.html Hungary's conservative opposition wins landslide election]. ''The Telegraph''. April 26, 2010. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Dunai, Marton; Than, Krisztina (April 25, 2010). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-election/hungarys-fidesz-wins-historic-two-thirds-mandate-idUSTRE63O1KB20100425 Hungary's Fidesz wins historic two-thirds mandate]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*[https://www.economist.com/node/16009177 Orban's triumph]. ''The Economist''. April 29, 2010. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref> According to ''[[The New York Times]]'', Orbán decided to use his party's super-majority to enact major changes rather than have a minimalist agenda.<ref>Kingsley, Patrick (February 10, 2018). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/10/world/europe/hungary-orban-democracy-far-right.html As West Fears the Rise of Autocrats, Hungary Shows What’s Possible]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref>

Orbán again won a two-thirds majority in parliament in the April 2014 elections.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2014/04/06/hungarian-prime-minister-wins-3rd-term.html Hungarian prime minister wins 3rd term]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). April 6, 2014. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Than, Krisztina; Szakacs, Gergely (April 6, 2014). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-election/hungary-re-elects-maverick-pm-far-right-opposition-gains-idUSBREA3502V20140406 Hungary re-elects maverick PM, far-right opposition gains]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Karasz, Palko (April 7, 2014). [https://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/08/world/europe/viktor-orban-wins-a-second-term-in-hungary.html Viktor Orban Wins a Second Term in Hungary]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref> However, Fidesz lost its two-thirds majority after a by-election defeat in February 2015.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-31576491 Hungarian PM Orban loses two-thirds 'super-majority']. ''BBC News''. February 22, 2015. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Byrne, Andrew (February 22, 2015). [https://www.ft.com/content/36811202-baf2-11e4-945d-00144feab7de Hungary’s Fidesz party loses supermajority]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref>

Orbán faced a difficult re-election in 2018,<ref>Roser, Thomas; Davis, Austin (April 5, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/apr/5/viktor-orban-faces-tough-test-in-bid-for-third-ter/ Viktor Orban faces tough test in bid for third term as Hungarian president]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 5, 2018.</ref> in which he emphasized the issues of immigration and [[sovereignty]].<ref>Shaw, Adam (April 6, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/04/06/hungarys-viktor-orban-running-on-anti-mass-migration-platform-eyes-fourth-term.html Hungary's Viktor Orban, running on anti-mass migration platform, eyes fourth term]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 6, 2018.</ref> Despite this, Orbán did significantly better than expected and won a supermajority a third time in a row.<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (April 8, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/04/08/bloody-nose-brussels-poll-suggests-anti-globalist-anti-soros-eurosceptic-viktor-orban-wins-big-hungary-election/ Bloody Nose for Brussels: Landslide Triumph as Anti-Globalist, Anti-Soros Orban Wins Third Term in Hungary]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
*Mass, Warren (April 9, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/28714-viktor-orban-strong-defender-of-his-nation-s-sovereign-borders-reelected-in-hungary Viktor Orban, Strong Defender of His Nation’s Sovereign Borders, Reelected in Hungary]. ''The New American''. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
*Murphy, Peter; Khera, Jastinder (April 9, 2018). [https://www.timesofisrael.com/hungarys-orban-claims-victory-as-nationalist-party-takes-sweeping-poll-lead/ Hungary’s Orban claims victory as nationalist party takes sweeping poll lead]. ''The Times of Israel''. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
*Than, Krisztina; Szakacs, Gergely (April 7, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-election/hungarys-strongman-viktor-orban-wins-third-term-in-power-idUSKBN1HE0UC Hungary's strongman Viktor Orban wins third term in power]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
*Hinshaw, Drew; Komuves, Anita (April 8, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/hungary-votes-in-election-with-orban-set-to-secure-a-fourth-term-1523162923 Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban Wins Fourth Term]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
*[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/04/08/hungary-leader-viktor-orban-sweeps-to-re-election-win-with-super-majority.html Hungary leader Viktor Orban sweeps to re-election win with super majority]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved April 9, 2018.
*Lane, Oliver JJ (April 9, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/04/09/orban-responds-electoral-victory-created-opportunity-protect-hungary/ Orban Responds to Electoral Victory: ‘We’ve Created the Opportunity to Protect Hungary’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 9, 2018.</ref> After the election results became known, Orbán stated his intention of pushing forward with his conservative and nationalist agenda,<ref>Than, Krisztina; Szakacs, Gergely (April 10, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-election-orban/hungarys-orban-to-seek-eu-of-strong-nations-after-landslide-re-election-idUSKBN1HH12A Hungary's Orban to seek EU of strong nations after landslide re-election]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved April 10, 2018.</ref> as well as to preserve Hungary's Christian culture,<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Chris (May 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/06/hungarian-pm-orban-building-christian-democracy-announces-tougher-immigration-rules/ Hungarian PM Orban Getting Tougher on Immigration: ‘We Are Building a Christian Democracy’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 6, 2018.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban/pm-orban-vows-to-preserve-hungarys-christian-culture-idUSKBN1I80NC PM Orban vows to preserve Hungary's Christian culture]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 7, 2018.</ref> and he gave a strongly conservative speech outlining his fourth-term agenda.<ref>Multiple references:
*Dunai, Marton; Than, Krisztina (May 10, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban/eu-must-give-up-nightmares-of-united-states-of-europe-hungarian-pm-idUSKBN1IB1TG EU must give up 'nightmares' of United States of Europe: Hungarian PM]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
*Gorondi, Pablo (May 10, 2018). [https://www.apnews.com/b764d6684a2d402e8f0dff9e2fe0d876/Hungary's-parliament-elects-premier-Viktor-Orban-to-4th-term Hungary’s parliament elects premier Viktor Orban to 4th term]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
*[https://www.rt.com/news/426412-orban-christian-values-eu-hungary/ Orban declares end of ‘liberal democracy’ in Hungary, vows to fight for Christian values]. ''RT''. May 10, 2018. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (May 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/12/orban-era-liberal-democracy-replaced-21st-century-christian-democracy/ Orban: ‘We Will Build a 21st Century Christian Democracy, Not Rebuild a Shipwrecked Liberal Democracy’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
See also:
*[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/10/pics-hungarys-parliament-elects-premier-viktor-orban-fourth-term/ PICS: Hungary’s Parliament Elects Premier Viktor Orban to Fourth Term]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 11, 2018.</ref>

===Adopting a new constitution===
While [[Communism]] nominally ended in Hungary in 1989, the country's old constitution – adopted in 1949 and based on the 1936 [[Soviet Union]] constitution – remained in effect despite some constitutional amendments.<ref name="FundamentalLaw">[http://www.kormany.hu/en/doc/the-hungarian-state/the-fundamental-law The Fundamental Law]. ''Hungarian Government''. Retrieved June 16, 2018.</ref> Among other necessary reasons for changing this constitution was the fact that Hungarians would now be able to write their own constitution and mark a clear break from the Soviet era.<ref name="FundamentalLaw"/>

The new constitution,<ref name="Constitution">[http://www.kormany.hu/download/a/68/11000/The_Fundamental_Law_of_Hungary_01072016.pdf The Fundamental Law of Hungary] (in English). ''Hungarian Government''. Retrieved June 16, 2018.</ref> which was passed in 2011 and went into effect in January 2012, promoted conservative and Christian values on numerous topics. For example, the preamble recognized Christianity's major role in Hungary's history, promoted [[family values]], and condemned Hungary's occupation under the [[Third Reich]] and the USSR as well as the 1949 constitution.<ref name="Constitution"/> In addition, the constitution instituted the forint as Hungary's official currency (Article K), called for protecting Hungary's culture and language (preamble, Article H),<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2016/04/26/hungarys-orban-islamisation-banned-constitution/ Hungary’s Orban: ‘Islamisation’ Banned By Constitution]. ''Breitbart News''. April 26, 2016. Retrieved June 16, 2018.</ref> recognized [[marriage]] as between one man and one woman (Article L), and recognized that human life begins at conception (Article II).<ref>Clabough, Raven (June 14, 2011). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/8767-hungarys-pro-life-constitution-draws-ire-of-european-institutions Hungary's Pro-Life Constitution Draws Ire of European Institutions]. ''The New American''. Retrieved June 16, 2018.</ref><ref>Singson, Samantha (May 5, 2011). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/new-hungarian-constitution-recognizing-life-from-conception-signed-into-law New Hungarian Constitution recognizing life ‘from conception’ signed into law]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved June 16, 2018.</ref> Liberals and the European [[establishment]] criticized Orbán for these constitutional changes.<ref>[http://p.dw.com/p/10vlY Hungary's parliament passes controversial new constitution]. ''Deutsche Welle''. April 18, 2011. Retrieved June 16, 2018.</ref>

===Strong economic growth===
Orbán was recognized for turning Hungary around after taking power, getting it out of the negative effects of the [[Recession of 2008]] and improving its finances.<ref name="Dunai2018">Dunai, Marton (February 18, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-election-orban/hungarys-orban-calls-for-global-anti-migrant-alliance-with-eye-on-2018-elections-idUSKCN1G20PV Hungary's Orban calls for global anti-migrant alliance with eye on 2018 elections]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved February 18, 2018.</ref><ref>Dunai, Marton (May 23, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban/booming-economy-anti-migrant-stance-help-orban-tighten-grip-in-hungary-idUSKCN1IO2I3 Booming economy, anti-migrant stance help Orban tighten grip in Hungary]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 23, 2018.</ref> In the last quarter of 2018, the Hungarian GDP grew 5% – an outlier compared to other Eastern European countries<ref>Tomek, Radoslav (February 13, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-02-14/east-eu-to-show-slowing-gdp-growth-as-export-demand-deteriorates East EU's Economic Growth Slows as Export Demand Deteriorates]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved May 13, 2019.</ref><ref name="Booming"/><ref>Rabouin, Dion (July 3, 2019). [https://www.axios.com/romania-poland-hungary-economic-growth-europe-8686bbaf-080a-4f7c-8da2-e6dea43072d2.html Central and Eastern Europe buck continent's economic stagnation]. ''Axios''. Retrieved July 3, 2019.</ref> – and wages saw strong growth.<ref name="Booming">Than, Krisztina; Szakacs, Gergely (June 26, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-cenbank-idUSKCN1TR26X Risk of Hungary's booming economy overheating is very low: central banker]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 30, 2019.</ref><ref>Eddy, Kester (March 2, 2019). [https://bbj.hu/business/sun-still-shines-on-hungarian-economy-but-clouds-gather_161468 Sun Still Shines on Hungarian Economy, but Clouds Gather]. ''Budapest Business Journal''. Retrieved May 13, 2019.</ref><ref>Virovacz, Peter (July 30, 2019). [https://think.ing.com/snaps/hungary-wage-growth-re-accelerates/ Hungary: Wage growth re-accelerates]. ''ING''. Retrieved October 25, 2019.</ref> Unemployment fell to a record low.<ref>Virovacz, Peter (July 29, 2019). [https://think.ing.com/snaps/hungary-unemployment-at-record-low/ Hungary: Unemployment at record low]. ''ING''. Retrieved October 25, 2019.</ref>

In 2019, Orbán stated that Hungary's economy no longer relied on EU funding.<ref>[https://hungarytoday.hu/orban-hungary-eu-funds-leyen-soros/ Orbán: ‘Hungary No Longer Dependent on EU Funding’]. ''Hungary Today''. July 12, 2019. Retrieved July 21, 2019.</ref>

===Response to the European migrant crisis===
[[File:Viktor Orbán, 2016 speech.jpg|thumb|300px|Orbán gives a victory speech after a 2016 referendum on immigration. The card in front of him reads "Let us defend Hungary!"]]
[[File:Hungarian-Serbian border barrier.jpg|thumb|300px|Hungary's [[border fence]] with Serbia]]
{{See also|European migrant crisis}}
In 2015, Hungary was overrun by refugees passing through the country, and it has the largest ''per capita'' number of asylum applications of any European country in 2015.<ref>Connor, Phillip (August 2, 2016). [http://www.pewglobal.org/2016/08/02/number-of-refugees-to-europe-surges-to-record-1-3-million-in-2015/ Number of Refugees to Europe Surges to Record 1.3 Million in 2015]. ''Pew Research Center''. Retrieved April 7, 2018.</ref> In response, Orbán took several actions,<ref>Multiple references:
*Savitsky, Shane (February 1, 2017). [https://www.axios.com/border-fences-and-refugee-bans-been-there-done-that-for-hungary-2226465858.html Border fences and refugee bans: Hungary did it — fast]. ''Axios''. Retrieved October 6, 2017.
*Bensman, Todd (April 3, 2019). [https://cis.org/Bensman/Progress-Report-Hungarys-Fenced-Borderlands Progress Report from Hungary's Fenced Borderlands]. ''Center for Immigration Studies''. Retrieved April 6, 2019.
See also:
*[https://voiceofeurope.com/2018/09/viktor-orban-was-the-only-one-doing-the-right-thing-during-the-migrant-crisis/ “Viktor Orban was the only one doing the right thing during the migrant crisis”]. ''Voice of Europe'' (from the ''Hungary Journal''). September 16, 2018. Retrieved September 16, 2018.</ref> including building a [[border barrier]] along the border with [[Serbia]]<ref>Multiple references:
*Kent, Simon (September 15, 2015). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/09/07/end-of-the-line-hungary-seals-borders-as-migrant-flow-surges-on/ End Of The Line: Hungary Seals Borders As Migrant Flow Surges On]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
*[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/09/15/hungary-launches-border-crackdown-says-migrants-risk-expulsion/ Hungary Seals Border, Detains Thousands, Threatens To Imprison Illegals]. ''Breitbart News'' (from ''AFP''). September 15, 2015. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
*[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2016/09/19/successful-hungarian-border-fence-boosts-support-right-wing-government/ Successful Hungarian Border Fence Boosts Support Of Right Wing Government]. ''Breitbart'' (from ''Reuters''). September 19, 2016. Retrieved January 29, 2017.</ref> and [[Croatia]].<ref>[https://www.voanews.com/a/reu-migrant-shot-dead-trying-to-enter-bulgaria-says-ministry/3009905.html Hungary Closes Border With Croatia]. ''Voice of America''. October 16, 2015. Retrieved August 13, 2017.</ref> The fence was so effective that [[illegal immigration]] levels dropped to levels seen before the crisis began,<ref>Lane, Oliver JJ (October 29, 2015). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/10/29/hold-hungarian-border-fence-so-effective-illegal-immigrants-are-now-at-pre-migrant-crisis-levels/ Hungarian Border Fence So Effective Illegal Immigrants Are Now At Pre Migrant-Crisis Levels]. ''Breitbart''. Retrieved January 29, 2017.</ref> and by September 2017, illegal immigration levels had dropped by 99% since 2015.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (September 15, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/09/16/hungary-builds-a-wall-cuts-illegal-immigration-by-over-99-per-cent/ Hungary Builds a Wall, Cuts Illegal Immigration by Over 99 Per Cent]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 16, 2017. See also:
*Montgomery, Jack (February 9, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2019/02/09/exclusive-hungarian-govt-praises-trump-border-protection-obligation-state/ EXCLUSIVE – Hungary Backs Trump’s Wall: ‘Border Protection An Obligation of the State’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 9, 2019.
*Montgomery, Jack (February 15, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/15/hungary-fighting-illegal-migration-not-possible-without-barriers/ Hungary: ‘Fighting Illegal Migration Not Possible Without Physical Barriers at Border’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 15, 2019.
*Gorondi, Pablo (May 10, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/07ac72b6f0b24d8b83ef61114e3b075f Hungary stems migrant flow, but issue remains big in EU vote]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved May 26, 2019.</ref> In April 2017, the Hungarian government completed construction of a second border fence, one with high-tech features, on the Serbian border.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/28/hungary-completes-second-anti-migrant-fence/ Hungary Completes Second Anti-Migrant Fence]. ''Breitbart News''. April 28, 2017. Retrieved April 28, 2017.
*[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/04/28/hungary-completes-2nd-border-fence-meant-to-stop-migrants.html Hungary completes 2nd border fence meant to stop migrants]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). April 28, 2017. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
*[http://p.dw.com/p/2c64B Hungary completes second fence to keep out migrants]. ''Deutsche Welle''. April 28, 2017. Retrieved August 13, 2017.</ref> Unlike most other European countries, Hungary's leadership has taken a more conservative right-wing, common sense approach to the immigration crisis.<ref name="foxnews.com"/><ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (July 1, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/01/hungarian-hypocrisy-political-correctness-migration-enabled-terrorism/ EXCLUSIVE – Hungarian Govt Says ‘Hypocrisy and Political Correctness’ on Migration Enabled Terrorism]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
*Binder, John (July 2, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/07/02/exclusive-hungarians-warn-u-s-illegal-migration-cant-be-controlled-without-strong-border/ Exclusive – Hungarians Warn U.S. Illegal Migration Can’t Be Controlled Without ‘Strong’ Border]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 2, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (May 20, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/05/20/orban-we-want-change-we-want-a-europe-that-protects-its-borders-on-land-and-sea/ Orban: ‘We Want Change, We Want a Europe that Protects Its Borders on Land and Sea’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 20, 2019.</ref> In March 2017, the Hungarian government refused a Swedish request to let 5,000 asylum seekers into its borders.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (March 28, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/03/28/hungary-refuses-5000-migrants-sweden/ Hungary Refuses to Take 5,000 Migrants From Sweden]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 28, 2017.</ref> In May 2018, the Hungarian government under Orbán rejected a European Union-African migration declaration that disproportionately favored the African countries and "further inspires migration."<ref>Friedman, Victoria (May 4, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/04/hungary-rejects-eu-africa-declaration-inspires-migration/ Hungary Rejects EU-Africa Declaration that ‘Inspires Migration’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 4, 2018.
*Gorondi, Pablo (May 10, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/07ac72b6f0b24d8b83ef61114e3b075f Hungary stems migrant flow, but issue remains big in EU vote]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved May 10, 2019.
*Bensman, Todd (December 4, 2019). [https://cis.org/Bensman/Tunnels-Under-Hungarys-Fence-Are-Inconsequential The Tunnels Under Hungary's Fence Are Inconsequential]. ''Center for Immigration Studies''. Retrieved December 4, 2019.</ref> Hungary's government has also criticized the [[United Nations]]'s [[Global Compact on Migration]],<ref>Multiple references:
*Hale, Virginia (March 5, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/03/05/hungary-un-plan-mass-migration/ Hungary Challenges United Nations Plan to Facilitate Global Mass Migration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 9, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (June 8, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/08/hungary-migration-un-compact-victim-europe/ Hungary Slams Pro-Mass Migration UN Compact: ‘Its Clear Victim Is Europe’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 9, 2018.
*Friedman, Victoria (November 24, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/11/24/hungary-attacks-un-pact-attempting-legalising-migration-populist-claims-criticism-migration-criminal/ Hungary Attacks UN Migration Compact for Attempting to ‘Legalise Illegal Immigration’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 24, 2018.</ref> and it withdrew from it in July 2018.<ref>Shaw, Adam (July 19, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/07/19/hungary-joins-us-in-withdrawing-from-un-global-migration-agreement.html Hungary joins US in withdrawing from UN global migration agreement]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 19, 2018.</ref>

On September 15, 2015, the same day the Hungarian government closed its border with Serbia, several laws came into effect in the nation. The laws made illegal immigrants in Hungary subject to criminal charges and made it illegal to damage the nation's border fence.<ref>Multiple references:
*Harven, Michelle (September 11, 2015). [https://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/hungary-enacts-tougher-laws-illegal-immigrants/ Hungary enacts tougher laws on illegal immigrants]. ''PBS''. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
*[http://p.dw.com/p/1GWVT Hungary begins border crackdown as fence completed]. ''Deutsche Welle''. September 15, 2015. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
*Pandey, Avaneesh (September 15, 2015). [http://www.ibtimes.com/european-refugee-crisis-hungary-enacts-tough-new-laws-closes-key-border-crossing-2096891 European Refugee Crisis: Hungary Enacts Tough New Laws, Closes Key Border Crossing; Declares Emergency In 2 Counties]. ''International Business Times''. Retrieved August 13, 2017.</ref> On September 21, 2017, the Hungarian parliament voted to give the army the ability to use non-lethal force on migrants.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/09/21/hungarian-parliament-grants-army-right-to-use-force-against-migrants/ Hungarian Parliament Grants Army Right To Use Force Against Migrants]. ''Breitbart News''. September 21, 2015. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
*Dunai, Marton (September 22, 2015). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-hungary-law-idUSKCN0RL1K220150922 Hungary beefs up border with army, warns migrants to stay away]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
*Holehouse, Matthew; Philipson, Alice (September 22, 2015). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/hungary/11881046/Refugee-crisis-Hungary-declares-victory-in-border-strategy-as-migrants-head-to-Croatia-instead.html Refugee crisis: Hungarian parliament votes to deploy army as EU interior ministers to meet]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved August 13, 2017.</ref> In July 2016, Hungary enacted a law allowing the army to push migrants back to the border if they were found 8 kilometers (4.97 miles) or less from the border.<ref>Thorpe, Nick (July 14, 2016). [https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-36786438 Hungary deploys army to push migrants back to Serbia]. ''BBC''. Retrieved August 13, 2017.</ref>

Orbán stated that Hungary would admit all Europeans fleeing from their respective countries' liberal and globalist policies.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (February 11, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/02/11/hungary-will-welcome-true-refugees-germans-french-others-seeking-europe-lost-homelands/ Orban: Hungary Will Welcome ‘European Refugees’ Fleeing Multicultural West]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 8, 2017. See also:
*Duke, Selwyn (March 28, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/28612-people-fleeing-western-europe-because-of-muslim-migration People Fleeing Western Europe Because of Muslim Migration]. ''The New American''. Retrieved March 29, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (October 20, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/10/20/french-flee-to-hungary-to-escape-effects-of-mass-migration/ French Flee To Hungary To Escape Effects of Mass Migration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 20, 2018.</ref> As Orbán himself noted, Hungary's policies likely saved all of Europe from an even greater and more catastrophic migrant crisis.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (April 4, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/04/orban-culture-hypocrisy-europe-gratitude-hungary-halting-migrant-influx/ Orban: ‘Hypocrisy’ Prevents Europe from Admitting Gratitude to Hungary for Halting Migrant Influx]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 4, 2017.</ref> He also stated that his conservative migration and family policies helped Hungary avoid the [[culture war]] being fought in Western Europe.<ref>Friedman, Victoria (October 7, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/10/07/orban-europe-locked-culture-war-cultural-peace-reigns-hungary/ Orbán: Europe Locked in ‘Culture War’, But ‘Cultural Peace’ Reigns in Hungary]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 7, 2018.</ref> According to [[Politico]] in September 2017, he "won" the argument on immigration policy.<ref>Barigazzi, Jacopo (September 15, 2017). [https://www.politico.eu/article/viktor-orban-migration-eu-has-won-the-argument/ Orbán wins the migration argument]. ''Politico''. Retrieved September 15, 2017.</ref> Despite this, the left-wing [[mainstream media]] strongly opposed his migration policies.<ref>Duke, Selwyn (October 11, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/30313-cnn-accuses-hungary-of-racism-bullies-country-on-migrant-issue CNN Accuses Hungary of Racism; Bullies Country on Migrant Issue]. ''The New American''. Retrieved October 11, 2018.</ref>

In June 2018, Hungary's parliament passed a series of laws cracking down on individuals and entities that aid illegal immigration, and it passed a constitutional amendment banning the settlement of an "alien population" in the country.<ref name="StopSoros">Multiple references:
*Shaw, Adam (June 20, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/20/hungarys-pro-trump-populist-government-pushes-soros-crackdown.html Hungary's pro-Trump, populist government pushes Soros crackdown]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
*Simon, Zoltan (June 20, 2018). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-06-20/hungary-approves-immigration-crackdown-as-orban-ignores-eu-alarm Hungary Approves Immigration Crackdown as Orban Ignores EU Alarm]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
*Dunai, Marton (June 20, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-soros/hungary-approves-stop-soros-law-defying-eu-rights-groups-idUSKBN1JG1VN Hungary approves 'STOP Soros' law, defying EU, rights groups]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (July 27, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/27/hungary-adopts-new-tax-pro-mass-migration-ngos/ Hungary Adopts New Tax on Pro-Mass Migration NGOs]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 27, 2018.
See also:
*King, Laura (June 28, 2018). [https://www.latimes.com/world/la-fg-hungary-europe-immigration-20180628-story.html The European country that makes the U.S. look lenient on immigration]. ''Los Angeles Times''. Retrieved June 29, 2018.</ref> In September 2018, the EU parliament voted to move forward with sanctions on Hungary because of the Stop Soros laws along with his government's other conservative policies.<ref>Multiple references:
*Parke, Caleb (September 12, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/09/12/eu-punishes-hungary-with-unprecedented-action.html EU punishes Hungary with unprecedented action]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 12, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (September 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/09/12/eu-parliament-votes-enact-article-7-potential-sanctions-hungary/ EU Parliament Votes to Enact Article 7 Opening Up Potential Sanctions Against Hungary]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 12, 2018.
See also:
*Risdon, James (September 17, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/eu-trying-to-force-same-sex-marriage-muslim-migration-onto-hungary EU trying to force same-sex ‘marriage,’ Muslim migration onto Hungary]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved September 17, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (September 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/09/12/orban-defiance-vote-potential-sanction-european-parliament/ Orban Proclaims Defiance Ahead of European Parliament Sanctions Vote]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 12, 2018.
*Victoria, Friedman (September 13, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/09/13/poland-veto-eu-sanctions-solidarity-hungarian-people/ Poland to Veto EU Sanctions ‘in Solidarity with Hungarian People’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 13, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (July 28, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/07/28/eu-taking-hungary-to-euro-court-over-anti-illegal-migration-stop-soros-laws/ EU Dragging Hungary to Euro Court over Anti-Illegal Migration ‘Stop Soros’ Laws]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 4, 2019.</ref> Orbán's government fought attempts by the EU to weaken its [[sovereignty]].<ref>Newman, Alex (September 21, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/30132-hungary-resists-eu-assault-on-sovereignty-christian-civilization Hungary Resists EU Assault on Sovereignty, Christian Civilization]. ''The New American''. Retrieved September 21, 2018.</ref>

Campaigning on an anti-illegal immigration platform, Orbán performed strongly in the 2019 European Parliament elections.<ref>Multiple references:
*Than, Krisztina; Dunai, Marton (May 26, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-election-hungary-orban/hungarys-fidesz-wins-52-of-vote-orban-vows-to-halt-immigration-idUSKCN1SW062 Hungary's Fidesz wins 52% of vote; Orban vows to halt immigration]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
*Hale, Virginia (May 28, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/05/28/hungary-oppose-migration-eu-agenda/ Hungary Vows to Fight EU Mass Migration Agenda After Huge Election Win]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 28, 2019.</ref>

===Opposition to George Soros===
Orbán is known for his opposition to [[George Soros]], who himself is from Hungary.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/02/13/hungarys-orban-renews-attack-on-influence-george-soros.html Hungary's Orban renews attack on influence of George Soros]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (April 4, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/04/orban-soros-networks-dangerous-international-campaign-against-national-borders/ Orban: ‘We Must Fight’ Soros Network’s ‘Extremely Dangerous’ International Campaign Against National Borders]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (June 14, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/14/hungarian-pm-population-replacement-underway-europe-speculators-soros-profit/ Hungarian PM: ‘Population Replacement Underway in Europe, Speculators Like Soros Hope to Profit from Its Ruination’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 14, 2018.
*Duke, Selwyn (June 16, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/29296-hungarian-leader-europeans-purposely-being-replaced-with-muslims-as-soros-profits Hungarian Leader: Europeans Purposely Being Replaced With Muslims as Soros Profits]. ''The New American''. Retrieved June 16, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (November 21, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/11/21/hungarian-prime-minister-soros-is-one-of-the-most-corrupt-people-in-the-world/ Hungarian Prime Minister: ‘Soros Is One of the Most Corrupt People in the World’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
*Williams, Thomas D. (November 25, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/11/25/hungarys-orban-george-soros-is-the-most-corrupt-man-in-the-world/ Hungary’s Orbán: George Soros Is ‘the Most Corrupt Man in the World’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
See also:
*Pocius, Skomantas (June 4, 2018). [https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/orban-soros-and-the-unbridgeable-conflict-over-hungarian-sovereignty/ Orbán, Soros, and the Unbridgeable Conflict Over Hungarian Sovereignty]. ''The American Conservative''. Retrieved June 6, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (December 22, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/12/22/hungary-ft-soros-enemy-democracy-not-person-year/ Hungary Hits Back at FT: Soros an ‘Enemy of Democracy’, Not ‘Person of the Year’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 22, 2018.</ref> He strongly opposed the ultra-liberal [[Central European University]] (founded and funded by Soros) and on March 29, 2017, announced a new law which could close it.<ref>Simon, Zoltan; Gergely, Andras (March 29, 2017). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-03-29/soros-s-university-caught-in-orban-campaign-as-ceu-protests-law Soros-Funded University Pledges to Fight Hungarian Crackdown]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved March 19, 2018.</ref> He stated that it was cheating students and breaking rules by awarding both a Hungarian and an American diploma, despite the university having no U.S. presence.<ref name="Cheating">[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/03/31/soros-backed-university-cheating-says-hungarian-pm/ Soros-Backed University Is ‘Cheating’, Says Hungarian PM]. ''Breitbart News''. March 31, 2017. Retrieved April 12, 2017.</ref><ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/03/hungary-parliament-fast-track-bill-targeting-soros-university/ Hungary: Parliament to Fast-Track Bill Targeting Soros University]. ''Breitbart News''. April 3, 2017. Retrieved April 12, 2017.</ref> He also opposed George Soros due to his efforts by supporting the [[European migrant crisis|massive immigration from Muslim nations into Europe]].<ref name="Cheating"/>

On April 10, 2017, Hungary enacted a law tightening its standards for universities and thus threatening CEU's existence.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/11/hungary-president-signs-law-threatening-soros-university/ Hungary President Signs Law Threatening Soros University]. ''Breitbart News''. April 11, 2017. Retrieved April 12, 2017.</ref><ref>Sandford, Alasdair (April 10, 2017). [http://www.euronews.com/2017/04/10/hungary-defies-protests-to-pass-into-law-anti-soros-university-bill Hungary Defies Protests to Pass into Law 'Anti-Soros' University Bill]. ''Euronews''. Retrieved April 12, 2017.</ref> Orbán passed another law in June 2017 ordering foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs) with a certain revenue or higher to register as a "foreign-supported organisation," something thus targeting the NGOs funded by Soros.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (June 13, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/06/13/hungary-passes-law-tighten-rules-foreign-funded-ngos/ Anti Soros Law? Hungary Tightens Rules On Foreign-Funded NGOs]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 13, 2017.</ref> He proposed "Stop Soros" legislation to crack down on NGOs that actively support illegal immigration.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (June 2, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/02/hungarian-govt-outlines-stop-soros-legislation-criminalising-ngos-which-aid-and-abet-illegal-migrants/ Hungarian Govt Outlines ‘Stop Soros’ Legislation Criminalising NGOs Which Aid and Abet Illegal Migrants]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 2, 2018.</ref> The Hungarian parliament passed the "Stop Soros" legislation in June 2018.<ref name="StopSoros"/> Soros's Central European University stopped offering courses to asylum seekers because of the law.<ref>Friedman, Victoria (August 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/29/soros-university-suspends-programmes-migrants-hungarian-anti-propaganda-tax/ Soros University Suspends Programmes for Migrants Due to Hungarian Anti-Propaganda Tax]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 29, 2018.</ref>

Orbán started a new campaign against Soros in September 2017 by distributing a questionnaire to Hungarians so they could express their thoughts on Soros.<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Chris (September 15, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/09/15/hungarian-prime-minister-orban-launches-new-campaign-soros/ Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán Launches New Campaign Against Soros]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 20, 2017.
*Byrne, Andrew (October 2, 2017). [https://www.ft.com/content/76ce19e4-a768-11e7-93c5-648314d2c72c Hungary steps up anti-Soros rhetoric with ‘national consultation’]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-hungary-soros/hungarys-fidesz-prepares-campaign-against-soros-plan-for-migrants-idUSKCN1BP26O Hungary's Fidesz prepares campaign against 'Soros plan' for migrants]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref> According to the Hungarian government, over 2.3 million people sent responses.<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (December 13, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/12/13/public-overwhelmingly-reject-soros-plan-mass-migration-europe/ Public Overwhelmingly Reject ‘Soros Plan’ for Mass Migration to Europe]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Friedman, Victoria (December 29, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/12/29/orban-europeans-are-asserting-their-will-embracing-conservatism-and-rejecting-the-soros-plan/ ‘Accept the Will of the People on Migration, Culture, or Hit the Road’: Orbán Tells Europe’s Leaders]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Gorondi. Pablo (December 5, 2017). [https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2017-12-05/hungary-says-anti-george-soros-campaign-most-successful-yet Hungary Says Anti-George Soros Campaign Most Successful Yet]. ''U.S. News & World Report''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Pivarnyik, Balázs (December 4, 2017). [https://budapestbeacon.com/orban-soros-plan-most-successful-national-consultation-to-date/ Orbán: “Soros plan” most successful national consultation to date]. ''The Budapest Beacon''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref> The Hungarian government began a new campaign against Soros and [[Jean-Claude Juncker]] in February 2019.<ref>Multiple references:
*Hale, Virginia (February 20, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/20/hungary-warns-brussels-migrant-flood/ Hungary: New Campaign Warns EU Planning to Flood Bloc With Migrants]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
*Murphy, James (February 20, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/31526-hungary-launches-new-ad-campaign-aimed-at-soros-and-eu-immigration-policies Hungary Launches New Ad Campaign Aimed at Soros and EU Immigration Policies]. ''The New American''. Retrieved February 20, 2019.</ref>

After Orbán's landslide election victory in 2018, Soros's Central European University,<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Chris (April 19, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/04/19/soros-retreat-billionaire-move-university-budapest-vienna/ Soros in Retreat: Billionaire’s University to Move from Budapest to Vienna]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
*Dunai, Marton (May 1, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-soros-university/soros-university-promises-no-exodus-from-hungary-despite-orban-law-idUSKBN1I23ME Soros university promises no exodus from Hungary despite Orban law]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 1, 2018.</ref> along with his [[Open Society Foundations]],<ref>Hale, Virginia (April 20, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/04/20/soros-open-society-foundations-announces-exit-hungary/ Soros’s Open Society Foundations Announces Exit from Hungary]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 20, 2018.</ref><ref>Nolan, Daniel (April 20, 2018). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/apr/20/crackdown-prompt-soros-open-society-budapest-viktor-orban Crackdown prompts Soros's Open Society to quit Budapest]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved April 20, 2018.</ref> considered leaving Hungary, though the former ultimately announced it would stay.<ref>Simon, Zoltan (June 26, 2018). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-06-26/soros-founded-college-to-stay-in-budapest-forcing-orban-call Soros-Founded College to Stay in Hungary, Forcing Orban’s Hand]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved June 27, 2018.</ref> In May 2018, the Open Society Foundations announced they would leave the country,<ref>Multiple references:
*Shaw, Adam (May 15, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/05/15/soros-group-pulls-out-hungary-as-orban-government-floats-stop-soros-package.html Soros group pulls out of Hungary as Orban government floats 'Stop Soros' package]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
*Santora, Marc (May 15, 2018). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/15/world/europe/soros-philanthropy-hungary-viktor-orban.html Soros Foundations Leaving Hungary Under Government Pressure]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
*Dunai, Marton (May 15, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-soros-office/soros-foundations-office-to-pull-out-of-hungary-idUSKCN1IG0IT Soros foundation to shut its office in 'repressive' Hungary]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
*Jasper, William F. (May 17, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/29071-soros-subversives-flee-hungary-as-pm-orban-shows-he-s-serious-about-sovereignty Soros Subversives Flee Hungary as PM Orban Shows He’s Serious About Sovereignty]. ''The New American''. Retrieved May 17, 2018.
See also:
*Friedman, Victoria (May 15, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/15/soros-hungarian-empire-verge-collapse-university-ready-move/ Soros’s Hungarian Empire on Verge of Collapse as University Ready to Leave]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
*[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/16/soros-foundations-to-withdraw-from-hungary-by-end-of-august/ Soros Foundations to Withdraw From Hungary By End of August]. ''Breitbart News''. August 16, 2018. Retrieved August 16, 2018.</ref> and it moved to [[Berlin]] later that year.<ref>Hale, Virginia (October 5, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/10/05/hungary-open-society-foundations-berlin/ Kicked Out of Hungary, Soros’s Open Society Foundations Re-Opens in Berlin]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 5, 2018.</ref> The Hungarian government continued to believe that Soros had not ceased trying to advance his left-wing agenda in the country.<ref>Hale, Virginia (April 20, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/04/20/hungary-george-soros-plotting-brussels-overturn-patriotic-election-vote/ Hungary: George Soros Plotting with Brussels to Overturn Patriotic Election Result]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 20, 2018.</ref> Like other of Orbán's actions, his policy on the CEU was attacked by the EU bureaucracy, and Hungary was pressured into rescinding the policy.<ref>Multiple references:
*Jasper, William F. (October 7, 2020). [https://thenewamerican.com/soros-vs-hungary-eu-court-sides-with-billionaires-subversive-university/ Soros Vs. Hungary: EU Court Sides With Billionaire’s Subversive University]. ''The New American''. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
*Tomlinson, Chris (February 21, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/02/21/hungary-forced-to-drop-law-making-ngos-disclose-foreign-funding-by-eu/ Hungary Forced to Drop Law Making NGOs Disclose Foreign Funding by EU]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.</ref>

While liberals claim that Orbán's government is somehow "anti-Semitic" because of its opposition to Soros, many figures including liberal Jews have noted that Hungary's government under Orbán took pro-Israel and pro-Jewish stances.<ref>Multiple references:
*Schwartz, Yaakov (July 13, 2018). [https://www.timesofisrael.com/fans-of-orban-or-not-hungarian-jews-are-optimistic-ahead-of-pms-israel-visit/ Fans of Orban or not, Hungarian Jews are optimistic ahead of PM’s Israel visit]. ''The Times of Israel''. Retrieved July 13, 2018.
*Liphshiz, Cnaan (June 6, 2018). [https://www.jta.org/2018/06/06/news-opinion/israeli-diplomat-praised-hungary-fighting-anti-semitism-cynical An Israeli diplomat praised Hungary for fighting anti-Semitism. Was he being cynical?] ''Jewish Telegraphic Agency''. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
*Pfeffer, Anshel (July 18, 2018). [https://www.haaretz.com/world-news/europe/.premium.MAGAZINE-hungary-s-jews-trapped-between-pro-israel-and-anti-semitic-politics-1.6289081 With Orbán and Soros, Hungary’s Jews Trapped Between pro-Israel and anti-Semitic Politics]. ''Haaretz''. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
*Williams, Thomas D. (July 10, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/07/10/david-goldman-anti-soros-is-not-anti-semitism/ David Goldman: Anti-Soros Is Not Anti-Semitism]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
See also:
*Montgomery, Jack (July 19, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/19/israeli-government-welcomes-hungarys-viktor-orban-official-visit/ Israeli Government Welcomes Hungary’s Viktor Orbán as ‘True Friend of Israel’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
*[https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-rare-move-foreign-ministry-fetes-hungarys-orban-as-he-arrives-in-israel/ In rare move, Foreign Ministry fetes Hungary’s Orban as he arrives in Israel]. ''The Times of Israel''. July 18, 2018. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (March 6, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/03/06/orban-hungary-is-defeating-anti-semitism-while-western-europe-imports-it/ Orban: Hungary Is Defeating Anti-Semitism While Western Europe Imports It]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 6, 2019.
*Solomon, Ariel Ben (May 13, 2019). [https://www.jns.org/leading-hungarian-rabbi-on-viktor-orban-and-the-lean-towards-the-right/ Leading Hungarian rabbi deconstructs Viktor Orbán and the lean towards the right]. ''Jewish News Syndicate''. Retrieved May 13, 2019.
*Williams, Thomas D. (September 12, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2021/09/12/pope-francis-praises-jewish-christian-relations-in-hungary/ Pope Francis Praises Jewish-Christian Relations in Hungary]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 25, 2021.</ref>

===Culture and family===
Orbán and his government have pursued strongly [[pro-family]] policies.<ref>Van Maren, Jonathon (May 1, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/eastern-europe-is-rejecting-failed-sexual-revolutionand-progressives-are-outraged Eastern Europe is rejecting failed sexual revolution…and progressives are outraged]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved May 1, 2019. See also:
*Dail, Bree A. (May 22, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/christian-worldview-driveshungarys-stunningly-successful-pro-family-policies-minister-for-family ‘Christian worldview’ drives Hungary’s stunningly successful pro-family policies: Minister for family]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (June 7, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/06/07/families-more-important-economic-system-hungarian-govt-launch-new-pro-child-policy/ Exclusive: Families More Important Than Economic Growth, Says Hungarian Govt on Launch of New Pro-Child Policy]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 7, 2019.
*Cummings McLean, Dorothy (February 1, 2021). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/families-are-the-basic-units-of-any-society-hungarian-minister-for-families ‘Families are the basic units of any society’: Hungarian Minister for Families]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.</ref> In 2017, he hosted the annual conference of the conservative World Congress of Families.<ref>Multiple references:
*Hodges, Mark (June 1, 2017). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungarys-prime-minister-under-fire-for-event-promoting-natural-family Hungary’s Prime Minister under fire for event promoting ‘natural family’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved June 16, 2018.
*[https://profam.org/prime-minister-viktor-orbans-opening-speech-at-the-budapest-world-congress-of-families-xi/ Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s Opening Speech at the World Congress of Families XI Budapest Family Summit, Hungary]. ''International Organization for the Family''. October 4, 2017. Retrieved June 22, 2018.</ref> In his fourth term starting in 2018, Orbán made solving Hungary's demographic problems a priority for his agenda,<ref>Montgomery, Jack (May 28, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/28/hungarian-govts-first-priority-is-demographics-mass-migration-rejected-in-favour-of-supporting-mothers-families/ Hungarian PM Says ‘First Priority’ is Demographics: Rejects Mass Migration, Pledges to Support Mothers, Families]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 28, 2018. See also:
*Szakacs, Gergely (February 10, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban-benefits/orban-offers-financial-incentives-to-boost-hungarys-birth-rate-idUSKCN1PZ0I0 Orban offers financial incentives to boost Hungary's birth rate]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved February 10, 2019.
*Friedman, Victoria (February 11, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/11/we-need-hungarian-children-orban-tax-breaks-families/ ‘We Need Hungarian Children’: Orbán Introduces Tax Breaks for Families]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 11, 2019.
*Freiburger, Calvin (February 12, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/to-boost-birth-rates-hungarys-prime-minister-offers-zero-taxes-for-families To boost birth rates, Hungary’s prime minister offers zero taxes for families with 4 or more kids]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
*Abbamonte, Jonathan (February 12, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungarian-govt-offers-huge-incentives-for-families-to-have-more-kids Hungarian gov’t offers huge incentives for families to have more kids]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (August 1, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/08/01/hungary-offer-30k-euros-married-couples-three-children/ Hungarian Government Will Give $33,000 Bonus to Married Couples Who Have Three Children]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 1, 2019.
*Barillas, Martin M. (August 2, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-offers-married-couples-33000-if-they-have-three-children Hungary offers married couples $33,000 if they have three children]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved August 2, 2019.
*Montgomery, Jack (February 8, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/02/08/exclusive-interview-west-must-solve-demographic-crisis-europe-will-be-lost-says-hungary-families-minister/ Exclusive: West Must Solve ‘Demographic Crisis’ or ‘Europe Will Be Lost’ – Hungary Govt]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.</ref> and his government has pushed for socially cohesive solutions rather than simply importing foreigners to increase the population.<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (February 11, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/11/exclusive-hungary-rejects-mass-migration-prefers-pro-family-policy/ EXCLUSIVE – Hungary Rejects Mass Migration, Prefers Social Cohesion, Pro-Family Policies]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 11, 2019.
*Friedman, Victoria (February 28, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/28/hungary-backs-europe-families-not-europe-migrants/ Hungary Backs ‘Europe of Families’, Not ‘Europe of Migrants’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 28, 2019.
*Zindulka, Kurt (September 4, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/09/04/orban-focus-on-families-not-mass-migration-to-solve-demographics/ Orbán: Focus on Families, Not Mass Migration to Solve Demographic Problems]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
See also:
*[https://hungarytoday.hu/orban-demography-budapest-summit/ Orbán: Govt Duty to Pursue Strong Demographic Policy]. ''Hungary Today''. September 5, 2019. Retrieved September 8, 2019.</ref>

Orbán's pro-family policies have been effective.<ref>Multiple references:
*Williams, Thomas D. (April 27, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/04/27/report-hungary-counters-europes-demographic-winter/ Report: Hungary Counters Europe’s Demographic Winter]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 27, 2019.
*Stone, Lyman (July 10, 2018). [https://ifstudies.org/blog/is-hungary-experiencing-a-policy-induced-baby-boom Is Hungary Experiencing a Policy-Induced Baby Boom?] ''Institute for Family Studies''. Retrieved October 25, 2019.
*Smith, Samuel (March 17, 2019). [https://www.christianpost.com/news/make-families-great-again-hungary-seeing-more-babies-less-abortions-through-pro-family-policies.html 'Make Families Great Again': Hungary seeing more babies, fewer abortions through pro-family policies]. ''The Christian Post''. Retrieved December 8, 2019.
*[https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungarys-family-policy-is-widely-successful-guaranteeing-prosperity-for-those-desiring-children Hungary’s family policy is widely successful, guaranteeing prosperity for those desiring children]. ''LifeSiteNews'' (from the ''Political Network for Values''). June 25, 2021. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> By 2018, his pro-family policies saw [[abortion]]s fall by a third, marriages rise, and divorces become less frequent.<ref>Bourne, Lisa (June 1, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-sees-abortion-numbers-plunge-with-rise-of-pro-family-policies Hungary sees abortion numbers plunge with rise of pro-family policies]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved June 1, 2018.</ref><ref name="Family2018"/><ref name="MarriageBoom">[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-marriages/hungary-government-scheme-sparks-marriage-boom-will-babies-follow-idUSKBN1Y01XG Hungary government scheme sparks marriage boom. Will babies follow?] ''Reuters''. November 26, 2019. Retrieved November 26, 2019.</ref> The country's fertility rate for married women also began to rise again.<ref>Friedman, Victoria (July 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/12/hungary-sees-rising-fertility-rate-turns-back-demographic-decline/ Make Babies Great Again: Hungarian Fertility Rates Rise, Turns Back Demographic Decline]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 12, 2018.</ref> Marriage levels in the first nine months of 2019 reached the highest level since 1990, and the country saw the most September weddings since 1979.<ref name="MarriageBoom"/> Orbán's government began a formal consultation with Hungarian citizens for input on how the solve Hungary's demographic decline.<ref name="Family2018">Montgomery, Jack (November 3, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/11/02/marriage-up-abortion-and-divorce-down-as-hungary-chooses-family-support-over-mass-migration/ Marriage Up, Abortion and Divorce Down as Hungary Chooses Family Support Over Mass Migration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 3, 2018.</ref><ref>Cummings McLean, Dorothy (November 1, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-plans-to-encourage-support-large-stable-families1 Hungary plans to encourage, support ‘large, stable families’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved November 1, 2018.</ref> Additionally, Orbán's government criticized pro-abortion policies.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (September 26, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/26/exclusive-hungarian-minister-warns-pro-abortion-is-pro-killing/ Exclusive: Hungarian Minister Warns ‘Pro-Abortion Is Pro-Killing’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 26, 2019.</ref> In January 2020, Hungary announced it would offer free in vitro fertilization procedures to help increase the country's birthrate.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (January 12, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/01/12/hungary-offers-free-ivf-procedures-with-goal-of-2-1-birthrate-by-2030/ Hungary Offers Free IVF Procedures with Goal of 2.1 Birthrate by 2030]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 12, 2020.</ref> On the other hand, some social conservatives criticized Orbán's government, along with other European conservatives, for not pushing hard enough for pro-life policies at the European and international levels.<ref>Gennarini, Stefano (May 24, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/european-pro-life-nationalist-parties-fall-short-on-fighting-abortion European ‘pro-life’ nationalist parties fall short on fighting abortion]. ''LifeSiteNews'' (from ''C-Fam''). May 25, 2019.</ref>

In August 2018, the Hungarian government moved to ban "gender studies" programs at state-run universities due to not having any real purpose and favoring "ideology rather than science,"<ref>Multiple references:
*Williams, Thomas D. (August 10, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/10/hungary-discontinues-gender-studies-programs-ideology-not-science/ Hungary Discontinues Gender Studies Programs: ‘Ideology, Not Science’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 10, 2018.
*Shaw, Adam (August 11, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/08/11/hungarys-populist-government-abolishes-gender-studies-courses.html Hungary's populist government abolishes gender studies courses]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
*Clabough, Raven (August 14, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/29784-hungary-bans-gender-studies-programs Hungary Bans Gender-studies Programs]. ''The New American''. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
*Day, Matthew (August 13, 2018). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/08/13/viktor-orban-moves-ban-gender-studies-courses-university-dangerous/ Viktor Orban moves to ban gender studies courses at university in 'dangerous precedent' for Hungary]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
A conservative critique of the decision:
*Ciccotta, Tom (August 10, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2018/08/10/hungary-bans-gender-studies-programs-cites-concerns-with-lack-of-jobs/ Hungary Bans Gender Studies Programs, Cites Concerns with Lack of Jobs]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 11, 2018.</ref> and the decision was made official in October 2018.<ref>Multiple references:
*Friedman, Victoria (October 17, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/10/17/hungary-revokes-funding-gender-studies-programme/ Hungary Revokes Government Funding for Gender Studies]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
*Risdon, James (October 19, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-stops-funding-university-gender-studies-people-are-born-either-men- Hungary stops funding university gender studies: ‘people are born either men or women’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
*Daughterty, Owen (October 17, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/411856-hungarys-right-wing-leader-bans-gender-studies-an-ideology-not-a-science Hungary ends funding for gender studies programs, calling them 'an ideology']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 17, 2018.</ref> In December 2018, Orbán's government, along with Poland, killed a proposed EU statement speaking favorably of "[[LGBTQI]]" people.<ref>Herszenhorn, David M.; Bayer, Lili (December 7, 2018). [https://www.politico.eu/article/hungary-and-poland-say-no-to-lgbtiq/ Hungary and Poland say no to LGBTIQ]. ''Politico''. Retrieved December 7, 2018.</ref><ref>Cummings McLean, Dorothy (December 12, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/poland-and-hungary-block-lgbtiq-rights-from-being-enshrined-in-eu-legislati Poland and Hungary block ‘LGBTIQ rights’ from being enshrined in EU legislation]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.</ref> In October 2020, the Hungarian government criticized a children's homosexual propaganda book, stating that the book was just that,<ref>Than, Krisztina (October 8, 2020). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-lgbt-book/hungarian-government-calls-new-childrens-book-homosexual-propaganda-causing-stir-idUSKBN26T2WY Hungarian government calls new children's book 'homosexual propaganda', causing stir]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 12, 2020.</ref> and it later required disclaimers for pro-homosexual books.<ref>Dunai, Marton (January 19, 2021). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-lgbt-books/hungarys-government-orders-disclaimers-on-books-with-gay-content-idUSKBN29O2AT Hungary's government orders disclaimers on books with gay content]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 31, 2021. See also:
*Wolfe, Raymond (July 8, 2021). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-fines-distributor-for-book-promoting-homosexuality-to-kids Hungary fines distributor for book promoting homosexuality to kids]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> In November 2020, Orbán's government proposed a constitutional amendment banning homosexual adoptions and protecting children from gender theory.<ref>Multiple references:
*Williams, Thomas D. (November 12, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/11/12/hungary-proposes-constitutional-amendment-opposing-gender-theory/ Hungary Proposes Constitutional Amendment Opposing Gender Theory]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
*Than, Krisztina (November 11, 2020). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-lgbt-rights/hungary-government-proposes-gay-adoption-ban-as-covid-19-worsens-idUSKBN27R0SJ Hungary government proposes gay adoption ban as COVID-19 worsens]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 14, 2020.</ref> This amendment – which defined marriage as being between a man and a woman – was passed on December 15, 2020.<ref>Multiple references:
*Williams, Thomas D. (December 17, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/health/2020/12/17/hungary-rejects-gender-theory-in-constitutional-amendment/ Hungary Rejects Gender Theory in Constitutional Amendment]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
*Haynes, Michael (December 16, 2020). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-defines-marriage-as-between-man-and-woman-excludes-same-sex-adoption Hungary defines marriage as between man and woman, excludes same-sex adoption]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
*Dunai, Marton; Komuves, Anita (December 15, 2020). [https://www.reuters.com/article/hungary-lgbt/hungary-amends-constitution-to-redefine-family-limits-gay-adoption-idUSKBN28P1N8 Hungary amends constitution to redefine family, limits gay adoption]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
*Van Dyke, Tyler (December 15, 2020). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/viktor-orban-strengthens-executive-power-in-hungary-and-limits-gay-rights Viktor Orban strengthens executive power in Hungary and limits gay rights]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
*Budryk, Zack (December 15, 2020). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/europe/530255-hungary-redefines-family-in-constitution-effectively-banning-same Hungary redefines 'family' in constitution, effectively banning adoption for same-sex couples]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved January 1, 2021.</ref>

In February 2021, the Hungarian government announced it would end the income tax for individuals under 25.<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (February 6, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/02/06/exclusive-hungary-scrapping-income-tax-for-under-25s-support-youth-families/ Exclusive Interview: Hungary Scrapping Income Tax for Under-25s to Support Youth, Families]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (April 30, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/04/30/hungary-scraps-income-tax-for-under-25s-to-support-recovery-family-formation/ Hungary Scraps Income Tax for Under-25s to Support Recovery, Family Formation]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref>

Orbán has promoted the arts as a means to promote Hungarian culture.<ref>Cooper, Michael (October 26, 2018). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/26/arts/music/hungary-viktor-orban-trump-opera.html Hungary Turned Far Right. That’s Meant Millions for Its Opera.] ''The New York Times''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.</ref> His government also took greater control of the university system to promote conservative values.<ref>Komuves, Anita; Dunai, Marton (April 26, 2021). [https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/orban-seen-entrenching-right-wing-dominance-through-hungarian-university-reform-2021-04-26/ Orban extends dominance through Hungarian university reform]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref><ref>Hopkins, Valerie (June 28, 2021). [https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/28/world/europe/hungary-orban-university.html Campus in Hungary is Flagship of Orban’s Bid to Create a Conservative Elite]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved August 21, 2021.</ref>

In June 2021, the Hungarian parliament passed an anti-pedophilia law that also protected minors from content promoting the [[homosexual agenda]].<ref>Multiple references:
*Kyrylenko, Veronika (June 16, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/hungary-passes-law-banning-promotion-of-gay-and-trans-content-to-children/ Hungary Passes Law Banning Promotion of Gay and Trans Content to Children]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Merkowsky, Clare Marie (June 17, 2021). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-passes-law-against-homosexuality-prime-minister-renews-vow-to-protect-our-children Hungary passes law against homosexuality, prime minister renews vow to ‘protect our children’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Wolfe, Raymond (June 15, 2021). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-bans-promotion-of-homosexuality-transgenderism-to-minors Hungary bans promotion of homosexuality, transgenderism to minors]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Wolfe, Raymond (June 14, 2021). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-moves-to-prohibit-promotion-of-homosexuality-transgenderism-to-children Hungary moves to prohibit promotion of homosexuality, transgenderism to children]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (June 15, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/06/15/hungary-vote-legislation-banning-promotion-transgenderism-children/ Hungary to Vote on Legislation Banning Promotion of Transgenderism to Children]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Hinshaw, Drew (June 15, 2021). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/hungary-bill-to-restrict-how-media-depicts-homosexuality-transgender-rights-11623798982 Hungary Bill to Restrict How Media Depicts Homosexuality, Transgender Rights]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
See also:
*[https://apnews.com/article/europe-religion-hungary-15e978e26bcbedbc6c99172a76d30e3a Hungary adds new restrictions on sale of LGBT-themed books]. ''Associated Press''. August 6, 2021. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
*[https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/hungary-orders-shops-cover-up-lgbt-themed-childrens-books-2021-08-06/ Hungary restricts sales of LGBT-themed children's books]. ''Reuters''. August 6, 2021. Retrieved August 8, 2021.</ref> Orbán strongly defended the law in the face of attacks from globalists and the Left.<ref>Multiple references:
*Miguel, Luis (June 23, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/hungarian-prime-minister-orban-stands-firm-defends-countrys-ban-on-pro-trans-propaganda-aimed-at-minors/ Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán Stands Firm, Defends Country’s Ban on Pro-trans Propaganda Aimed at Minors]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (June 22, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/06/22/orban-defends-new-law-against-promtion-lgbt-sex-changes-kids/ Facing International Pressure, Hungary’s Orban Defends Child Sex Change Promotion Ban Laws]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Zindulka, Kurt (July 5, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/07/05/orban-eus-lgbt-colonialism-threatens-hungarian-civilisation/ European Union’s LGBT ‘Colonialism’ Threatens Our Way of Life, Says Orbán]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Baczynska, Gabriela; Emmott, Robin (July 7, 2021). [https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/a-disgrace-hungary-must-ditch-anti-lgbt-law-eu-executive-says-2021-07-07/ Hungary rejects EU demand to ditch 'shameful' anti-LGBT law]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Than, Krisztina; Baczynska, Gabriela (July 8, 2021). [https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/orban-says-hungary-will-not-let-lgbtq-activists-into-schools-2021-07-08/ Hungary's clash with EU over LGBT rights deepens]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
See also:
*Jasper, William F. (June 26, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/globalists-mobilize-woke-soccer-to-attack-hungary-for-heroic-stance-against-eus-lgbtq-onslaught-on-children-parents-family/ Globalists Mobilize “Woke” Soccer to Attack Hungary for Heroic Stance Against EU’s LGBTQ Onslaught on Children, Parents, Family]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Zindulka, Kurt (August 4, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/08/04/hands-off-our-kids-hungary-fights-back-against-eus-lgbt-push/ Hungary Fights Back Against EU LGBT Push: Raising of Children the ‘Exclusive Right of Hungarian Parents’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 8, 2021.</ref> In July 2021, the EU began legal proceedings against Hungary over the law, along with Poland for similar pro-family policies.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (July 17, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/07/17/eu-commission-begins-legal-action-hungary-poland-over-lgbt-issues/ EU Commission Begins Legal Action Against Hungary and Poland over LGBT Issues]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021. See also:
*Than, Krisztina (July 16, 2021). [https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/hungary-pm-calls-eu-action-lgbt-rights-legalised-hooliganism-2021-07-16/ Hungary PM calls EU action on LGBT rights 'legalised hooliganism']. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> Orbán announced he would hold a referendum over the law.<ref>Multiple references:
*Knox, Brady (July 21, 2021). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/hungary-referendum-controversial-lgbt-law Hungary to hold referendum on controversial LGBT law]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*[https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/hungary-hold-referendum-child-protection-issues-by-early-2022-pm-aide-2021-07-22/ Hungary to hold referendum on LGBT issues by early 2022]. ''Reuters''. July 22, 2021. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*[https://www.reuters.com/world/hungarys-pm-call-referendum-child-protection-issues-2021-07-21/ Orban referendum plan raises stakes in Hungary's LGBT row with EU]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Hanke Vela, Jakob (July 21, 2021). [https://www.politico.eu/article/viktor-orban-referendum-hungary-anti-lgbtq-minors-law/ Orbán announces referendum on Hungarian anti-LGBTQ+ law]. ''Politico''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref>

===Other===
In addition to supporting a border fence along Hungary's border, Orbán has voiced solidarity with other EU nations, such as [[Poland]], for defying the EU on various issues.<ref>Lane, Oliver JJ (July 22, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/22/orban-europe-must-regain-sovereignty-soros-empire-build-border-wall-stop-muslimized-europe/ Orban: ‘Europe Must Regain Sovereignty From The Soros Empire’, Build Border Wall to Stop ‘Muslimized Europe’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 22, 2017.</ref> The governments of Poland and Hungary worked together to counter the EU.<ref name="HungaryPoland">Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (February 21, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/02/21/hungary-unites-poland-beat-brussels/ Hungary Unites With Poland To Fight Brussels]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (January 4, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/01/04/poland-hungary-unite-eurocrats-empire/ Poland and Hungary Unite Against Eurocrats: ‘We Don’t Want to Live in an Empire’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 5, 2018.
*Nelson, Soraya Sarhaddi (March 12, 2018). [https://www.npr.org/sections/parallels/2018/03/12/587949473/how-poland-and-hungary-are-forming-a-powerful-tag-team-against-brussels How Poland And Hungary Are Forming A Powerful Tag Team Against Brussels]. ''NPR''. Retrieved March 14, 2018.
*Friedman, Victoria (March 9, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/03/09/hungarys-orban-considering-union-polish-conservatives/ Hungary’s Orbán Considering Union with Polish Conservatives]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 9, 2019.
*Kent, Simon (October 6, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/middle-east/2019/10/06/e-u-infighting-over-illegal-immigration-grows-as-hungary-poland-cry-enough/ E.U. Infighting over Illegal Immigration Grows as Hungary, Poland Cry ‘Enough’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 6, 2019.
*Lane, Oliver JJ (November 16, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/11/16/populist-govts-of-hungary-poland-veto-eus-globalist-power-grab-budget/ Populist Govts of Hungary, Poland Veto EU’s Globalist Power Grab Budget]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
*Dunai, Marton; Charlish, Alan (November 18, 2020). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-budget-hungary-orban/hungary-vetoed-eu-budget-because-of-immigration-blackmail-says-pm-orban-idUSKBN27Y0XP Poland and Hungary dig in over EU budget stand off]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
*Lane, Oliver JJ (December 5, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/12/05/hungarys-orban-sticks-guns-eu-spending-veto-brussels-moves-budapest-warsaw/ Hungary’s Orbán Sticks to Guns on EU Spending Veto, Brussels Moves to Outmanoeuvre Budapest and Warsaw]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 5, 2020.</ref> When French President [[Emmanuel Macron]] fired his ambassador to Hungary for speaking highly of Orbán's migration policy, his government chose to honor the ambassador.<ref>Friedman, Victoria (July 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/06/hungary-trolls-macron-awarding-fired-french-ambassador-high-state-honour/ Hungary Trolls Macron by Awarding Fired French Ambassador State Honour]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 6, 2018.</ref> Hungary's government under Orbán has voiced opposition to punishing the [[United Kingdom]] for its 2016 [[Brexit]] vote.<ref>Friedman, Victoria (September 26, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/09/26/hungary-pushes-eu-agree-free-trade-agreement-brexit-britain/ Hungary Urges EU to Agree ‘Extensive’ Free Trade Agreement with Brexit Britain]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 26, 2018.</ref> He has spoken highly of the UK's decision to leave the EU despite saying Hungary would not follow because of its economic dependency on the international organization,<ref>Chalmers, John; Baczynska, Gabriela (September 25, 2020). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban-britain-eu-interview/brexit-proves-britains-greatness-but-hungary-will-not-follow-pm-orban-says-idUSKCN26G2AP Brexit proves 'Britain's greatness' but Hungary will not follow, PM Orban says]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved September 27, 2020.</ref> and he has blamed the EU for creating the conditions that led to the British people choosing to exit the EU.<ref>Lane, Oliver JJ (February 27, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/02/27/was-it-worth-it-hungary-chides-eu-for-intransigence-that-led-to-brexit/ ‘Was it Worth it?’: Hungary Chides EU For Intransigence That Led to Brexit]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.</ref> Orbán has voiced skepticism toward sanctions on Russia or Belarus.<ref>Baczynska, Gabriela; Chalmers, John (September 25, 2020). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban-russia-belarus/hungarys-orban-says-eu-should-reverse-russia-sanctions-not-push-cyprus-on-belarus-idUSKCN26G2IU Hungary's Orban says EU should reverse Russia sanctions, not push Cyprus on Belarus]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved September 27, 2020.</ref>

In May 2018, Orbán, along with two other EU member-states, blocked a proposed EU motion to condemn U.S. President [[Donald Trump]]'s decision to move the U.S. embassy in [[Israel]] to [[Jerusalem]],<ref>Montgomery, Jack (May 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/12/orbans-hungary-blocks-macron-led-eu-motion-condemning-trumps-jerusalem-decision/ Orban’s Hungary Blocks Macron-led EU Motion Condemning Trump’s Jerusalem Decision]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 12, 2018.</ref> and he sent an envoy to the celebration of the opening of the U.S.'s new embassy.<ref>Kent, Simon (May 13, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2018/05/13/four-european-ambassadors-break-e-u-will-attend-u-s-embassy-opening-jerusalem/ Four European Envoys Break with E.U. to Attend U.S. Embassy Celebration in Jerusalem]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 13, 2018.</ref>

In August 2019, Orbán's government announced it would investigate social media political [[censorship]] in Europe.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (August 13, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/08/13/hungary-announces-investigation-into-social-media-censorship-in-europe/ Hungary Announces Investigation into Social Media Censorship in Europe]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 13, 2019.</ref> In 2019, Hungary fined [[Facebook]] for falsely claiming its services are free.<ref>Bokhari, Allum (December 7, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2019/12/07/hungary-fines-facebook-for-claiming-services-are-free/ Hungary Fines Facebook for Claiming Services Are ‘Free’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 7, 2019.</ref> In January 2021, Orbán's government announced it would act to prevent anti-conservative and anti-Christian Big Tech censorship in Hungary,<ref>Multiple references:
*Haynes, Michael (January 21, 2021). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-plans-to-confront-big-tech-censorship-of-christians-and-conservatives Hungary plans to confront Big Tech censorship of Christians and conservatives]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (January 19, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/01/19/hungary-to-oppose-shadowbanning-of-christians-conservatives-online/ Hungary to Oppose ‘Shadowbanning’ of ‘Christian, Conservative, and Right-Wing’ Voices Online]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (January 29, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/01/29/hungary-will-legislate-against-tech-censorship-we-must-fight-for-our-digital-freedom/ Hungary Will Legislate Against Tech Censorship: ‘We Must Fight for Our Digital Freedom!’] ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
*Szakacs, Gergely (January 18, 2021). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-media-regulations/hungary-mulls-sanctions-against-social-media-giants-idUSKBN29N1BV Hungary mulls sanctions against social media giants]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
*Hopkins, Valerie; Shotter, James; Espinoza, Javier (February 2, 2021). [https://www.ft.com/content/6a315d26-c6fe-4906-886d-04cec27a6788 Hungary follows Poland in taking on Big Tech ‘censors’]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.</ref> and Orbán subsequently warned of Big Tech censorship.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (April 16, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/04/16/hungarian-govt-big-tech-wants-to-rule-our-life-and-force-us-into-a-bubble/ Hungarian Govt: Big Tech Wants to ‘Rule Our Life and Force Us Into a Bubble’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref><ref name="BattleLinesOct2021"/>

Orbán's government has criticized the [[Euro]] currency.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-euro/hungary-central-bank-head-says-euro-a-strategic-error-financial-times-idUSKBN1XD0IZ Hungary central bank head says euro a 'strategic error': Financial Times]. ''Reuters''. November 3, 2019. Retrieved November 3, 2019.</ref>

Orbán's government moved to increase military spending and modernize its armed forces.<ref>Emmott, Robin (November 20, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-nato/hungary-aims-to-reach-nato-defense-spending-goal-in-2023-idUSKBN1XU2HF Hungary aims to reach NATO defense spending goal in 2023]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 20, 2019.</ref>

During the [[COVID-19]] pandemic, Orbán successfully kept the number of infections low while continuing to respect the rule of law.<ref>Van Maren, Jonathon (June 10, 2020). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/hungarys-deputy-minister-explains-how-govt-fought-covid-without-abusing-powers Hungary’s deputy minister explains how govt fought COVID without abusing powers]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved October 4, 2020.</ref> He took common-sense border security measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus into Hungary from other countries.<ref>Lane, Oliver JJ (September 2, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/09/02/hungary-shuts-borders-over-coronavirus-spike-eu-immediately-criticises/ Hungary Shuts Borders over Coronavirus Spike — EU Immediately Criticises]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 21, 2020.</ref> He also provided government aid for families.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (December 20, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/12/20/all-lives-and-all-jobs-matter-orban-announces-stimulus-for-families-businesses/ ‘All Lives and All Jobs Matter’ – Orban Announces Stimulus for Families, Businesses]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 31, 2021.</ref>

==Political views==
Orbán takes strong stands against mass immigration and [[George Soros]] and for national sovereignty and cultural Christian values.<ref name="Battlefield">Friedman, Victoria (April 16, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/16/battlefield-europe-stop-mass-migration-future-europe-viktor-orban/ Orban Easter Speech: ‘Battlefield Europe… Stop Mass Migration. The Future of Europe Is at Stake’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 16, 2017.</ref><ref>Williams, Thomas D. (April 27, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/27/george-soros-has-ruined-the-lives-of-millions-of-europeans-says-hungarian-prime-minister/ George Soros ‘Has Ruined the Lives of Millions of Europeans’ Says Hungarian Prime Minister]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 27, 2017.</ref><ref>Tomlinson, Chris (July 10, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/10/viktor-orban-claims-european-union-following-soros-migrant-plans/ Viktor Orban: European Union Is Following ‘Soros Migrant Plans’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 10, 2017.</ref><ref>Multiple references:
*Friedman, Victoria (November 1, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/11/01/hungary-govt-dedicated-christian-values-made-europe-great/ Hungary: Governments Should Be ‘Dedicated to Christian Values’ that Made Europe Great]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
*Tomlinson, Chris (June 17, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/06/17/orban-new-eu-leadership-must-respect-nations-and-christian-culture/ Orbán: New EU Leadership Must Respect Nations and Christian Culture]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 17, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (July 10, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/07/10/orban-alliance-migration-christian-values-baltic-states/ Orbán Looks To Alliance on Migration, Christian Values With Baltic States]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 10, 2019.
*Montgomery, Jack (July 27, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/07/27/hungary-illegal-migration-threat-european-culture-civilization/ Hungary: ‘Illegal Migration Is a Threat to European Culture and Civilization’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 27, 2019.
See also:
*Williams, Thomas D. (August 6, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2019/08/06/hungary-decries-wall-of-silence-concealing-christian-persecution/ Hungary Decries ‘Wall of Silence’ Concealing Christian Persecution]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 6, 2019.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-turkey-hungary/hungary-would-have-to-use-force-to-fend-off-new-wave-of-migrants-pm-idUSKBN1WW10O Hungary would have to 'use force' to fend off new wave of migrants: PM]. ''Reuters''. October 17, 2019. Retrieved October 17, 2019.
*Zindulka, Kurt (October 19, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/10/19/says-hungary-will-use-force-if-turkey-opens-gates-refugees/ Hungary: Orban Will ‘Use Force’ If Turkey ‘Opens the Gates’ of Europe to Migrants]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
*Duke, Selwyn (October 21, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/33803-hungary-responds-to-turkey-s-thuggish-threat-may-use-force-to-repel-migrants Hungary Responds to Turkey’s Thuggish Threat: May “Use Force” to Repel Migrants]. ''The New American''. Retrieved October 21, 2019.
*Montgomery, Jack (September 11, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/09/11/hungarys-orban-9-11-proved-christian-civilization-something-we-must-fight-every-day/ Hungary’s Orban: 9/11 Proved ‘Christian Civilization Is Something We Must Fight for Every Day’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 25, 2021.</ref><ref name="BattleLinesOct2021">Montgomery, Jack (October 26, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/10/26/orban-draws-battle-lines-against-brussels-big-tech-and-big-money-on-anniversary-of-anti-communist-uprising/ Orban Draws Battle Lines Against Brussels, Big Tech, and Big Money on Anti-Communist Uprising Anniversary]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 28, 2021.</ref> He is a [[nationalist]] and strongly opposes [[globalism]] as its supporters want mass migrants and the abolition of national identity, something he strongly voiced in a March 2018 speech.<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (March 16, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/03/16/hungarian-prime-minister-not-halt-immigration-borders-consumed/ Hungarian Prime Minister: ‘Those Who Do Not Halt Mass Migration Are Lost: Slowly But Surely They Are Consumed’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/03/15/massive-peace-march-in-hungary-backing-viktor-orban.html Massive 'Peace March' in Hungary backing Viktor Orban]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). March 15, 2018. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Than, Krisztina (March 15, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-election-rallies/tens-of-thousands-join-rally-for-hungarys-orban-before-april-vote-idUSKCN1GR1U6 Tens of thousands join rally for Hungary's Orban before April vote]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*[https://www.rferl.org/a/hungary-poles-march-orban-vote/29102360.html Hungarians, Poles March To Back Hungary's Nationalist Prime Minister Before Vote]. ''Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty''. March 15, 2018. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*[http://p.dw.com/p/2uQA0 Hungary's PM Viktor Orban warns of immigration threat at National Day rally]. ''Deutsche Welle''. March 15, 2018. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref> He believes that Islamization is real and occurring in Europe because of mass migration and [[open borders]].<ref>Multiple references:
*Williams, Thomas D. (September 6, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/09/06/hungarian-pm-orban-the-islamization-of-europe-is-real/ Hungarian PM Orban: ‘The Islamization of Europe Is Real’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 6, 2017.
*Friedman, Victoria (January 12, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/01/12/orban-open-borders-divide-eu-islamic-christian-west-christian-east/ Orban: Islam and Open Borders Will Divide EU into ‘Two Civilisations’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
See also:
*Tomlinson, Chris (September 13, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/13/orban-new-austrian-govt-should-reject-political-islam/ Orban: New Austrian Govt Should Reject Political Islam]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 13, 2019.</ref> He is a critic of [[multiculturalism]]<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (March 10, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/03/10/orban-no-place-for-multiculturalism-in-hungary/ Orban: No Place for Multiculturalism in Hungary]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 10, 2019.</ref> and [[Communism]].<ref>Montgomery, Jack (February 23, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/02/23/orban-conservative-ex-communist-states-must-bring-anti-communist-tradition-west/ Orban: Conservative Ex-Communist States Must Bring ‘Anti-Communist Tradition’ to West]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.</ref> For his 2017 Christmas message, Orbán stated that "Christianity is culture and civilization" and that "we love our country, our nation, our family, Hungarian culture and European civilization."<ref>Montgomery, Jack (December 25, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/12/25/hungarians-pms-christmas-message-want-protect-christian-culture-not-retreat-behind-concerete-blocks-watch-daughters-harassed-new-years/ Hungarian Christmas Message: ‘We’ll Protect Christian Culture, Not Retreat Behind Concrete Blocks and Watch Our Women Harassed on New Year’s’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 26, 2017.</ref> In February 2018, Orbán stated that "Christianity is Europe's last hope" and that [[Europhile]]s and other [[liberal elite]]s "opened the way to the demise of Christian culture and the spreading of Islam."<ref name="Dunai2018"/><ref>Multiple references:
*Hale, Virginia (February 19, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/02/19/orban-patriotic-alliance-save-europe/ Hungary’s Orbán Calls for Patriotic Alliance to Save Europe, ‘We’ll Fight Together to Stop the Soros Plan’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
*Chamberlain, Samuel (February 19, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/02/19/hungary-is-last-front-against-islamization-europe-prime-minister-says.html Hungary is last front against 'Islamization' of Europe, prime minister says]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
*Mainwaring, Doug (February 19, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungarian-prime-minister-christianity-is-europes-last-hope Hungarian Prime Minister: ‘Christianity is Europe’s last hope’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
*Newman, Alex (February 27, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/28381-hungarian-pm-only-christianity-can-save-europe-from-globalists Hungarian Leader: Only Christianity Can Save Europe]. ''The New American''. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
*Eder, Marton (February 18, 2018). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-02-18/hungary-s-orban-warns-of-europe-s-demise-in-re-election-bid Hungary's Orban Warns of Europe's Demise in Re-Election Bid]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved February 18, 2018.
*Hussain, Danyal (February 18, 2018). [https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5406559/Christianity-Europes-hope-says-Hungary-PM.html 'Christianity is Europe's last hope' says Hungary's nationalist Prime Minister as he calls for renewed crackdown on migration that 'advances Islam']. ''Daily Mail''. Retrieved February 18, 2018.
See also:
*[http://p.dw.com/p/2su5p Hungary's Orban threatens pro-refugee NGOs, slams Muslim immigration]. ''Deutsche Welle''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (February 12, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/12/exclusive-hungary-eu-wrong-to-push-aside-christianity-and-national-identity-parallel-societies-dangerous/ EXCLUSIVE – Hungary: EU Wrong to Push Aside Christianity and National Identity, ‘Parallel Societies’ Dangerous]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 12, 2019.</ref> Orbán voiced strong support for an illiberal Christian democracy in a July 2018 speech in Romania, arguing that Western European countries had acted undemocratically and criticizing the leftist "1968 elite."<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (July 30, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/30/orban-central-europe-anti-globalist-bastion-christian-culture-national-identity/ Orban: Central Europe Will Be Anti-Globalist Bastion of Christian Culture and National Identity]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
*Bogorowski, Hanna (July 28, 2018). [https://dailycaller.com/2018/07/28/viktor-orban-hungary-eu-elite/ Hungarian PM Slams 'European Elite,' Predicts Illiberal Shift in EU Leadership]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved July 31, 2018.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban/hungarian-pm-sees-shift-to-illiberal-christian-democracy-in-2019-european-vote-idUSKBN1KI0BK Hungarian PM sees shift to illiberal Christian democracy in 2019 European vote]. ''Reuters''. July 28, 2018. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
See also:
*Ruse, Austin (August 2, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/hungarys-pro-christianity-prime-minister-is-seriously-bothering-the-un Hungary’s pro-Christianity prime minister defends ‘traditional family’ in epic speech]. ''LifeSiteNews'' (from ''C-Fam''). Retrieved August 5, 2018.</ref> Orbán has called for an international alliance to oppose mass migration and protect Christian culture,<ref>Duke, Selwyn (July 13, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/32845-hungary-seeks-international-alliance-to-oppose-migration-and-support-christian-culture Hungary Seeks International Alliance to Oppose Migration and Support Christian Culture]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 13, 2019.</ref> and he has supported persecuted Christians abroad.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://twitter.com/roddreher/status/1170049409448632320 Rod Dreher]. ''Twitter''. September 6, 2019. Retrieved September 8, 2019.
*Williams, Thomas D. (November 26, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2019/11/26/hungarys-orban-christian-persecution-is-organized-attack-on-an-entire-culture/ Hungary’s Orbán: Christian Persecution Is ‘Organized Attack on an Entire Culture’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
*Williams, Thomas D. (November 26, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2019/11/26/hungary-decries-11-murdered-christians-world-every-day/ Hungary Decries ‘11 Murdered Christians in the World Every Day’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
*Montgomery, Jack (December 24, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/12/24/hungarian-govt-christians-christian-culture-attacked-across-europe-world/ Hungarian Govt: Christians, Christian Culture Attacked Across Europe, World]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 24, 2019.
*Williams, Thomas D. (November 19, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2020/11/19/hungary-decries-worrisome-global-rise-in-christian-persecution/ Hungary Decries Worrisome Global Rise in Christian Persecution]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
See also:
*McLean, Dorothy Cummings (November 26, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungarian-pm-persecuted-christians-will-help-us-save-europe Hungarian PM: Persecuted Christians will help us save Europe]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved November 26, 2019.</ref> He is critical of the [[homosexual agenda]].<ref>Bourne, Lisa (August 20, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/pro-family-hungarians-earn-partial-victory-as-coca-cola-pulls-lgbt-ads Pro-family Hungarians earn ‘partial victory’ as Coca-Cola pulls LGBT ads]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved August 20, 2019.</ref> Orbán's government has spoken out against globalist ideology.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (September 26, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/26/hungarian-govt-family-minister-globalism-is-a-bad-choice-slams-canadas-trudeau/ Hungarian Govt Family Minister: ‘Globalism Is a Bad Choice’, Slams Canada’s Trudeau]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 26, 2019.</ref>

Orbán is one of the most outspoken opponents to the [[European migrant crisis]] and calls for a stronger border defense in [[Hungary]], he is also a defender of national interests and values. Unlike most other European heads-of-government, Orbán has taken a more conservative right-wing, common sense approach to the immigration crisis,<ref name="foxnews.com">Shaw, Adam (March 1, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/03/01/europes-pro-trump-outpost-populist-hungary-buoyed-by-us-shift-on-refugees-russia.html Europe's pro-Trump outpost: Populist Hungary buoyed by US shift on refugees, Russia]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 1, 2017.</ref><ref>Multiple references:
*Kassam, Raheem (December 14, 2015). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/12/14/europe-is-a-battlefield-due-to-migrants-says-hungarian-pm-tens-of-millions-more-to-come/ Europe Is a ‘Battlefield’ Due To Migrants, Says Hungarian PM – ‘Tens Of Millions More To Come’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Lane, Oliver JJ (May 14, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/14/orban-poland-west-never-experienced-communism-cant-understand-eastern-europe/ Orban in Poland: The West Never Experienced Communism, So Can’t Understand Eastern Europe]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (August 16, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/16/hungarian-govt-swedens-political-leaders-on-side-illegal-migrants/ Hungarian Govt: Sweden’s Leaders are ‘On the Side’ of Illegal Migrants]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 16, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (December 27, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/12/27/orban-bringing-africas-problems-europe-destroy-culture/ Hungary’s Orban: Bringing Africa’s Problems to Europe Will ‘Destroy 2,000-year-old Culture’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 27, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (July 13, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/07/13/hungary-pm-warns-on-long-term-migrant-crisis-millions-will-arrive-our-task-is-to-defend-our-people/ Hungary PM Warns on Long-term Migrant Crisis: ‘Millions Will Arrive, Our Task Is to Defend Our People’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (December 28, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/12/28/hungarys-orban-labels-eus-mass-migration-policy-grave-mistake/ Hungary’s Orban Labels EU’s Mass Migration Policy ‘Grave Mistake’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
*Friedman, Victoria (September 27, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/09/27/central-europe-eu-wants-manage-migration-not-stop-it-new-migration-pact/ Orbán Rejects Migration Pact, Says EU Wants to ‘Manage Migration’ Not Stop It]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
*Lane, Oliver JJ (November 18, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/11/18/hungary-eu-is-trying-to-punish-countries-that-control-their-own-borders/ Hungary: EU is Trying to Punish Countries That Control Their Own Borders]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
*Montgomery, Jack (February 25, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/02/25/orban-eus-permissive-stance-migration-turned-mediterranean-into-cemetery/ Orban: EU’s Permissive Stance on Migration Has ‘Turned the Mediterranean Into a Cemetery’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (May 27, 2021, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/05/27/hungary-urges-refocus-migrant-crisis-as-covid-recedes-attempts-border-triple/ Hungary Urges Refocus on Migrant Crisis as Covid Recedes and Attempts on Border Triple]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (June 13, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/06/13/orban-migrant-armies-are-banging-on-europes-doors/ Orbán: ‘Migrant Armies Are Banging on Europe’s Doors’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Zindulka, Kurt (September 19, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/09/19/how-its-done-hungary-shares-footage-of-walls-stopping-illegal-migration/ How It’s Done: Hungary Releases Footage of Walls and Guards Stopping Illegal Migrants]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
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*Montgomery, Jack (March 4, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/03/04/hungary-pm-migrant-crisis-will-happen-again-even-stronger-form/ Hungary PM: Migrant Crisis ‘Will Happen Again In an Even Stronger Form’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 4, 2019.
*Montgomery, Jack (September 24, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/24/eu-trying-cram-mandatory-migrant-quotas-down-throats-european-countries/ Hungary: EU Trying to ‘Cram Mandatory Migrant Quotas Down Throats of European Countries’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
*Chalmers, John; Baczynska, Gabriela (September 25, 2020). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban-interview/hungarys-orban-rejects-criticism-over-rule-of-law-says-he-is-a-freedom-fighter-idUSKCN26G26Q Hungary's Orban rejects criticism over rule of law, says he is a 'freedom fighter']. ''Reuters''. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
*Tomlinson, Chris (November 7, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/11/07/orban-offers-western-europe-migrants-corridor-eu-wants-mass-migration/ ‘If You Need Them, Take Them’: Orbán Offers Western Europe Migrant ‘Corridor’ if EU Wants Mass Migration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 28, 2021.</ref> and he remained committed to protecting Hungary's demographic composition.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (September 8, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/09/08/pm-viktor-orban-hungary-is-not-an-immigrant-country-and-does-not-want-to-become-one/ PM Viktor Orban: ‘Hungary Is Not an Immigrant Country and Does Not Want to Become One’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 8, 2017.</ref> He has criticized the European Union<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (October 9, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/10/09/hungarian-pm-eu-insults-member-states-abuses-powers-george-soros/ Hungarian PM: ‘The EU Insults Member-States, Abuses its Powers, and Eats from George Soros’s Hand’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 11, 2017.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-budget-hungary/hungarys-orban-likens-eu-to-former-soviet-union-if-rule-of-law-criteria-accepted-idUSKBN27T0ZT Hungary's Orban likens EU to former Soviet Union if rule of law criteria accepted]. ''Reuters''. November 13, 2020. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
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*Montgomery, Jack (July 13, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/07/13/hungarian-speaker-totalitarian-liberalism-successor-of-nazis-and-communists-will-destroy-europe/ Hungarian Speaker: Totalitarian Liberalism the Successor of ‘Nazis and Communists’, Will ‘Destroy Europe’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> and has argued that the EU's policies and attitudes favor terrorists.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (June 13, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/06/13/hungarian-orban-accuses-eu-favouring-terrorists/ Hungarian PM Orbán: ‘The European Union Is on the Side of Terrorists’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 13, 2017.</ref> In addition to criticizing the EU for holding [[Marxist]] values,<ref>Montgomery, Jack (June 22, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/22/hungarian-pm-spirit-marx-lenin-re-education-camps-lives-eu/ Hungarian PM: ‘The Spirit of Marx, Lenin, and the Re-Education Camps’ Lives on in the EU]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 22, 2018.</ref> he has also criticized supporters of a "[[United States of Europe]]" for intentionally supporting and enabling mass migration to Europe in order to create a "post-Christian and post-national" state.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (November 14, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/11/14/hungary-pm-united-states-europe-plotters-using-mass-migration-create-post-national-post-christian-federation/ Hungary PM: ‘United States of Europe’ Plotters Using Mass Migration to Create ‘Post-National, Post-Christian’ Super-state]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 14, 2017. See also:
*Montgomery, Jack (September 24, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/09/24/orban-mass-migration-agenda-part-global-plan-create-new-proletariat-west/ Orban: Mass Migration Agenda Part of ‘Global Plan’ to Create ‘New Proletariat’ in the West]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 25, 2021.</ref> Orbán has warned against EU plans to take away border security obligations from its member nations,<ref>Multiple references:
*Hale, Virginia (September 14, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/09/14/orban-eu-open-border-brussels/ Orbán Warns EU Planning to ‘Open the Gate’ with New Brussels Border Force]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 14, 2018.
*[https://voiceofeurope.com/2018/09/hungary-brussels-does-not-aim-to-protect-the-eus-borders-but-to-set-up-a-reception-service-to-manage-immigration-rather-than-to-stop-it/ Hungary: Brussels does not aim to protect the EU’s borders but to set up a reception service to manage immigration rather than to stop it]. ''Voice of Europe'' (from the ''Hungary Journal''). September 17, 2018. Retrieved September 18, 2018.
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*Tomlinson, Chris (May 22, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/05/22/orban-calls-voters-send-strong-message-brussels/ Orban Tells Voters to Send ‘Strong Message’ to Brussels in EU Elections]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 22, 2019.</ref> and he has criticized excessive EU integration.<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Chris (July 4, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/07/04/orban-salvini-le-pen-and-others-sign-pro-sovereignty-declaration-against-eu-overreach/ Orban, Salvini, Le Pen, and Others Sign Pro-Sovereignty Declaration Against EU Overreach]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*De La Baume, Maïa (July 2, 2021). [https://www.politico.eu/article/viktor-orban-marine-le-pen-matteo-salvini-eu-integration-european-superstate-radical-forces/ Orbán, Le Pen, Salvini join forces to blast EU integration]. ''Politico''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (May 26, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/05/26/hungary-govt-power-hungry-eu-institutions-more-problem-solution-pandemic/ Hungary Govt: Power-Hungry EU Institutions ‘More of a Problem than a Solution’ in Pandemic]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> Despite this, Orbán opposes leaving the EU.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban/hungary-will-remain-part-of-the-european-union-pm-orban-says-idUSKBN1WE0GT Hungary will remain part of the European Union, PM Orban says]. ''Reuters''. September 29, 2019. Retrieved September 29, 2019.</ref> His government has also criticized the [[United Nations]] for its open borders immigraton policies, among the organization's other policies,<ref>Anthony, James (June 27, 2021). [https://thepostmillennial.com/hungary-boycotts-united-nations-south-africa-anti-racism-conference/ Hungary boycotts United Nations 'anti-racism' conference in South Africa]. ''The Post Millennial''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> stating that "national interest comes first."<ref>Shaw, Adam (September 25, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/hungary-joins-trumps-attack-on-open-borders Hungary joins Trump’s attack on 'open-borders' agenda at UN, says 'national interest comes first']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 25, 2019.</ref>

Orbán has stressed that the responsibility for defending Hungary lies with Hungary rather than the EU or NATO and has stated that "a nation which is unable to protect its country is not worthy of it."<ref>Friedman, Victoria (May 17, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/17/orban-defending-hungary-our-duty-not-nato-eu/ Orbán: ‘Defending Hungary Is Our Duty – Not NATO’s or the EU’s’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 18, 2018.</ref>

Orbán looks highly upon former United Kingdom Prime Minister [[Margaret Thatcher]],<ref name="Battlefield"/> and he has also spoken highly of [[Boris Johnson]].<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban-brexit/hungary-pm-orban-boris-johnson-is-one-of-europes-bravest-politicians-idUSKBN1Z81JQ Boris Johnson "one of Europe's bravest politicians": Hungarian PM Orban]. ''Reuters''. January 9, 2020. Retrieved January 9, 2020.</ref> He became the first leader of an EU member state to endorse [[Donald Trump]] for U.S. President in 2016.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2016/07/23/hungary-pm-orban-becomes-first-eu-leader-endorse-trump/ Hungarian PM Orban Becomes First EU Leader To Endorse Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. July 23, 2016. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2016/07/24/hungary-prime-minister-says-trump-is-better-candidate-for-europe.html Hungary prime minister says Trump is better candidate for Europe]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). July 24, 2016. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Dunai, Marton (July 26, 2016). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election-hungary-orban/orban-says-trumps-migration-foreign-policy-plans-vital-for-hungary-idUSKCN1061PU Orban says Trump's migration, foreign policy plans 'vital' for Hungary]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
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*Tomlinson, Chris (December 21, 2016). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2016/12/21/viktor-orban-declares-2017-year-rebellion/ Orbán Declares 2017 the ‘Year of Rebellion’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref> Orbán has spoken positively of President Trump, stating that he speaks straightforwardly and that he and Trump agree on numerous issues,<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (June 8, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/08/hungarian-pm-with-trump-finally-someone-who-speaks-in-straightforward-manner/ Hungarian PM: With Trump, Finally Someone Who Speaks in ‘Straightforward Manner’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 8, 2017. See also:
*Shaw, Adam (April 16, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/hungarys-top-diplomat-praises-trump-on-nato-push-contrasts-against-obama-era-lecturing Hungary’s top diplomat praises Trump on NATO push, contrasts against Obama-era ‘lecturing’]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 18, 2019.</ref> and he endorsed Trump's 2020 re-election campaign.<ref>Baczynska, Gabriela; Chalmers, John (September 25, 2020). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban-trump-interview/hungarys-orban-convinced-trump-will-win-u-s-election-has-no-plan-b-idUSKCN26G29M Hungary's Orban convinced Trump will win U.S. election, has no plan B]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved September 27, 2020.</ref> His administration has cast itself as a "natural ally" of the U.S.<ref>Sands, David R. (May 31, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/may/31/hungary-natural-ally-trump-pompeo-peter-szijjarto-/ 'Natural ally': Hungary leads fight against anti-U.S. 'hysteria' in Europe]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 31, 2018. See also:
*Friedman, Victoria (December 4, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/12/04/hungarian-minister-praises-american-leadership-nato-criticises-brain-dead-comments/ Hungarian Minister Praises American Leadership in NATO, Criticises Macron’s Brain Dead Comments]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban-iran/hungary-wants-eu-position-on-iran-to-be-closer-to-u-s-stance-pm-idUSKBN1Z81B3 Hungary wants EU position on Iran to be closer to U.S. stance: PM]. ''Reuters''. January 9, 2020. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
*Friedman, Victoria (January 9, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/01/09/hungarys-orban-wants-eu-adopt-us-stance-iran/ Hungary’s Orbán Wants EU to Adopt Israeli-U.S. Stance on Iran]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 9, 2020.</ref> Orbán and his government have spoken highly of [[Matteo Salvini]], Italy's conservative immigration minister,<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (June 19, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/19/orban-slams-eu-praises-salvini-ngo-ships-run-white-collar-people-smugglers/ Hungary’s Orban Praises Italy’s Salvini: NGO Crews Are ‘White-Collar People-Smugglers’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (July 1, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/01/hungary-backs-salvini-gamechanging-shut-ports-illegals-eu-leaders-all-talk-no-action/ EXCLUSIVE – Hungary Backs Salvini’s ‘Gamechanging’ Move to Shut Ports to Migrants, Brands EU Leaders All Talk]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
*Williams, Thomas D. (August 28, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/28/viktor-orban-matteo-salvini-is-my-hero/ Viktor Orban: Matteo Salvini Is ‘My Hero’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 28, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (May 2, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/05/02/orban-labels-salvini-most-important-person-europe-ahead-visit/ Orban Labels Salvini ‘Most Important Person in Europe’ Ahead of Visit]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 2, 2019.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-election-right-hungary/hungary-pm-makes-overtures-to-italy-far-right-in-hint-of-eu-conservative-split-idUSKCN1S81K8 Hungary PM makes overtures to Italy far right in hint of EU conservative split]. ''Reuters''. May 2, 2019. Retrieved May 2, 2019.
*Gorondi, Pablo (May 2, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/cba92046268e4b1d8781a2af05f79a43 Anti-migrant politicians bond at razor wire fence in Hungary]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved May 4, 2019.
*Friedman, Victoria (May 5, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/05/05/orban-hungary-italy-have-proved-illegal-migration-stopped-land-sea/ Orban: Hungary and Italy Have Proved Illegal Mass Migration Can Be Stopped]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 5, 2019.
*Montgomery, Jack (August 30, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/08/30/orban-to-brother-in-arms-salvini-hungarians-will-never-forget-your-fight-for-strong-borders-european-heritage/ Orban to ‘Brother in Arms’ Salvini: Hungarians ‘Will Never Forget’ Your Fight for Strong Borders, European Heritage]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (September 20, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/20/hungarian-minister-with-salvini-europe-was-safe/ Hungarian Minister: With Salvini Europe Was Safe]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 20, 2019.
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*Friedman, Victoria (August 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/29/orban-salvini-attack-globalist-macron-leader-pro-migration-parties-eu/ Orban, Salvini Attack Globalist Macron as ‘Leader of Pro-Migration Parties’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
*Hale, Virginia (August 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/29/orban-salvini-elections-anti-migration-front/ Orbán, Salvini Set to Take On Globalism at EU Elections with Anti-Migration Front]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
*Tondo, Lorenzo (August 28, 2018). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/aug/28/matteo-salvini-viktor-orban-anti-migrant-plan-brussels Matteo Salvini and Viktor Orbán to form anti-migration front]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
*Foster, Peter (August 28, 2018). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/08/28/populist-duo-viktor-orban-matteo-salvini-call-deportation-migrants/ Populist duo Viktor Orban and Matteo Salvini call for deportation of migrants from Europe]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (January 11, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/01/11/orban-gives-support-salvini-alliance-poland/ Orban Gives Support to Salvini’s Italy Allying with Poland]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (June 2, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/06/02/orban-not-joining-salvini-led-eu-parliament-group/ Orban Not Joining Salvini-led EU Parliament Group]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 3, 2019.</ref> and he has met with French leaders [[Marine Le Pen]] and [[Eric Zemmour]].<ref>Caulcutt, Clea; Bayer, Lili (September 24, 2021). [https://www.politico.eu/article/viktor-orban-meeting-eric-zemmour/ Viktor Orbán rolls out the red carpet for Marine Le Pen’s firebrand rival]. ''Politico''. Retrieved November 28, 2021.</ref><ref>Caulcutt, Clea; de La Baume, Maïa; Bayer, Lili (October 26, 2021). [https://www.politico.eu/article/marine-le-pen-france-hungary-viktor-orban/ Marine Le Pen aims for Budapest boost from Orbán meeting]. ''Politico''. Retrieved November 28, 2021.</ref> He also has a good relationship with [[Israel]] and its prime minister [[Benjamin Netanyahu]].<ref>Multiple references:
*Pfeffer, Anshel (July 18, 2018). [https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium-the-netanyahu-orban-bromance-that-is-shaking-up-europe-and-d-c-1.6290691 Netanyahu and Orbán: An Illiberal Bromance Spanning From D.C. to Jerusalem]. ''Haaretz''. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
*Byrne, Andrew; Zeveloff, Naomi (July 18, 2017). [https://www.ft.com/content/1652bef2-6bb4-11e7-bfeb-33fe0c5b7eaa Netanyahu hails Orban’s Hungary as an ally of Israel]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/hungary-orban-hosts-netanyahu-vows-to-squelch-anti-semitism/3949258.html Hungary's Orban Hosts Netanyahu, Vows to Squelch Anti-Semitism]. ''Voice of America''. July 18, 2017. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
*Dunai, Marton (July 18, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-israel/hungarys-orban-welcomes-netanyahu-vows-to-fight-anti-semitism-idUSKBN1A312O Hungary's Orban welcomes Netanyahu, vows to fight anti-Semitism]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
*[https://www.timesofisrael.com/hungarys-orban-to-make-first-trip-to-israel-next-month/ Hungary’s controversial Orban to make first trip to Israel next month]. ''The Times of Israel''. June 27, 2018. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
*Glick, Caroline (April 11, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2018/04/11/caroline-glick-israel-stands-hungary-nationalist-government/ Caroline Glick: Israel Stands with Hungary’s Nationalist Government]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (July 18, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/18/israeli-pm-says-hungary-at-forefront-of-fight-against-anti-semitism/ Israeli PM Says Hungary ‘At Forefront’ of Fight Against Anti-Semitism]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
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*Aharon, Jenny (April 24, 2018). [https://www.jpost.com/Opinion/Hungarian-PM-Orban-Israels-friend-or-foe-552640 Hungarian PM Orban: Israel's Friend of Foe?] ''The Jerusalem Post''. Retrieved June 27, 2018.</ref> Orbán sent a letter of congratulations to German Conservative politician [[Horst Seehofer]] on his re-election as leader of the [[Christian Social Union of Bavaria]].<ref>[http://www.miniszterelnok.hu/viktor-orban-congratulates-horst-seehofer/ Viktor Orbán congratulates Horst Seehofer]. ''Miniszterelnok.hu'' (from ''MTI''). December 19, 2017. Retrieved February 9, 2019.</ref> He has spoken critically of [[Joe Biden]],<ref>McLoone, David (August 16, 2021). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungarian-pm-slams-biden-western-liberals-cannot-accept-successful-conservative-alternative/ Hungarian PM slams Biden: ‘Western liberals cannot accept’ successful conservative alternative]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved August 21, 2021.</ref> [[Hillary Clinton]], and globalist EU politicians<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (October 2, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/10/02/orban-praises-trump-slams-clinton-rebukes-eu-migration-commissioner/ Orbán Praises Trump, Slams Clinton, Rebukes EU Migration Commissioner: ‘This Man Is Our Employee’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (February 1, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/01/hungary-eu-vice-prez-european-socialists-following-orders-soros-network/ Hungary: EU Vice-Prez, European Socialists ‘Following Orders of Soros Network’ to Increase Immigration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 1, 2019.
*Montgomery, Jack (September 16, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/16/orban-buries-eus-juncker-blind-national-politician-comments/ Orban Buries EU’s Juncker over ‘Blind National Politician’ Comments]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 16, 2019.</ref> such as [[Emmanuel Macron]].<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (January 10, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/01/10/hungarys-orban-says-he-must-fight-french-president-macron-on-immigration/ Hungary’s Orbán Says He ‘Must Fight’ French President Macron on Immigration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 10, 2019.</ref> Orbán's government has criticized Sweden for its leftist policies.<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Chris (February 22, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/22/sweden-protests-hungarian-personal-attacks-after-nazi-policy-comparison/ Sweden Protests Hungarian ‘Personal Attacks’ After ‘Nazi’ Policy Comparison]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 23, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (March 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/03/29/swedish-education-minister-tells-hungary-it-is-not-ok-to-use-sweden-as-example-of-failed-mass-migration-policies/ Sweden to Hungary: It Is Not OK to Use us as an Example of Failed Mass Migration Policies]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 23, 2019.</ref> He has called for having the [[establishment]] European People's Party work with conservative-populists.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-election-orban/orban-says-eu-conservatives-must-work-with-populists-idUSKCN1S73VG Orban says EU conservatives must work with populists]. ''Reuters''. May 1, 2019. Retrieved May 1, 2019. See also:
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban-party/hungary-pm-says-european-conservatives-losing-influence-flags-new-party-grouping-idUSKBN1Z81HW Hungary PM says European conservatives losing influence, flags new party grouping]. ''Reuters''. January 9, 2020. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
*Bayer, Lili; Wanat, Zosia (January 9, 2020). [https://www.politico.eu/article/orban-new-initiative-needed-epp-stays-liberal-path/ Orbán: New conservative group needed if EPP stays on ‘liberal’ path]. ''Politico''. Retrieved January 9, 2020.</ref> In 2019, Orbán honored conservative British philosopher Sir [[Roger Scruton]].<ref>Lane, Olvier JJ (December 4, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/12/04/hungary-awards-conservative-philosopher-scruton-om/ Pictures: Hungary’s Orban Honours Conservative Philosopher Sir Roger Scruton With Order of Merit]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 4, 2019.</ref> In August 2021, conservative commentator [[Tucker Carlson]] visited Hungary and interviewed Orbán.<ref>Multiple references:
*Duke, Selwyn (August 6, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/hungarys-nationalist-leader-orban-interviewed-by-tucker-is-he-the-thug-biden-claims/ Hungary’s Nationalist Leader Orbán Interviewed by Tucker. Is He the “Thug” Biden Claims?] ''The New American''. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (August 6, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/08/06/we-are-serious-country-hungarians-tell-tucker-why-they-ended-border-crisis/ ‘We Are a Serious Country’ – Hungarians Tell Tucker How and Why They Ended Border Crisis]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (August 7, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/08/07/multiculturalist-liberals-hate-hungary-for-being-a-pro-borders-traditional-values-success-orban/ Multiculturalist Liberals Hate Hungary for Being a Pro-Borders, Traditional Values Success: Orban]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
*Poor, Jeff (August 5, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2021/08/05/hungary-prime-minister-orban-relationship-with-u-s-is-fine-except-the-liberals-in-govt-in-washington/ Hungary Prime Minister Orbán: Relationship with U.S. Is ‘Fine’ Except the ‘Liberals in Gov’t in Washington’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
See also:
*[https://video.foxnews.com/v/6266722532001?playlist_id=5198073478001#sp=show-clips Hungarian prime minister hits back at Biden calling him a 'thug']. ''Fox News Video''. August 6, 2021. Retrieved August 8, 2021.</ref> In March 2021, Orbán's Fidesz left the [[European People’s Party]],<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (March 4, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/03/04/orban-party-leaves-largest-eu-parliament-group-years-conflict/ Orban Party Leaves Largest EU Parliament Group After Years of Conflict]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.</ref> and it considered creating a political group with more conservative parties.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/03/19/hungary-looks-to-create-new-right-wing-political-group-inside-european-union/ Hungary Looks to Create New Right-Wing Political Group Inside European Union]. ''Breitbart News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). March 19, 2021. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Tomlinson, Chris (March 31, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/03/31/salvini-meet-orban-polish-pm-discuss-eu-alliance/ Italy’s Salvini, Hungary’s Orban, and Polish Prime Minister to Discuss Alliance in EU]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Tomlinson, Chris (April 4, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/04/04/salvini-hits-back-against-leftist-criticism-over-meeting-with-orban/ Salvini Hits Back Against Leftist Criticism Over Meeting with Orban]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref>

Orbán has discussed reintroducing the [[death penalty]] in Hungary,<ref>Traynor, Ian (April 29, 2015). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/apr/29/hungary-pm-death-penalty-work-camps-for-immigrants-viktor-orban Hungary PM: bring back death penalty and build work camps for immigrants]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved April 5, 2018.</ref> something not allowed under EU law, though he has denied plans to actually do so.<ref>(April 30, 2015). [https://www.novinite.com/articles/168260/Hungary%E2%80%99s+PM+Orban+Denies+Plans+to+Restore+Death+Penalty Hungary’s PM Orban Denies Plans to Restore Death Penalty]. ''Novinite.com''. Retrieved June 22, 2018.</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.kormany.hu/en/the-prime-minister/the-prime-minister-s-speeches/prime-minister-viktor-orban-s-speech-at-the-25th-balvanyos-summer-free-university-and-student-camp Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s Speech at the 25th Bálványos Summer Free University and Student Camp], Hungarian Government, delivered July 26, 2014.
*[http://www.kormany.hu/en/the-prime-minister/the-prime-minister-s-speeches/prime-minister-viktor-orban-s-speech-at-the-29th-balvanyos-summer-open-university-and-student-camp Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s speech at the 29th Bálványos Summer Open University and Student Camp], Hungarian Government, delivered July 28, 2018.
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0pY0NHgC2E Viktor Orban: "As We Beat the Soviet Empire, We'll Beat Soros' Empire"], YouTube, published January 1, 2018.
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmGyDw6_ypo Viktor Orbán Day of Honor Speech 2018 (with ENG subs)], YouTube, published March 17, 2018.
*[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-sh/Viktor_Orban The man who thinks Europe has been invaded], BBC, April 2018.

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[[File:Viktor Orbán 2016-02-17.jpg|thumb|200px|Viktor Orbán]]
'''Viktor Mihály Orbán''' (born May 31, 1963, in [[Székesfehérvár]]) is a [[conservative]] Hungarian politician and served as Prime Minister of [[Hungary]] between 1998 and 2002 and again since May 29, 2010. He is a member and leader of the [[Fidesz]] party, which is [[Social conservatism|socially conservative]] and moderately-[[Euroskeptic]]. In his earlier years, Orbán ensured that Hungary joined [[NATO]] in 1999 despite [[Russia]]'s opposition.

Since starting his second term as prime minister in 2010, Orbán has served as a strong voice for maintaining traditional [[conservative values]] in Europe, supporting [[national sovereignty]] and identity, and opposing the [[globalist]], one-world agenda of the EU and other entities.<ref>Caldwell, Christopher (May 13, 2019). [https://humanevents.com/2019/05/13/orban-not-far-right-just-right/ Orban: Not Far Right, Just Right.] ''Human Events'' (from ''Claremont Review of Books''). Retrieved May 16, 2019.</ref> He united with [[Poland]]'s conservative government to that end,<ref name="HungaryPoland"/> and his approval ratings are higher than those of his globalist opponents.<ref>Girdusky, Ryan (May 16, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/europes-liberals-hate-viktor-orban-for-one-reason-hes-more-popular-than-them Europe's liberals hate Viktor Orbán for one reason: He's more popular than them]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved May 16, 2019.</ref> Orbán is strongly hated by the Left for his conservative policies and his success at implementing them.<ref>Maitra, Sumantra (August 9, 2021). [https://thefederalist.com/2021/08/09/why-liberals-hate-hungarys-viktor-orban-so-much/ Why Liberals Hate Hungary’s Viktor Orban So Much]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved August 21, 2021.</ref>

==Second tenure as Prime Minister==
[[Fidesz]], led by Orbán, saw a landslide victory in the elections on April 11, 2010, winning over 50% of the vote.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2010/04/11/far-right-party-poised-make-gains-hungary.html Hungary's ruling Socialists suffer stinging defeat]. ''Fox News''. April 11, 2010. Retrieved March 19, 2018.
*Than, Krisztina; Szakacs, Gergely (April 11, 2010). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-election/fidesz-wins-hungary-election-with-strong-mandate-idUSTRE63A1GE20100412 Fidesz wins Hungary election with strong mandate]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref> In the runoff elections held later that month, Fidesz secured a two-thirds majority in parliament, enough to change the constitution.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/hungary/7632990/Hungarys-conservative-opposition-wins-landslide-election.html Hungary's conservative opposition wins landslide election]. ''The Telegraph''. April 26, 2010. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Dunai, Marton; Than, Krisztina (April 25, 2010). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-election/hungarys-fidesz-wins-historic-two-thirds-mandate-idUSTRE63O1KB20100425 Hungary's Fidesz wins historic two-thirds mandate]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*[https://www.economist.com/node/16009177 Orban's triumph]. ''The Economist''. April 29, 2010. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref> According to ''[[The New York Times]]'', Orbán decided to use his party's super-majority to enact major changes rather than have a minimalist agenda.<ref>Kingsley, Patrick (February 10, 2018). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/10/world/europe/hungary-orban-democracy-far-right.html As West Fears the Rise of Autocrats, Hungary Shows What’s Possible]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref>

Orbán again won a two-thirds majority in parliament in the April 2014 elections.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2014/04/06/hungarian-prime-minister-wins-3rd-term.html Hungarian prime minister wins 3rd term]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). April 6, 2014. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Than, Krisztina; Szakacs, Gergely (April 6, 2014). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-election/hungary-re-elects-maverick-pm-far-right-opposition-gains-idUSBREA3502V20140406 Hungary re-elects maverick PM, far-right opposition gains]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Karasz, Palko (April 7, 2014). [https://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/08/world/europe/viktor-orban-wins-a-second-term-in-hungary.html Viktor Orban Wins a Second Term in Hungary]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref> However, Fidesz lost its two-thirds majority after a by-election defeat in February 2015.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-31576491 Hungarian PM Orban loses two-thirds 'super-majority']. ''BBC News''. February 22, 2015. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Byrne, Andrew (February 22, 2015). [https://www.ft.com/content/36811202-baf2-11e4-945d-00144feab7de Hungary’s Fidesz party loses supermajority]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref>

Orbán faced a difficult re-election in 2018,<ref>Roser, Thomas; Davis, Austin (April 5, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/apr/5/viktor-orban-faces-tough-test-in-bid-for-third-ter/ Viktor Orban faces tough test in bid for third term as Hungarian president]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 5, 2018.</ref> in which he emphasized the issues of immigration and [[sovereignty]].<ref>Shaw, Adam (April 6, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/04/06/hungarys-viktor-orban-running-on-anti-mass-migration-platform-eyes-fourth-term.html Hungary's Viktor Orban, running on anti-mass migration platform, eyes fourth term]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 6, 2018.</ref> Despite this, Orbán did significantly better than expected and won a supermajority a third time in a row.<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (April 8, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/04/08/bloody-nose-brussels-poll-suggests-anti-globalist-anti-soros-eurosceptic-viktor-orban-wins-big-hungary-election/ Bloody Nose for Brussels: Landslide Triumph as Anti-Globalist, Anti-Soros Orban Wins Third Term in Hungary]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
*Mass, Warren (April 9, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/28714-viktor-orban-strong-defender-of-his-nation-s-sovereign-borders-reelected-in-hungary Viktor Orban, Strong Defender of His Nation’s Sovereign Borders, Reelected in Hungary]. ''The New American''. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
*Murphy, Peter; Khera, Jastinder (April 9, 2018). [https://www.timesofisrael.com/hungarys-orban-claims-victory-as-nationalist-party-takes-sweeping-poll-lead/ Hungary’s Orban claims victory as nationalist party takes sweeping poll lead]. ''The Times of Israel''. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
*Than, Krisztina; Szakacs, Gergely (April 7, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-election/hungarys-strongman-viktor-orban-wins-third-term-in-power-idUSKBN1HE0UC Hungary's strongman Viktor Orban wins third term in power]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
*Hinshaw, Drew; Komuves, Anita (April 8, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/hungary-votes-in-election-with-orban-set-to-secure-a-fourth-term-1523162923 Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban Wins Fourth Term]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
*[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/04/08/hungary-leader-viktor-orban-sweeps-to-re-election-win-with-super-majority.html Hungary leader Viktor Orban sweeps to re-election win with super majority]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved April 9, 2018.
*Lane, Oliver JJ (April 9, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/04/09/orban-responds-electoral-victory-created-opportunity-protect-hungary/ Orban Responds to Electoral Victory: ‘We’ve Created the Opportunity to Protect Hungary’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 9, 2018.</ref> After the election results became known, Orbán stated his intention of pushing forward with his conservative and nationalist agenda,<ref>Than, Krisztina; Szakacs, Gergely (April 10, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-election-orban/hungarys-orban-to-seek-eu-of-strong-nations-after-landslide-re-election-idUSKBN1HH12A Hungary's Orban to seek EU of strong nations after landslide re-election]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved April 10, 2018.</ref> as well as to preserve Hungary's Christian culture,<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Chris (May 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/06/hungarian-pm-orban-building-christian-democracy-announces-tougher-immigration-rules/ Hungarian PM Orban Getting Tougher on Immigration: ‘We Are Building a Christian Democracy’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 6, 2018.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban/pm-orban-vows-to-preserve-hungarys-christian-culture-idUSKBN1I80NC PM Orban vows to preserve Hungary's Christian culture]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 7, 2018.</ref> and he gave a strongly conservative speech outlining his fourth-term agenda.<ref>Multiple references:
*Dunai, Marton; Than, Krisztina (May 10, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban/eu-must-give-up-nightmares-of-united-states-of-europe-hungarian-pm-idUSKBN1IB1TG EU must give up 'nightmares' of United States of Europe: Hungarian PM]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
*Gorondi, Pablo (May 10, 2018). [https://www.apnews.com/b764d6684a2d402e8f0dff9e2fe0d876/Hungary's-parliament-elects-premier-Viktor-Orban-to-4th-term Hungary’s parliament elects premier Viktor Orban to 4th term]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
*[https://www.rt.com/news/426412-orban-christian-values-eu-hungary/ Orban declares end of ‘liberal democracy’ in Hungary, vows to fight for Christian values]. ''RT''. May 10, 2018. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (May 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/12/orban-era-liberal-democracy-replaced-21st-century-christian-democracy/ Orban: ‘We Will Build a 21st Century Christian Democracy, Not Rebuild a Shipwrecked Liberal Democracy’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
See also:
*[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/10/pics-hungarys-parliament-elects-premier-viktor-orban-fourth-term/ PICS: Hungary’s Parliament Elects Premier Viktor Orban to Fourth Term]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 11, 2018.</ref>

===Adopting a new constitution===
While [[Communism]] nominally ended in Hungary in 1989, the country's old constitution – adopted in 1949 and based on the 1936 [[Soviet Union]] constitution – remained in effect despite some constitutional amendments.<ref name="FundamentalLaw">[http://www.kormany.hu/en/doc/the-hungarian-state/the-fundamental-law The Fundamental Law]. ''Hungarian Government''. Retrieved June 16, 2018.</ref> Among other necessary reasons for changing this constitution was the fact that Hungarians would now be able to write their own constitution and mark a clear break from the Soviet era.<ref name="FundamentalLaw"/>

The new constitution,<ref name="Constitution">[http://www.kormany.hu/download/a/68/11000/The_Fundamental_Law_of_Hungary_01072016.pdf The Fundamental Law of Hungary] (in English). ''Hungarian Government''. Retrieved June 16, 2018.</ref> which was passed in 2011 and went into effect in January 2012, promoted conservative and Christian values on numerous topics. For example, the preamble recognized Christianity's major role in Hungary's history, promoted [[family values]], and condemned Hungary's occupation under the [[Third Reich]] and the USSR as well as the 1949 constitution.<ref name="Constitution"/> In addition, the constitution instituted the forint as Hungary's official currency (Article K), called for protecting Hungary's culture and language (preamble, Article H),<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2016/04/26/hungarys-orban-islamisation-banned-constitution/ Hungary’s Orban: ‘Islamisation’ Banned By Constitution]. ''Breitbart News''. April 26, 2016. Retrieved June 16, 2018.</ref> recognized [[marriage]] as between one man and one woman (Article L), and recognized that human life begins at conception (Article II).<ref>Clabough, Raven (June 14, 2011). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/8767-hungarys-pro-life-constitution-draws-ire-of-european-institutions Hungary's Pro-Life Constitution Draws Ire of European Institutions]. ''The New American''. Retrieved June 16, 2018.</ref><ref>Singson, Samantha (May 5, 2011). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/new-hungarian-constitution-recognizing-life-from-conception-signed-into-law New Hungarian Constitution recognizing life ‘from conception’ signed into law]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved June 16, 2018.</ref> Liberals and the European [[establishment]] criticized Orbán for these constitutional changes.<ref>[http://p.dw.com/p/10vlY Hungary's parliament passes controversial new constitution]. ''Deutsche Welle''. April 18, 2011. Retrieved June 16, 2018.</ref>

===Strong economic growth===
Orbán was recognized for turning Hungary around after taking power, getting it out of the negative effects of the [[Recession of 2008]] and improving its finances.<ref name="Dunai2018">Dunai, Marton (February 18, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-election-orban/hungarys-orban-calls-for-global-anti-migrant-alliance-with-eye-on-2018-elections-idUSKCN1G20PV Hungary's Orban calls for global anti-migrant alliance with eye on 2018 elections]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved February 18, 2018.</ref><ref>Dunai, Marton (May 23, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban/booming-economy-anti-migrant-stance-help-orban-tighten-grip-in-hungary-idUSKCN1IO2I3 Booming economy, anti-migrant stance help Orban tighten grip in Hungary]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 23, 2018.</ref> In the last quarter of 2018, the Hungarian GDP grew 5% – an outlier compared to other Eastern European countries<ref>Tomek, Radoslav (February 13, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-02-14/east-eu-to-show-slowing-gdp-growth-as-export-demand-deteriorates East EU's Economic Growth Slows as Export Demand Deteriorates]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved May 13, 2019.</ref><ref name="Booming"/><ref>Rabouin, Dion (July 3, 2019). [https://www.axios.com/romania-poland-hungary-economic-growth-europe-8686bbaf-080a-4f7c-8da2-e6dea43072d2.html Central and Eastern Europe buck continent's economic stagnation]. ''Axios''. Retrieved July 3, 2019.</ref> – and wages saw strong growth.<ref name="Booming">Than, Krisztina; Szakacs, Gergely (June 26, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-cenbank-idUSKCN1TR26X Risk of Hungary's booming economy overheating is very low: central banker]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 30, 2019.</ref><ref>Eddy, Kester (March 2, 2019). [https://bbj.hu/business/sun-still-shines-on-hungarian-economy-but-clouds-gather_161468 Sun Still Shines on Hungarian Economy, but Clouds Gather]. ''Budapest Business Journal''. Retrieved May 13, 2019.</ref><ref>Virovacz, Peter (July 30, 2019). [https://think.ing.com/snaps/hungary-wage-growth-re-accelerates/ Hungary: Wage growth re-accelerates]. ''ING''. Retrieved October 25, 2019.</ref> Unemployment fell to a record low.<ref>Virovacz, Peter (July 29, 2019). [https://think.ing.com/snaps/hungary-unemployment-at-record-low/ Hungary: Unemployment at record low]. ''ING''. Retrieved October 25, 2019.</ref>

In 2019, Orbán stated that Hungary's economy no longer relied on EU funding.<ref>[https://hungarytoday.hu/orban-hungary-eu-funds-leyen-soros/ Orbán: ‘Hungary No Longer Dependent on EU Funding’]. ''Hungary Today''. July 12, 2019. Retrieved July 21, 2019.</ref>

===Response to the European migrant crisis===
[[File:Viktor Orbán, 2016 speech.jpg|thumb|300px|Orbán gives a victory speech after a 2016 referendum on immigration. The card in front of him reads "Let us defend Hungary!"]]
[[File:Hungarian-Serbian border barrier.jpg|thumb|300px|Hungary's [[border fence]] with Serbia]]
{{See also|European migrant crisis}}
In 2015, Hungary was overrun by refugees passing through the country, and it has the largest ''per capita'' number of asylum applications of any European country in 2015.<ref>Connor, Phillip (August 2, 2016). [http://www.pewglobal.org/2016/08/02/number-of-refugees-to-europe-surges-to-record-1-3-million-in-2015/ Number of Refugees to Europe Surges to Record 1.3 Million in 2015]. ''Pew Research Center''. Retrieved April 7, 2018.</ref> In response, Orbán took several actions,<ref>Multiple references:
*Savitsky, Shane (February 1, 2017). [https://www.axios.com/border-fences-and-refugee-bans-been-there-done-that-for-hungary-2226465858.html Border fences and refugee bans: Hungary did it — fast]. ''Axios''. Retrieved October 6, 2017.
*Bensman, Todd (April 3, 2019). [https://cis.org/Bensman/Progress-Report-Hungarys-Fenced-Borderlands Progress Report from Hungary's Fenced Borderlands]. ''Center for Immigration Studies''. Retrieved April 6, 2019.
See also:
*[https://voiceofeurope.com/2018/09/viktor-orban-was-the-only-one-doing-the-right-thing-during-the-migrant-crisis/ “Viktor Orban was the only one doing the right thing during the migrant crisis”]. ''Voice of Europe'' (from the ''Hungary Journal''). September 16, 2018. Retrieved September 16, 2018.</ref> including building a [[border barrier]] along the border with [[Serbia]]<ref>Multiple references:
*Kent, Simon (September 15, 2015). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/09/07/end-of-the-line-hungary-seals-borders-as-migrant-flow-surges-on/ End Of The Line: Hungary Seals Borders As Migrant Flow Surges On]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
*[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/09/15/hungary-launches-border-crackdown-says-migrants-risk-expulsion/ Hungary Seals Border, Detains Thousands, Threatens To Imprison Illegals]. ''Breitbart News'' (from ''AFP''). September 15, 2015. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
*[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2016/09/19/successful-hungarian-border-fence-boosts-support-right-wing-government/ Successful Hungarian Border Fence Boosts Support Of Right Wing Government]. ''Breitbart'' (from ''Reuters''). September 19, 2016. Retrieved January 29, 2017.</ref> and [[Croatia]].<ref>[https://www.voanews.com/a/reu-migrant-shot-dead-trying-to-enter-bulgaria-says-ministry/3009905.html Hungary Closes Border With Croatia]. ''Voice of America''. October 16, 2015. Retrieved August 13, 2017.</ref> The fence was so effective that [[illegal immigration]] levels dropped to levels seen before the crisis began,<ref>Lane, Oliver JJ (October 29, 2015). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/10/29/hold-hungarian-border-fence-so-effective-illegal-immigrants-are-now-at-pre-migrant-crisis-levels/ Hungarian Border Fence So Effective Illegal Immigrants Are Now At Pre Migrant-Crisis Levels]. ''Breitbart''. Retrieved January 29, 2017.</ref> and by September 2017, illegal immigration levels had dropped by 99% since 2015.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (September 15, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/09/16/hungary-builds-a-wall-cuts-illegal-immigration-by-over-99-per-cent/ Hungary Builds a Wall, Cuts Illegal Immigration by Over 99 Per Cent]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 16, 2017. See also:
*Montgomery, Jack (February 9, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2019/02/09/exclusive-hungarian-govt-praises-trump-border-protection-obligation-state/ EXCLUSIVE – Hungary Backs Trump’s Wall: ‘Border Protection An Obligation of the State’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 9, 2019.
*Montgomery, Jack (February 15, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/15/hungary-fighting-illegal-migration-not-possible-without-barriers/ Hungary: ‘Fighting Illegal Migration Not Possible Without Physical Barriers at Border’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 15, 2019.
*Gorondi, Pablo (May 10, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/07ac72b6f0b24d8b83ef61114e3b075f Hungary stems migrant flow, but issue remains big in EU vote]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved May 26, 2019.</ref> In April 2017, the Hungarian government completed construction of a second border fence, one with high-tech features, on the Serbian border.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/28/hungary-completes-second-anti-migrant-fence/ Hungary Completes Second Anti-Migrant Fence]. ''Breitbart News''. April 28, 2017. Retrieved April 28, 2017.
*[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/04/28/hungary-completes-2nd-border-fence-meant-to-stop-migrants.html Hungary completes 2nd border fence meant to stop migrants]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). April 28, 2017. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
*[http://p.dw.com/p/2c64B Hungary completes second fence to keep out migrants]. ''Deutsche Welle''. April 28, 2017. Retrieved August 13, 2017.</ref> Unlike most other European countries, Hungary's leadership has taken a more conservative right-wing, common sense approach to the immigration crisis.<ref name="foxnews.com"/><ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (July 1, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/01/hungarian-hypocrisy-political-correctness-migration-enabled-terrorism/ EXCLUSIVE – Hungarian Govt Says ‘Hypocrisy and Political Correctness’ on Migration Enabled Terrorism]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
*Binder, John (July 2, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/07/02/exclusive-hungarians-warn-u-s-illegal-migration-cant-be-controlled-without-strong-border/ Exclusive – Hungarians Warn U.S. Illegal Migration Can’t Be Controlled Without ‘Strong’ Border]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 2, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (May 20, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/05/20/orban-we-want-change-we-want-a-europe-that-protects-its-borders-on-land-and-sea/ Orban: ‘We Want Change, We Want a Europe that Protects Its Borders on Land and Sea’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 20, 2019.</ref> In March 2017, the Hungarian government refused a Swedish request to let 5,000 asylum seekers into its borders.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (March 28, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/03/28/hungary-refuses-5000-migrants-sweden/ Hungary Refuses to Take 5,000 Migrants From Sweden]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 28, 2017.</ref> In May 2018, the Hungarian government under Orbán rejected a European Union-African migration declaration that disproportionately favored the African countries and "further inspires migration."<ref>Friedman, Victoria (May 4, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/04/hungary-rejects-eu-africa-declaration-inspires-migration/ Hungary Rejects EU-Africa Declaration that ‘Inspires Migration’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 4, 2018.
*Gorondi, Pablo (May 10, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/07ac72b6f0b24d8b83ef61114e3b075f Hungary stems migrant flow, but issue remains big in EU vote]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved May 10, 2019.
*Bensman, Todd (December 4, 2019). [https://cis.org/Bensman/Tunnels-Under-Hungarys-Fence-Are-Inconsequential The Tunnels Under Hungary's Fence Are Inconsequential]. ''Center for Immigration Studies''. Retrieved December 4, 2019.</ref> Hungary's government has also criticized the [[United Nations]]'s [[Global Compact on Migration]],<ref>Multiple references:
*Hale, Virginia (March 5, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/03/05/hungary-un-plan-mass-migration/ Hungary Challenges United Nations Plan to Facilitate Global Mass Migration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 9, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (June 8, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/08/hungary-migration-un-compact-victim-europe/ Hungary Slams Pro-Mass Migration UN Compact: ‘Its Clear Victim Is Europe’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 9, 2018.
*Friedman, Victoria (November 24, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/11/24/hungary-attacks-un-pact-attempting-legalising-migration-populist-claims-criticism-migration-criminal/ Hungary Attacks UN Migration Compact for Attempting to ‘Legalise Illegal Immigration’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 24, 2018.</ref> and it withdrew from it in July 2018.<ref>Shaw, Adam (July 19, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/07/19/hungary-joins-us-in-withdrawing-from-un-global-migration-agreement.html Hungary joins US in withdrawing from UN global migration agreement]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 19, 2018.</ref>

On September 15, 2015, the same day the Hungarian government closed its border with Serbia, several laws came into effect in the nation. The laws made illegal immigrants in Hungary subject to criminal charges and made it illegal to damage the nation's border fence.<ref>Multiple references:
*Harven, Michelle (September 11, 2015). [https://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/hungary-enacts-tougher-laws-illegal-immigrants/ Hungary enacts tougher laws on illegal immigrants]. ''PBS''. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
*[http://p.dw.com/p/1GWVT Hungary begins border crackdown as fence completed]. ''Deutsche Welle''. September 15, 2015. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
*Pandey, Avaneesh (September 15, 2015). [http://www.ibtimes.com/european-refugee-crisis-hungary-enacts-tough-new-laws-closes-key-border-crossing-2096891 European Refugee Crisis: Hungary Enacts Tough New Laws, Closes Key Border Crossing; Declares Emergency In 2 Counties]. ''International Business Times''. Retrieved August 13, 2017.</ref> On September 21, 2017, the Hungarian parliament voted to give the army the ability to use non-lethal force on migrants.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/09/21/hungarian-parliament-grants-army-right-to-use-force-against-migrants/ Hungarian Parliament Grants Army Right To Use Force Against Migrants]. ''Breitbart News''. September 21, 2015. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
*Dunai, Marton (September 22, 2015). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-hungary-law-idUSKCN0RL1K220150922 Hungary beefs up border with army, warns migrants to stay away]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
*Holehouse, Matthew; Philipson, Alice (September 22, 2015). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/hungary/11881046/Refugee-crisis-Hungary-declares-victory-in-border-strategy-as-migrants-head-to-Croatia-instead.html Refugee crisis: Hungarian parliament votes to deploy army as EU interior ministers to meet]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved August 13, 2017.</ref> In July 2016, Hungary enacted a law allowing the army to push migrants back to the border if they were found 8 kilometers (4.97 miles) or less from the border.<ref>Thorpe, Nick (July 14, 2016). [https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-36786438 Hungary deploys army to push migrants back to Serbia]. ''BBC''. Retrieved August 13, 2017.</ref>

Orbán stated that Hungary would admit all Europeans fleeing from their respective countries' liberal and globalist policies.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (February 11, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/02/11/hungary-will-welcome-true-refugees-germans-french-others-seeking-europe-lost-homelands/ Orban: Hungary Will Welcome ‘European Refugees’ Fleeing Multicultural West]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 8, 2017. See also:
*Duke, Selwyn (March 28, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/28612-people-fleeing-western-europe-because-of-muslim-migration People Fleeing Western Europe Because of Muslim Migration]. ''The New American''. Retrieved March 29, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (October 20, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/10/20/french-flee-to-hungary-to-escape-effects-of-mass-migration/ French Flee To Hungary To Escape Effects of Mass Migration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 20, 2018.</ref> As Orbán himself noted, Hungary's policies likely saved all of Europe from an even greater and more catastrophic migrant crisis.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (April 4, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/04/orban-culture-hypocrisy-europe-gratitude-hungary-halting-migrant-influx/ Orban: ‘Hypocrisy’ Prevents Europe from Admitting Gratitude to Hungary for Halting Migrant Influx]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 4, 2017.</ref> He also stated that his conservative migration and family policies helped Hungary avoid the [[culture war]] being fought in Western Europe.<ref>Friedman, Victoria (October 7, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/10/07/orban-europe-locked-culture-war-cultural-peace-reigns-hungary/ Orbán: Europe Locked in ‘Culture War’, But ‘Cultural Peace’ Reigns in Hungary]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 7, 2018.</ref> According to [[Politico]] in September 2017, he "won" the argument on immigration policy.<ref>Barigazzi, Jacopo (September 15, 2017). [https://www.politico.eu/article/viktor-orban-migration-eu-has-won-the-argument/ Orbán wins the migration argument]. ''Politico''. Retrieved September 15, 2017.</ref> Despite this, the left-wing [[mainstream media]] strongly opposed his migration policies.<ref>Duke, Selwyn (October 11, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/30313-cnn-accuses-hungary-of-racism-bullies-country-on-migrant-issue CNN Accuses Hungary of Racism; Bullies Country on Migrant Issue]. ''The New American''. Retrieved October 11, 2018.</ref>

In June 2018, Hungary's parliament passed a series of laws cracking down on individuals and entities that aid illegal immigration, and it passed a constitutional amendment banning the settlement of an "alien population" in the country.<ref name="StopSoros">Multiple references:
*Shaw, Adam (June 20, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/20/hungarys-pro-trump-populist-government-pushes-soros-crackdown.html Hungary's pro-Trump, populist government pushes Soros crackdown]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
*Simon, Zoltan (June 20, 2018). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-06-20/hungary-approves-immigration-crackdown-as-orban-ignores-eu-alarm Hungary Approves Immigration Crackdown as Orban Ignores EU Alarm]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
*Dunai, Marton (June 20, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-soros/hungary-approves-stop-soros-law-defying-eu-rights-groups-idUSKBN1JG1VN Hungary approves 'STOP Soros' law, defying EU, rights groups]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (July 27, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/27/hungary-adopts-new-tax-pro-mass-migration-ngos/ Hungary Adopts New Tax on Pro-Mass Migration NGOs]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 27, 2018.
See also:
*King, Laura (June 28, 2018). [https://www.latimes.com/world/la-fg-hungary-europe-immigration-20180628-story.html The European country that makes the U.S. look lenient on immigration]. ''Los Angeles Times''. Retrieved June 29, 2018.</ref> In September 2018, the EU parliament voted to move forward with sanctions on Hungary because of the Stop Soros laws along with his government's other conservative policies.<ref>Multiple references:
*Parke, Caleb (September 12, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/09/12/eu-punishes-hungary-with-unprecedented-action.html EU punishes Hungary with unprecedented action]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 12, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (September 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/09/12/eu-parliament-votes-enact-article-7-potential-sanctions-hungary/ EU Parliament Votes to Enact Article 7 Opening Up Potential Sanctions Against Hungary]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 12, 2018.
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*Risdon, James (September 17, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/eu-trying-to-force-same-sex-marriage-muslim-migration-onto-hungary EU trying to force same-sex ‘marriage,’ Muslim migration onto Hungary]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved September 17, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (September 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/09/12/orban-defiance-vote-potential-sanction-european-parliament/ Orban Proclaims Defiance Ahead of European Parliament Sanctions Vote]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 12, 2018.
*Victoria, Friedman (September 13, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/09/13/poland-veto-eu-sanctions-solidarity-hungarian-people/ Poland to Veto EU Sanctions ‘in Solidarity with Hungarian People’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 13, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (July 28, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/07/28/eu-taking-hungary-to-euro-court-over-anti-illegal-migration-stop-soros-laws/ EU Dragging Hungary to Euro Court over Anti-Illegal Migration ‘Stop Soros’ Laws]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 4, 2019.</ref> Orbán's government fought attempts by the EU to weaken its [[sovereignty]].<ref>Newman, Alex (September 21, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/30132-hungary-resists-eu-assault-on-sovereignty-christian-civilization Hungary Resists EU Assault on Sovereignty, Christian Civilization]. ''The New American''. Retrieved September 21, 2018.</ref>

Campaigning on an anti-illegal immigration platform, Orbán performed strongly in the 2019 European Parliament elections.<ref>Multiple references:
*Than, Krisztina; Dunai, Marton (May 26, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-election-hungary-orban/hungarys-fidesz-wins-52-of-vote-orban-vows-to-halt-immigration-idUSKCN1SW062 Hungary's Fidesz wins 52% of vote; Orban vows to halt immigration]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
*Hale, Virginia (May 28, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/05/28/hungary-oppose-migration-eu-agenda/ Hungary Vows to Fight EU Mass Migration Agenda After Huge Election Win]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 28, 2019.</ref>

===Opposition to George Soros===
Orbán is known for his opposition to [[George Soros]], who himself is from Hungary.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/02/13/hungarys-orban-renews-attack-on-influence-george-soros.html Hungary's Orban renews attack on influence of George Soros]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (April 4, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/04/orban-soros-networks-dangerous-international-campaign-against-national-borders/ Orban: ‘We Must Fight’ Soros Network’s ‘Extremely Dangerous’ International Campaign Against National Borders]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (June 14, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/14/hungarian-pm-population-replacement-underway-europe-speculators-soros-profit/ Hungarian PM: ‘Population Replacement Underway in Europe, Speculators Like Soros Hope to Profit from Its Ruination’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 14, 2018.
*Duke, Selwyn (June 16, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/29296-hungarian-leader-europeans-purposely-being-replaced-with-muslims-as-soros-profits Hungarian Leader: Europeans Purposely Being Replaced With Muslims as Soros Profits]. ''The New American''. Retrieved June 16, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (November 21, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/11/21/hungarian-prime-minister-soros-is-one-of-the-most-corrupt-people-in-the-world/ Hungarian Prime Minister: ‘Soros Is One of the Most Corrupt People in the World’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
*Williams, Thomas D. (November 25, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/11/25/hungarys-orban-george-soros-is-the-most-corrupt-man-in-the-world/ Hungary’s Orbán: George Soros Is ‘the Most Corrupt Man in the World’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
See also:
*Pocius, Skomantas (June 4, 2018). [https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/orban-soros-and-the-unbridgeable-conflict-over-hungarian-sovereignty/ Orbán, Soros, and the Unbridgeable Conflict Over Hungarian Sovereignty]. ''The American Conservative''. Retrieved June 6, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (December 22, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/12/22/hungary-ft-soros-enemy-democracy-not-person-year/ Hungary Hits Back at FT: Soros an ‘Enemy of Democracy’, Not ‘Person of the Year’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 22, 2018.</ref> He strongly opposed the ultra-liberal [[Central European University]] (founded and funded by Soros) and on March 29, 2017, announced a new law which could close it.<ref>Simon, Zoltan; Gergely, Andras (March 29, 2017). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-03-29/soros-s-university-caught-in-orban-campaign-as-ceu-protests-law Soros-Funded University Pledges to Fight Hungarian Crackdown]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved March 19, 2018.</ref> He stated that it was cheating students and breaking rules by awarding both a Hungarian and an American diploma, despite the university having no U.S. presence.<ref name="Cheating">[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/03/31/soros-backed-university-cheating-says-hungarian-pm/ Soros-Backed University Is ‘Cheating’, Says Hungarian PM]. ''Breitbart News''. March 31, 2017. Retrieved April 12, 2017.</ref><ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/03/hungary-parliament-fast-track-bill-targeting-soros-university/ Hungary: Parliament to Fast-Track Bill Targeting Soros University]. ''Breitbart News''. April 3, 2017. Retrieved April 12, 2017.</ref> He also opposed George Soros due to his efforts by supporting the [[European migrant crisis|massive immigration from Muslim nations into Europe]].<ref name="Cheating"/>

On April 10, 2017, Hungary enacted a law tightening its standards for universities and thus threatening CEU's existence.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/11/hungary-president-signs-law-threatening-soros-university/ Hungary President Signs Law Threatening Soros University]. ''Breitbart News''. April 11, 2017. Retrieved April 12, 2017.</ref><ref>Sandford, Alasdair (April 10, 2017). [http://www.euronews.com/2017/04/10/hungary-defies-protests-to-pass-into-law-anti-soros-university-bill Hungary Defies Protests to Pass into Law 'Anti-Soros' University Bill]. ''Euronews''. Retrieved April 12, 2017.</ref> Orbán passed another law in June 2017 ordering foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs) with a certain revenue or higher to register as a "foreign-supported organisation," something thus targeting the NGOs funded by Soros.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (June 13, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/06/13/hungary-passes-law-tighten-rules-foreign-funded-ngos/ Anti Soros Law? Hungary Tightens Rules On Foreign-Funded NGOs]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 13, 2017.</ref> He proposed "Stop Soros" legislation to crack down on NGOs that actively support illegal immigration.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (June 2, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/02/hungarian-govt-outlines-stop-soros-legislation-criminalising-ngos-which-aid-and-abet-illegal-migrants/ Hungarian Govt Outlines ‘Stop Soros’ Legislation Criminalising NGOs Which Aid and Abet Illegal Migrants]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 2, 2018.</ref> The Hungarian parliament passed the "Stop Soros" legislation in June 2018.<ref name="StopSoros"/> Soros's Central European University stopped offering courses to asylum seekers because of the law.<ref>Friedman, Victoria (August 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/29/soros-university-suspends-programmes-migrants-hungarian-anti-propaganda-tax/ Soros University Suspends Programmes for Migrants Due to Hungarian Anti-Propaganda Tax]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 29, 2018.</ref>

Orbán started a new campaign against Soros in September 2017 by distributing a questionnaire to Hungarians so they could express their thoughts on Soros.<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Chris (September 15, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/09/15/hungarian-prime-minister-orban-launches-new-campaign-soros/ Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán Launches New Campaign Against Soros]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 20, 2017.
*Byrne, Andrew (October 2, 2017). [https://www.ft.com/content/76ce19e4-a768-11e7-93c5-648314d2c72c Hungary steps up anti-Soros rhetoric with ‘national consultation’]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-hungary-soros/hungarys-fidesz-prepares-campaign-against-soros-plan-for-migrants-idUSKCN1BP26O Hungary's Fidesz prepares campaign against 'Soros plan' for migrants]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref> According to the Hungarian government, over 2.3 million people sent responses.<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (December 13, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/12/13/public-overwhelmingly-reject-soros-plan-mass-migration-europe/ Public Overwhelmingly Reject ‘Soros Plan’ for Mass Migration to Europe]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Friedman, Victoria (December 29, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/12/29/orban-europeans-are-asserting-their-will-embracing-conservatism-and-rejecting-the-soros-plan/ ‘Accept the Will of the People on Migration, Culture, or Hit the Road’: Orbán Tells Europe’s Leaders]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Gorondi. Pablo (December 5, 2017). [https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2017-12-05/hungary-says-anti-george-soros-campaign-most-successful-yet Hungary Says Anti-George Soros Campaign Most Successful Yet]. ''U.S. News & World Report''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Pivarnyik, Balázs (December 4, 2017). [https://budapestbeacon.com/orban-soros-plan-most-successful-national-consultation-to-date/ Orbán: “Soros plan” most successful national consultation to date]. ''The Budapest Beacon''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref> The Hungarian government began a new campaign against Soros and [[Jean-Claude Juncker]] in February 2019.<ref>Multiple references:
*Hale, Virginia (February 20, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/20/hungary-warns-brussels-migrant-flood/ Hungary: New Campaign Warns EU Planning to Flood Bloc With Migrants]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
*Murphy, James (February 20, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/31526-hungary-launches-new-ad-campaign-aimed-at-soros-and-eu-immigration-policies Hungary Launches New Ad Campaign Aimed at Soros and EU Immigration Policies]. ''The New American''. Retrieved February 20, 2019.</ref>

After Orbán's landslide election victory in 2018, Soros's Central European University,<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Chris (April 19, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/04/19/soros-retreat-billionaire-move-university-budapest-vienna/ Soros in Retreat: Billionaire’s University to Move from Budapest to Vienna]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
*Dunai, Marton (May 1, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-soros-university/soros-university-promises-no-exodus-from-hungary-despite-orban-law-idUSKBN1I23ME Soros university promises no exodus from Hungary despite Orban law]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 1, 2018.</ref> along with his [[Open Society Foundations]],<ref>Hale, Virginia (April 20, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/04/20/soros-open-society-foundations-announces-exit-hungary/ Soros’s Open Society Foundations Announces Exit from Hungary]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 20, 2018.</ref><ref>Nolan, Daniel (April 20, 2018). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/apr/20/crackdown-prompt-soros-open-society-budapest-viktor-orban Crackdown prompts Soros's Open Society to quit Budapest]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved April 20, 2018.</ref> considered leaving Hungary, though the former ultimately announced it would stay.<ref>Simon, Zoltan (June 26, 2018). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-06-26/soros-founded-college-to-stay-in-budapest-forcing-orban-call Soros-Founded College to Stay in Hungary, Forcing Orban’s Hand]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved June 27, 2018.</ref> In May 2018, the Open Society Foundations announced they would leave the country,<ref>Multiple references:
*Shaw, Adam (May 15, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/05/15/soros-group-pulls-out-hungary-as-orban-government-floats-stop-soros-package.html Soros group pulls out of Hungary as Orban government floats 'Stop Soros' package]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
*Santora, Marc (May 15, 2018). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/15/world/europe/soros-philanthropy-hungary-viktor-orban.html Soros Foundations Leaving Hungary Under Government Pressure]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
*Dunai, Marton (May 15, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-soros-office/soros-foundations-office-to-pull-out-of-hungary-idUSKCN1IG0IT Soros foundation to shut its office in 'repressive' Hungary]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
*Jasper, William F. (May 17, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/29071-soros-subversives-flee-hungary-as-pm-orban-shows-he-s-serious-about-sovereignty Soros Subversives Flee Hungary as PM Orban Shows He’s Serious About Sovereignty]. ''The New American''. Retrieved May 17, 2018.
See also:
*Friedman, Victoria (May 15, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/15/soros-hungarian-empire-verge-collapse-university-ready-move/ Soros’s Hungarian Empire on Verge of Collapse as University Ready to Leave]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
*[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/16/soros-foundations-to-withdraw-from-hungary-by-end-of-august/ Soros Foundations to Withdraw From Hungary By End of August]. ''Breitbart News''. August 16, 2018. Retrieved August 16, 2018.</ref> and it moved to [[Berlin]] later that year.<ref>Hale, Virginia (October 5, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/10/05/hungary-open-society-foundations-berlin/ Kicked Out of Hungary, Soros’s Open Society Foundations Re-Opens in Berlin]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 5, 2018.</ref> The Hungarian government continued to believe that Soros had not ceased trying to advance his left-wing agenda in the country.<ref>Hale, Virginia (April 20, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/04/20/hungary-george-soros-plotting-brussels-overturn-patriotic-election-vote/ Hungary: George Soros Plotting with Brussels to Overturn Patriotic Election Result]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 20, 2018.</ref> Like other of Orbán's actions, his policy on the CEU was attacked by the EU bureaucracy, and Hungary was pressured into rescinding the policy.<ref>Multiple references:
*Jasper, William F. (October 7, 2020). [https://thenewamerican.com/soros-vs-hungary-eu-court-sides-with-billionaires-subversive-university/ Soros Vs. Hungary: EU Court Sides With Billionaire’s Subversive University]. ''The New American''. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
*Tomlinson, Chris (February 21, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/02/21/hungary-forced-to-drop-law-making-ngos-disclose-foreign-funding-by-eu/ Hungary Forced to Drop Law Making NGOs Disclose Foreign Funding by EU]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.</ref>

While liberals claim that Orbán's government is somehow "anti-Semitic" because of its opposition to Soros, many figures including liberal Jews have noted that Hungary's government under Orbán took pro-Israel and pro-Jewish stances.<ref>Multiple references:
*Schwartz, Yaakov (July 13, 2018). [https://www.timesofisrael.com/fans-of-orban-or-not-hungarian-jews-are-optimistic-ahead-of-pms-israel-visit/ Fans of Orban or not, Hungarian Jews are optimistic ahead of PM’s Israel visit]. ''The Times of Israel''. Retrieved July 13, 2018.
*Liphshiz, Cnaan (June 6, 2018). [https://www.jta.org/2018/06/06/news-opinion/israeli-diplomat-praised-hungary-fighting-anti-semitism-cynical An Israeli diplomat praised Hungary for fighting anti-Semitism. Was he being cynical?] ''Jewish Telegraphic Agency''. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
*Pfeffer, Anshel (July 18, 2018). [https://www.haaretz.com/world-news/europe/.premium.MAGAZINE-hungary-s-jews-trapped-between-pro-israel-and-anti-semitic-politics-1.6289081 With Orbán and Soros, Hungary’s Jews Trapped Between pro-Israel and anti-Semitic Politics]. ''Haaretz''. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
*Williams, Thomas D. (July 10, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/07/10/david-goldman-anti-soros-is-not-anti-semitism/ David Goldman: Anti-Soros Is Not Anti-Semitism]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
See also:
*Montgomery, Jack (July 19, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/19/israeli-government-welcomes-hungarys-viktor-orban-official-visit/ Israeli Government Welcomes Hungary’s Viktor Orbán as ‘True Friend of Israel’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
*[https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-rare-move-foreign-ministry-fetes-hungarys-orban-as-he-arrives-in-israel/ In rare move, Foreign Ministry fetes Hungary’s Orban as he arrives in Israel]. ''The Times of Israel''. July 18, 2018. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (March 6, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/03/06/orban-hungary-is-defeating-anti-semitism-while-western-europe-imports-it/ Orban: Hungary Is Defeating Anti-Semitism While Western Europe Imports It]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 6, 2019.
*Solomon, Ariel Ben (May 13, 2019). [https://www.jns.org/leading-hungarian-rabbi-on-viktor-orban-and-the-lean-towards-the-right/ Leading Hungarian rabbi deconstructs Viktor Orbán and the lean towards the right]. ''Jewish News Syndicate''. Retrieved May 13, 2019.
*Williams, Thomas D. (September 12, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2021/09/12/pope-francis-praises-jewish-christian-relations-in-hungary/ Pope Francis Praises Jewish-Christian Relations in Hungary]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 25, 2021.</ref>

===Culture and family===
Orbán and his government have pursued strongly [[pro-family]] policies.<ref>Van Maren, Jonathon (May 1, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/eastern-europe-is-rejecting-failed-sexual-revolutionand-progressives-are-outraged Eastern Europe is rejecting failed sexual revolution…and progressives are outraged]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved May 1, 2019. See also:
*Dail, Bree A. (May 22, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/christian-worldview-driveshungarys-stunningly-successful-pro-family-policies-minister-for-family ‘Christian worldview’ drives Hungary’s stunningly successful pro-family policies: Minister for family]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (June 7, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/06/07/families-more-important-economic-system-hungarian-govt-launch-new-pro-child-policy/ Exclusive: Families More Important Than Economic Growth, Says Hungarian Govt on Launch of New Pro-Child Policy]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 7, 2019.
*Cummings McLean, Dorothy (February 1, 2021). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/families-are-the-basic-units-of-any-society-hungarian-minister-for-families ‘Families are the basic units of any society’: Hungarian Minister for Families]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.</ref> In 2017, he hosted the annual conference of the conservative World Congress of Families.<ref>Multiple references:
*Hodges, Mark (June 1, 2017). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungarys-prime-minister-under-fire-for-event-promoting-natural-family Hungary’s Prime Minister under fire for event promoting ‘natural family’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved June 16, 2018.
*[https://profam.org/prime-minister-viktor-orbans-opening-speech-at-the-budapest-world-congress-of-families-xi/ Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s Opening Speech at the World Congress of Families XI Budapest Family Summit, Hungary]. ''International Organization for the Family''. October 4, 2017. Retrieved June 22, 2018.</ref> In his fourth term starting in 2018, Orbán made solving Hungary's demographic problems a priority for his agenda,<ref>Montgomery, Jack (May 28, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/28/hungarian-govts-first-priority-is-demographics-mass-migration-rejected-in-favour-of-supporting-mothers-families/ Hungarian PM Says ‘First Priority’ is Demographics: Rejects Mass Migration, Pledges to Support Mothers, Families]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 28, 2018. See also:
*Szakacs, Gergely (February 10, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban-benefits/orban-offers-financial-incentives-to-boost-hungarys-birth-rate-idUSKCN1PZ0I0 Orban offers financial incentives to boost Hungary's birth rate]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved February 10, 2019.
*Friedman, Victoria (February 11, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/11/we-need-hungarian-children-orban-tax-breaks-families/ ‘We Need Hungarian Children’: Orbán Introduces Tax Breaks for Families]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 11, 2019.
*Freiburger, Calvin (February 12, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/to-boost-birth-rates-hungarys-prime-minister-offers-zero-taxes-for-families To boost birth rates, Hungary’s prime minister offers zero taxes for families with 4 or more kids]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
*Abbamonte, Jonathan (February 12, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungarian-govt-offers-huge-incentives-for-families-to-have-more-kids Hungarian gov’t offers huge incentives for families to have more kids]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (August 1, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/08/01/hungary-offer-30k-euros-married-couples-three-children/ Hungarian Government Will Give $33,000 Bonus to Married Couples Who Have Three Children]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 1, 2019.
*Barillas, Martin M. (August 2, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-offers-married-couples-33000-if-they-have-three-children Hungary offers married couples $33,000 if they have three children]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved August 2, 2019.
*Montgomery, Jack (February 8, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/02/08/exclusive-interview-west-must-solve-demographic-crisis-europe-will-be-lost-says-hungary-families-minister/ Exclusive: West Must Solve ‘Demographic Crisis’ or ‘Europe Will Be Lost’ – Hungary Govt]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.</ref> and his government has pushed for socially cohesive solutions rather than simply importing foreigners to increase the population.<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (February 11, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/11/exclusive-hungary-rejects-mass-migration-prefers-pro-family-policy/ EXCLUSIVE – Hungary Rejects Mass Migration, Prefers Social Cohesion, Pro-Family Policies]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 11, 2019.
*Friedman, Victoria (February 28, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/28/hungary-backs-europe-families-not-europe-migrants/ Hungary Backs ‘Europe of Families’, Not ‘Europe of Migrants’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 28, 2019.
*Zindulka, Kurt (September 4, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/09/04/orban-focus-on-families-not-mass-migration-to-solve-demographics/ Orbán: Focus on Families, Not Mass Migration to Solve Demographic Problems]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
See also:
*[https://hungarytoday.hu/orban-demography-budapest-summit/ Orbán: Govt Duty to Pursue Strong Demographic Policy]. ''Hungary Today''. September 5, 2019. Retrieved September 8, 2019.</ref>

Orbán's pro-family policies have been effective.<ref>Multiple references:
*Williams, Thomas D. (April 27, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/04/27/report-hungary-counters-europes-demographic-winter/ Report: Hungary Counters Europe’s Demographic Winter]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 27, 2019.
*Stone, Lyman (July 10, 2018). [https://ifstudies.org/blog/is-hungary-experiencing-a-policy-induced-baby-boom Is Hungary Experiencing a Policy-Induced Baby Boom?] ''Institute for Family Studies''. Retrieved October 25, 2019.
*Smith, Samuel (March 17, 2019). [https://www.christianpost.com/news/make-families-great-again-hungary-seeing-more-babies-less-abortions-through-pro-family-policies.html 'Make Families Great Again': Hungary seeing more babies, fewer abortions through pro-family policies]. ''The Christian Post''. Retrieved December 8, 2019.
*[https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungarys-family-policy-is-widely-successful-guaranteeing-prosperity-for-those-desiring-children Hungary’s family policy is widely successful, guaranteeing prosperity for those desiring children]. ''LifeSiteNews'' (from the ''Political Network for Values''). June 25, 2021. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> By 2018, his pro-family policies saw [[abortion]]s fall by a third, marriages rise, and divorces become less frequent.<ref>Bourne, Lisa (June 1, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-sees-abortion-numbers-plunge-with-rise-of-pro-family-policies Hungary sees abortion numbers plunge with rise of pro-family policies]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved June 1, 2018.</ref><ref name="Family2018"/><ref name="MarriageBoom">[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-marriages/hungary-government-scheme-sparks-marriage-boom-will-babies-follow-idUSKBN1Y01XG Hungary government scheme sparks marriage boom. Will babies follow?] ''Reuters''. November 26, 2019. Retrieved November 26, 2019.</ref> The country's fertility rate for married women also began to rise again.<ref>Friedman, Victoria (July 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/12/hungary-sees-rising-fertility-rate-turns-back-demographic-decline/ Make Babies Great Again: Hungarian Fertility Rates Rise, Turns Back Demographic Decline]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 12, 2018.</ref> Marriage levels in the first nine months of 2019 reached the highest level since 1990, and the country saw the most September weddings since 1979.<ref name="MarriageBoom"/> Orbán's government began a formal consultation with Hungarian citizens for input on how the solve Hungary's demographic decline.<ref name="Family2018">Montgomery, Jack (November 3, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/11/02/marriage-up-abortion-and-divorce-down-as-hungary-chooses-family-support-over-mass-migration/ Marriage Up, Abortion and Divorce Down as Hungary Chooses Family Support Over Mass Migration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 3, 2018.</ref><ref>Cummings McLean, Dorothy (November 1, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-plans-to-encourage-support-large-stable-families1 Hungary plans to encourage, support ‘large, stable families’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved November 1, 2018.</ref> Additionally, Orbán's government criticized pro-abortion policies.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (September 26, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/26/exclusive-hungarian-minister-warns-pro-abortion-is-pro-killing/ Exclusive: Hungarian Minister Warns ‘Pro-Abortion Is Pro-Killing’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 26, 2019.</ref> In January 2020, Hungary announced it would offer free in vitro fertilization procedures to help increase the country's birthrate.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (January 12, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/01/12/hungary-offers-free-ivf-procedures-with-goal-of-2-1-birthrate-by-2030/ Hungary Offers Free IVF Procedures with Goal of 2.1 Birthrate by 2030]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 12, 2020.</ref> On the other hand, some social conservatives criticized Orbán's government, along with other European conservatives, for not pushing hard enough for pro-life policies at the European and international levels.<ref>Gennarini, Stefano (May 24, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/european-pro-life-nationalist-parties-fall-short-on-fighting-abortion European ‘pro-life’ nationalist parties fall short on fighting abortion]. ''LifeSiteNews'' (from ''C-Fam''). May 25, 2019.</ref>

In August 2018, the Hungarian government moved to ban "gender studies" programs at state-run universities due to not having any real purpose and favoring "ideology rather than science,"<ref>Multiple references:
*Williams, Thomas D. (August 10, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/10/hungary-discontinues-gender-studies-programs-ideology-not-science/ Hungary Discontinues Gender Studies Programs: ‘Ideology, Not Science’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 10, 2018.
*Shaw, Adam (August 11, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/08/11/hungarys-populist-government-abolishes-gender-studies-courses.html Hungary's populist government abolishes gender studies courses]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
*Clabough, Raven (August 14, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/29784-hungary-bans-gender-studies-programs Hungary Bans Gender-studies Programs]. ''The New American''. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
*Day, Matthew (August 13, 2018). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/08/13/viktor-orban-moves-ban-gender-studies-courses-university-dangerous/ Viktor Orban moves to ban gender studies courses at university in 'dangerous precedent' for Hungary]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
A conservative critique of the decision:
*Ciccotta, Tom (August 10, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2018/08/10/hungary-bans-gender-studies-programs-cites-concerns-with-lack-of-jobs/ Hungary Bans Gender Studies Programs, Cites Concerns with Lack of Jobs]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 11, 2018.</ref> and the decision was made official in October 2018.<ref>Multiple references:
*Friedman, Victoria (October 17, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/10/17/hungary-revokes-funding-gender-studies-programme/ Hungary Revokes Government Funding for Gender Studies]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
*Risdon, James (October 19, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-stops-funding-university-gender-studies-people-are-born-either-men- Hungary stops funding university gender studies: ‘people are born either men or women’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
*Daughterty, Owen (October 17, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/411856-hungarys-right-wing-leader-bans-gender-studies-an-ideology-not-a-science Hungary ends funding for gender studies programs, calling them 'an ideology']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 17, 2018.</ref> In December 2018, Orbán's government, along with Poland, killed a proposed EU statement speaking favorably of "[[LGBTQI]]" people.<ref>Herszenhorn, David M.; Bayer, Lili (December 7, 2018). [https://www.politico.eu/article/hungary-and-poland-say-no-to-lgbtiq/ Hungary and Poland say no to LGBTIQ]. ''Politico''. Retrieved December 7, 2018.</ref><ref>Cummings McLean, Dorothy (December 12, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/poland-and-hungary-block-lgbtiq-rights-from-being-enshrined-in-eu-legislati Poland and Hungary block ‘LGBTIQ rights’ from being enshrined in EU legislation]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.</ref> In October 2020, the Hungarian government criticized a children's homosexual propaganda book, stating that the book was just that,<ref>Than, Krisztina (October 8, 2020). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-lgbt-book/hungarian-government-calls-new-childrens-book-homosexual-propaganda-causing-stir-idUSKBN26T2WY Hungarian government calls new children's book 'homosexual propaganda', causing stir]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 12, 2020.</ref> and it later required disclaimers for pro-homosexual books.<ref>Dunai, Marton (January 19, 2021). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-lgbt-books/hungarys-government-orders-disclaimers-on-books-with-gay-content-idUSKBN29O2AT Hungary's government orders disclaimers on books with gay content]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 31, 2021. See also:
*Wolfe, Raymond (July 8, 2021). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-fines-distributor-for-book-promoting-homosexuality-to-kids Hungary fines distributor for book promoting homosexuality to kids]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> In November 2020, Orbán's government proposed a constitutional amendment banning homosexual adoptions and protecting children from gender theory.<ref>Multiple references:
*Williams, Thomas D. (November 12, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/11/12/hungary-proposes-constitutional-amendment-opposing-gender-theory/ Hungary Proposes Constitutional Amendment Opposing Gender Theory]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
*Than, Krisztina (November 11, 2020). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-lgbt-rights/hungary-government-proposes-gay-adoption-ban-as-covid-19-worsens-idUSKBN27R0SJ Hungary government proposes gay adoption ban as COVID-19 worsens]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 14, 2020.</ref> This amendment – which defined marriage as being between a man and a woman – was passed on December 15, 2020.<ref>Multiple references:
*Williams, Thomas D. (December 17, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/health/2020/12/17/hungary-rejects-gender-theory-in-constitutional-amendment/ Hungary Rejects Gender Theory in Constitutional Amendment]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
*Haynes, Michael (December 16, 2020). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-defines-marriage-as-between-man-and-woman-excludes-same-sex-adoption Hungary defines marriage as between man and woman, excludes same-sex adoption]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
*Dunai, Marton; Komuves, Anita (December 15, 2020). [https://www.reuters.com/article/hungary-lgbt/hungary-amends-constitution-to-redefine-family-limits-gay-adoption-idUSKBN28P1N8 Hungary amends constitution to redefine family, limits gay adoption]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
*Van Dyke, Tyler (December 15, 2020). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/viktor-orban-strengthens-executive-power-in-hungary-and-limits-gay-rights Viktor Orban strengthens executive power in Hungary and limits gay rights]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
*Budryk, Zack (December 15, 2020). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/europe/530255-hungary-redefines-family-in-constitution-effectively-banning-same Hungary redefines 'family' in constitution, effectively banning adoption for same-sex couples]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved January 1, 2021.</ref>

In February 2021, the Hungarian government announced it would end the income tax for individuals under 25.<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (February 6, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/02/06/exclusive-hungary-scrapping-income-tax-for-under-25s-support-youth-families/ Exclusive Interview: Hungary Scrapping Income Tax for Under-25s to Support Youth, Families]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (April 30, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/04/30/hungary-scraps-income-tax-for-under-25s-to-support-recovery-family-formation/ Hungary Scraps Income Tax for Under-25s to Support Recovery, Family Formation]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref>

Orbán has promoted the arts as a means to promote Hungarian culture.<ref>Cooper, Michael (October 26, 2018). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/26/arts/music/hungary-viktor-orban-trump-opera.html Hungary Turned Far Right. That’s Meant Millions for Its Opera.] ''The New York Times''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.</ref> His government also took greater control of the university system to promote conservative values.<ref>Komuves, Anita; Dunai, Marton (April 26, 2021). [https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/orban-seen-entrenching-right-wing-dominance-through-hungarian-university-reform-2021-04-26/ Orban extends dominance through Hungarian university reform]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref><ref>Hopkins, Valerie (June 28, 2021). [https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/28/world/europe/hungary-orban-university.html Campus in Hungary is Flagship of Orban’s Bid to Create a Conservative Elite]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved August 21, 2021.</ref>

In June 2021, the Hungarian parliament passed an anti-pedophilia law that also protected minors from content promoting the [[homosexual agenda]].<ref>Multiple references:
*Kyrylenko, Veronika (June 16, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/hungary-passes-law-banning-promotion-of-gay-and-trans-content-to-children/ Hungary Passes Law Banning Promotion of Gay and Trans Content to Children]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Merkowsky, Clare Marie (June 17, 2021). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-passes-law-against-homosexuality-prime-minister-renews-vow-to-protect-our-children Hungary passes law against homosexuality, prime minister renews vow to ‘protect our children’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Wolfe, Raymond (June 15, 2021). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-bans-promotion-of-homosexuality-transgenderism-to-minors Hungary bans promotion of homosexuality, transgenderism to minors]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Wolfe, Raymond (June 14, 2021). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-moves-to-prohibit-promotion-of-homosexuality-transgenderism-to-children Hungary moves to prohibit promotion of homosexuality, transgenderism to children]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (June 15, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/06/15/hungary-vote-legislation-banning-promotion-transgenderism-children/ Hungary to Vote on Legislation Banning Promotion of Transgenderism to Children]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Hinshaw, Drew (June 15, 2021). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/hungary-bill-to-restrict-how-media-depicts-homosexuality-transgender-rights-11623798982 Hungary Bill to Restrict How Media Depicts Homosexuality, Transgender Rights]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
See also:
*[https://apnews.com/article/europe-religion-hungary-15e978e26bcbedbc6c99172a76d30e3a Hungary adds new restrictions on sale of LGBT-themed books]. ''Associated Press''. August 6, 2021. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
*[https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/hungary-orders-shops-cover-up-lgbt-themed-childrens-books-2021-08-06/ Hungary restricts sales of LGBT-themed children's books]. ''Reuters''. August 6, 2021. Retrieved August 8, 2021.</ref> Orbán strongly defended the law in the face of attacks from globalists and the Left.<ref>Multiple references:
*Miguel, Luis (June 23, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/hungarian-prime-minister-orban-stands-firm-defends-countrys-ban-on-pro-trans-propaganda-aimed-at-minors/ Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán Stands Firm, Defends Country’s Ban on Pro-trans Propaganda Aimed at Minors]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (June 22, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/06/22/orban-defends-new-law-against-promtion-lgbt-sex-changes-kids/ Facing International Pressure, Hungary’s Orban Defends Child Sex Change Promotion Ban Laws]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Zindulka, Kurt (July 5, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/07/05/orban-eus-lgbt-colonialism-threatens-hungarian-civilisation/ European Union’s LGBT ‘Colonialism’ Threatens Our Way of Life, Says Orbán]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Baczynska, Gabriela; Emmott, Robin (July 7, 2021). [https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/a-disgrace-hungary-must-ditch-anti-lgbt-law-eu-executive-says-2021-07-07/ Hungary rejects EU demand to ditch 'shameful' anti-LGBT law]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Than, Krisztina; Baczynska, Gabriela (July 8, 2021). [https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/orban-says-hungary-will-not-let-lgbtq-activists-into-schools-2021-07-08/ Hungary's clash with EU over LGBT rights deepens]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
See also:
*Jasper, William F. (June 26, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/globalists-mobilize-woke-soccer-to-attack-hungary-for-heroic-stance-against-eus-lgbtq-onslaught-on-children-parents-family/ Globalists Mobilize “Woke” Soccer to Attack Hungary for Heroic Stance Against EU’s LGBTQ Onslaught on Children, Parents, Family]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Zindulka, Kurt (August 4, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/08/04/hands-off-our-kids-hungary-fights-back-against-eus-lgbt-push/ Hungary Fights Back Against EU LGBT Push: Raising of Children the ‘Exclusive Right of Hungarian Parents’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 8, 2021.</ref> In July 2021, the EU began legal proceedings against Hungary over the law, along with Poland for similar pro-family policies.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (July 17, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/07/17/eu-commission-begins-legal-action-hungary-poland-over-lgbt-issues/ EU Commission Begins Legal Action Against Hungary and Poland over LGBT Issues]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021. See also:
*Than, Krisztina (July 16, 2021). [https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/hungary-pm-calls-eu-action-lgbt-rights-legalised-hooliganism-2021-07-16/ Hungary PM calls EU action on LGBT rights 'legalised hooliganism']. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> Orbán announced he would hold a referendum over the law.<ref>Multiple references:
*Knox, Brady (July 21, 2021). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/hungary-referendum-controversial-lgbt-law Hungary to hold referendum on controversial LGBT law]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*[https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/hungary-hold-referendum-child-protection-issues-by-early-2022-pm-aide-2021-07-22/ Hungary to hold referendum on LGBT issues by early 2022]. ''Reuters''. July 22, 2021. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*[https://www.reuters.com/world/hungarys-pm-call-referendum-child-protection-issues-2021-07-21/ Orban referendum plan raises stakes in Hungary's LGBT row with EU]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Hanke Vela, Jakob (July 21, 2021). [https://www.politico.eu/article/viktor-orban-referendum-hungary-anti-lgbtq-minors-law/ Orbán announces referendum on Hungarian anti-LGBTQ+ law]. ''Politico''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref>

===Other===
In addition to supporting a border fence along Hungary's border, Orbán has voiced solidarity with other EU nations, such as [[Poland]], for defying the EU on various issues.<ref>Lane, Oliver JJ (July 22, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/22/orban-europe-must-regain-sovereignty-soros-empire-build-border-wall-stop-muslimized-europe/ Orban: ‘Europe Must Regain Sovereignty From The Soros Empire’, Build Border Wall to Stop ‘Muslimized Europe’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 22, 2017.</ref> The governments of Poland and Hungary worked together to counter the EU.<ref name="HungaryPoland">Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (February 21, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/02/21/hungary-unites-poland-beat-brussels/ Hungary Unites With Poland To Fight Brussels]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (January 4, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/01/04/poland-hungary-unite-eurocrats-empire/ Poland and Hungary Unite Against Eurocrats: ‘We Don’t Want to Live in an Empire’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 5, 2018.
*Nelson, Soraya Sarhaddi (March 12, 2018). [https://www.npr.org/sections/parallels/2018/03/12/587949473/how-poland-and-hungary-are-forming-a-powerful-tag-team-against-brussels How Poland And Hungary Are Forming A Powerful Tag Team Against Brussels]. ''NPR''. Retrieved March 14, 2018.
*Friedman, Victoria (March 9, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/03/09/hungarys-orban-considering-union-polish-conservatives/ Hungary’s Orbán Considering Union with Polish Conservatives]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 9, 2019.
*Kent, Simon (October 6, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/middle-east/2019/10/06/e-u-infighting-over-illegal-immigration-grows-as-hungary-poland-cry-enough/ E.U. Infighting over Illegal Immigration Grows as Hungary, Poland Cry ‘Enough’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 6, 2019.
*Lane, Oliver JJ (November 16, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/11/16/populist-govts-of-hungary-poland-veto-eus-globalist-power-grab-budget/ Populist Govts of Hungary, Poland Veto EU’s Globalist Power Grab Budget]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
*Dunai, Marton; Charlish, Alan (November 18, 2020). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-budget-hungary-orban/hungary-vetoed-eu-budget-because-of-immigration-blackmail-says-pm-orban-idUSKBN27Y0XP Poland and Hungary dig in over EU budget stand off]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
*Lane, Oliver JJ (December 5, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/12/05/hungarys-orban-sticks-guns-eu-spending-veto-brussels-moves-budapest-warsaw/ Hungary’s Orbán Sticks to Guns on EU Spending Veto, Brussels Moves to Outmanoeuvre Budapest and Warsaw]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 5, 2020.</ref> When French President [[Emmanuel Macron]] fired his ambassador to Hungary for speaking highly of Orbán's migration policy, his government chose to honor the ambassador.<ref>Friedman, Victoria (July 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/06/hungary-trolls-macron-awarding-fired-french-ambassador-high-state-honour/ Hungary Trolls Macron by Awarding Fired French Ambassador State Honour]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 6, 2018.</ref> Hungary's government under Orbán has voiced opposition to punishing the [[United Kingdom]] for its 2016 [[Brexit]] vote.<ref>Friedman, Victoria (September 26, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/09/26/hungary-pushes-eu-agree-free-trade-agreement-brexit-britain/ Hungary Urges EU to Agree ‘Extensive’ Free Trade Agreement with Brexit Britain]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 26, 2018.</ref> He has spoken highly of the UK's decision to leave the EU despite saying Hungary would not follow because of its economic dependency on the international organization,<ref>Chalmers, John; Baczynska, Gabriela (September 25, 2020). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban-britain-eu-interview/brexit-proves-britains-greatness-but-hungary-will-not-follow-pm-orban-says-idUSKCN26G2AP Brexit proves 'Britain's greatness' but Hungary will not follow, PM Orban says]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved September 27, 2020.</ref> and he has blamed the EU for creating the conditions that led to the British people choosing to exit the EU.<ref>Lane, Oliver JJ (February 27, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/02/27/was-it-worth-it-hungary-chides-eu-for-intransigence-that-led-to-brexit/ ‘Was it Worth it?’: Hungary Chides EU For Intransigence That Led to Brexit]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.</ref> Orbán has voiced skepticism toward sanctions on Russia or Belarus.<ref>Baczynska, Gabriela; Chalmers, John (September 25, 2020). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban-russia-belarus/hungarys-orban-says-eu-should-reverse-russia-sanctions-not-push-cyprus-on-belarus-idUSKCN26G2IU Hungary's Orban says EU should reverse Russia sanctions, not push Cyprus on Belarus]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved September 27, 2020.</ref>

In May 2018, Orbán, along with two other EU member-states, blocked a proposed EU motion to condemn U.S. President [[Donald Trump]]'s decision to move the U.S. embassy in [[Israel]] to [[Jerusalem]],<ref>Montgomery, Jack (May 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/12/orbans-hungary-blocks-macron-led-eu-motion-condemning-trumps-jerusalem-decision/ Orban’s Hungary Blocks Macron-led EU Motion Condemning Trump’s Jerusalem Decision]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 12, 2018.</ref> and he sent an envoy to the celebration of the opening of the U.S.'s new embassy.<ref>Kent, Simon (May 13, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2018/05/13/four-european-ambassadors-break-e-u-will-attend-u-s-embassy-opening-jerusalem/ Four European Envoys Break with E.U. to Attend U.S. Embassy Celebration in Jerusalem]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 13, 2018.</ref>

In August 2019, Orbán's government announced it would investigate social media political [[censorship]] in Europe.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (August 13, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/08/13/hungary-announces-investigation-into-social-media-censorship-in-europe/ Hungary Announces Investigation into Social Media Censorship in Europe]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 13, 2019.</ref> In 2019, Hungary fined [[Facebook]] for falsely claiming its services are free.<ref>Bokhari, Allum (December 7, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2019/12/07/hungary-fines-facebook-for-claiming-services-are-free/ Hungary Fines Facebook for Claiming Services Are ‘Free’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 7, 2019.</ref> In January 2021, Orbán's government announced it would act to prevent anti-conservative and anti-Christian Big Tech censorship in Hungary,<ref>Multiple references:
*Haynes, Michael (January 21, 2021). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-plans-to-confront-big-tech-censorship-of-christians-and-conservatives Hungary plans to confront Big Tech censorship of Christians and conservatives]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (January 19, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/01/19/hungary-to-oppose-shadowbanning-of-christians-conservatives-online/ Hungary to Oppose ‘Shadowbanning’ of ‘Christian, Conservative, and Right-Wing’ Voices Online]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (January 29, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/01/29/hungary-will-legislate-against-tech-censorship-we-must-fight-for-our-digital-freedom/ Hungary Will Legislate Against Tech Censorship: ‘We Must Fight for Our Digital Freedom!’] ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
*Szakacs, Gergely (January 18, 2021). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-media-regulations/hungary-mulls-sanctions-against-social-media-giants-idUSKBN29N1BV Hungary mulls sanctions against social media giants]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
*Hopkins, Valerie; Shotter, James; Espinoza, Javier (February 2, 2021). [https://www.ft.com/content/6a315d26-c6fe-4906-886d-04cec27a6788 Hungary follows Poland in taking on Big Tech ‘censors’]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.</ref> and Orbán subsequently warned of Big Tech censorship.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (April 16, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/04/16/hungarian-govt-big-tech-wants-to-rule-our-life-and-force-us-into-a-bubble/ Hungarian Govt: Big Tech Wants to ‘Rule Our Life and Force Us Into a Bubble’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref><ref name="BattleLinesOct2021"/>

Orbán's government has criticized the [[Euro]] currency.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-euro/hungary-central-bank-head-says-euro-a-strategic-error-financial-times-idUSKBN1XD0IZ Hungary central bank head says euro a 'strategic error': Financial Times]. ''Reuters''. November 3, 2019. Retrieved November 3, 2019.</ref>

Orbán's government moved to increase military spending and modernize its armed forces.<ref>Emmott, Robin (November 20, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-nato/hungary-aims-to-reach-nato-defense-spending-goal-in-2023-idUSKBN1XU2HF Hungary aims to reach NATO defense spending goal in 2023]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 20, 2019.</ref>

During the [[COVID-19]] pandemic, Orbán successfully kept the number of infections low while continuing to respect the rule of law.<ref>Van Maren, Jonathon (June 10, 2020). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/hungarys-deputy-minister-explains-how-govt-fought-covid-without-abusing-powers Hungary’s deputy minister explains how govt fought COVID without abusing powers]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved October 4, 2020.</ref> He took common-sense border security measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus into Hungary from other countries.<ref>Lane, Oliver JJ (September 2, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/09/02/hungary-shuts-borders-over-coronavirus-spike-eu-immediately-criticises/ Hungary Shuts Borders over Coronavirus Spike — EU Immediately Criticises]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 21, 2020.</ref> He also provided government aid for families.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (December 20, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/12/20/all-lives-and-all-jobs-matter-orban-announces-stimulus-for-families-businesses/ ‘All Lives and All Jobs Matter’ – Orban Announces Stimulus for Families, Businesses]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 31, 2021.</ref>

==Political views==
Orbán takes strong stands against mass immigration and [[George Soros]] and for national sovereignty and cultural Christian values.<ref name="Battlefield">Friedman, Victoria (April 16, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/16/battlefield-europe-stop-mass-migration-future-europe-viktor-orban/ Orban Easter Speech: ‘Battlefield Europe… Stop Mass Migration. The Future of Europe Is at Stake’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 16, 2017.</ref><ref>Williams, Thomas D. (April 27, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/27/george-soros-has-ruined-the-lives-of-millions-of-europeans-says-hungarian-prime-minister/ George Soros ‘Has Ruined the Lives of Millions of Europeans’ Says Hungarian Prime Minister]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 27, 2017.</ref><ref>Tomlinson, Chris (July 10, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/10/viktor-orban-claims-european-union-following-soros-migrant-plans/ Viktor Orban: European Union Is Following ‘Soros Migrant Plans’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 10, 2017.</ref><ref>Multiple references:
*Friedman, Victoria (November 1, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/11/01/hungary-govt-dedicated-christian-values-made-europe-great/ Hungary: Governments Should Be ‘Dedicated to Christian Values’ that Made Europe Great]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
*Tomlinson, Chris (June 17, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/06/17/orban-new-eu-leadership-must-respect-nations-and-christian-culture/ Orbán: New EU Leadership Must Respect Nations and Christian Culture]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 17, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (July 10, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/07/10/orban-alliance-migration-christian-values-baltic-states/ Orbán Looks To Alliance on Migration, Christian Values With Baltic States]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 10, 2019.
*Montgomery, Jack (July 27, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/07/27/hungary-illegal-migration-threat-european-culture-civilization/ Hungary: ‘Illegal Migration Is a Threat to European Culture and Civilization’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 27, 2019.
See also:
*Williams, Thomas D. (August 6, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2019/08/06/hungary-decries-wall-of-silence-concealing-christian-persecution/ Hungary Decries ‘Wall of Silence’ Concealing Christian Persecution]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 6, 2019.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-turkey-hungary/hungary-would-have-to-use-force-to-fend-off-new-wave-of-migrants-pm-idUSKBN1WW10O Hungary would have to 'use force' to fend off new wave of migrants: PM]. ''Reuters''. October 17, 2019. Retrieved October 17, 2019.
*Zindulka, Kurt (October 19, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/10/19/says-hungary-will-use-force-if-turkey-opens-gates-refugees/ Hungary: Orban Will ‘Use Force’ If Turkey ‘Opens the Gates’ of Europe to Migrants]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
*Duke, Selwyn (October 21, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/33803-hungary-responds-to-turkey-s-thuggish-threat-may-use-force-to-repel-migrants Hungary Responds to Turkey’s Thuggish Threat: May “Use Force” to Repel Migrants]. ''The New American''. Retrieved October 21, 2019.
*Montgomery, Jack (September 11, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/09/11/hungarys-orban-9-11-proved-christian-civilization-something-we-must-fight-every-day/ Hungary’s Orban: 9/11 Proved ‘Christian Civilization Is Something We Must Fight for Every Day’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 25, 2021.</ref><ref name="BattleLinesOct2021">Montgomery, Jack (October 26, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/10/26/orban-draws-battle-lines-against-brussels-big-tech-and-big-money-on-anniversary-of-anti-communist-uprising/ Orban Draws Battle Lines Against Brussels, Big Tech, and Big Money on Anti-Communist Uprising Anniversary]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 28, 2021.</ref> He is a [[nationalist]] and strongly opposes [[globalism]] as its supporters want mass migrants and the abolition of national identity, something he strongly voiced in a March 2018 speech.<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (March 16, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/03/16/hungarian-prime-minister-not-halt-immigration-borders-consumed/ Hungarian Prime Minister: ‘Those Who Do Not Halt Mass Migration Are Lost: Slowly But Surely They Are Consumed’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/03/15/massive-peace-march-in-hungary-backing-viktor-orban.html Massive 'Peace March' in Hungary backing Viktor Orban]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). March 15, 2018. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Than, Krisztina (March 15, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-election-rallies/tens-of-thousands-join-rally-for-hungarys-orban-before-april-vote-idUSKCN1GR1U6 Tens of thousands join rally for Hungary's Orban before April vote]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*[https://www.rferl.org/a/hungary-poles-march-orban-vote/29102360.html Hungarians, Poles March To Back Hungary's Nationalist Prime Minister Before Vote]. ''Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty''. March 15, 2018. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*[http://p.dw.com/p/2uQA0 Hungary's PM Viktor Orban warns of immigration threat at National Day rally]. ''Deutsche Welle''. March 15, 2018. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref> He believes that Islamization is real and occurring in Europe because of mass migration and [[open borders]].<ref>Multiple references:
*Williams, Thomas D. (September 6, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/09/06/hungarian-pm-orban-the-islamization-of-europe-is-real/ Hungarian PM Orban: ‘The Islamization of Europe Is Real’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 6, 2017.
*Friedman, Victoria (January 12, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/01/12/orban-open-borders-divide-eu-islamic-christian-west-christian-east/ Orban: Islam and Open Borders Will Divide EU into ‘Two Civilisations’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
See also:
*Tomlinson, Chris (September 13, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/13/orban-new-austrian-govt-should-reject-political-islam/ Orban: New Austrian Govt Should Reject Political Islam]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 13, 2019.</ref> He is a critic of [[multiculturalism]]<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (March 10, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/03/10/orban-no-place-for-multiculturalism-in-hungary/ Orban: No Place for Multiculturalism in Hungary]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 10, 2019.</ref> and [[Communism]].<ref>Montgomery, Jack (February 23, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/02/23/orban-conservative-ex-communist-states-must-bring-anti-communist-tradition-west/ Orban: Conservative Ex-Communist States Must Bring ‘Anti-Communist Tradition’ to West]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.</ref> For his 2017 Christmas message, Orbán stated that "Christianity is culture and civilization" and that "we love our country, our nation, our family, Hungarian culture and European civilization."<ref>Montgomery, Jack (December 25, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/12/25/hungarians-pms-christmas-message-want-protect-christian-culture-not-retreat-behind-concerete-blocks-watch-daughters-harassed-new-years/ Hungarian Christmas Message: ‘We’ll Protect Christian Culture, Not Retreat Behind Concrete Blocks and Watch Our Women Harassed on New Year’s’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 26, 2017.</ref> In February 2018, Orbán stated that "Christianity is Europe's last hope" and that [[Europhile]]s and other [[liberal elite]]s "opened the way to the demise of Christian culture and the spreading of Islam."<ref name="Dunai2018"/><ref>Multiple references:
*Hale, Virginia (February 19, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/02/19/orban-patriotic-alliance-save-europe/ Hungary’s Orbán Calls for Patriotic Alliance to Save Europe, ‘We’ll Fight Together to Stop the Soros Plan’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
*Chamberlain, Samuel (February 19, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/02/19/hungary-is-last-front-against-islamization-europe-prime-minister-says.html Hungary is last front against 'Islamization' of Europe, prime minister says]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
*Mainwaring, Doug (February 19, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungarian-prime-minister-christianity-is-europes-last-hope Hungarian Prime Minister: ‘Christianity is Europe’s last hope’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
*Newman, Alex (February 27, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/28381-hungarian-pm-only-christianity-can-save-europe-from-globalists Hungarian Leader: Only Christianity Can Save Europe]. ''The New American''. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
*Eder, Marton (February 18, 2018). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-02-18/hungary-s-orban-warns-of-europe-s-demise-in-re-election-bid Hungary's Orban Warns of Europe's Demise in Re-Election Bid]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved February 18, 2018.
*Hussain, Danyal (February 18, 2018). [https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5406559/Christianity-Europes-hope-says-Hungary-PM.html 'Christianity is Europe's last hope' says Hungary's nationalist Prime Minister as he calls for renewed crackdown on migration that 'advances Islam']. ''Daily Mail''. Retrieved February 18, 2018.
See also:
*[http://p.dw.com/p/2su5p Hungary's Orban threatens pro-refugee NGOs, slams Muslim immigration]. ''Deutsche Welle''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (February 12, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/12/exclusive-hungary-eu-wrong-to-push-aside-christianity-and-national-identity-parallel-societies-dangerous/ EXCLUSIVE – Hungary: EU Wrong to Push Aside Christianity and National Identity, ‘Parallel Societies’ Dangerous]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 12, 2019.</ref> Orbán voiced strong support for an illiberal Christian democracy in a July 2018 speech in Romania, arguing that Western European countries had acted undemocratically and criticizing the leftist "1968 elite."<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (July 30, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/30/orban-central-europe-anti-globalist-bastion-christian-culture-national-identity/ Orban: Central Europe Will Be Anti-Globalist Bastion of Christian Culture and National Identity]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
*Bogorowski, Hanna (July 28, 2018). [https://dailycaller.com/2018/07/28/viktor-orban-hungary-eu-elite/ Hungarian PM Slams 'European Elite,' Predicts Illiberal Shift in EU Leadership]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved July 31, 2018.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban/hungarian-pm-sees-shift-to-illiberal-christian-democracy-in-2019-european-vote-idUSKBN1KI0BK Hungarian PM sees shift to illiberal Christian democracy in 2019 European vote]. ''Reuters''. July 28, 2018. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
See also:
*Ruse, Austin (August 2, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/hungarys-pro-christianity-prime-minister-is-seriously-bothering-the-un Hungary’s pro-Christianity prime minister defends ‘traditional family’ in epic speech]. ''LifeSiteNews'' (from ''C-Fam''). Retrieved August 5, 2018.</ref> Orbán has called for an international alliance to oppose mass migration and protect Christian culture,<ref>Duke, Selwyn (July 13, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/32845-hungary-seeks-international-alliance-to-oppose-migration-and-support-christian-culture Hungary Seeks International Alliance to Oppose Migration and Support Christian Culture]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 13, 2019.</ref> and he has supported persecuted Christians abroad.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://twitter.com/roddreher/status/1170049409448632320 Rod Dreher]. ''Twitter''. September 6, 2019. Retrieved September 8, 2019.
*Williams, Thomas D. (November 26, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2019/11/26/hungarys-orban-christian-persecution-is-organized-attack-on-an-entire-culture/ Hungary’s Orbán: Christian Persecution Is ‘Organized Attack on an Entire Culture’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
*Williams, Thomas D. (November 26, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2019/11/26/hungary-decries-11-murdered-christians-world-every-day/ Hungary Decries ‘11 Murdered Christians in the World Every Day’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
*Montgomery, Jack (December 24, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/12/24/hungarian-govt-christians-christian-culture-attacked-across-europe-world/ Hungarian Govt: Christians, Christian Culture Attacked Across Europe, World]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 24, 2019.
*Williams, Thomas D. (November 19, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2020/11/19/hungary-decries-worrisome-global-rise-in-christian-persecution/ Hungary Decries Worrisome Global Rise in Christian Persecution]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
See also:
*McLean, Dorothy Cummings (November 26, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungarian-pm-persecuted-christians-will-help-us-save-europe Hungarian PM: Persecuted Christians will help us save Europe]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved November 26, 2019.</ref> He is critical of the [[homosexual agenda]].<ref>Bourne, Lisa (August 20, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/pro-family-hungarians-earn-partial-victory-as-coca-cola-pulls-lgbt-ads Pro-family Hungarians earn ‘partial victory’ as Coca-Cola pulls LGBT ads]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved August 20, 2019.</ref> Orbán's government has spoken out against globalist ideology.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (September 26, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/26/hungarian-govt-family-minister-globalism-is-a-bad-choice-slams-canadas-trudeau/ Hungarian Govt Family Minister: ‘Globalism Is a Bad Choice’, Slams Canada’s Trudeau]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 26, 2019.</ref>

Orbán is one of the most outspoken opponents to the [[European migrant crisis]] and calls for a stronger border defense in [[Hungary]], he is also a defender of national interests and values. Unlike most other European heads-of-government, Orbán has taken a more conservative right-wing, common sense approach to the immigration crisis,<ref name="foxnews.com">Shaw, Adam (March 1, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/03/01/europes-pro-trump-outpost-populist-hungary-buoyed-by-us-shift-on-refugees-russia.html Europe's pro-Trump outpost: Populist Hungary buoyed by US shift on refugees, Russia]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 1, 2017.</ref><ref>Multiple references:
*Kassam, Raheem (December 14, 2015). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/12/14/europe-is-a-battlefield-due-to-migrants-says-hungarian-pm-tens-of-millions-more-to-come/ Europe Is a ‘Battlefield’ Due To Migrants, Says Hungarian PM – ‘Tens Of Millions More To Come’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Lane, Oliver JJ (May 14, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/14/orban-poland-west-never-experienced-communism-cant-understand-eastern-europe/ Orban in Poland: The West Never Experienced Communism, So Can’t Understand Eastern Europe]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (August 16, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/16/hungarian-govt-swedens-political-leaders-on-side-illegal-migrants/ Hungarian Govt: Sweden’s Leaders are ‘On the Side’ of Illegal Migrants]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 16, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (December 27, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/12/27/orban-bringing-africas-problems-europe-destroy-culture/ Hungary’s Orban: Bringing Africa’s Problems to Europe Will ‘Destroy 2,000-year-old Culture’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 27, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (July 13, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/07/13/hungary-pm-warns-on-long-term-migrant-crisis-millions-will-arrive-our-task-is-to-defend-our-people/ Hungary PM Warns on Long-term Migrant Crisis: ‘Millions Will Arrive, Our Task Is to Defend Our People’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (December 28, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/12/28/hungarys-orban-labels-eus-mass-migration-policy-grave-mistake/ Hungary’s Orban Labels EU’s Mass Migration Policy ‘Grave Mistake’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
*Friedman, Victoria (September 27, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/09/27/central-europe-eu-wants-manage-migration-not-stop-it-new-migration-pact/ Orbán Rejects Migration Pact, Says EU Wants to ‘Manage Migration’ Not Stop It]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
*Lane, Oliver JJ (November 18, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/11/18/hungary-eu-is-trying-to-punish-countries-that-control-their-own-borders/ Hungary: EU is Trying to Punish Countries That Control Their Own Borders]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
*Montgomery, Jack (February 25, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/02/25/orban-eus-permissive-stance-migration-turned-mediterranean-into-cemetery/ Orban: EU’s Permissive Stance on Migration Has ‘Turned the Mediterranean Into a Cemetery’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (May 27, 2021, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/05/27/hungary-urges-refocus-migrant-crisis-as-covid-recedes-attempts-border-triple/ Hungary Urges Refocus on Migrant Crisis as Covid Recedes and Attempts on Border Triple]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (June 13, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/06/13/orban-migrant-armies-are-banging-on-europes-doors/ Orbán: ‘Migrant Armies Are Banging on Europe’s Doors’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Zindulka, Kurt (September 19, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/09/19/how-its-done-hungary-shares-footage-of-walls-stopping-illegal-migration/ How It’s Done: Hungary Releases Footage of Walls and Guards Stopping Illegal Migrants]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
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*Montgomery, Jack (March 4, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/03/04/hungary-pm-migrant-crisis-will-happen-again-even-stronger-form/ Hungary PM: Migrant Crisis ‘Will Happen Again In an Even Stronger Form’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 4, 2019.
*Montgomery, Jack (September 24, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/24/eu-trying-cram-mandatory-migrant-quotas-down-throats-european-countries/ Hungary: EU Trying to ‘Cram Mandatory Migrant Quotas Down Throats of European Countries’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
*Chalmers, John; Baczynska, Gabriela (September 25, 2020). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban-interview/hungarys-orban-rejects-criticism-over-rule-of-law-says-he-is-a-freedom-fighter-idUSKCN26G26Q Hungary's Orban rejects criticism over rule of law, says he is a 'freedom fighter']. ''Reuters''. Retrieved September 27, 2020.</ref> and he remained committed to protecting Hungary's demographic composition.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (September 8, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/09/08/pm-viktor-orban-hungary-is-not-an-immigrant-country-and-does-not-want-to-become-one/ PM Viktor Orban: ‘Hungary Is Not an Immigrant Country and Does Not Want to Become One’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 8, 2017.</ref> He has criticized the European Union<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (October 9, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/10/09/hungarian-pm-eu-insults-member-states-abuses-powers-george-soros/ Hungarian PM: ‘The EU Insults Member-States, Abuses its Powers, and Eats from George Soros’s Hand’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 11, 2017.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-budget-hungary/hungarys-orban-likens-eu-to-former-soviet-union-if-rule-of-law-criteria-accepted-idUSKBN27T0ZT Hungary's Orban likens EU to former Soviet Union if rule of law criteria accepted]. ''Reuters''. November 13, 2020. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
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*Montgomery, Jack (July 13, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/07/13/hungarian-speaker-totalitarian-liberalism-successor-of-nazis-and-communists-will-destroy-europe/ Hungarian Speaker: Totalitarian Liberalism the Successor of ‘Nazis and Communists’, Will ‘Destroy Europe’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> and has argued that the EU's policies and attitudes favor terrorists.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (June 13, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/06/13/hungarian-orban-accuses-eu-favouring-terrorists/ Hungarian PM Orbán: ‘The European Union Is on the Side of Terrorists’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 13, 2017.</ref> In addition to criticizing the EU for holding [[Marxist]] values,<ref>Montgomery, Jack (June 22, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/22/hungarian-pm-spirit-marx-lenin-re-education-camps-lives-eu/ Hungarian PM: ‘The Spirit of Marx, Lenin, and the Re-Education Camps’ Lives on in the EU]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 22, 2018.</ref> he has also criticized supporters of a "[[United States of Europe]]" for intentionally supporting and enabling mass migration to Europe in order to create a "post-Christian and post-national" state.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (November 14, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/11/14/hungary-pm-united-states-europe-plotters-using-mass-migration-create-post-national-post-christian-federation/ Hungary PM: ‘United States of Europe’ Plotters Using Mass Migration to Create ‘Post-National, Post-Christian’ Super-state]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 14, 2017. See also:
*Montgomery, Jack (September 24, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/09/24/orban-mass-migration-agenda-part-global-plan-create-new-proletariat-west/ Orban: Mass Migration Agenda Part of ‘Global Plan’ to Create ‘New Proletariat’ in the West]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 25, 2021.</ref> Orbán has warned against EU plans to take away border security obligations from its member nations,<ref>Multiple references:
*Hale, Virginia (September 14, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/09/14/orban-eu-open-border-brussels/ Orbán Warns EU Planning to ‘Open the Gate’ with New Brussels Border Force]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 14, 2018.
*[https://voiceofeurope.com/2018/09/hungary-brussels-does-not-aim-to-protect-the-eus-borders-but-to-set-up-a-reception-service-to-manage-immigration-rather-than-to-stop-it/ Hungary: Brussels does not aim to protect the EU’s borders but to set up a reception service to manage immigration rather than to stop it]. ''Voice of Europe'' (from the ''Hungary Journal''). September 17, 2018. Retrieved September 18, 2018.
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*Tomlinson, Chris (May 22, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/05/22/orban-calls-voters-send-strong-message-brussels/ Orban Tells Voters to Send ‘Strong Message’ to Brussels in EU Elections]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 22, 2019.</ref> and he has criticized excessive EU integration.<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Chris (July 4, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/07/04/orban-salvini-le-pen-and-others-sign-pro-sovereignty-declaration-against-eu-overreach/ Orban, Salvini, Le Pen, and Others Sign Pro-Sovereignty Declaration Against EU Overreach]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*De La Baume, Maïa (July 2, 2021). [https://www.politico.eu/article/viktor-orban-marine-le-pen-matteo-salvini-eu-integration-european-superstate-radical-forces/ Orbán, Le Pen, Salvini join forces to blast EU integration]. ''Politico''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (May 26, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/05/26/hungary-govt-power-hungry-eu-institutions-more-problem-solution-pandemic/ Hungary Govt: Power-Hungry EU Institutions ‘More of a Problem than a Solution’ in Pandemic]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> Despite this, Orbán opposes leaving the EU.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban/hungary-will-remain-part-of-the-european-union-pm-orban-says-idUSKBN1WE0GT Hungary will remain part of the European Union, PM Orban says]. ''Reuters''. September 29, 2019. Retrieved September 29, 2019.</ref> His government has also criticized the [[United Nations]] for its open borders immigraton policies, among the organization's other policies,<ref>Anthony, James (June 27, 2021). [https://thepostmillennial.com/hungary-boycotts-united-nations-south-africa-anti-racism-conference/ Hungary boycotts United Nations 'anti-racism' conference in South Africa]. ''The Post Millennial''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> stating that "national interest comes first."<ref>Shaw, Adam (September 25, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/hungary-joins-trumps-attack-on-open-borders Hungary joins Trump’s attack on 'open-borders' agenda at UN, says 'national interest comes first']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 25, 2019.</ref>

Orbán has stressed that the responsibility for defending Hungary lies with Hungary rather than the EU or NATO and has stated that "a nation which is unable to protect its country is not worthy of it."<ref>Friedman, Victoria (May 17, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/17/orban-defending-hungary-our-duty-not-nato-eu/ Orbán: ‘Defending Hungary Is Our Duty – Not NATO’s or the EU’s’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 18, 2018.</ref>

Orbán looks highly upon former United Kingdom Prime Minister [[Margaret Thatcher]],<ref name="Battlefield"/> and he has also spoken highly of [[Boris Johnson]].<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban-brexit/hungary-pm-orban-boris-johnson-is-one-of-europes-bravest-politicians-idUSKBN1Z81JQ Boris Johnson "one of Europe's bravest politicians": Hungarian PM Orban]. ''Reuters''. January 9, 2020. Retrieved January 9, 2020.</ref> He became the first leader of an EU member state to endorse [[Donald Trump]] for U.S. President in 2016.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2016/07/23/hungary-pm-orban-becomes-first-eu-leader-endorse-trump/ Hungarian PM Orban Becomes First EU Leader To Endorse Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. July 23, 2016. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2016/07/24/hungary-prime-minister-says-trump-is-better-candidate-for-europe.html Hungary prime minister says Trump is better candidate for Europe]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). July 24, 2016. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Dunai, Marton (July 26, 2016). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election-hungary-orban/orban-says-trumps-migration-foreign-policy-plans-vital-for-hungary-idUSKCN1061PU Orban says Trump's migration, foreign policy plans 'vital' for Hungary]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
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*Tomlinson, Chris (December 21, 2016). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2016/12/21/viktor-orban-declares-2017-year-rebellion/ Orbán Declares 2017 the ‘Year of Rebellion’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref> Orbán has spoken positively of President Trump, stating that he speaks straightforwardly and that he and Trump agree on numerous issues,<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (June 8, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/08/hungarian-pm-with-trump-finally-someone-who-speaks-in-straightforward-manner/ Hungarian PM: With Trump, Finally Someone Who Speaks in ‘Straightforward Manner’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 8, 2017. See also:
*Shaw, Adam (April 16, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/hungarys-top-diplomat-praises-trump-on-nato-push-contrasts-against-obama-era-lecturing Hungary’s top diplomat praises Trump on NATO push, contrasts against Obama-era ‘lecturing’]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 18, 2019.</ref> and he endorsed Trump's 2020 re-election campaign.<ref>Baczynska, Gabriela; Chalmers, John (September 25, 2020). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban-trump-interview/hungarys-orban-convinced-trump-will-win-u-s-election-has-no-plan-b-idUSKCN26G29M Hungary's Orban convinced Trump will win U.S. election, has no plan B]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved September 27, 2020.</ref> His administration has cast itself as a "natural ally" of the U.S.<ref>Sands, David R. (May 31, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/may/31/hungary-natural-ally-trump-pompeo-peter-szijjarto-/ 'Natural ally': Hungary leads fight against anti-U.S. 'hysteria' in Europe]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 31, 2018. See also:
*Friedman, Victoria (December 4, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/12/04/hungarian-minister-praises-american-leadership-nato-criticises-brain-dead-comments/ Hungarian Minister Praises American Leadership in NATO, Criticises Macron’s Brain Dead Comments]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban-iran/hungary-wants-eu-position-on-iran-to-be-closer-to-u-s-stance-pm-idUSKBN1Z81B3 Hungary wants EU position on Iran to be closer to U.S. stance: PM]. ''Reuters''. January 9, 2020. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
*Friedman, Victoria (January 9, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/01/09/hungarys-orban-wants-eu-adopt-us-stance-iran/ Hungary’s Orbán Wants EU to Adopt Israeli-U.S. Stance on Iran]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 9, 2020.</ref> Orbán and his government have spoken highly of [[Matteo Salvini]], Italy's conservative immigration minister,<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (June 19, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/19/orban-slams-eu-praises-salvini-ngo-ships-run-white-collar-people-smugglers/ Hungary’s Orban Praises Italy’s Salvini: NGO Crews Are ‘White-Collar People-Smugglers’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (July 1, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/01/hungary-backs-salvini-gamechanging-shut-ports-illegals-eu-leaders-all-talk-no-action/ EXCLUSIVE – Hungary Backs Salvini’s ‘Gamechanging’ Move to Shut Ports to Migrants, Brands EU Leaders All Talk]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
*Williams, Thomas D. (August 28, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/28/viktor-orban-matteo-salvini-is-my-hero/ Viktor Orban: Matteo Salvini Is ‘My Hero’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 28, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (May 2, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/05/02/orban-labels-salvini-most-important-person-europe-ahead-visit/ Orban Labels Salvini ‘Most Important Person in Europe’ Ahead of Visit]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 2, 2019.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-election-right-hungary/hungary-pm-makes-overtures-to-italy-far-right-in-hint-of-eu-conservative-split-idUSKCN1S81K8 Hungary PM makes overtures to Italy far right in hint of EU conservative split]. ''Reuters''. May 2, 2019. Retrieved May 2, 2019.
*Gorondi, Pablo (May 2, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/cba92046268e4b1d8781a2af05f79a43 Anti-migrant politicians bond at razor wire fence in Hungary]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved May 4, 2019.
*Friedman, Victoria (May 5, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/05/05/orban-hungary-italy-have-proved-illegal-migration-stopped-land-sea/ Orban: Hungary and Italy Have Proved Illegal Mass Migration Can Be Stopped]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 5, 2019.
*Montgomery, Jack (August 30, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/08/30/orban-to-brother-in-arms-salvini-hungarians-will-never-forget-your-fight-for-strong-borders-european-heritage/ Orban to ‘Brother in Arms’ Salvini: Hungarians ‘Will Never Forget’ Your Fight for Strong Borders, European Heritage]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (September 20, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/20/hungarian-minister-with-salvini-europe-was-safe/ Hungarian Minister: With Salvini Europe Was Safe]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 20, 2019.
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*Friedman, Victoria (August 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/29/orban-salvini-attack-globalist-macron-leader-pro-migration-parties-eu/ Orban, Salvini Attack Globalist Macron as ‘Leader of Pro-Migration Parties’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
*Hale, Virginia (August 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/29/orban-salvini-elections-anti-migration-front/ Orbán, Salvini Set to Take On Globalism at EU Elections with Anti-Migration Front]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
*Tondo, Lorenzo (August 28, 2018). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/aug/28/matteo-salvini-viktor-orban-anti-migrant-plan-brussels Matteo Salvini and Viktor Orbán to form anti-migration front]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
*Foster, Peter (August 28, 2018). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/08/28/populist-duo-viktor-orban-matteo-salvini-call-deportation-migrants/ Populist duo Viktor Orban and Matteo Salvini call for deportation of migrants from Europe]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (January 11, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/01/11/orban-gives-support-salvini-alliance-poland/ Orban Gives Support to Salvini’s Italy Allying with Poland]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (June 2, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/06/02/orban-not-joining-salvini-led-eu-parliament-group/ Orban Not Joining Salvini-led EU Parliament Group]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 3, 2019.</ref> and he has met with French leaders [[Marine Le Pen]] and [[Eric Zemmour]].<ref>Caulcutt, Clea; Bayer, Lili (September 24, 2021). [https://www.politico.eu/article/viktor-orban-meeting-eric-zemmour/ Viktor Orbán rolls out the red carpet for Marine Le Pen’s firebrand rival]. ''Politico''. Retrieved November 28, 2021.</ref><ref>Caulcutt, Clea; de La Baume, Maïa; Bayer, Lili (October 26, 2021). [https://www.politico.eu/article/marine-le-pen-france-hungary-viktor-orban/ Marine Le Pen aims for Budapest boost from Orbán meeting]. ''Politico''. Retrieved November 28, 2021.</ref> He also has a good relationship with [[Israel]] and its prime minister [[Benjamin Netanyahu]].<ref>Multiple references:
*Pfeffer, Anshel (July 18, 2018). [https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium-the-netanyahu-orban-bromance-that-is-shaking-up-europe-and-d-c-1.6290691 Netanyahu and Orbán: An Illiberal Bromance Spanning From D.C. to Jerusalem]. ''Haaretz''. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
*Byrne, Andrew; Zeveloff, Naomi (July 18, 2017). [https://www.ft.com/content/1652bef2-6bb4-11e7-bfeb-33fe0c5b7eaa Netanyahu hails Orban’s Hungary as an ally of Israel]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/hungary-orban-hosts-netanyahu-vows-to-squelch-anti-semitism/3949258.html Hungary's Orban Hosts Netanyahu, Vows to Squelch Anti-Semitism]. ''Voice of America''. July 18, 2017. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
*Dunai, Marton (July 18, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-israel/hungarys-orban-welcomes-netanyahu-vows-to-fight-anti-semitism-idUSKBN1A312O Hungary's Orban welcomes Netanyahu, vows to fight anti-Semitism]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
*[https://www.timesofisrael.com/hungarys-orban-to-make-first-trip-to-israel-next-month/ Hungary’s controversial Orban to make first trip to Israel next month]. ''The Times of Israel''. June 27, 2018. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
*Glick, Caroline (April 11, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2018/04/11/caroline-glick-israel-stands-hungary-nationalist-government/ Caroline Glick: Israel Stands with Hungary’s Nationalist Government]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (July 18, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/18/israeli-pm-says-hungary-at-forefront-of-fight-against-anti-semitism/ Israeli PM Says Hungary ‘At Forefront’ of Fight Against Anti-Semitism]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
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*Aharon, Jenny (April 24, 2018). [https://www.jpost.com/Opinion/Hungarian-PM-Orban-Israels-friend-or-foe-552640 Hungarian PM Orban: Israel's Friend of Foe?] ''The Jerusalem Post''. Retrieved June 27, 2018.</ref> Orbán sent a letter of congratulations to German Conservative politician [[Horst Seehofer]] on his re-election as leader of the [[Christian Social Union of Bavaria]].<ref>[http://www.miniszterelnok.hu/viktor-orban-congratulates-horst-seehofer/ Viktor Orbán congratulates Horst Seehofer]. ''Miniszterelnok.hu'' (from ''MTI''). December 19, 2017. Retrieved February 9, 2019.</ref> He has spoken critically of [[Joe Biden]],<ref>McLoone, David (August 16, 2021). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungarian-pm-slams-biden-western-liberals-cannot-accept-successful-conservative-alternative/ Hungarian PM slams Biden: ‘Western liberals cannot accept’ successful conservative alternative]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved August 21, 2021.</ref> [[Hillary Clinton]], and globalist EU politicians<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (October 2, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/10/02/orban-praises-trump-slams-clinton-rebukes-eu-migration-commissioner/ Orbán Praises Trump, Slams Clinton, Rebukes EU Migration Commissioner: ‘This Man Is Our Employee’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (February 1, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/01/hungary-eu-vice-prez-european-socialists-following-orders-soros-network/ Hungary: EU Vice-Prez, European Socialists ‘Following Orders of Soros Network’ to Increase Immigration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 1, 2019.
*Montgomery, Jack (September 16, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/16/orban-buries-eus-juncker-blind-national-politician-comments/ Orban Buries EU’s Juncker over ‘Blind National Politician’ Comments]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 16, 2019.</ref> such as [[Emmanuel Macron]].<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (January 10, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/01/10/hungarys-orban-says-he-must-fight-french-president-macron-on-immigration/ Hungary’s Orbán Says He ‘Must Fight’ French President Macron on Immigration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 10, 2019.</ref> Orbán's government has criticized Sweden for its leftist policies.<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Chris (February 22, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/22/sweden-protests-hungarian-personal-attacks-after-nazi-policy-comparison/ Sweden Protests Hungarian ‘Personal Attacks’ After ‘Nazi’ Policy Comparison]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 23, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (March 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/03/29/swedish-education-minister-tells-hungary-it-is-not-ok-to-use-sweden-as-example-of-failed-mass-migration-policies/ Sweden to Hungary: It Is Not OK to Use us as an Example of Failed Mass Migration Policies]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 23, 2019.</ref> He has called for having the [[establishment]] European People's Party work with conservative-populists.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-election-orban/orban-says-eu-conservatives-must-work-with-populists-idUSKCN1S73VG Orban says EU conservatives must work with populists]. ''Reuters''. May 1, 2019. Retrieved May 1, 2019. See also:
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban-party/hungary-pm-says-european-conservatives-losing-influence-flags-new-party-grouping-idUSKBN1Z81HW Hungary PM says European conservatives losing influence, flags new party grouping]. ''Reuters''. January 9, 2020. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
*Bayer, Lili; Wanat, Zosia (January 9, 2020). [https://www.politico.eu/article/orban-new-initiative-needed-epp-stays-liberal-path/ Orbán: New conservative group needed if EPP stays on ‘liberal’ path]. ''Politico''. Retrieved January 9, 2020.</ref> In 2019, Orbán honored conservative British philosopher Sir [[Roger Scruton]].<ref>Lane, Olvier JJ (December 4, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/12/04/hungary-awards-conservative-philosopher-scruton-om/ Pictures: Hungary’s Orban Honours Conservative Philosopher Sir Roger Scruton With Order of Merit]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 4, 2019.</ref> In August 2021, conservative commentator [[Tucker Carlson]] visited Hungary and interviewed Orbán.<ref>Multiple references:
*Duke, Selwyn (August 6, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/hungarys-nationalist-leader-orban-interviewed-by-tucker-is-he-the-thug-biden-claims/ Hungary’s Nationalist Leader Orbán Interviewed by Tucker. Is He the “Thug” Biden Claims?] ''The New American''. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (August 6, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/08/06/we-are-serious-country-hungarians-tell-tucker-why-they-ended-border-crisis/ ‘We Are a Serious Country’ – Hungarians Tell Tucker How and Why They Ended Border Crisis]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (August 7, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/08/07/multiculturalist-liberals-hate-hungary-for-being-a-pro-borders-traditional-values-success-orban/ Multiculturalist Liberals Hate Hungary for Being a Pro-Borders, Traditional Values Success: Orban]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
*Poor, Jeff (August 5, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2021/08/05/hungary-prime-minister-orban-relationship-with-u-s-is-fine-except-the-liberals-in-govt-in-washington/ Hungary Prime Minister Orbán: Relationship with U.S. Is ‘Fine’ Except the ‘Liberals in Gov’t in Washington’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
See also:
*[https://video.foxnews.com/v/6266722532001?playlist_id=5198073478001#sp=show-clips Hungarian prime minister hits back at Biden calling him a 'thug']. ''Fox News Video''. August 6, 2021. Retrieved August 8, 2021.</ref> In March 2021, Orbán's Fidesz left the [[European People’s Party]],<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (March 4, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/03/04/orban-party-leaves-largest-eu-parliament-group-years-conflict/ Orban Party Leaves Largest EU Parliament Group After Years of Conflict]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.</ref> and it considered creating a political group with more conservative parties.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/03/19/hungary-looks-to-create-new-right-wing-political-group-inside-european-union/ Hungary Looks to Create New Right-Wing Political Group Inside European Union]. ''Breitbart News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). March 19, 2021. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Tomlinson, Chris (March 31, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/03/31/salvini-meet-orban-polish-pm-discuss-eu-alliance/ Italy’s Salvini, Hungary’s Orban, and Polish Prime Minister to Discuss Alliance in EU]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Tomlinson, Chris (April 4, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/04/04/salvini-hits-back-against-leftist-criticism-over-meeting-with-orban/ Salvini Hits Back Against Leftist Criticism Over Meeting with Orban]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref>

Orbán has discussed reintroducing the [[death penalty]] in Hungary,<ref>Traynor, Ian (April 29, 2015). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/apr/29/hungary-pm-death-penalty-work-camps-for-immigrants-viktor-orban Hungary PM: bring back death penalty and build work camps for immigrants]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved April 5, 2018.</ref> something not allowed under EU law, though he has denied plans to actually do so.<ref>(April 30, 2015). [https://www.novinite.com/articles/168260/Hungary%E2%80%99s+PM+Orban+Denies+Plans+to+Restore+Death+Penalty Hungary’s PM Orban Denies Plans to Restore Death Penalty]. ''Novinite.com''. Retrieved June 22, 2018.</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.kormany.hu/en/the-prime-minister/the-prime-minister-s-speeches/prime-minister-viktor-orban-s-speech-at-the-25th-balvanyos-summer-free-university-and-student-camp Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s Speech at the 25th Bálványos Summer Free University and Student Camp], Hungarian Government, delivered July 26, 2014.
*[http://www.kormany.hu/en/the-prime-minister/the-prime-minister-s-speeches/prime-minister-viktor-orban-s-speech-at-the-29th-balvanyos-summer-open-university-and-student-camp Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s speech at the 29th Bálványos Summer Open University and Student Camp], Hungarian Government, delivered July 28, 2018.
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0pY0NHgC2E Viktor Orban: "As We Beat the Soviet Empire, We'll Beat Soros' Empire"], YouTube, published January 1, 2018.
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmGyDw6_ypo Viktor Orbán Day of Honor Speech 2018 (with ENG subs)], YouTube, published March 17, 2018.
*[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-sh/Viktor_Orban The man who thinks Europe has been invaded], BBC, April 2018.

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[[File:Viktor Orbán 2016-02-17.jpg|thumb|200px|Viktor Orbán]]
'''Viktor Mihály Orbán''' (born May 31, 1963, in [[Székesfehérvár]]) is a [[conservative]] Hungarian politician and served as Prime Minister of [[Hungary]] between 1998 and 2002 and again since May 29, 2010. He is a member and leader of the [[Fidesz]] party, which is [[Social conservatism|socially conservative]] and moderately-[[Euroskeptic]]. In his earlier years, Orbán ensured that Hungary joined [[NATO]] in 1999 despite [[Russia]]'s opposition.

Since starting his second term as prime minister in 2010, Orbán has served as a strong voice for maintaining traditional [[conservative values]] in Europe, supporting [[national sovereignty]] and identity, and opposing the [[globalist]], one-world agenda of the EU and other entities.<ref>Caldwell, Christopher (May 13, 2019). [https://humanevents.com/2019/05/13/orban-not-far-right-just-right/ Orban: Not Far Right, Just Right.] ''Human Events'' (from ''Claremont Review of Books''). Retrieved May 16, 2019.</ref> He united with [[Poland]]'s conservative government to that end,<ref name="HungaryPoland"/> and his approval ratings are higher than those of his globalist opponents.<ref>Girdusky, Ryan (May 16, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/europes-liberals-hate-viktor-orban-for-one-reason-hes-more-popular-than-them Europe's liberals hate Viktor Orbán for one reason: He's more popular than them]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved May 16, 2019.</ref> Orbán is strongly hated by the Left for his conservative policies and his success at implementing them.<ref>Maitra, Sumantra (August 9, 2021). [https://thefederalist.com/2021/08/09/why-liberals-hate-hungarys-viktor-orban-so-much/ Why Liberals Hate Hungary’s Viktor Orban So Much]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved August 21, 2021.</ref>

==Second tenure as Prime Minister==
[[Fidesz]], led by Orbán, saw a landslide victory in the elections on April 11, 2010, winning over 50% of the vote.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2010/04/11/far-right-party-poised-make-gains-hungary.html Hungary's ruling Socialists suffer stinging defeat]. ''Fox News''. April 11, 2010. Retrieved March 19, 2018.
*Than, Krisztina; Szakacs, Gergely (April 11, 2010). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-election/fidesz-wins-hungary-election-with-strong-mandate-idUSTRE63A1GE20100412 Fidesz wins Hungary election with strong mandate]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref> In the runoff elections held later that month, Fidesz secured a two-thirds majority in parliament, enough to change the constitution.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/hungary/7632990/Hungarys-conservative-opposition-wins-landslide-election.html Hungary's conservative opposition wins landslide election]. ''The Telegraph''. April 26, 2010. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Dunai, Marton; Than, Krisztina (April 25, 2010). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-election/hungarys-fidesz-wins-historic-two-thirds-mandate-idUSTRE63O1KB20100425 Hungary's Fidesz wins historic two-thirds mandate]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*[https://www.economist.com/node/16009177 Orban's triumph]. ''The Economist''. April 29, 2010. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref> According to ''[[The New York Times]]'', Orbán decided to use his party's super-majority to enact major changes rather than have a minimalist agenda.<ref>Kingsley, Patrick (February 10, 2018). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/10/world/europe/hungary-orban-democracy-far-right.html As West Fears the Rise of Autocrats, Hungary Shows What’s Possible]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref>

Orbán again won a two-thirds majority in parliament in the April 2014 elections.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2014/04/06/hungarian-prime-minister-wins-3rd-term.html Hungarian prime minister wins 3rd term]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). April 6, 2014. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Than, Krisztina; Szakacs, Gergely (April 6, 2014). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-election/hungary-re-elects-maverick-pm-far-right-opposition-gains-idUSBREA3502V20140406 Hungary re-elects maverick PM, far-right opposition gains]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Karasz, Palko (April 7, 2014). [https://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/08/world/europe/viktor-orban-wins-a-second-term-in-hungary.html Viktor Orban Wins a Second Term in Hungary]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref> However, Fidesz lost its two-thirds majority after a by-election defeat in February 2015.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-31576491 Hungarian PM Orban loses two-thirds 'super-majority']. ''BBC News''. February 22, 2015. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Byrne, Andrew (February 22, 2015). [https://www.ft.com/content/36811202-baf2-11e4-945d-00144feab7de Hungary’s Fidesz party loses supermajority]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref>

Orbán faced a difficult re-election in 2018,<ref>Roser, Thomas; Davis, Austin (April 5, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/apr/5/viktor-orban-faces-tough-test-in-bid-for-third-ter/ Viktor Orban faces tough test in bid for third term as Hungarian president]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 5, 2018.</ref> in which he emphasized the issues of immigration and [[sovereignty]].<ref>Shaw, Adam (April 6, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/04/06/hungarys-viktor-orban-running-on-anti-mass-migration-platform-eyes-fourth-term.html Hungary's Viktor Orban, running on anti-mass migration platform, eyes fourth term]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 6, 2018.</ref> Despite this, Orbán did significantly better than expected and won a supermajority a third time in a row.<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (April 8, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/04/08/bloody-nose-brussels-poll-suggests-anti-globalist-anti-soros-eurosceptic-viktor-orban-wins-big-hungary-election/ Bloody Nose for Brussels: Landslide Triumph as Anti-Globalist, Anti-Soros Orban Wins Third Term in Hungary]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
*Mass, Warren (April 9, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/28714-viktor-orban-strong-defender-of-his-nation-s-sovereign-borders-reelected-in-hungary Viktor Orban, Strong Defender of His Nation’s Sovereign Borders, Reelected in Hungary]. ''The New American''. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
*Murphy, Peter; Khera, Jastinder (April 9, 2018). [https://www.timesofisrael.com/hungarys-orban-claims-victory-as-nationalist-party-takes-sweeping-poll-lead/ Hungary’s Orban claims victory as nationalist party takes sweeping poll lead]. ''The Times of Israel''. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
*Than, Krisztina; Szakacs, Gergely (April 7, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-election/hungarys-strongman-viktor-orban-wins-third-term-in-power-idUSKBN1HE0UC Hungary's strongman Viktor Orban wins third term in power]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
*Hinshaw, Drew; Komuves, Anita (April 8, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/hungary-votes-in-election-with-orban-set-to-secure-a-fourth-term-1523162923 Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban Wins Fourth Term]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
*[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/04/08/hungary-leader-viktor-orban-sweeps-to-re-election-win-with-super-majority.html Hungary leader Viktor Orban sweeps to re-election win with super majority]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved April 9, 2018.
*Lane, Oliver JJ (April 9, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/04/09/orban-responds-electoral-victory-created-opportunity-protect-hungary/ Orban Responds to Electoral Victory: ‘We’ve Created the Opportunity to Protect Hungary’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 9, 2018.</ref> After the election results became known, Orbán stated his intention of pushing forward with his conservative and nationalist agenda,<ref>Than, Krisztina; Szakacs, Gergely (April 10, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-election-orban/hungarys-orban-to-seek-eu-of-strong-nations-after-landslide-re-election-idUSKBN1HH12A Hungary's Orban to seek EU of strong nations after landslide re-election]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved April 10, 2018.</ref> as well as to preserve Hungary's Christian culture,<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Chris (May 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/06/hungarian-pm-orban-building-christian-democracy-announces-tougher-immigration-rules/ Hungarian PM Orban Getting Tougher on Immigration: ‘We Are Building a Christian Democracy’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 6, 2018.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban/pm-orban-vows-to-preserve-hungarys-christian-culture-idUSKBN1I80NC PM Orban vows to preserve Hungary's Christian culture]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 7, 2018.</ref> and he gave a strongly conservative speech outlining his fourth-term agenda.<ref>Multiple references:
*Dunai, Marton; Than, Krisztina (May 10, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban/eu-must-give-up-nightmares-of-united-states-of-europe-hungarian-pm-idUSKBN1IB1TG EU must give up 'nightmares' of United States of Europe: Hungarian PM]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
*Gorondi, Pablo (May 10, 2018). [https://www.apnews.com/b764d6684a2d402e8f0dff9e2fe0d876/Hungary's-parliament-elects-premier-Viktor-Orban-to-4th-term Hungary’s parliament elects premier Viktor Orban to 4th term]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
*[https://www.rt.com/news/426412-orban-christian-values-eu-hungary/ Orban declares end of ‘liberal democracy’ in Hungary, vows to fight for Christian values]. ''RT''. May 10, 2018. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (May 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/12/orban-era-liberal-democracy-replaced-21st-century-christian-democracy/ Orban: ‘We Will Build a 21st Century Christian Democracy, Not Rebuild a Shipwrecked Liberal Democracy’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
See also:
*[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/10/pics-hungarys-parliament-elects-premier-viktor-orban-fourth-term/ PICS: Hungary’s Parliament Elects Premier Viktor Orban to Fourth Term]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 11, 2018.</ref>

===Adopting a new constitution===
While [[Communism]] nominally ended in Hungary in 1989, the country's old constitution – adopted in 1949 and based on the 1936 [[Soviet Union]] constitution – remained in effect despite some constitutional amendments.<ref name="FundamentalLaw">[http://www.kormany.hu/en/doc/the-hungarian-state/the-fundamental-law The Fundamental Law]. ''Hungarian Government''. Retrieved June 16, 2018.</ref> Among other necessary reasons for changing this constitution was the fact that Hungarians would now be able to write their own constitution and mark a clear break from the Soviet era.<ref name="FundamentalLaw"/>

The new constitution,<ref name="Constitution">[http://www.kormany.hu/download/a/68/11000/The_Fundamental_Law_of_Hungary_01072016.pdf The Fundamental Law of Hungary] (in English). ''Hungarian Government''. Retrieved June 16, 2018.</ref> which was passed in 2011 and went into effect in January 2012, promoted conservative and Christian values on numerous topics. For example, the preamble recognized Christianity's major role in Hungary's history, promoted [[family values]], and condemned Hungary's occupation under the [[Third Reich]] and the USSR as well as the 1949 constitution.<ref name="Constitution"/> In addition, the constitution instituted the forint as Hungary's official currency (Article K), called for protecting Hungary's culture and language (preamble, Article H),<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2016/04/26/hungarys-orban-islamisation-banned-constitution/ Hungary’s Orban: ‘Islamisation’ Banned By Constitution]. ''Breitbart News''. April 26, 2016. Retrieved June 16, 2018.</ref> recognized [[marriage]] as between one man and one woman (Article L), and recognized that human life begins at conception (Article II).<ref>Clabough, Raven (June 14, 2011). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/8767-hungarys-pro-life-constitution-draws-ire-of-european-institutions Hungary's Pro-Life Constitution Draws Ire of European Institutions]. ''The New American''. Retrieved June 16, 2018.</ref><ref>Singson, Samantha (May 5, 2011). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/new-hungarian-constitution-recognizing-life-from-conception-signed-into-law New Hungarian Constitution recognizing life ‘from conception’ signed into law]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved June 16, 2018.</ref> Liberals and the European [[establishment]] criticized Orbán for these constitutional changes.<ref>[http://p.dw.com/p/10vlY Hungary's parliament passes controversial new constitution]. ''Deutsche Welle''. April 18, 2011. Retrieved June 16, 2018.</ref>

===Strong economic growth===
Orbán was recognized for turning Hungary around after taking power, getting it out of the negative effects of the [[Recession of 2008]] and improving its finances.<ref name="Dunai2018">Dunai, Marton (February 18, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-election-orban/hungarys-orban-calls-for-global-anti-migrant-alliance-with-eye-on-2018-elections-idUSKCN1G20PV Hungary's Orban calls for global anti-migrant alliance with eye on 2018 elections]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved February 18, 2018.</ref><ref>Dunai, Marton (May 23, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban/booming-economy-anti-migrant-stance-help-orban-tighten-grip-in-hungary-idUSKCN1IO2I3 Booming economy, anti-migrant stance help Orban tighten grip in Hungary]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 23, 2018.</ref> In the last quarter of 2018, the Hungarian GDP grew 5% – an outlier compared to other Eastern European countries<ref>Tomek, Radoslav (February 13, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-02-14/east-eu-to-show-slowing-gdp-growth-as-export-demand-deteriorates East EU's Economic Growth Slows as Export Demand Deteriorates]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved May 13, 2019.</ref><ref name="Booming"/><ref>Rabouin, Dion (July 3, 2019). [https://www.axios.com/romania-poland-hungary-economic-growth-europe-8686bbaf-080a-4f7c-8da2-e6dea43072d2.html Central and Eastern Europe buck continent's economic stagnation]. ''Axios''. Retrieved July 3, 2019.</ref> – and wages saw strong growth.<ref name="Booming">Than, Krisztina; Szakacs, Gergely (June 26, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-cenbank-idUSKCN1TR26X Risk of Hungary's booming economy overheating is very low: central banker]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 30, 2019.</ref><ref>Eddy, Kester (March 2, 2019). [https://bbj.hu/business/sun-still-shines-on-hungarian-economy-but-clouds-gather_161468 Sun Still Shines on Hungarian Economy, but Clouds Gather]. ''Budapest Business Journal''. Retrieved May 13, 2019.</ref><ref>Virovacz, Peter (July 30, 2019). [https://think.ing.com/snaps/hungary-wage-growth-re-accelerates/ Hungary: Wage growth re-accelerates]. ''ING''. Retrieved October 25, 2019.</ref> Unemployment fell to a record low.<ref>Virovacz, Peter (July 29, 2019). [https://think.ing.com/snaps/hungary-unemployment-at-record-low/ Hungary: Unemployment at record low]. ''ING''. Retrieved October 25, 2019.</ref>

In 2019, Orbán stated that Hungary's economy no longer relied on EU funding.<ref>[https://hungarytoday.hu/orban-hungary-eu-funds-leyen-soros/ Orbán: ‘Hungary No Longer Dependent on EU Funding’]. ''Hungary Today''. July 12, 2019. Retrieved July 21, 2019.</ref>

===Response to the European migrant crisis===
[[File:Viktor Orbán, 2016 speech.jpg|thumb|300px|Orbán gives a victory speech after a 2016 referendum on immigration. The card in front of him reads "Let us defend Hungary!"]]
[[File:Hungarian-Serbian border barrier.jpg|thumb|300px|Hungary's [[border fence]] with Serbia]]
{{See also|European migrant crisis}}
In 2015, Hungary was overrun by refugees passing through the country, and it has the largest ''per capita'' number of asylum applications of any European country in 2015.<ref>Connor, Phillip (August 2, 2016). [http://www.pewglobal.org/2016/08/02/number-of-refugees-to-europe-surges-to-record-1-3-million-in-2015/ Number of Refugees to Europe Surges to Record 1.3 Million in 2015]. ''Pew Research Center''. Retrieved April 7, 2018.</ref> In response, Orbán took several actions,<ref>Multiple references:
*Savitsky, Shane (February 1, 2017). [https://www.axios.com/border-fences-and-refugee-bans-been-there-done-that-for-hungary-2226465858.html Border fences and refugee bans: Hungary did it — fast]. ''Axios''. Retrieved October 6, 2017.
*Bensman, Todd (April 3, 2019). [https://cis.org/Bensman/Progress-Report-Hungarys-Fenced-Borderlands Progress Report from Hungary's Fenced Borderlands]. ''Center for Immigration Studies''. Retrieved April 6, 2019.
See also:
*[https://voiceofeurope.com/2018/09/viktor-orban-was-the-only-one-doing-the-right-thing-during-the-migrant-crisis/ “Viktor Orban was the only one doing the right thing during the migrant crisis”]. ''Voice of Europe'' (from the ''Hungary Journal''). September 16, 2018. Retrieved September 16, 2018.</ref> including building a [[border barrier]] along the border with [[Serbia]]<ref>Multiple references:
*Kent, Simon (September 15, 2015). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/09/07/end-of-the-line-hungary-seals-borders-as-migrant-flow-surges-on/ End Of The Line: Hungary Seals Borders As Migrant Flow Surges On]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
*[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/09/15/hungary-launches-border-crackdown-says-migrants-risk-expulsion/ Hungary Seals Border, Detains Thousands, Threatens To Imprison Illegals]. ''Breitbart News'' (from ''AFP''). September 15, 2015. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
*[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2016/09/19/successful-hungarian-border-fence-boosts-support-right-wing-government/ Successful Hungarian Border Fence Boosts Support Of Right Wing Government]. ''Breitbart'' (from ''Reuters''). September 19, 2016. Retrieved January 29, 2017.</ref> and [[Croatia]].<ref>[https://www.voanews.com/a/reu-migrant-shot-dead-trying-to-enter-bulgaria-says-ministry/3009905.html Hungary Closes Border With Croatia]. ''Voice of America''. October 16, 2015. Retrieved August 13, 2017.</ref> The fence was so effective that [[illegal immigration]] levels dropped to levels seen before the crisis began,<ref>Lane, Oliver JJ (October 29, 2015). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/10/29/hold-hungarian-border-fence-so-effective-illegal-immigrants-are-now-at-pre-migrant-crisis-levels/ Hungarian Border Fence So Effective Illegal Immigrants Are Now At Pre Migrant-Crisis Levels]. ''Breitbart''. Retrieved January 29, 2017.</ref> and by September 2017, illegal immigration levels had dropped by 99% since 2015.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (September 15, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/09/16/hungary-builds-a-wall-cuts-illegal-immigration-by-over-99-per-cent/ Hungary Builds a Wall, Cuts Illegal Immigration by Over 99 Per Cent]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 16, 2017. See also:
*Montgomery, Jack (February 9, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2019/02/09/exclusive-hungarian-govt-praises-trump-border-protection-obligation-state/ EXCLUSIVE – Hungary Backs Trump’s Wall: ‘Border Protection An Obligation of the State’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 9, 2019.
*Montgomery, Jack (February 15, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/15/hungary-fighting-illegal-migration-not-possible-without-barriers/ Hungary: ‘Fighting Illegal Migration Not Possible Without Physical Barriers at Border’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 15, 2019.
*Gorondi, Pablo (May 10, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/07ac72b6f0b24d8b83ef61114e3b075f Hungary stems migrant flow, but issue remains big in EU vote]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved May 26, 2019.</ref> In April 2017, the Hungarian government completed construction of a second border fence, one with high-tech features, on the Serbian border.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/28/hungary-completes-second-anti-migrant-fence/ Hungary Completes Second Anti-Migrant Fence]. ''Breitbart News''. April 28, 2017. Retrieved April 28, 2017.
*[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/04/28/hungary-completes-2nd-border-fence-meant-to-stop-migrants.html Hungary completes 2nd border fence meant to stop migrants]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). April 28, 2017. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
*[http://p.dw.com/p/2c64B Hungary completes second fence to keep out migrants]. ''Deutsche Welle''. April 28, 2017. Retrieved August 13, 2017.</ref> Unlike most other European countries, Hungary's leadership has taken a more conservative right-wing, common sense approach to the immigration crisis.<ref name="foxnews.com"/><ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (July 1, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/01/hungarian-hypocrisy-political-correctness-migration-enabled-terrorism/ EXCLUSIVE – Hungarian Govt Says ‘Hypocrisy and Political Correctness’ on Migration Enabled Terrorism]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
*Binder, John (July 2, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/07/02/exclusive-hungarians-warn-u-s-illegal-migration-cant-be-controlled-without-strong-border/ Exclusive – Hungarians Warn U.S. Illegal Migration Can’t Be Controlled Without ‘Strong’ Border]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 2, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (May 20, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/05/20/orban-we-want-change-we-want-a-europe-that-protects-its-borders-on-land-and-sea/ Orban: ‘We Want Change, We Want a Europe that Protects Its Borders on Land and Sea’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 20, 2019.</ref> In March 2017, the Hungarian government refused a Swedish request to let 5,000 asylum seekers into its borders.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (March 28, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/03/28/hungary-refuses-5000-migrants-sweden/ Hungary Refuses to Take 5,000 Migrants From Sweden]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 28, 2017.</ref> In May 2018, the Hungarian government under Orbán rejected a European Union-African migration declaration that disproportionately favored the African countries and "further inspires migration."<ref>Friedman, Victoria (May 4, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/04/hungary-rejects-eu-africa-declaration-inspires-migration/ Hungary Rejects EU-Africa Declaration that ‘Inspires Migration’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 4, 2018.
*Gorondi, Pablo (May 10, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/07ac72b6f0b24d8b83ef61114e3b075f Hungary stems migrant flow, but issue remains big in EU vote]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved May 10, 2019.
*Bensman, Todd (December 4, 2019). [https://cis.org/Bensman/Tunnels-Under-Hungarys-Fence-Are-Inconsequential The Tunnels Under Hungary's Fence Are Inconsequential]. ''Center for Immigration Studies''. Retrieved December 4, 2019.</ref> Hungary's government has also criticized the [[United Nations]]'s [[Global Compact on Migration]],<ref>Multiple references:
*Hale, Virginia (March 5, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/03/05/hungary-un-plan-mass-migration/ Hungary Challenges United Nations Plan to Facilitate Global Mass Migration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 9, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (June 8, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/08/hungary-migration-un-compact-victim-europe/ Hungary Slams Pro-Mass Migration UN Compact: ‘Its Clear Victim Is Europe’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 9, 2018.
*Friedman, Victoria (November 24, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/11/24/hungary-attacks-un-pact-attempting-legalising-migration-populist-claims-criticism-migration-criminal/ Hungary Attacks UN Migration Compact for Attempting to ‘Legalise Illegal Immigration’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 24, 2018.</ref> and it withdrew from it in July 2018.<ref>Shaw, Adam (July 19, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/07/19/hungary-joins-us-in-withdrawing-from-un-global-migration-agreement.html Hungary joins US in withdrawing from UN global migration agreement]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 19, 2018.</ref>

On September 15, 2015, the same day the Hungarian government closed its border with Serbia, several laws came into effect in the nation. The laws made illegal immigrants in Hungary subject to criminal charges and made it illegal to damage the nation's border fence.<ref>Multiple references:
*Harven, Michelle (September 11, 2015). [https://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/hungary-enacts-tougher-laws-illegal-immigrants/ Hungary enacts tougher laws on illegal immigrants]. ''PBS''. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
*[http://p.dw.com/p/1GWVT Hungary begins border crackdown as fence completed]. ''Deutsche Welle''. September 15, 2015. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
*Pandey, Avaneesh (September 15, 2015). [http://www.ibtimes.com/european-refugee-crisis-hungary-enacts-tough-new-laws-closes-key-border-crossing-2096891 European Refugee Crisis: Hungary Enacts Tough New Laws, Closes Key Border Crossing; Declares Emergency In 2 Counties]. ''International Business Times''. Retrieved August 13, 2017.</ref> On September 21, 2017, the Hungarian parliament voted to give the army the ability to use non-lethal force on migrants.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/09/21/hungarian-parliament-grants-army-right-to-use-force-against-migrants/ Hungarian Parliament Grants Army Right To Use Force Against Migrants]. ''Breitbart News''. September 21, 2015. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
*Dunai, Marton (September 22, 2015). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-hungary-law-idUSKCN0RL1K220150922 Hungary beefs up border with army, warns migrants to stay away]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
*Holehouse, Matthew; Philipson, Alice (September 22, 2015). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/hungary/11881046/Refugee-crisis-Hungary-declares-victory-in-border-strategy-as-migrants-head-to-Croatia-instead.html Refugee crisis: Hungarian parliament votes to deploy army as EU interior ministers to meet]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved August 13, 2017.</ref> In July 2016, Hungary enacted a law allowing the army to push migrants back to the border if they were found 8 kilometers (4.97 miles) or less from the border.<ref>Thorpe, Nick (July 14, 2016). [https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-36786438 Hungary deploys army to push migrants back to Serbia]. ''BBC''. Retrieved August 13, 2017.</ref>

Orbán stated that Hungary would admit all Europeans fleeing from their respective countries' liberal and globalist policies.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (February 11, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/02/11/hungary-will-welcome-true-refugees-germans-french-others-seeking-europe-lost-homelands/ Orban: Hungary Will Welcome ‘European Refugees’ Fleeing Multicultural West]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 8, 2017. See also:
*Duke, Selwyn (March 28, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/28612-people-fleeing-western-europe-because-of-muslim-migration People Fleeing Western Europe Because of Muslim Migration]. ''The New American''. Retrieved March 29, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (October 20, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/10/20/french-flee-to-hungary-to-escape-effects-of-mass-migration/ French Flee To Hungary To Escape Effects of Mass Migration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 20, 2018.</ref> As Orbán himself noted, Hungary's policies likely saved all of Europe from an even greater and more catastrophic migrant crisis.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (April 4, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/04/orban-culture-hypocrisy-europe-gratitude-hungary-halting-migrant-influx/ Orban: ‘Hypocrisy’ Prevents Europe from Admitting Gratitude to Hungary for Halting Migrant Influx]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 4, 2017.</ref> He also stated that his conservative migration and family policies helped Hungary avoid the [[culture war]] being fought in Western Europe.<ref>Friedman, Victoria (October 7, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/10/07/orban-europe-locked-culture-war-cultural-peace-reigns-hungary/ Orbán: Europe Locked in ‘Culture War’, But ‘Cultural Peace’ Reigns in Hungary]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 7, 2018.</ref> According to [[Politico]] in September 2017, he "won" the argument on immigration policy.<ref>Barigazzi, Jacopo (September 15, 2017). [https://www.politico.eu/article/viktor-orban-migration-eu-has-won-the-argument/ Orbán wins the migration argument]. ''Politico''. Retrieved September 15, 2017.</ref> Despite this, the left-wing [[mainstream media]] strongly opposed his migration policies.<ref>Duke, Selwyn (October 11, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/30313-cnn-accuses-hungary-of-racism-bullies-country-on-migrant-issue CNN Accuses Hungary of Racism; Bullies Country on Migrant Issue]. ''The New American''. Retrieved October 11, 2018.</ref>

In June 2018, Hungary's parliament passed a series of laws cracking down on individuals and entities that aid illegal immigration, and it passed a constitutional amendment banning the settlement of an "alien population" in the country.<ref name="StopSoros">Multiple references:
*Shaw, Adam (June 20, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/20/hungarys-pro-trump-populist-government-pushes-soros-crackdown.html Hungary's pro-Trump, populist government pushes Soros crackdown]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
*Simon, Zoltan (June 20, 2018). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-06-20/hungary-approves-immigration-crackdown-as-orban-ignores-eu-alarm Hungary Approves Immigration Crackdown as Orban Ignores EU Alarm]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
*Dunai, Marton (June 20, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-soros/hungary-approves-stop-soros-law-defying-eu-rights-groups-idUSKBN1JG1VN Hungary approves 'STOP Soros' law, defying EU, rights groups]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (July 27, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/27/hungary-adopts-new-tax-pro-mass-migration-ngos/ Hungary Adopts New Tax on Pro-Mass Migration NGOs]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 27, 2018.
See also:
*King, Laura (June 28, 2018). [https://www.latimes.com/world/la-fg-hungary-europe-immigration-20180628-story.html The European country that makes the U.S. look lenient on immigration]. ''Los Angeles Times''. Retrieved June 29, 2018.</ref> In September 2018, the EU parliament voted to move forward with sanctions on Hungary because of the Stop Soros laws along with his government's other conservative policies.<ref>Multiple references:
*Parke, Caleb (September 12, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/09/12/eu-punishes-hungary-with-unprecedented-action.html EU punishes Hungary with unprecedented action]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 12, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (September 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/09/12/eu-parliament-votes-enact-article-7-potential-sanctions-hungary/ EU Parliament Votes to Enact Article 7 Opening Up Potential Sanctions Against Hungary]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 12, 2018.
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*Risdon, James (September 17, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/eu-trying-to-force-same-sex-marriage-muslim-migration-onto-hungary EU trying to force same-sex ‘marriage,’ Muslim migration onto Hungary]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved September 17, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (September 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/09/12/orban-defiance-vote-potential-sanction-european-parliament/ Orban Proclaims Defiance Ahead of European Parliament Sanctions Vote]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 12, 2018.
*Victoria, Friedman (September 13, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/09/13/poland-veto-eu-sanctions-solidarity-hungarian-people/ Poland to Veto EU Sanctions ‘in Solidarity with Hungarian People’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 13, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (July 28, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/07/28/eu-taking-hungary-to-euro-court-over-anti-illegal-migration-stop-soros-laws/ EU Dragging Hungary to Euro Court over Anti-Illegal Migration ‘Stop Soros’ Laws]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 4, 2019.</ref> Orbán's government fought attempts by the EU to weaken its [[sovereignty]].<ref>Newman, Alex (September 21, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/30132-hungary-resists-eu-assault-on-sovereignty-christian-civilization Hungary Resists EU Assault on Sovereignty, Christian Civilization]. ''The New American''. Retrieved September 21, 2018.</ref>

Campaigning on an anti-illegal immigration platform, Orbán performed strongly in the 2019 European Parliament elections.<ref>Multiple references:
*Than, Krisztina; Dunai, Marton (May 26, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-election-hungary-orban/hungarys-fidesz-wins-52-of-vote-orban-vows-to-halt-immigration-idUSKCN1SW062 Hungary's Fidesz wins 52% of vote; Orban vows to halt immigration]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
*Hale, Virginia (May 28, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/05/28/hungary-oppose-migration-eu-agenda/ Hungary Vows to Fight EU Mass Migration Agenda After Huge Election Win]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 28, 2019.</ref>

===Opposition to George Soros===
Orbán is known for his opposition to [[George Soros]], who himself is from Hungary.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/02/13/hungarys-orban-renews-attack-on-influence-george-soros.html Hungary's Orban renews attack on influence of George Soros]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (April 4, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/04/orban-soros-networks-dangerous-international-campaign-against-national-borders/ Orban: ‘We Must Fight’ Soros Network’s ‘Extremely Dangerous’ International Campaign Against National Borders]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (June 14, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/14/hungarian-pm-population-replacement-underway-europe-speculators-soros-profit/ Hungarian PM: ‘Population Replacement Underway in Europe, Speculators Like Soros Hope to Profit from Its Ruination’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 14, 2018.
*Duke, Selwyn (June 16, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/29296-hungarian-leader-europeans-purposely-being-replaced-with-muslims-as-soros-profits Hungarian Leader: Europeans Purposely Being Replaced With Muslims as Soros Profits]. ''The New American''. Retrieved June 16, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (November 21, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/11/21/hungarian-prime-minister-soros-is-one-of-the-most-corrupt-people-in-the-world/ Hungarian Prime Minister: ‘Soros Is One of the Most Corrupt People in the World’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
*Williams, Thomas D. (November 25, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/11/25/hungarys-orban-george-soros-is-the-most-corrupt-man-in-the-world/ Hungary’s Orbán: George Soros Is ‘the Most Corrupt Man in the World’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
See also:
*Pocius, Skomantas (June 4, 2018). [https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/orban-soros-and-the-unbridgeable-conflict-over-hungarian-sovereignty/ Orbán, Soros, and the Unbridgeable Conflict Over Hungarian Sovereignty]. ''The American Conservative''. Retrieved June 6, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (December 22, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/12/22/hungary-ft-soros-enemy-democracy-not-person-year/ Hungary Hits Back at FT: Soros an ‘Enemy of Democracy’, Not ‘Person of the Year’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 22, 2018.</ref> He strongly opposed the ultra-liberal [[Central European University]] (founded and funded by Soros) and on March 29, 2017, announced a new law which could close it.<ref>Simon, Zoltan; Gergely, Andras (March 29, 2017). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-03-29/soros-s-university-caught-in-orban-campaign-as-ceu-protests-law Soros-Funded University Pledges to Fight Hungarian Crackdown]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved March 19, 2018.</ref> He stated that it was cheating students and breaking rules by awarding both a Hungarian and an American diploma, despite the university having no U.S. presence.<ref name="Cheating">[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/03/31/soros-backed-university-cheating-says-hungarian-pm/ Soros-Backed University Is ‘Cheating’, Says Hungarian PM]. ''Breitbart News''. March 31, 2017. Retrieved April 12, 2017.</ref><ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/03/hungary-parliament-fast-track-bill-targeting-soros-university/ Hungary: Parliament to Fast-Track Bill Targeting Soros University]. ''Breitbart News''. April 3, 2017. Retrieved April 12, 2017.</ref> He also opposed George Soros due to his efforts by supporting the [[European migrant crisis|massive immigration from Muslim nations into Europe]].<ref name="Cheating"/>

On April 10, 2017, Hungary enacted a law tightening its standards for universities and thus threatening CEU's existence.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/11/hungary-president-signs-law-threatening-soros-university/ Hungary President Signs Law Threatening Soros University]. ''Breitbart News''. April 11, 2017. Retrieved April 12, 2017.</ref><ref>Sandford, Alasdair (April 10, 2017). [http://www.euronews.com/2017/04/10/hungary-defies-protests-to-pass-into-law-anti-soros-university-bill Hungary Defies Protests to Pass into Law 'Anti-Soros' University Bill]. ''Euronews''. Retrieved April 12, 2017.</ref> Orbán passed another law in June 2017 ordering foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs) with a certain revenue or higher to register as a "foreign-supported organisation," something thus targeting the NGOs funded by Soros.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (June 13, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/06/13/hungary-passes-law-tighten-rules-foreign-funded-ngos/ Anti Soros Law? Hungary Tightens Rules On Foreign-Funded NGOs]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 13, 2017.</ref> He proposed "Stop Soros" legislation to crack down on NGOs that actively support illegal immigration.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (June 2, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/02/hungarian-govt-outlines-stop-soros-legislation-criminalising-ngos-which-aid-and-abet-illegal-migrants/ Hungarian Govt Outlines ‘Stop Soros’ Legislation Criminalising NGOs Which Aid and Abet Illegal Migrants]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 2, 2018.</ref> The Hungarian parliament passed the "Stop Soros" legislation in June 2018.<ref name="StopSoros"/> Soros's Central European University stopped offering courses to asylum seekers because of the law.<ref>Friedman, Victoria (August 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/29/soros-university-suspends-programmes-migrants-hungarian-anti-propaganda-tax/ Soros University Suspends Programmes for Migrants Due to Hungarian Anti-Propaganda Tax]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 29, 2018.</ref>

Orbán started a new campaign against Soros in September 2017 by distributing a questionnaire to Hungarians so they could express their thoughts on Soros.<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Chris (September 15, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/09/15/hungarian-prime-minister-orban-launches-new-campaign-soros/ Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán Launches New Campaign Against Soros]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 20, 2017.
*Byrne, Andrew (October 2, 2017). [https://www.ft.com/content/76ce19e4-a768-11e7-93c5-648314d2c72c Hungary steps up anti-Soros rhetoric with ‘national consultation’]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-hungary-soros/hungarys-fidesz-prepares-campaign-against-soros-plan-for-migrants-idUSKCN1BP26O Hungary's Fidesz prepares campaign against 'Soros plan' for migrants]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref> According to the Hungarian government, over 2.3 million people sent responses.<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (December 13, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/12/13/public-overwhelmingly-reject-soros-plan-mass-migration-europe/ Public Overwhelmingly Reject ‘Soros Plan’ for Mass Migration to Europe]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Friedman, Victoria (December 29, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/12/29/orban-europeans-are-asserting-their-will-embracing-conservatism-and-rejecting-the-soros-plan/ ‘Accept the Will of the People on Migration, Culture, or Hit the Road’: Orbán Tells Europe’s Leaders]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Gorondi. Pablo (December 5, 2017). [https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2017-12-05/hungary-says-anti-george-soros-campaign-most-successful-yet Hungary Says Anti-George Soros Campaign Most Successful Yet]. ''U.S. News & World Report''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Pivarnyik, Balázs (December 4, 2017). [https://budapestbeacon.com/orban-soros-plan-most-successful-national-consultation-to-date/ Orbán: “Soros plan” most successful national consultation to date]. ''The Budapest Beacon''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref> The Hungarian government began a new campaign against Soros and [[Jean-Claude Juncker]] in February 2019.<ref>Multiple references:
*Hale, Virginia (February 20, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/20/hungary-warns-brussels-migrant-flood/ Hungary: New Campaign Warns EU Planning to Flood Bloc With Migrants]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
*Murphy, James (February 20, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/31526-hungary-launches-new-ad-campaign-aimed-at-soros-and-eu-immigration-policies Hungary Launches New Ad Campaign Aimed at Soros and EU Immigration Policies]. ''The New American''. Retrieved February 20, 2019.</ref>

After Orbán's landslide election victory in 2018, Soros's Central European University,<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Chris (April 19, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/04/19/soros-retreat-billionaire-move-university-budapest-vienna/ Soros in Retreat: Billionaire’s University to Move from Budapest to Vienna]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
*Dunai, Marton (May 1, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-soros-university/soros-university-promises-no-exodus-from-hungary-despite-orban-law-idUSKBN1I23ME Soros university promises no exodus from Hungary despite Orban law]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 1, 2018.</ref> along with his [[Open Society Foundations]],<ref>Hale, Virginia (April 20, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/04/20/soros-open-society-foundations-announces-exit-hungary/ Soros’s Open Society Foundations Announces Exit from Hungary]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 20, 2018.</ref><ref>Nolan, Daniel (April 20, 2018). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/apr/20/crackdown-prompt-soros-open-society-budapest-viktor-orban Crackdown prompts Soros's Open Society to quit Budapest]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved April 20, 2018.</ref> considered leaving Hungary, though the former ultimately announced it would stay.<ref>Simon, Zoltan (June 26, 2018). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-06-26/soros-founded-college-to-stay-in-budapest-forcing-orban-call Soros-Founded College to Stay in Hungary, Forcing Orban’s Hand]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved June 27, 2018.</ref> In May 2018, the Open Society Foundations announced they would leave the country,<ref>Multiple references:
*Shaw, Adam (May 15, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/05/15/soros-group-pulls-out-hungary-as-orban-government-floats-stop-soros-package.html Soros group pulls out of Hungary as Orban government floats 'Stop Soros' package]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
*Santora, Marc (May 15, 2018). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/15/world/europe/soros-philanthropy-hungary-viktor-orban.html Soros Foundations Leaving Hungary Under Government Pressure]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
*Dunai, Marton (May 15, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-soros-office/soros-foundations-office-to-pull-out-of-hungary-idUSKCN1IG0IT Soros foundation to shut its office in 'repressive' Hungary]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
*Jasper, William F. (May 17, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/29071-soros-subversives-flee-hungary-as-pm-orban-shows-he-s-serious-about-sovereignty Soros Subversives Flee Hungary as PM Orban Shows He’s Serious About Sovereignty]. ''The New American''. Retrieved May 17, 2018.
See also:
*Friedman, Victoria (May 15, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/15/soros-hungarian-empire-verge-collapse-university-ready-move/ Soros’s Hungarian Empire on Verge of Collapse as University Ready to Leave]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
*[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/16/soros-foundations-to-withdraw-from-hungary-by-end-of-august/ Soros Foundations to Withdraw From Hungary By End of August]. ''Breitbart News''. August 16, 2018. Retrieved August 16, 2018.</ref> and it moved to [[Berlin]] later that year.<ref>Hale, Virginia (October 5, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/10/05/hungary-open-society-foundations-berlin/ Kicked Out of Hungary, Soros’s Open Society Foundations Re-Opens in Berlin]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 5, 2018.</ref> The Hungarian government continued to believe that Soros had not ceased trying to advance his left-wing agenda in the country.<ref>Hale, Virginia (April 20, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/04/20/hungary-george-soros-plotting-brussels-overturn-patriotic-election-vote/ Hungary: George Soros Plotting with Brussels to Overturn Patriotic Election Result]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 20, 2018.</ref> Like other of Orbán's actions, his policy on the CEU was attacked by the EU bureaucracy, and Hungary was pressured into rescinding the policy.<ref>Multiple references:
*Jasper, William F. (October 7, 2020). [https://thenewamerican.com/soros-vs-hungary-eu-court-sides-with-billionaires-subversive-university/ Soros Vs. Hungary: EU Court Sides With Billionaire’s Subversive University]. ''The New American''. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
*Tomlinson, Chris (February 21, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/02/21/hungary-forced-to-drop-law-making-ngos-disclose-foreign-funding-by-eu/ Hungary Forced to Drop Law Making NGOs Disclose Foreign Funding by EU]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.</ref>

While liberals claim that Orbán's government is somehow "anti-Semitic" because of its opposition to Soros, many figures including liberal Jews have noted that Hungary's government under Orbán took pro-Israel and pro-Jewish stances.<ref>Multiple references:
*Schwartz, Yaakov (July 13, 2018). [https://www.timesofisrael.com/fans-of-orban-or-not-hungarian-jews-are-optimistic-ahead-of-pms-israel-visit/ Fans of Orban or not, Hungarian Jews are optimistic ahead of PM’s Israel visit]. ''The Times of Israel''. Retrieved July 13, 2018.
*Liphshiz, Cnaan (June 6, 2018). [https://www.jta.org/2018/06/06/news-opinion/israeli-diplomat-praised-hungary-fighting-anti-semitism-cynical An Israeli diplomat praised Hungary for fighting anti-Semitism. Was he being cynical?] ''Jewish Telegraphic Agency''. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
*Pfeffer, Anshel (July 18, 2018). [https://www.haaretz.com/world-news/europe/.premium.MAGAZINE-hungary-s-jews-trapped-between-pro-israel-and-anti-semitic-politics-1.6289081 With Orbán and Soros, Hungary’s Jews Trapped Between pro-Israel and anti-Semitic Politics]. ''Haaretz''. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
*Williams, Thomas D. (July 10, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/07/10/david-goldman-anti-soros-is-not-anti-semitism/ David Goldman: Anti-Soros Is Not Anti-Semitism]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
See also:
*Montgomery, Jack (July 19, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/19/israeli-government-welcomes-hungarys-viktor-orban-official-visit/ Israeli Government Welcomes Hungary’s Viktor Orbán as ‘True Friend of Israel’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
*[https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-rare-move-foreign-ministry-fetes-hungarys-orban-as-he-arrives-in-israel/ In rare move, Foreign Ministry fetes Hungary’s Orban as he arrives in Israel]. ''The Times of Israel''. July 18, 2018. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (March 6, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/03/06/orban-hungary-is-defeating-anti-semitism-while-western-europe-imports-it/ Orban: Hungary Is Defeating Anti-Semitism While Western Europe Imports It]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 6, 2019.
*Solomon, Ariel Ben (May 13, 2019). [https://www.jns.org/leading-hungarian-rabbi-on-viktor-orban-and-the-lean-towards-the-right/ Leading Hungarian rabbi deconstructs Viktor Orbán and the lean towards the right]. ''Jewish News Syndicate''. Retrieved May 13, 2019.
*Williams, Thomas D. (September 12, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2021/09/12/pope-francis-praises-jewish-christian-relations-in-hungary/ Pope Francis Praises Jewish-Christian Relations in Hungary]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 25, 2021.</ref>

===Culture and family===
Orbán and his government have pursued strongly [[pro-family]] policies.<ref>Van Maren, Jonathon (May 1, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/eastern-europe-is-rejecting-failed-sexual-revolutionand-progressives-are-outraged Eastern Europe is rejecting failed sexual revolution…and progressives are outraged]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved May 1, 2019. See also:
*Dail, Bree A. (May 22, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/christian-worldview-driveshungarys-stunningly-successful-pro-family-policies-minister-for-family ‘Christian worldview’ drives Hungary’s stunningly successful pro-family policies: Minister for family]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (June 7, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/06/07/families-more-important-economic-system-hungarian-govt-launch-new-pro-child-policy/ Exclusive: Families More Important Than Economic Growth, Says Hungarian Govt on Launch of New Pro-Child Policy]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 7, 2019.
*Cummings McLean, Dorothy (February 1, 2021). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/families-are-the-basic-units-of-any-society-hungarian-minister-for-families ‘Families are the basic units of any society’: Hungarian Minister for Families]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.</ref> In 2017, he hosted the annual conference of the conservative World Congress of Families.<ref>Multiple references:
*Hodges, Mark (June 1, 2017). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungarys-prime-minister-under-fire-for-event-promoting-natural-family Hungary’s Prime Minister under fire for event promoting ‘natural family’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved June 16, 2018.
*[https://profam.org/prime-minister-viktor-orbans-opening-speech-at-the-budapest-world-congress-of-families-xi/ Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s Opening Speech at the World Congress of Families XI Budapest Family Summit, Hungary]. ''International Organization for the Family''. October 4, 2017. Retrieved June 22, 2018.</ref> In his fourth term starting in 2018, Orbán made solving Hungary's demographic problems a priority for his agenda,<ref>Montgomery, Jack (May 28, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/28/hungarian-govts-first-priority-is-demographics-mass-migration-rejected-in-favour-of-supporting-mothers-families/ Hungarian PM Says ‘First Priority’ is Demographics: Rejects Mass Migration, Pledges to Support Mothers, Families]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 28, 2018. See also:
*Szakacs, Gergely (February 10, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban-benefits/orban-offers-financial-incentives-to-boost-hungarys-birth-rate-idUSKCN1PZ0I0 Orban offers financial incentives to boost Hungary's birth rate]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved February 10, 2019.
*Friedman, Victoria (February 11, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/11/we-need-hungarian-children-orban-tax-breaks-families/ ‘We Need Hungarian Children’: Orbán Introduces Tax Breaks for Families]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 11, 2019.
*Freiburger, Calvin (February 12, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/to-boost-birth-rates-hungarys-prime-minister-offers-zero-taxes-for-families To boost birth rates, Hungary’s prime minister offers zero taxes for families with 4 or more kids]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
*Abbamonte, Jonathan (February 12, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungarian-govt-offers-huge-incentives-for-families-to-have-more-kids Hungarian gov’t offers huge incentives for families to have more kids]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (August 1, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/08/01/hungary-offer-30k-euros-married-couples-three-children/ Hungarian Government Will Give $33,000 Bonus to Married Couples Who Have Three Children]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 1, 2019.
*Barillas, Martin M. (August 2, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-offers-married-couples-33000-if-they-have-three-children Hungary offers married couples $33,000 if they have three children]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved August 2, 2019.
*Montgomery, Jack (February 8, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/02/08/exclusive-interview-west-must-solve-demographic-crisis-europe-will-be-lost-says-hungary-families-minister/ Exclusive: West Must Solve ‘Demographic Crisis’ or ‘Europe Will Be Lost’ – Hungary Govt]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.</ref> and his government has pushed for socially cohesive solutions rather than simply importing foreigners to increase the population.<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (February 11, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/11/exclusive-hungary-rejects-mass-migration-prefers-pro-family-policy/ EXCLUSIVE – Hungary Rejects Mass Migration, Prefers Social Cohesion, Pro-Family Policies]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 11, 2019.
*Friedman, Victoria (February 28, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/28/hungary-backs-europe-families-not-europe-migrants/ Hungary Backs ‘Europe of Families’, Not ‘Europe of Migrants’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 28, 2019.
*Zindulka, Kurt (September 4, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/09/04/orban-focus-on-families-not-mass-migration-to-solve-demographics/ Orbán: Focus on Families, Not Mass Migration to Solve Demographic Problems]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
See also:
*[https://hungarytoday.hu/orban-demography-budapest-summit/ Orbán: Govt Duty to Pursue Strong Demographic Policy]. ''Hungary Today''. September 5, 2019. Retrieved September 8, 2019.</ref>

Orbán's pro-family policies have been effective.<ref>Multiple references:
*Williams, Thomas D. (April 27, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/04/27/report-hungary-counters-europes-demographic-winter/ Report: Hungary Counters Europe’s Demographic Winter]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 27, 2019.
*Stone, Lyman (July 10, 2018). [https://ifstudies.org/blog/is-hungary-experiencing-a-policy-induced-baby-boom Is Hungary Experiencing a Policy-Induced Baby Boom?] ''Institute for Family Studies''. Retrieved October 25, 2019.
*Smith, Samuel (March 17, 2019). [https://www.christianpost.com/news/make-families-great-again-hungary-seeing-more-babies-less-abortions-through-pro-family-policies.html 'Make Families Great Again': Hungary seeing more babies, fewer abortions through pro-family policies]. ''The Christian Post''. Retrieved December 8, 2019.
*[https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungarys-family-policy-is-widely-successful-guaranteeing-prosperity-for-those-desiring-children Hungary’s family policy is widely successful, guaranteeing prosperity for those desiring children]. ''LifeSiteNews'' (from the ''Political Network for Values''). June 25, 2021. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> By 2018, his pro-family policies saw [[abortion]]s fall by a third, marriages rise, and divorces become less frequent.<ref>Bourne, Lisa (June 1, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-sees-abortion-numbers-plunge-with-rise-of-pro-family-policies Hungary sees abortion numbers plunge with rise of pro-family policies]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved June 1, 2018.</ref><ref name="Family2018"/><ref name="MarriageBoom">[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-marriages/hungary-government-scheme-sparks-marriage-boom-will-babies-follow-idUSKBN1Y01XG Hungary government scheme sparks marriage boom. Will babies follow?] ''Reuters''. November 26, 2019. Retrieved November 26, 2019.</ref> The country's fertility rate for married women also began to rise again.<ref>Friedman, Victoria (July 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/12/hungary-sees-rising-fertility-rate-turns-back-demographic-decline/ Make Babies Great Again: Hungarian Fertility Rates Rise, Turns Back Demographic Decline]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 12, 2018.</ref> Marriage levels in the first nine months of 2019 reached the highest level since 1990, and the country saw the most September weddings since 1979.<ref name="MarriageBoom"/> Orbán's government began a formal consultation with Hungarian citizens for input on how the solve Hungary's demographic decline.<ref name="Family2018">Montgomery, Jack (November 3, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/11/02/marriage-up-abortion-and-divorce-down-as-hungary-chooses-family-support-over-mass-migration/ Marriage Up, Abortion and Divorce Down as Hungary Chooses Family Support Over Mass Migration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 3, 2018.</ref><ref>Cummings McLean, Dorothy (November 1, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-plans-to-encourage-support-large-stable-families1 Hungary plans to encourage, support ‘large, stable families’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved November 1, 2018.</ref> Additionally, Orbán's government criticized pro-abortion policies.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (September 26, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/26/exclusive-hungarian-minister-warns-pro-abortion-is-pro-killing/ Exclusive: Hungarian Minister Warns ‘Pro-Abortion Is Pro-Killing’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 26, 2019.</ref> In January 2020, Hungary announced it would offer free in vitro fertilization procedures to help increase the country's birthrate.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (January 12, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/01/12/hungary-offers-free-ivf-procedures-with-goal-of-2-1-birthrate-by-2030/ Hungary Offers Free IVF Procedures with Goal of 2.1 Birthrate by 2030]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 12, 2020.</ref> On the other hand, some social conservatives criticized Orbán's government, along with other European conservatives, for not pushing hard enough for pro-life policies at the European and international levels.<ref>Gennarini, Stefano (May 24, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/european-pro-life-nationalist-parties-fall-short-on-fighting-abortion European ‘pro-life’ nationalist parties fall short on fighting abortion]. ''LifeSiteNews'' (from ''C-Fam''). May 25, 2019.</ref>

In August 2018, the Hungarian government moved to ban "gender studies" programs at state-run universities due to not having any real purpose and favoring "ideology rather than science,"<ref>Multiple references:
*Williams, Thomas D. (August 10, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/10/hungary-discontinues-gender-studies-programs-ideology-not-science/ Hungary Discontinues Gender Studies Programs: ‘Ideology, Not Science’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 10, 2018.
*Shaw, Adam (August 11, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/08/11/hungarys-populist-government-abolishes-gender-studies-courses.html Hungary's populist government abolishes gender studies courses]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
*Clabough, Raven (August 14, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/29784-hungary-bans-gender-studies-programs Hungary Bans Gender-studies Programs]. ''The New American''. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
*Day, Matthew (August 13, 2018). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/08/13/viktor-orban-moves-ban-gender-studies-courses-university-dangerous/ Viktor Orban moves to ban gender studies courses at university in 'dangerous precedent' for Hungary]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
A conservative critique of the decision:
*Ciccotta, Tom (August 10, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2018/08/10/hungary-bans-gender-studies-programs-cites-concerns-with-lack-of-jobs/ Hungary Bans Gender Studies Programs, Cites Concerns with Lack of Jobs]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 11, 2018.</ref> and the decision was made official in October 2018.<ref>Multiple references:
*Friedman, Victoria (October 17, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/10/17/hungary-revokes-funding-gender-studies-programme/ Hungary Revokes Government Funding for Gender Studies]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
*Risdon, James (October 19, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-stops-funding-university-gender-studies-people-are-born-either-men- Hungary stops funding university gender studies: ‘people are born either men or women’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
*Daughterty, Owen (October 17, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/411856-hungarys-right-wing-leader-bans-gender-studies-an-ideology-not-a-science Hungary ends funding for gender studies programs, calling them 'an ideology']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 17, 2018.</ref> In December 2018, Orbán's government, along with Poland, killed a proposed EU statement speaking favorably of "[[LGBTQI]]" people.<ref>Herszenhorn, David M.; Bayer, Lili (December 7, 2018). [https://www.politico.eu/article/hungary-and-poland-say-no-to-lgbtiq/ Hungary and Poland say no to LGBTIQ]. ''Politico''. Retrieved December 7, 2018.</ref><ref>Cummings McLean, Dorothy (December 12, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/poland-and-hungary-block-lgbtiq-rights-from-being-enshrined-in-eu-legislati Poland and Hungary block ‘LGBTIQ rights’ from being enshrined in EU legislation]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.</ref> In October 2020, the Hungarian government criticized a children's homosexual propaganda book, stating that the book was just that,<ref>Than, Krisztina (October 8, 2020). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-lgbt-book/hungarian-government-calls-new-childrens-book-homosexual-propaganda-causing-stir-idUSKBN26T2WY Hungarian government calls new children's book 'homosexual propaganda', causing stir]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 12, 2020.</ref> and it later required disclaimers for pro-homosexual books.<ref>Dunai, Marton (January 19, 2021). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-lgbt-books/hungarys-government-orders-disclaimers-on-books-with-gay-content-idUSKBN29O2AT Hungary's government orders disclaimers on books with gay content]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 31, 2021. See also:
*Wolfe, Raymond (July 8, 2021). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-fines-distributor-for-book-promoting-homosexuality-to-kids Hungary fines distributor for book promoting homosexuality to kids]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> In November 2020, Orbán's government proposed a constitutional amendment banning homosexual adoptions and protecting children from gender theory.<ref>Multiple references:
*Williams, Thomas D. (November 12, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/11/12/hungary-proposes-constitutional-amendment-opposing-gender-theory/ Hungary Proposes Constitutional Amendment Opposing Gender Theory]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
*Than, Krisztina (November 11, 2020). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-lgbt-rights/hungary-government-proposes-gay-adoption-ban-as-covid-19-worsens-idUSKBN27R0SJ Hungary government proposes gay adoption ban as COVID-19 worsens]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 14, 2020.</ref> This amendment – which defined marriage as being between a man and a woman – was passed on December 15, 2020.<ref>Multiple references:
*Williams, Thomas D. (December 17, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/health/2020/12/17/hungary-rejects-gender-theory-in-constitutional-amendment/ Hungary Rejects Gender Theory in Constitutional Amendment]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
*Haynes, Michael (December 16, 2020). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-defines-marriage-as-between-man-and-woman-excludes-same-sex-adoption Hungary defines marriage as between man and woman, excludes same-sex adoption]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
*Dunai, Marton; Komuves, Anita (December 15, 2020). [https://www.reuters.com/article/hungary-lgbt/hungary-amends-constitution-to-redefine-family-limits-gay-adoption-idUSKBN28P1N8 Hungary amends constitution to redefine family, limits gay adoption]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
*Van Dyke, Tyler (December 15, 2020). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/viktor-orban-strengthens-executive-power-in-hungary-and-limits-gay-rights Viktor Orban strengthens executive power in Hungary and limits gay rights]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
*Budryk, Zack (December 15, 2020). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/europe/530255-hungary-redefines-family-in-constitution-effectively-banning-same Hungary redefines 'family' in constitution, effectively banning adoption for same-sex couples]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved January 1, 2021.</ref>

In February 2021, the Hungarian government announced it would end the income tax for individuals under 25.<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (February 6, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/02/06/exclusive-hungary-scrapping-income-tax-for-under-25s-support-youth-families/ Exclusive Interview: Hungary Scrapping Income Tax for Under-25s to Support Youth, Families]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (April 30, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/04/30/hungary-scraps-income-tax-for-under-25s-to-support-recovery-family-formation/ Hungary Scraps Income Tax for Under-25s to Support Recovery, Family Formation]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref>

Orbán has promoted the arts as a means to promote Hungarian culture.<ref>Cooper, Michael (October 26, 2018). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/26/arts/music/hungary-viktor-orban-trump-opera.html Hungary Turned Far Right. That’s Meant Millions for Its Opera.] ''The New York Times''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.</ref> His government also took greater control of the university system to promote conservative values.<ref>Komuves, Anita; Dunai, Marton (April 26, 2021). [https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/orban-seen-entrenching-right-wing-dominance-through-hungarian-university-reform-2021-04-26/ Orban extends dominance through Hungarian university reform]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref><ref>Hopkins, Valerie (June 28, 2021). [https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/28/world/europe/hungary-orban-university.html Campus in Hungary is Flagship of Orban’s Bid to Create a Conservative Elite]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved August 21, 2021.</ref>

In June 2021, the Hungarian parliament passed an anti-pedophilia law that also protected minors from content promoting the [[homosexual agenda]].<ref>Multiple references:
*Kyrylenko, Veronika (June 16, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/hungary-passes-law-banning-promotion-of-gay-and-trans-content-to-children/ Hungary Passes Law Banning Promotion of Gay and Trans Content to Children]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Merkowsky, Clare Marie (June 17, 2021). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-passes-law-against-homosexuality-prime-minister-renews-vow-to-protect-our-children Hungary passes law against homosexuality, prime minister renews vow to ‘protect our children’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Wolfe, Raymond (June 15, 2021). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-bans-promotion-of-homosexuality-transgenderism-to-minors Hungary bans promotion of homosexuality, transgenderism to minors]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Wolfe, Raymond (June 14, 2021). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-moves-to-prohibit-promotion-of-homosexuality-transgenderism-to-children Hungary moves to prohibit promotion of homosexuality, transgenderism to children]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (June 15, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/06/15/hungary-vote-legislation-banning-promotion-transgenderism-children/ Hungary to Vote on Legislation Banning Promotion of Transgenderism to Children]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Hinshaw, Drew (June 15, 2021). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/hungary-bill-to-restrict-how-media-depicts-homosexuality-transgender-rights-11623798982 Hungary Bill to Restrict How Media Depicts Homosexuality, Transgender Rights]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
See also:
*[https://apnews.com/article/europe-religion-hungary-15e978e26bcbedbc6c99172a76d30e3a Hungary adds new restrictions on sale of LGBT-themed books]. ''Associated Press''. August 6, 2021. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
*[https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/hungary-orders-shops-cover-up-lgbt-themed-childrens-books-2021-08-06/ Hungary restricts sales of LGBT-themed children's books]. ''Reuters''. August 6, 2021. Retrieved August 8, 2021.</ref> Orbán strongly defended the law in the face of attacks from globalists and the Left.<ref>Multiple references:
*Miguel, Luis (June 23, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/hungarian-prime-minister-orban-stands-firm-defends-countrys-ban-on-pro-trans-propaganda-aimed-at-minors/ Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán Stands Firm, Defends Country’s Ban on Pro-trans Propaganda Aimed at Minors]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (June 22, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/06/22/orban-defends-new-law-against-promtion-lgbt-sex-changes-kids/ Facing International Pressure, Hungary’s Orban Defends Child Sex Change Promotion Ban Laws]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Zindulka, Kurt (July 5, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/07/05/orban-eus-lgbt-colonialism-threatens-hungarian-civilisation/ European Union’s LGBT ‘Colonialism’ Threatens Our Way of Life, Says Orbán]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Baczynska, Gabriela; Emmott, Robin (July 7, 2021). [https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/a-disgrace-hungary-must-ditch-anti-lgbt-law-eu-executive-says-2021-07-07/ Hungary rejects EU demand to ditch 'shameful' anti-LGBT law]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Than, Krisztina; Baczynska, Gabriela (July 8, 2021). [https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/orban-says-hungary-will-not-let-lgbtq-activists-into-schools-2021-07-08/ Hungary's clash with EU over LGBT rights deepens]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
See also:
*Jasper, William F. (June 26, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/globalists-mobilize-woke-soccer-to-attack-hungary-for-heroic-stance-against-eus-lgbtq-onslaught-on-children-parents-family/ Globalists Mobilize “Woke” Soccer to Attack Hungary for Heroic Stance Against EU’s LGBTQ Onslaught on Children, Parents, Family]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Zindulka, Kurt (August 4, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/08/04/hands-off-our-kids-hungary-fights-back-against-eus-lgbt-push/ Hungary Fights Back Against EU LGBT Push: Raising of Children the ‘Exclusive Right of Hungarian Parents’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 8, 2021.</ref> In July 2021, the EU began legal proceedings against Hungary over the law, along with Poland for similar pro-family policies.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (July 17, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/07/17/eu-commission-begins-legal-action-hungary-poland-over-lgbt-issues/ EU Commission Begins Legal Action Against Hungary and Poland over LGBT Issues]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021. See also:
*Than, Krisztina (July 16, 2021). [https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/hungary-pm-calls-eu-action-lgbt-rights-legalised-hooliganism-2021-07-16/ Hungary PM calls EU action on LGBT rights 'legalised hooliganism']. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> Orbán announced he would hold a referendum over the law.<ref>Multiple references:
*Knox, Brady (July 21, 2021). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/hungary-referendum-controversial-lgbt-law Hungary to hold referendum on controversial LGBT law]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*[https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/hungary-hold-referendum-child-protection-issues-by-early-2022-pm-aide-2021-07-22/ Hungary to hold referendum on LGBT issues by early 2022]. ''Reuters''. July 22, 2021. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*[https://www.reuters.com/world/hungarys-pm-call-referendum-child-protection-issues-2021-07-21/ Orban referendum plan raises stakes in Hungary's LGBT row with EU]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Hanke Vela, Jakob (July 21, 2021). [https://www.politico.eu/article/viktor-orban-referendum-hungary-anti-lgbtq-minors-law/ Orbán announces referendum on Hungarian anti-LGBTQ+ law]. ''Politico''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref>

===Other===
In addition to supporting a border fence along Hungary's border, Orbán has voiced solidarity with other EU nations, such as [[Poland]], for defying the EU on various issues.<ref>Lane, Oliver JJ (July 22, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/22/orban-europe-must-regain-sovereignty-soros-empire-build-border-wall-stop-muslimized-europe/ Orban: ‘Europe Must Regain Sovereignty From The Soros Empire’, Build Border Wall to Stop ‘Muslimized Europe’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 22, 2017.</ref> The governments of Poland and Hungary worked together to counter the EU.<ref name="HungaryPoland">Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (February 21, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/02/21/hungary-unites-poland-beat-brussels/ Hungary Unites With Poland To Fight Brussels]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (January 4, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/01/04/poland-hungary-unite-eurocrats-empire/ Poland and Hungary Unite Against Eurocrats: ‘We Don’t Want to Live in an Empire’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 5, 2018.
*Nelson, Soraya Sarhaddi (March 12, 2018). [https://www.npr.org/sections/parallels/2018/03/12/587949473/how-poland-and-hungary-are-forming-a-powerful-tag-team-against-brussels How Poland And Hungary Are Forming A Powerful Tag Team Against Brussels]. ''NPR''. Retrieved March 14, 2018.
*Friedman, Victoria (March 9, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/03/09/hungarys-orban-considering-union-polish-conservatives/ Hungary’s Orbán Considering Union with Polish Conservatives]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 9, 2019.
*Kent, Simon (October 6, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/middle-east/2019/10/06/e-u-infighting-over-illegal-immigration-grows-as-hungary-poland-cry-enough/ E.U. Infighting over Illegal Immigration Grows as Hungary, Poland Cry ‘Enough’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 6, 2019.
*Lane, Oliver JJ (November 16, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/11/16/populist-govts-of-hungary-poland-veto-eus-globalist-power-grab-budget/ Populist Govts of Hungary, Poland Veto EU’s Globalist Power Grab Budget]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
*Dunai, Marton; Charlish, Alan (November 18, 2020). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-budget-hungary-orban/hungary-vetoed-eu-budget-because-of-immigration-blackmail-says-pm-orban-idUSKBN27Y0XP Poland and Hungary dig in over EU budget stand off]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
*Lane, Oliver JJ (December 5, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/12/05/hungarys-orban-sticks-guns-eu-spending-veto-brussels-moves-budapest-warsaw/ Hungary’s Orbán Sticks to Guns on EU Spending Veto, Brussels Moves to Outmanoeuvre Budapest and Warsaw]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 5, 2020.</ref> When French President [[Emmanuel Macron]] fired his ambassador to Hungary for speaking highly of Orbán's migration policy, his government chose to honor the ambassador.<ref>Friedman, Victoria (July 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/06/hungary-trolls-macron-awarding-fired-french-ambassador-high-state-honour/ Hungary Trolls Macron by Awarding Fired French Ambassador State Honour]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 6, 2018.</ref> Hungary's government under Orbán has voiced opposition to punishing the [[United Kingdom]] for its 2016 [[Brexit]] vote.<ref>Friedman, Victoria (September 26, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/09/26/hungary-pushes-eu-agree-free-trade-agreement-brexit-britain/ Hungary Urges EU to Agree ‘Extensive’ Free Trade Agreement with Brexit Britain]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 26, 2018.</ref> He has spoken highly of the UK's decision to leave the EU despite saying Hungary would not follow because of its economic dependency on the international organization,<ref>Chalmers, John; Baczynska, Gabriela (September 25, 2020). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban-britain-eu-interview/brexit-proves-britains-greatness-but-hungary-will-not-follow-pm-orban-says-idUSKCN26G2AP Brexit proves 'Britain's greatness' but Hungary will not follow, PM Orban says]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved September 27, 2020.</ref> and he has blamed the EU for creating the conditions that led to the British people choosing to exit the EU.<ref>Lane, Oliver JJ (February 27, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/02/27/was-it-worth-it-hungary-chides-eu-for-intransigence-that-led-to-brexit/ ‘Was it Worth it?’: Hungary Chides EU For Intransigence That Led to Brexit]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.</ref> Orbán has voiced skepticism toward sanctions on Russia or Belarus.<ref>Baczynska, Gabriela; Chalmers, John (September 25, 2020). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban-russia-belarus/hungarys-orban-says-eu-should-reverse-russia-sanctions-not-push-cyprus-on-belarus-idUSKCN26G2IU Hungary's Orban says EU should reverse Russia sanctions, not push Cyprus on Belarus]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved September 27, 2020.</ref>

In May 2018, Orbán, along with two other EU member-states, blocked a proposed EU motion to condemn U.S. President [[Donald Trump]]'s decision to move the U.S. embassy in [[Israel]] to [[Jerusalem]],<ref>Montgomery, Jack (May 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/12/orbans-hungary-blocks-macron-led-eu-motion-condemning-trumps-jerusalem-decision/ Orban’s Hungary Blocks Macron-led EU Motion Condemning Trump’s Jerusalem Decision]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 12, 2018.</ref> and he sent an envoy to the celebration of the opening of the U.S.'s new embassy.<ref>Kent, Simon (May 13, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2018/05/13/four-european-ambassadors-break-e-u-will-attend-u-s-embassy-opening-jerusalem/ Four European Envoys Break with E.U. to Attend U.S. Embassy Celebration in Jerusalem]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 13, 2018.</ref>

In August 2019, Orbán's government announced it would investigate social media political [[censorship]] in Europe.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (August 13, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/08/13/hungary-announces-investigation-into-social-media-censorship-in-europe/ Hungary Announces Investigation into Social Media Censorship in Europe]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 13, 2019.</ref> In 2019, Hungary fined [[Facebook]] for falsely claiming its services are free.<ref>Bokhari, Allum (December 7, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2019/12/07/hungary-fines-facebook-for-claiming-services-are-free/ Hungary Fines Facebook for Claiming Services Are ‘Free’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 7, 2019.</ref> In January 2021, Orbán's government announced it would act to prevent anti-conservative and anti-Christian Big Tech censorship in Hungary,<ref>Multiple references:
*Haynes, Michael (January 21, 2021). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-plans-to-confront-big-tech-censorship-of-christians-and-conservatives Hungary plans to confront Big Tech censorship of Christians and conservatives]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (January 19, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/01/19/hungary-to-oppose-shadowbanning-of-christians-conservatives-online/ Hungary to Oppose ‘Shadowbanning’ of ‘Christian, Conservative, and Right-Wing’ Voices Online]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (January 29, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/01/29/hungary-will-legislate-against-tech-censorship-we-must-fight-for-our-digital-freedom/ Hungary Will Legislate Against Tech Censorship: ‘We Must Fight for Our Digital Freedom!’] ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
*Szakacs, Gergely (January 18, 2021). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-media-regulations/hungary-mulls-sanctions-against-social-media-giants-idUSKBN29N1BV Hungary mulls sanctions against social media giants]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
*Hopkins, Valerie; Shotter, James; Espinoza, Javier (February 2, 2021). [https://www.ft.com/content/6a315d26-c6fe-4906-886d-04cec27a6788 Hungary follows Poland in taking on Big Tech ‘censors’]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.</ref> and Orbán subsequently warned of Big Tech censorship.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (April 16, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/04/16/hungarian-govt-big-tech-wants-to-rule-our-life-and-force-us-into-a-bubble/ Hungarian Govt: Big Tech Wants to ‘Rule Our Life and Force Us Into a Bubble’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref>

Orbán's government has criticized the [[Euro]] currency.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-euro/hungary-central-bank-head-says-euro-a-strategic-error-financial-times-idUSKBN1XD0IZ Hungary central bank head says euro a 'strategic error': Financial Times]. ''Reuters''. November 3, 2019. Retrieved November 3, 2019.</ref>

Orbán's government moved to increase military spending and modernize its armed forces.<ref>Emmott, Robin (November 20, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-nato/hungary-aims-to-reach-nato-defense-spending-goal-in-2023-idUSKBN1XU2HF Hungary aims to reach NATO defense spending goal in 2023]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 20, 2019.</ref>

During the [[COVID-19]] pandemic, Orbán successfully kept the number of infections low while continuing to respect the rule of law.<ref>Van Maren, Jonathon (June 10, 2020). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/hungarys-deputy-minister-explains-how-govt-fought-covid-without-abusing-powers Hungary’s deputy minister explains how govt fought COVID without abusing powers]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved October 4, 2020.</ref> He took common-sense border security measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus into Hungary from other countries.<ref>Lane, Oliver JJ (September 2, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/09/02/hungary-shuts-borders-over-coronavirus-spike-eu-immediately-criticises/ Hungary Shuts Borders over Coronavirus Spike — EU Immediately Criticises]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 21, 2020.</ref> He also provided government aid for families.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (December 20, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/12/20/all-lives-and-all-jobs-matter-orban-announces-stimulus-for-families-businesses/ ‘All Lives and All Jobs Matter’ – Orban Announces Stimulus for Families, Businesses]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 31, 2021.</ref>

==Political views==
Orbán takes strong stands against mass immigration and [[George Soros]] and for national sovereignty and cultural Christian values.<ref name="Battlefield">Friedman, Victoria (April 16, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/16/battlefield-europe-stop-mass-migration-future-europe-viktor-orban/ Orban Easter Speech: ‘Battlefield Europe… Stop Mass Migration. The Future of Europe Is at Stake’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 16, 2017.</ref><ref>Williams, Thomas D. (April 27, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/27/george-soros-has-ruined-the-lives-of-millions-of-europeans-says-hungarian-prime-minister/ George Soros ‘Has Ruined the Lives of Millions of Europeans’ Says Hungarian Prime Minister]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 27, 2017.</ref><ref>Tomlinson, Chris (July 10, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/10/viktor-orban-claims-european-union-following-soros-migrant-plans/ Viktor Orban: European Union Is Following ‘Soros Migrant Plans’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 10, 2017.</ref><ref>Multiple references:
*Friedman, Victoria (November 1, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/11/01/hungary-govt-dedicated-christian-values-made-europe-great/ Hungary: Governments Should Be ‘Dedicated to Christian Values’ that Made Europe Great]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
*Tomlinson, Chris (June 17, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/06/17/orban-new-eu-leadership-must-respect-nations-and-christian-culture/ Orbán: New EU Leadership Must Respect Nations and Christian Culture]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 17, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (July 10, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/07/10/orban-alliance-migration-christian-values-baltic-states/ Orbán Looks To Alliance on Migration, Christian Values With Baltic States]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 10, 2019.
*Montgomery, Jack (July 27, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/07/27/hungary-illegal-migration-threat-european-culture-civilization/ Hungary: ‘Illegal Migration Is a Threat to European Culture and Civilization’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 27, 2019.
See also:
*Williams, Thomas D. (August 6, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2019/08/06/hungary-decries-wall-of-silence-concealing-christian-persecution/ Hungary Decries ‘Wall of Silence’ Concealing Christian Persecution]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 6, 2019.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-turkey-hungary/hungary-would-have-to-use-force-to-fend-off-new-wave-of-migrants-pm-idUSKBN1WW10O Hungary would have to 'use force' to fend off new wave of migrants: PM]. ''Reuters''. October 17, 2019. Retrieved October 17, 2019.
*Zindulka, Kurt (October 19, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/10/19/says-hungary-will-use-force-if-turkey-opens-gates-refugees/ Hungary: Orban Will ‘Use Force’ If Turkey ‘Opens the Gates’ of Europe to Migrants]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
*Duke, Selwyn (October 21, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/33803-hungary-responds-to-turkey-s-thuggish-threat-may-use-force-to-repel-migrants Hungary Responds to Turkey’s Thuggish Threat: May “Use Force” to Repel Migrants]. ''The New American''. Retrieved October 21, 2019.
*Montgomery, Jack (September 11, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/09/11/hungarys-orban-9-11-proved-christian-civilization-something-we-must-fight-every-day/ Hungary’s Orban: 9/11 Proved ‘Christian Civilization Is Something We Must Fight for Every Day’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 25, 2021.</ref><ref name="BattleLinesOct2021">Montgomery, Jack (October 26, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/10/26/orban-draws-battle-lines-against-brussels-big-tech-and-big-money-on-anniversary-of-anti-communist-uprising/ Orban Draws Battle Lines Against Brussels, Big Tech, and Big Money on Anti-Communist Uprising Anniversary]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 28, 2021.</ref> He is a [[nationalist]] and strongly opposes [[globalism]] as its supporters want mass migrants and the abolition of national identity, something he strongly voiced in a March 2018 speech.<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (March 16, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/03/16/hungarian-prime-minister-not-halt-immigration-borders-consumed/ Hungarian Prime Minister: ‘Those Who Do Not Halt Mass Migration Are Lost: Slowly But Surely They Are Consumed’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/03/15/massive-peace-march-in-hungary-backing-viktor-orban.html Massive 'Peace March' in Hungary backing Viktor Orban]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). March 15, 2018. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Than, Krisztina (March 15, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-election-rallies/tens-of-thousands-join-rally-for-hungarys-orban-before-april-vote-idUSKCN1GR1U6 Tens of thousands join rally for Hungary's Orban before April vote]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*[https://www.rferl.org/a/hungary-poles-march-orban-vote/29102360.html Hungarians, Poles March To Back Hungary's Nationalist Prime Minister Before Vote]. ''Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty''. March 15, 2018. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*[http://p.dw.com/p/2uQA0 Hungary's PM Viktor Orban warns of immigration threat at National Day rally]. ''Deutsche Welle''. March 15, 2018. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref> He believes that Islamization is real and occurring in Europe because of mass migration and [[open borders]].<ref>Multiple references:
*Williams, Thomas D. (September 6, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/09/06/hungarian-pm-orban-the-islamization-of-europe-is-real/ Hungarian PM Orban: ‘The Islamization of Europe Is Real’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 6, 2017.
*Friedman, Victoria (January 12, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/01/12/orban-open-borders-divide-eu-islamic-christian-west-christian-east/ Orban: Islam and Open Borders Will Divide EU into ‘Two Civilisations’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
See also:
*Tomlinson, Chris (September 13, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/13/orban-new-austrian-govt-should-reject-political-islam/ Orban: New Austrian Govt Should Reject Political Islam]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 13, 2019.</ref> He is a critic of [[multiculturalism]]<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (March 10, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/03/10/orban-no-place-for-multiculturalism-in-hungary/ Orban: No Place for Multiculturalism in Hungary]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 10, 2019.</ref> and [[Communism]].<ref>Montgomery, Jack (February 23, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/02/23/orban-conservative-ex-communist-states-must-bring-anti-communist-tradition-west/ Orban: Conservative Ex-Communist States Must Bring ‘Anti-Communist Tradition’ to West]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.</ref> For his 2017 Christmas message, Orbán stated that "Christianity is culture and civilization" and that "we love our country, our nation, our family, Hungarian culture and European civilization."<ref>Montgomery, Jack (December 25, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/12/25/hungarians-pms-christmas-message-want-protect-christian-culture-not-retreat-behind-concerete-blocks-watch-daughters-harassed-new-years/ Hungarian Christmas Message: ‘We’ll Protect Christian Culture, Not Retreat Behind Concrete Blocks and Watch Our Women Harassed on New Year’s’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 26, 2017.</ref> In February 2018, Orbán stated that "Christianity is Europe's last hope" and that [[Europhile]]s and other [[liberal elite]]s "opened the way to the demise of Christian culture and the spreading of Islam."<ref name="Dunai2018"/><ref>Multiple references:
*Hale, Virginia (February 19, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/02/19/orban-patriotic-alliance-save-europe/ Hungary’s Orbán Calls for Patriotic Alliance to Save Europe, ‘We’ll Fight Together to Stop the Soros Plan’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
*Chamberlain, Samuel (February 19, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/02/19/hungary-is-last-front-against-islamization-europe-prime-minister-says.html Hungary is last front against 'Islamization' of Europe, prime minister says]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
*Mainwaring, Doug (February 19, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungarian-prime-minister-christianity-is-europes-last-hope Hungarian Prime Minister: ‘Christianity is Europe’s last hope’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
*Newman, Alex (February 27, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/28381-hungarian-pm-only-christianity-can-save-europe-from-globalists Hungarian Leader: Only Christianity Can Save Europe]. ''The New American''. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
*Eder, Marton (February 18, 2018). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-02-18/hungary-s-orban-warns-of-europe-s-demise-in-re-election-bid Hungary's Orban Warns of Europe's Demise in Re-Election Bid]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved February 18, 2018.
*Hussain, Danyal (February 18, 2018). [https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5406559/Christianity-Europes-hope-says-Hungary-PM.html 'Christianity is Europe's last hope' says Hungary's nationalist Prime Minister as he calls for renewed crackdown on migration that 'advances Islam']. ''Daily Mail''. Retrieved February 18, 2018.
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*[http://p.dw.com/p/2su5p Hungary's Orban threatens pro-refugee NGOs, slams Muslim immigration]. ''Deutsche Welle''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (February 12, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/12/exclusive-hungary-eu-wrong-to-push-aside-christianity-and-national-identity-parallel-societies-dangerous/ EXCLUSIVE – Hungary: EU Wrong to Push Aside Christianity and National Identity, ‘Parallel Societies’ Dangerous]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 12, 2019.</ref> Orbán voiced strong support for an illiberal Christian democracy in a July 2018 speech in Romania, arguing that Western European countries had acted undemocratically and criticizing the leftist "1968 elite."<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (July 30, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/30/orban-central-europe-anti-globalist-bastion-christian-culture-national-identity/ Orban: Central Europe Will Be Anti-Globalist Bastion of Christian Culture and National Identity]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
*Bogorowski, Hanna (July 28, 2018). [https://dailycaller.com/2018/07/28/viktor-orban-hungary-eu-elite/ Hungarian PM Slams 'European Elite,' Predicts Illiberal Shift in EU Leadership]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved July 31, 2018.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban/hungarian-pm-sees-shift-to-illiberal-christian-democracy-in-2019-european-vote-idUSKBN1KI0BK Hungarian PM sees shift to illiberal Christian democracy in 2019 European vote]. ''Reuters''. July 28, 2018. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
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*Ruse, Austin (August 2, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/hungarys-pro-christianity-prime-minister-is-seriously-bothering-the-un Hungary’s pro-Christianity prime minister defends ‘traditional family’ in epic speech]. ''LifeSiteNews'' (from ''C-Fam''). Retrieved August 5, 2018.</ref> Orbán has called for an international alliance to oppose mass migration and protect Christian culture,<ref>Duke, Selwyn (July 13, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/32845-hungary-seeks-international-alliance-to-oppose-migration-and-support-christian-culture Hungary Seeks International Alliance to Oppose Migration and Support Christian Culture]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 13, 2019.</ref> and he has supported persecuted Christians abroad.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://twitter.com/roddreher/status/1170049409448632320 Rod Dreher]. ''Twitter''. September 6, 2019. Retrieved September 8, 2019.
*Williams, Thomas D. (November 26, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2019/11/26/hungarys-orban-christian-persecution-is-organized-attack-on-an-entire-culture/ Hungary’s Orbán: Christian Persecution Is ‘Organized Attack on an Entire Culture’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
*Williams, Thomas D. (November 26, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2019/11/26/hungary-decries-11-murdered-christians-world-every-day/ Hungary Decries ‘11 Murdered Christians in the World Every Day’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
*Montgomery, Jack (December 24, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/12/24/hungarian-govt-christians-christian-culture-attacked-across-europe-world/ Hungarian Govt: Christians, Christian Culture Attacked Across Europe, World]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 24, 2019.
*Williams, Thomas D. (November 19, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2020/11/19/hungary-decries-worrisome-global-rise-in-christian-persecution/ Hungary Decries Worrisome Global Rise in Christian Persecution]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
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*McLean, Dorothy Cummings (November 26, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungarian-pm-persecuted-christians-will-help-us-save-europe Hungarian PM: Persecuted Christians will help us save Europe]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved November 26, 2019.</ref> He is critical of the [[homosexual agenda]].<ref>Bourne, Lisa (August 20, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/pro-family-hungarians-earn-partial-victory-as-coca-cola-pulls-lgbt-ads Pro-family Hungarians earn ‘partial victory’ as Coca-Cola pulls LGBT ads]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved August 20, 2019.</ref> Orbán's government has spoken out against globalist ideology.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (September 26, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/26/hungarian-govt-family-minister-globalism-is-a-bad-choice-slams-canadas-trudeau/ Hungarian Govt Family Minister: ‘Globalism Is a Bad Choice’, Slams Canada’s Trudeau]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 26, 2019.</ref>

Orbán is one of the most outspoken opponents to the [[European migrant crisis]] and calls for a stronger border defense in [[Hungary]], he is also a defender of national interests and values. Unlike most other European heads-of-government, Orbán has taken a more conservative right-wing, common sense approach to the immigration crisis,<ref name="foxnews.com">Shaw, Adam (March 1, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/03/01/europes-pro-trump-outpost-populist-hungary-buoyed-by-us-shift-on-refugees-russia.html Europe's pro-Trump outpost: Populist Hungary buoyed by US shift on refugees, Russia]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 1, 2017.</ref><ref>Multiple references:
*Kassam, Raheem (December 14, 2015). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/12/14/europe-is-a-battlefield-due-to-migrants-says-hungarian-pm-tens-of-millions-more-to-come/ Europe Is a ‘Battlefield’ Due To Migrants, Says Hungarian PM – ‘Tens Of Millions More To Come’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Lane, Oliver JJ (May 14, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/14/orban-poland-west-never-experienced-communism-cant-understand-eastern-europe/ Orban in Poland: The West Never Experienced Communism, So Can’t Understand Eastern Europe]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (August 16, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/16/hungarian-govt-swedens-political-leaders-on-side-illegal-migrants/ Hungarian Govt: Sweden’s Leaders are ‘On the Side’ of Illegal Migrants]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 16, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (December 27, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/12/27/orban-bringing-africas-problems-europe-destroy-culture/ Hungary’s Orban: Bringing Africa’s Problems to Europe Will ‘Destroy 2,000-year-old Culture’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 27, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (July 13, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/07/13/hungary-pm-warns-on-long-term-migrant-crisis-millions-will-arrive-our-task-is-to-defend-our-people/ Hungary PM Warns on Long-term Migrant Crisis: ‘Millions Will Arrive, Our Task Is to Defend Our People’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (December 28, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/12/28/hungarys-orban-labels-eus-mass-migration-policy-grave-mistake/ Hungary’s Orban Labels EU’s Mass Migration Policy ‘Grave Mistake’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
*Friedman, Victoria (September 27, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/09/27/central-europe-eu-wants-manage-migration-not-stop-it-new-migration-pact/ Orbán Rejects Migration Pact, Says EU Wants to ‘Manage Migration’ Not Stop It]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
*Lane, Oliver JJ (November 18, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/11/18/hungary-eu-is-trying-to-punish-countries-that-control-their-own-borders/ Hungary: EU is Trying to Punish Countries That Control Their Own Borders]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
*Montgomery, Jack (February 25, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/02/25/orban-eus-permissive-stance-migration-turned-mediterranean-into-cemetery/ Orban: EU’s Permissive Stance on Migration Has ‘Turned the Mediterranean Into a Cemetery’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (May 27, 2021, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/05/27/hungary-urges-refocus-migrant-crisis-as-covid-recedes-attempts-border-triple/ Hungary Urges Refocus on Migrant Crisis as Covid Recedes and Attempts on Border Triple]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (June 13, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/06/13/orban-migrant-armies-are-banging-on-europes-doors/ Orbán: ‘Migrant Armies Are Banging on Europe’s Doors’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Zindulka, Kurt (September 19, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/09/19/how-its-done-hungary-shares-footage-of-walls-stopping-illegal-migration/ How It’s Done: Hungary Releases Footage of Walls and Guards Stopping Illegal Migrants]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
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*Montgomery, Jack (March 4, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/03/04/hungary-pm-migrant-crisis-will-happen-again-even-stronger-form/ Hungary PM: Migrant Crisis ‘Will Happen Again In an Even Stronger Form’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 4, 2019.
*Montgomery, Jack (September 24, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/24/eu-trying-cram-mandatory-migrant-quotas-down-throats-european-countries/ Hungary: EU Trying to ‘Cram Mandatory Migrant Quotas Down Throats of European Countries’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
*Chalmers, John; Baczynska, Gabriela (September 25, 2020). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban-interview/hungarys-orban-rejects-criticism-over-rule-of-law-says-he-is-a-freedom-fighter-idUSKCN26G26Q Hungary's Orban rejects criticism over rule of law, says he is a 'freedom fighter']. ''Reuters''. Retrieved September 27, 2020.</ref> and he remained committed to protecting Hungary's demographic composition.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (September 8, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/09/08/pm-viktor-orban-hungary-is-not-an-immigrant-country-and-does-not-want-to-become-one/ PM Viktor Orban: ‘Hungary Is Not an Immigrant Country and Does Not Want to Become One’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 8, 2017.</ref> He has criticized the European Union<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (October 9, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/10/09/hungarian-pm-eu-insults-member-states-abuses-powers-george-soros/ Hungarian PM: ‘The EU Insults Member-States, Abuses its Powers, and Eats from George Soros’s Hand’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 11, 2017.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-budget-hungary/hungarys-orban-likens-eu-to-former-soviet-union-if-rule-of-law-criteria-accepted-idUSKBN27T0ZT Hungary's Orban likens EU to former Soviet Union if rule of law criteria accepted]. ''Reuters''. November 13, 2020. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
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*Montgomery, Jack (July 13, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/07/13/hungarian-speaker-totalitarian-liberalism-successor-of-nazis-and-communists-will-destroy-europe/ Hungarian Speaker: Totalitarian Liberalism the Successor of ‘Nazis and Communists’, Will ‘Destroy Europe’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> and has argued that the EU's policies and attitudes favor terrorists.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (June 13, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/06/13/hungarian-orban-accuses-eu-favouring-terrorists/ Hungarian PM Orbán: ‘The European Union Is on the Side of Terrorists’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 13, 2017.</ref> In addition to criticizing the EU for holding [[Marxist]] values,<ref>Montgomery, Jack (June 22, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/22/hungarian-pm-spirit-marx-lenin-re-education-camps-lives-eu/ Hungarian PM: ‘The Spirit of Marx, Lenin, and the Re-Education Camps’ Lives on in the EU]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 22, 2018.</ref> he has also criticized supporters of a "[[United States of Europe]]" for intentionally supporting and enabling mass migration to Europe in order to create a "post-Christian and post-national" state.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (November 14, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/11/14/hungary-pm-united-states-europe-plotters-using-mass-migration-create-post-national-post-christian-federation/ Hungary PM: ‘United States of Europe’ Plotters Using Mass Migration to Create ‘Post-National, Post-Christian’ Super-state]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 14, 2017. See also:
*Montgomery, Jack (September 24, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/09/24/orban-mass-migration-agenda-part-global-plan-create-new-proletariat-west/ Orban: Mass Migration Agenda Part of ‘Global Plan’ to Create ‘New Proletariat’ in the West]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 25, 2021.</ref> Orbán has warned against EU plans to take away border security obligations from its member nations,<ref>Multiple references:
*Hale, Virginia (September 14, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/09/14/orban-eu-open-border-brussels/ Orbán Warns EU Planning to ‘Open the Gate’ with New Brussels Border Force]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 14, 2018.
*[https://voiceofeurope.com/2018/09/hungary-brussels-does-not-aim-to-protect-the-eus-borders-but-to-set-up-a-reception-service-to-manage-immigration-rather-than-to-stop-it/ Hungary: Brussels does not aim to protect the EU’s borders but to set up a reception service to manage immigration rather than to stop it]. ''Voice of Europe'' (from the ''Hungary Journal''). September 17, 2018. Retrieved September 18, 2018.
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*Tomlinson, Chris (May 22, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/05/22/orban-calls-voters-send-strong-message-brussels/ Orban Tells Voters to Send ‘Strong Message’ to Brussels in EU Elections]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 22, 2019.</ref> and he has criticized excessive EU integration.<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Chris (July 4, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/07/04/orban-salvini-le-pen-and-others-sign-pro-sovereignty-declaration-against-eu-overreach/ Orban, Salvini, Le Pen, and Others Sign Pro-Sovereignty Declaration Against EU Overreach]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*De La Baume, Maïa (July 2, 2021). [https://www.politico.eu/article/viktor-orban-marine-le-pen-matteo-salvini-eu-integration-european-superstate-radical-forces/ Orbán, Le Pen, Salvini join forces to blast EU integration]. ''Politico''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (May 26, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/05/26/hungary-govt-power-hungry-eu-institutions-more-problem-solution-pandemic/ Hungary Govt: Power-Hungry EU Institutions ‘More of a Problem than a Solution’ in Pandemic]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> Despite this, Orbán opposes leaving the EU.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban/hungary-will-remain-part-of-the-european-union-pm-orban-says-idUSKBN1WE0GT Hungary will remain part of the European Union, PM Orban says]. ''Reuters''. September 29, 2019. Retrieved September 29, 2019.</ref> His government has also criticized the [[United Nations]] for its open borders immigraton policies, among the organization's other policies,<ref>Anthony, James (June 27, 2021). [https://thepostmillennial.com/hungary-boycotts-united-nations-south-africa-anti-racism-conference/ Hungary boycotts United Nations 'anti-racism' conference in South Africa]. ''The Post Millennial''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> stating that "national interest comes first."<ref>Shaw, Adam (September 25, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/hungary-joins-trumps-attack-on-open-borders Hungary joins Trump’s attack on 'open-borders' agenda at UN, says 'national interest comes first']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 25, 2019.</ref>

Orbán has stressed that the responsibility for defending Hungary lies with Hungary rather than the EU or NATO and has stated that "a nation which is unable to protect its country is not worthy of it."<ref>Friedman, Victoria (May 17, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/17/orban-defending-hungary-our-duty-not-nato-eu/ Orbán: ‘Defending Hungary Is Our Duty – Not NATO’s or the EU’s’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 18, 2018.</ref>

Orbán looks highly upon former United Kingdom Prime Minister [[Margaret Thatcher]],<ref name="Battlefield"/> and he has also spoken highly of [[Boris Johnson]].<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban-brexit/hungary-pm-orban-boris-johnson-is-one-of-europes-bravest-politicians-idUSKBN1Z81JQ Boris Johnson "one of Europe's bravest politicians": Hungarian PM Orban]. ''Reuters''. January 9, 2020. Retrieved January 9, 2020.</ref> He became the first leader of an EU member state to endorse [[Donald Trump]] for U.S. President in 2016.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2016/07/23/hungary-pm-orban-becomes-first-eu-leader-endorse-trump/ Hungarian PM Orban Becomes First EU Leader To Endorse Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. July 23, 2016. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2016/07/24/hungary-prime-minister-says-trump-is-better-candidate-for-europe.html Hungary prime minister says Trump is better candidate for Europe]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). July 24, 2016. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Dunai, Marton (July 26, 2016). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election-hungary-orban/orban-says-trumps-migration-foreign-policy-plans-vital-for-hungary-idUSKCN1061PU Orban says Trump's migration, foreign policy plans 'vital' for Hungary]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
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*Tomlinson, Chris (December 21, 2016). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2016/12/21/viktor-orban-declares-2017-year-rebellion/ Orbán Declares 2017 the ‘Year of Rebellion’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref> Orbán has spoken positively of President Trump, stating that he speaks straightforwardly and that he and Trump agree on numerous issues,<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (June 8, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/08/hungarian-pm-with-trump-finally-someone-who-speaks-in-straightforward-manner/ Hungarian PM: With Trump, Finally Someone Who Speaks in ‘Straightforward Manner’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 8, 2017. See also:
*Shaw, Adam (April 16, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/hungarys-top-diplomat-praises-trump-on-nato-push-contrasts-against-obama-era-lecturing Hungary’s top diplomat praises Trump on NATO push, contrasts against Obama-era ‘lecturing’]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 18, 2019.</ref> and he endorsed Trump's 2020 re-election campaign.<ref>Baczynska, Gabriela; Chalmers, John (September 25, 2020). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban-trump-interview/hungarys-orban-convinced-trump-will-win-u-s-election-has-no-plan-b-idUSKCN26G29M Hungary's Orban convinced Trump will win U.S. election, has no plan B]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved September 27, 2020.</ref> His administration has cast itself as a "natural ally" of the U.S.<ref>Sands, David R. (May 31, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/may/31/hungary-natural-ally-trump-pompeo-peter-szijjarto-/ 'Natural ally': Hungary leads fight against anti-U.S. 'hysteria' in Europe]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 31, 2018. See also:
*Friedman, Victoria (December 4, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/12/04/hungarian-minister-praises-american-leadership-nato-criticises-brain-dead-comments/ Hungarian Minister Praises American Leadership in NATO, Criticises Macron’s Brain Dead Comments]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban-iran/hungary-wants-eu-position-on-iran-to-be-closer-to-u-s-stance-pm-idUSKBN1Z81B3 Hungary wants EU position on Iran to be closer to U.S. stance: PM]. ''Reuters''. January 9, 2020. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
*Friedman, Victoria (January 9, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/01/09/hungarys-orban-wants-eu-adopt-us-stance-iran/ Hungary’s Orbán Wants EU to Adopt Israeli-U.S. Stance on Iran]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 9, 2020.</ref> Orbán and his government have spoken highly of [[Matteo Salvini]], Italy's conservative immigration minister,<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (June 19, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/19/orban-slams-eu-praises-salvini-ngo-ships-run-white-collar-people-smugglers/ Hungary’s Orban Praises Italy’s Salvini: NGO Crews Are ‘White-Collar People-Smugglers’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (July 1, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/01/hungary-backs-salvini-gamechanging-shut-ports-illegals-eu-leaders-all-talk-no-action/ EXCLUSIVE – Hungary Backs Salvini’s ‘Gamechanging’ Move to Shut Ports to Migrants, Brands EU Leaders All Talk]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
*Williams, Thomas D. (August 28, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/28/viktor-orban-matteo-salvini-is-my-hero/ Viktor Orban: Matteo Salvini Is ‘My Hero’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 28, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (May 2, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/05/02/orban-labels-salvini-most-important-person-europe-ahead-visit/ Orban Labels Salvini ‘Most Important Person in Europe’ Ahead of Visit]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 2, 2019.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-election-right-hungary/hungary-pm-makes-overtures-to-italy-far-right-in-hint-of-eu-conservative-split-idUSKCN1S81K8 Hungary PM makes overtures to Italy far right in hint of EU conservative split]. ''Reuters''. May 2, 2019. Retrieved May 2, 2019.
*Gorondi, Pablo (May 2, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/cba92046268e4b1d8781a2af05f79a43 Anti-migrant politicians bond at razor wire fence in Hungary]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved May 4, 2019.
*Friedman, Victoria (May 5, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/05/05/orban-hungary-italy-have-proved-illegal-migration-stopped-land-sea/ Orban: Hungary and Italy Have Proved Illegal Mass Migration Can Be Stopped]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 5, 2019.
*Montgomery, Jack (August 30, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/08/30/orban-to-brother-in-arms-salvini-hungarians-will-never-forget-your-fight-for-strong-borders-european-heritage/ Orban to ‘Brother in Arms’ Salvini: Hungarians ‘Will Never Forget’ Your Fight for Strong Borders, European Heritage]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (September 20, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/20/hungarian-minister-with-salvini-europe-was-safe/ Hungarian Minister: With Salvini Europe Was Safe]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 20, 2019.
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*Friedman, Victoria (August 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/29/orban-salvini-attack-globalist-macron-leader-pro-migration-parties-eu/ Orban, Salvini Attack Globalist Macron as ‘Leader of Pro-Migration Parties’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
*Hale, Virginia (August 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/29/orban-salvini-elections-anti-migration-front/ Orbán, Salvini Set to Take On Globalism at EU Elections with Anti-Migration Front]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
*Tondo, Lorenzo (August 28, 2018). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/aug/28/matteo-salvini-viktor-orban-anti-migrant-plan-brussels Matteo Salvini and Viktor Orbán to form anti-migration front]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
*Foster, Peter (August 28, 2018). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/08/28/populist-duo-viktor-orban-matteo-salvini-call-deportation-migrants/ Populist duo Viktor Orban and Matteo Salvini call for deportation of migrants from Europe]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (January 11, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/01/11/orban-gives-support-salvini-alliance-poland/ Orban Gives Support to Salvini’s Italy Allying with Poland]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (June 2, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/06/02/orban-not-joining-salvini-led-eu-parliament-group/ Orban Not Joining Salvini-led EU Parliament Group]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 3, 2019.</ref> and he has met with French leaders [[Marine Le Pen]] and [[Eric Zemmour]].<ref>Caulcutt, Clea; Bayer, Lili (September 24, 2021). [https://www.politico.eu/article/viktor-orban-meeting-eric-zemmour/ Viktor Orbán rolls out the red carpet for Marine Le Pen’s firebrand rival]. ''Politico''. Retrieved November 28, 2021.</ref><ref>Caulcutt, Clea; de La Baume, Maïa; Bayer, Lili (October 26, 2021). [https://www.politico.eu/article/marine-le-pen-france-hungary-viktor-orban/ Marine Le Pen aims for Budapest boost from Orbán meeting]. ''Politico''. Retrieved November 28, 2021.</ref> He also has a good relationship with [[Israel]] and its prime minister [[Benjamin Netanyahu]].<ref>Multiple references:
*Pfeffer, Anshel (July 18, 2018). [https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium-the-netanyahu-orban-bromance-that-is-shaking-up-europe-and-d-c-1.6290691 Netanyahu and Orbán: An Illiberal Bromance Spanning From D.C. to Jerusalem]. ''Haaretz''. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
*Byrne, Andrew; Zeveloff, Naomi (July 18, 2017). [https://www.ft.com/content/1652bef2-6bb4-11e7-bfeb-33fe0c5b7eaa Netanyahu hails Orban’s Hungary as an ally of Israel]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/hungary-orban-hosts-netanyahu-vows-to-squelch-anti-semitism/3949258.html Hungary's Orban Hosts Netanyahu, Vows to Squelch Anti-Semitism]. ''Voice of America''. July 18, 2017. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
*Dunai, Marton (July 18, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-israel/hungarys-orban-welcomes-netanyahu-vows-to-fight-anti-semitism-idUSKBN1A312O Hungary's Orban welcomes Netanyahu, vows to fight anti-Semitism]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
*[https://www.timesofisrael.com/hungarys-orban-to-make-first-trip-to-israel-next-month/ Hungary’s controversial Orban to make first trip to Israel next month]. ''The Times of Israel''. June 27, 2018. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
*Glick, Caroline (April 11, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2018/04/11/caroline-glick-israel-stands-hungary-nationalist-government/ Caroline Glick: Israel Stands with Hungary’s Nationalist Government]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (July 18, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/18/israeli-pm-says-hungary-at-forefront-of-fight-against-anti-semitism/ Israeli PM Says Hungary ‘At Forefront’ of Fight Against Anti-Semitism]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
See also:
*Aharon, Jenny (April 24, 2018). [https://www.jpost.com/Opinion/Hungarian-PM-Orban-Israels-friend-or-foe-552640 Hungarian PM Orban: Israel's Friend of Foe?] ''The Jerusalem Post''. Retrieved June 27, 2018.</ref> Orbán sent a letter of congratulations to German Conservative politician [[Horst Seehofer]] on his re-election as leader of the [[Christian Social Union of Bavaria]].<ref>[http://www.miniszterelnok.hu/viktor-orban-congratulates-horst-seehofer/ Viktor Orbán congratulates Horst Seehofer]. ''Miniszterelnok.hu'' (from ''MTI''). December 19, 2017. Retrieved February 9, 2019.</ref> He has spoken critically of [[Joe Biden]],<ref>McLoone, David (August 16, 2021). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungarian-pm-slams-biden-western-liberals-cannot-accept-successful-conservative-alternative/ Hungarian PM slams Biden: ‘Western liberals cannot accept’ successful conservative alternative]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved August 21, 2021.</ref> [[Hillary Clinton]], and globalist EU politicians<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (October 2, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/10/02/orban-praises-trump-slams-clinton-rebukes-eu-migration-commissioner/ Orbán Praises Trump, Slams Clinton, Rebukes EU Migration Commissioner: ‘This Man Is Our Employee’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (February 1, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/01/hungary-eu-vice-prez-european-socialists-following-orders-soros-network/ Hungary: EU Vice-Prez, European Socialists ‘Following Orders of Soros Network’ to Increase Immigration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 1, 2019.
*Montgomery, Jack (September 16, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/16/orban-buries-eus-juncker-blind-national-politician-comments/ Orban Buries EU’s Juncker over ‘Blind National Politician’ Comments]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 16, 2019.</ref> such as [[Emmanuel Macron]].<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (January 10, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/01/10/hungarys-orban-says-he-must-fight-french-president-macron-on-immigration/ Hungary’s Orbán Says He ‘Must Fight’ French President Macron on Immigration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 10, 2019.</ref> Orbán's government has criticized Sweden for its leftist policies.<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Chris (February 22, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/22/sweden-protests-hungarian-personal-attacks-after-nazi-policy-comparison/ Sweden Protests Hungarian ‘Personal Attacks’ After ‘Nazi’ Policy Comparison]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 23, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (March 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/03/29/swedish-education-minister-tells-hungary-it-is-not-ok-to-use-sweden-as-example-of-failed-mass-migration-policies/ Sweden to Hungary: It Is Not OK to Use us as an Example of Failed Mass Migration Policies]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 23, 2019.</ref> He has called for having the [[establishment]] European People's Party work with conservative-populists.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-election-orban/orban-says-eu-conservatives-must-work-with-populists-idUSKCN1S73VG Orban says EU conservatives must work with populists]. ''Reuters''. May 1, 2019. Retrieved May 1, 2019. See also:
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban-party/hungary-pm-says-european-conservatives-losing-influence-flags-new-party-grouping-idUSKBN1Z81HW Hungary PM says European conservatives losing influence, flags new party grouping]. ''Reuters''. January 9, 2020. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
*Bayer, Lili; Wanat, Zosia (January 9, 2020). [https://www.politico.eu/article/orban-new-initiative-needed-epp-stays-liberal-path/ Orbán: New conservative group needed if EPP stays on ‘liberal’ path]. ''Politico''. Retrieved January 9, 2020.</ref> In 2019, Orbán honored conservative British philosopher Sir [[Roger Scruton]].<ref>Lane, Olvier JJ (December 4, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/12/04/hungary-awards-conservative-philosopher-scruton-om/ Pictures: Hungary’s Orban Honours Conservative Philosopher Sir Roger Scruton With Order of Merit]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 4, 2019.</ref> In August 2021, conservative commentator [[Tucker Carlson]] visited Hungary and interviewed Orbán.<ref>Multiple references:
*Duke, Selwyn (August 6, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/hungarys-nationalist-leader-orban-interviewed-by-tucker-is-he-the-thug-biden-claims/ Hungary’s Nationalist Leader Orbán Interviewed by Tucker. Is He the “Thug” Biden Claims?] ''The New American''. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (August 6, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/08/06/we-are-serious-country-hungarians-tell-tucker-why-they-ended-border-crisis/ ‘We Are a Serious Country’ – Hungarians Tell Tucker How and Why They Ended Border Crisis]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (August 7, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/08/07/multiculturalist-liberals-hate-hungary-for-being-a-pro-borders-traditional-values-success-orban/ Multiculturalist Liberals Hate Hungary for Being a Pro-Borders, Traditional Values Success: Orban]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
*Poor, Jeff (August 5, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2021/08/05/hungary-prime-minister-orban-relationship-with-u-s-is-fine-except-the-liberals-in-govt-in-washington/ Hungary Prime Minister Orbán: Relationship with U.S. Is ‘Fine’ Except the ‘Liberals in Gov’t in Washington’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
See also:
*[https://video.foxnews.com/v/6266722532001?playlist_id=5198073478001#sp=show-clips Hungarian prime minister hits back at Biden calling him a 'thug']. ''Fox News Video''. August 6, 2021. Retrieved August 8, 2021.</ref> In March 2021, Orbán's Fidesz left the [[European People’s Party]],<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (March 4, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/03/04/orban-party-leaves-largest-eu-parliament-group-years-conflict/ Orban Party Leaves Largest EU Parliament Group After Years of Conflict]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.</ref> and it considered creating a political group with more conservative parties.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/03/19/hungary-looks-to-create-new-right-wing-political-group-inside-european-union/ Hungary Looks to Create New Right-Wing Political Group Inside European Union]. ''Breitbart News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). March 19, 2021. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Tomlinson, Chris (March 31, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/03/31/salvini-meet-orban-polish-pm-discuss-eu-alliance/ Italy’s Salvini, Hungary’s Orban, and Polish Prime Minister to Discuss Alliance in EU]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Tomlinson, Chris (April 4, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/04/04/salvini-hits-back-against-leftist-criticism-over-meeting-with-orban/ Salvini Hits Back Against Leftist Criticism Over Meeting with Orban]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref>

Orbán has discussed reintroducing the [[death penalty]] in Hungary,<ref>Traynor, Ian (April 29, 2015). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/apr/29/hungary-pm-death-penalty-work-camps-for-immigrants-viktor-orban Hungary PM: bring back death penalty and build work camps for immigrants]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved April 5, 2018.</ref> something not allowed under EU law, though he has denied plans to actually do so.<ref>(April 30, 2015). [https://www.novinite.com/articles/168260/Hungary%E2%80%99s+PM+Orban+Denies+Plans+to+Restore+Death+Penalty Hungary’s PM Orban Denies Plans to Restore Death Penalty]. ''Novinite.com''. Retrieved June 22, 2018.</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.kormany.hu/en/the-prime-minister/the-prime-minister-s-speeches/prime-minister-viktor-orban-s-speech-at-the-25th-balvanyos-summer-free-university-and-student-camp Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s Speech at the 25th Bálványos Summer Free University and Student Camp], Hungarian Government, delivered July 26, 2014.
*[http://www.kormany.hu/en/the-prime-minister/the-prime-minister-s-speeches/prime-minister-viktor-orban-s-speech-at-the-29th-balvanyos-summer-open-university-and-student-camp Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s speech at the 29th Bálványos Summer Open University and Student Camp], Hungarian Government, delivered July 28, 2018.
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0pY0NHgC2E Viktor Orban: "As We Beat the Soviet Empire, We'll Beat Soros' Empire"], YouTube, published January 1, 2018.
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmGyDw6_ypo Viktor Orbán Day of Honor Speech 2018 (with ENG subs)], YouTube, published March 17, 2018.
*[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-sh/Viktor_Orban The man who thinks Europe has been invaded], BBC, April 2018.

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[[File:Viktor Orbán 2016-02-17.jpg|thumb|200px|Viktor Orbán]]
'''Viktor Mihály Orbán''' (born May 31, 1963, in [[Székesfehérvár]]) is a [[conservative]] Hungarian politician and served as Prime Minister of [[Hungary]] between 1998 and 2002 and again since May 29, 2010. He is a member and leader of the [[Fidesz]] party, which is [[Social conservatism|socially conservative]] and moderately-[[Euroskeptic]]. In his earlier years, Orbán ensured that Hungary joined [[NATO]] in 1999 despite [[Russia]]'s opposition.

Since starting his second term as prime minister in 2010, Orbán has served as a strong voice for maintaining traditional [[conservative values]] in Europe, supporting [[national sovereignty]] and identity, and opposing the [[globalist]], one-world agenda of the EU and other entities.<ref>Caldwell, Christopher (May 13, 2019). [https://humanevents.com/2019/05/13/orban-not-far-right-just-right/ Orban: Not Far Right, Just Right.] ''Human Events'' (from ''Claremont Review of Books''). Retrieved May 16, 2019.</ref> He united with [[Poland]]'s conservative government to that end,<ref name="HungaryPoland"/> and his approval ratings are higher than those of his globalist opponents.<ref>Girdusky, Ryan (May 16, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/europes-liberals-hate-viktor-orban-for-one-reason-hes-more-popular-than-them Europe's liberals hate Viktor Orbán for one reason: He's more popular than them]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved May 16, 2019.</ref> Orbán is strongly hated by the Left for his conservative policies and his success at implementing them.<ref>Maitra, Sumantra (August 9, 2021). [https://thefederalist.com/2021/08/09/why-liberals-hate-hungarys-viktor-orban-so-much/ Why Liberals Hate Hungary’s Viktor Orban So Much]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved August 21, 2021.</ref>

==Second tenure as Prime Minister==
[[Fidesz]], led by Orbán, saw a landslide victory in the elections on April 11, 2010, winning over 50% of the vote.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2010/04/11/far-right-party-poised-make-gains-hungary.html Hungary's ruling Socialists suffer stinging defeat]. ''Fox News''. April 11, 2010. Retrieved March 19, 2018.
*Than, Krisztina; Szakacs, Gergely (April 11, 2010). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-election/fidesz-wins-hungary-election-with-strong-mandate-idUSTRE63A1GE20100412 Fidesz wins Hungary election with strong mandate]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref> In the runoff elections held later that month, Fidesz secured a two-thirds majority in parliament, enough to change the constitution.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/hungary/7632990/Hungarys-conservative-opposition-wins-landslide-election.html Hungary's conservative opposition wins landslide election]. ''The Telegraph''. April 26, 2010. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Dunai, Marton; Than, Krisztina (April 25, 2010). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-election/hungarys-fidesz-wins-historic-two-thirds-mandate-idUSTRE63O1KB20100425 Hungary's Fidesz wins historic two-thirds mandate]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*[https://www.economist.com/node/16009177 Orban's triumph]. ''The Economist''. April 29, 2010. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref> According to ''[[The New York Times]]'', Orbán decided to use his party's super-majority to enact major changes rather than have a minimalist agenda.<ref>Kingsley, Patrick (February 10, 2018). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/10/world/europe/hungary-orban-democracy-far-right.html As West Fears the Rise of Autocrats, Hungary Shows What’s Possible]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref>

Orbán again won a two-thirds majority in parliament in the April 2014 elections.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2014/04/06/hungarian-prime-minister-wins-3rd-term.html Hungarian prime minister wins 3rd term]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). April 6, 2014. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Than, Krisztina; Szakacs, Gergely (April 6, 2014). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-election/hungary-re-elects-maverick-pm-far-right-opposition-gains-idUSBREA3502V20140406 Hungary re-elects maverick PM, far-right opposition gains]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Karasz, Palko (April 7, 2014). [https://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/08/world/europe/viktor-orban-wins-a-second-term-in-hungary.html Viktor Orban Wins a Second Term in Hungary]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref> However, Fidesz lost its two-thirds majority after a by-election defeat in February 2015.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-31576491 Hungarian PM Orban loses two-thirds 'super-majority']. ''BBC News''. February 22, 2015. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Byrne, Andrew (February 22, 2015). [https://www.ft.com/content/36811202-baf2-11e4-945d-00144feab7de Hungary’s Fidesz party loses supermajority]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref>

Orbán faced a difficult re-election in 2018,<ref>Roser, Thomas; Davis, Austin (April 5, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/apr/5/viktor-orban-faces-tough-test-in-bid-for-third-ter/ Viktor Orban faces tough test in bid for third term as Hungarian president]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 5, 2018.</ref> in which he emphasized the issues of immigration and [[sovereignty]].<ref>Shaw, Adam (April 6, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/04/06/hungarys-viktor-orban-running-on-anti-mass-migration-platform-eyes-fourth-term.html Hungary's Viktor Orban, running on anti-mass migration platform, eyes fourth term]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 6, 2018.</ref> Despite this, Orbán did significantly better than expected and won a supermajority a third time in a row.<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (April 8, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/04/08/bloody-nose-brussels-poll-suggests-anti-globalist-anti-soros-eurosceptic-viktor-orban-wins-big-hungary-election/ Bloody Nose for Brussels: Landslide Triumph as Anti-Globalist, Anti-Soros Orban Wins Third Term in Hungary]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
*Mass, Warren (April 9, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/28714-viktor-orban-strong-defender-of-his-nation-s-sovereign-borders-reelected-in-hungary Viktor Orban, Strong Defender of His Nation’s Sovereign Borders, Reelected in Hungary]. ''The New American''. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
*Murphy, Peter; Khera, Jastinder (April 9, 2018). [https://www.timesofisrael.com/hungarys-orban-claims-victory-as-nationalist-party-takes-sweeping-poll-lead/ Hungary’s Orban claims victory as nationalist party takes sweeping poll lead]. ''The Times of Israel''. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
*Than, Krisztina; Szakacs, Gergely (April 7, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-election/hungarys-strongman-viktor-orban-wins-third-term-in-power-idUSKBN1HE0UC Hungary's strongman Viktor Orban wins third term in power]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
*Hinshaw, Drew; Komuves, Anita (April 8, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/hungary-votes-in-election-with-orban-set-to-secure-a-fourth-term-1523162923 Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban Wins Fourth Term]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
*[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/04/08/hungary-leader-viktor-orban-sweeps-to-re-election-win-with-super-majority.html Hungary leader Viktor Orban sweeps to re-election win with super majority]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved April 9, 2018.
*Lane, Oliver JJ (April 9, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/04/09/orban-responds-electoral-victory-created-opportunity-protect-hungary/ Orban Responds to Electoral Victory: ‘We’ve Created the Opportunity to Protect Hungary’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 9, 2018.</ref> After the election results became known, Orbán stated his intention of pushing forward with his conservative and nationalist agenda,<ref>Than, Krisztina; Szakacs, Gergely (April 10, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-election-orban/hungarys-orban-to-seek-eu-of-strong-nations-after-landslide-re-election-idUSKBN1HH12A Hungary's Orban to seek EU of strong nations after landslide re-election]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved April 10, 2018.</ref> as well as to preserve Hungary's Christian culture,<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Chris (May 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/06/hungarian-pm-orban-building-christian-democracy-announces-tougher-immigration-rules/ Hungarian PM Orban Getting Tougher on Immigration: ‘We Are Building a Christian Democracy’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 6, 2018.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban/pm-orban-vows-to-preserve-hungarys-christian-culture-idUSKBN1I80NC PM Orban vows to preserve Hungary's Christian culture]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 7, 2018.</ref> and he gave a strongly conservative speech outlining his fourth-term agenda.<ref>Multiple references:
*Dunai, Marton; Than, Krisztina (May 10, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban/eu-must-give-up-nightmares-of-united-states-of-europe-hungarian-pm-idUSKBN1IB1TG EU must give up 'nightmares' of United States of Europe: Hungarian PM]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
*Gorondi, Pablo (May 10, 2018). [https://www.apnews.com/b764d6684a2d402e8f0dff9e2fe0d876/Hungary's-parliament-elects-premier-Viktor-Orban-to-4th-term Hungary’s parliament elects premier Viktor Orban to 4th term]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
*[https://www.rt.com/news/426412-orban-christian-values-eu-hungary/ Orban declares end of ‘liberal democracy’ in Hungary, vows to fight for Christian values]. ''RT''. May 10, 2018. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (May 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/12/orban-era-liberal-democracy-replaced-21st-century-christian-democracy/ Orban: ‘We Will Build a 21st Century Christian Democracy, Not Rebuild a Shipwrecked Liberal Democracy’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
See also:
*[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/10/pics-hungarys-parliament-elects-premier-viktor-orban-fourth-term/ PICS: Hungary’s Parliament Elects Premier Viktor Orban to Fourth Term]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 11, 2018.</ref>

===Adopting a new constitution===
While [[Communism]] nominally ended in Hungary in 1989, the country's old constitution – adopted in 1949 and based on the 1936 [[Soviet Union]] constitution – remained in effect despite some constitutional amendments.<ref name="FundamentalLaw">[http://www.kormany.hu/en/doc/the-hungarian-state/the-fundamental-law The Fundamental Law]. ''Hungarian Government''. Retrieved June 16, 2018.</ref> Among other necessary reasons for changing this constitution was the fact that Hungarians would now be able to write their own constitution and mark a clear break from the Soviet era.<ref name="FundamentalLaw"/>

The new constitution,<ref name="Constitution">[http://www.kormany.hu/download/a/68/11000/The_Fundamental_Law_of_Hungary_01072016.pdf The Fundamental Law of Hungary] (in English). ''Hungarian Government''. Retrieved June 16, 2018.</ref> which was passed in 2011 and went into effect in January 2012, promoted conservative and Christian values on numerous topics. For example, the preamble recognized Christianity's major role in Hungary's history, promoted [[family values]], and condemned Hungary's occupation under the [[Third Reich]] and the USSR as well as the 1949 constitution.<ref name="Constitution"/> In addition, the constitution instituted the forint as Hungary's official currency (Article K), called for protecting Hungary's culture and language (preamble, Article H),<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2016/04/26/hungarys-orban-islamisation-banned-constitution/ Hungary’s Orban: ‘Islamisation’ Banned By Constitution]. ''Breitbart News''. April 26, 2016. Retrieved June 16, 2018.</ref> recognized [[marriage]] as between one man and one woman (Article L), and recognized that human life begins at conception (Article II).<ref>Clabough, Raven (June 14, 2011). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/8767-hungarys-pro-life-constitution-draws-ire-of-european-institutions Hungary's Pro-Life Constitution Draws Ire of European Institutions]. ''The New American''. Retrieved June 16, 2018.</ref><ref>Singson, Samantha (May 5, 2011). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/new-hungarian-constitution-recognizing-life-from-conception-signed-into-law New Hungarian Constitution recognizing life ‘from conception’ signed into law]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved June 16, 2018.</ref> Liberals and the European [[establishment]] criticized Orbán for these constitutional changes.<ref>[http://p.dw.com/p/10vlY Hungary's parliament passes controversial new constitution]. ''Deutsche Welle''. April 18, 2011. Retrieved June 16, 2018.</ref>

===Strong economic growth===
Orbán was recognized for turning Hungary around after taking power, getting it out of the negative effects of the [[Recession of 2008]] and improving its finances.<ref name="Dunai2018">Dunai, Marton (February 18, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-election-orban/hungarys-orban-calls-for-global-anti-migrant-alliance-with-eye-on-2018-elections-idUSKCN1G20PV Hungary's Orban calls for global anti-migrant alliance with eye on 2018 elections]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved February 18, 2018.</ref><ref>Dunai, Marton (May 23, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban/booming-economy-anti-migrant-stance-help-orban-tighten-grip-in-hungary-idUSKCN1IO2I3 Booming economy, anti-migrant stance help Orban tighten grip in Hungary]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 23, 2018.</ref> In the last quarter of 2018, the Hungarian GDP grew 5% – an outlier compared to other Eastern European countries<ref>Tomek, Radoslav (February 13, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-02-14/east-eu-to-show-slowing-gdp-growth-as-export-demand-deteriorates East EU's Economic Growth Slows as Export Demand Deteriorates]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved May 13, 2019.</ref><ref name="Booming"/><ref>Rabouin, Dion (July 3, 2019). [https://www.axios.com/romania-poland-hungary-economic-growth-europe-8686bbaf-080a-4f7c-8da2-e6dea43072d2.html Central and Eastern Europe buck continent's economic stagnation]. ''Axios''. Retrieved July 3, 2019.</ref> – and wages saw strong growth.<ref name="Booming">Than, Krisztina; Szakacs, Gergely (June 26, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-cenbank-idUSKCN1TR26X Risk of Hungary's booming economy overheating is very low: central banker]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 30, 2019.</ref><ref>Eddy, Kester (March 2, 2019). [https://bbj.hu/business/sun-still-shines-on-hungarian-economy-but-clouds-gather_161468 Sun Still Shines on Hungarian Economy, but Clouds Gather]. ''Budapest Business Journal''. Retrieved May 13, 2019.</ref><ref>Virovacz, Peter (July 30, 2019). [https://think.ing.com/snaps/hungary-wage-growth-re-accelerates/ Hungary: Wage growth re-accelerates]. ''ING''. Retrieved October 25, 2019.</ref> Unemployment fell to a record low.<ref>Virovacz, Peter (July 29, 2019). [https://think.ing.com/snaps/hungary-unemployment-at-record-low/ Hungary: Unemployment at record low]. ''ING''. Retrieved October 25, 2019.</ref>

In 2019, Orbán stated that Hungary's economy no longer relied on EU funding.<ref>[https://hungarytoday.hu/orban-hungary-eu-funds-leyen-soros/ Orbán: ‘Hungary No Longer Dependent on EU Funding’]. ''Hungary Today''. July 12, 2019. Retrieved July 21, 2019.</ref>

===Response to the European migrant crisis===
[[File:Viktor Orbán, 2016 speech.jpg|thumb|300px|Orbán gives a victory speech after a 2016 referendum on immigration. The card in front of him reads "Let us defend Hungary!"]]
[[File:Hungarian-Serbian border barrier.jpg|thumb|300px|Hungary's [[border fence]] with Serbia]]
{{See also|European migrant crisis}}
In 2015, Hungary was overrun by refugees passing through the country, and it has the largest ''per capita'' number of asylum applications of any European country in 2015.<ref>Connor, Phillip (August 2, 2016). [http://www.pewglobal.org/2016/08/02/number-of-refugees-to-europe-surges-to-record-1-3-million-in-2015/ Number of Refugees to Europe Surges to Record 1.3 Million in 2015]. ''Pew Research Center''. Retrieved April 7, 2018.</ref> In response, Orbán took several actions,<ref>Multiple references:
*Savitsky, Shane (February 1, 2017). [https://www.axios.com/border-fences-and-refugee-bans-been-there-done-that-for-hungary-2226465858.html Border fences and refugee bans: Hungary did it — fast]. ''Axios''. Retrieved October 6, 2017.
*Bensman, Todd (April 3, 2019). [https://cis.org/Bensman/Progress-Report-Hungarys-Fenced-Borderlands Progress Report from Hungary's Fenced Borderlands]. ''Center for Immigration Studies''. Retrieved April 6, 2019.
See also:
*[https://voiceofeurope.com/2018/09/viktor-orban-was-the-only-one-doing-the-right-thing-during-the-migrant-crisis/ “Viktor Orban was the only one doing the right thing during the migrant crisis”]. ''Voice of Europe'' (from the ''Hungary Journal''). September 16, 2018. Retrieved September 16, 2018.</ref> including building a [[border barrier]] along the border with [[Serbia]]<ref>Multiple references:
*Kent, Simon (September 15, 2015). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/09/07/end-of-the-line-hungary-seals-borders-as-migrant-flow-surges-on/ End Of The Line: Hungary Seals Borders As Migrant Flow Surges On]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
*[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/09/15/hungary-launches-border-crackdown-says-migrants-risk-expulsion/ Hungary Seals Border, Detains Thousands, Threatens To Imprison Illegals]. ''Breitbart News'' (from ''AFP''). September 15, 2015. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
*[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2016/09/19/successful-hungarian-border-fence-boosts-support-right-wing-government/ Successful Hungarian Border Fence Boosts Support Of Right Wing Government]. ''Breitbart'' (from ''Reuters''). September 19, 2016. Retrieved January 29, 2017.</ref> and [[Croatia]].<ref>[https://www.voanews.com/a/reu-migrant-shot-dead-trying-to-enter-bulgaria-says-ministry/3009905.html Hungary Closes Border With Croatia]. ''Voice of America''. October 16, 2015. Retrieved August 13, 2017.</ref> The fence was so effective that [[illegal immigration]] levels dropped to levels seen before the crisis began,<ref>Lane, Oliver JJ (October 29, 2015). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/10/29/hold-hungarian-border-fence-so-effective-illegal-immigrants-are-now-at-pre-migrant-crisis-levels/ Hungarian Border Fence So Effective Illegal Immigrants Are Now At Pre Migrant-Crisis Levels]. ''Breitbart''. Retrieved January 29, 2017.</ref> and by September 2017, illegal immigration levels had dropped by 99% since 2015.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (September 15, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/09/16/hungary-builds-a-wall-cuts-illegal-immigration-by-over-99-per-cent/ Hungary Builds a Wall, Cuts Illegal Immigration by Over 99 Per Cent]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 16, 2017. See also:
*Montgomery, Jack (February 9, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2019/02/09/exclusive-hungarian-govt-praises-trump-border-protection-obligation-state/ EXCLUSIVE – Hungary Backs Trump’s Wall: ‘Border Protection An Obligation of the State’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 9, 2019.
*Montgomery, Jack (February 15, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/15/hungary-fighting-illegal-migration-not-possible-without-barriers/ Hungary: ‘Fighting Illegal Migration Not Possible Without Physical Barriers at Border’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 15, 2019.
*Gorondi, Pablo (May 10, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/07ac72b6f0b24d8b83ef61114e3b075f Hungary stems migrant flow, but issue remains big in EU vote]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved May 26, 2019.</ref> In April 2017, the Hungarian government completed construction of a second border fence, one with high-tech features, on the Serbian border.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/28/hungary-completes-second-anti-migrant-fence/ Hungary Completes Second Anti-Migrant Fence]. ''Breitbart News''. April 28, 2017. Retrieved April 28, 2017.
*[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/04/28/hungary-completes-2nd-border-fence-meant-to-stop-migrants.html Hungary completes 2nd border fence meant to stop migrants]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). April 28, 2017. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
*[http://p.dw.com/p/2c64B Hungary completes second fence to keep out migrants]. ''Deutsche Welle''. April 28, 2017. Retrieved August 13, 2017.</ref> Unlike most other European countries, Hungary's leadership has taken a more conservative right-wing, common sense approach to the immigration crisis.<ref name="foxnews.com"/><ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (July 1, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/01/hungarian-hypocrisy-political-correctness-migration-enabled-terrorism/ EXCLUSIVE – Hungarian Govt Says ‘Hypocrisy and Political Correctness’ on Migration Enabled Terrorism]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
*Binder, John (July 2, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/07/02/exclusive-hungarians-warn-u-s-illegal-migration-cant-be-controlled-without-strong-border/ Exclusive – Hungarians Warn U.S. Illegal Migration Can’t Be Controlled Without ‘Strong’ Border]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 2, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (May 20, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/05/20/orban-we-want-change-we-want-a-europe-that-protects-its-borders-on-land-and-sea/ Orban: ‘We Want Change, We Want a Europe that Protects Its Borders on Land and Sea’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 20, 2019.</ref> In March 2017, the Hungarian government refused a Swedish request to let 5,000 asylum seekers into its borders.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (March 28, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/03/28/hungary-refuses-5000-migrants-sweden/ Hungary Refuses to Take 5,000 Migrants From Sweden]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 28, 2017.</ref> In May 2018, the Hungarian government under Orbán rejected a European Union-African migration declaration that disproportionately favored the African countries and "further inspires migration."<ref>Friedman, Victoria (May 4, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/04/hungary-rejects-eu-africa-declaration-inspires-migration/ Hungary Rejects EU-Africa Declaration that ‘Inspires Migration’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 4, 2018.
*Gorondi, Pablo (May 10, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/07ac72b6f0b24d8b83ef61114e3b075f Hungary stems migrant flow, but issue remains big in EU vote]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved May 10, 2019.
*Bensman, Todd (December 4, 2019). [https://cis.org/Bensman/Tunnels-Under-Hungarys-Fence-Are-Inconsequential The Tunnels Under Hungary's Fence Are Inconsequential]. ''Center for Immigration Studies''. Retrieved December 4, 2019.</ref> Hungary's government has also criticized the [[United Nations]]'s [[Global Compact on Migration]],<ref>Multiple references:
*Hale, Virginia (March 5, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/03/05/hungary-un-plan-mass-migration/ Hungary Challenges United Nations Plan to Facilitate Global Mass Migration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 9, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (June 8, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/08/hungary-migration-un-compact-victim-europe/ Hungary Slams Pro-Mass Migration UN Compact: ‘Its Clear Victim Is Europe’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 9, 2018.
*Friedman, Victoria (November 24, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/11/24/hungary-attacks-un-pact-attempting-legalising-migration-populist-claims-criticism-migration-criminal/ Hungary Attacks UN Migration Compact for Attempting to ‘Legalise Illegal Immigration’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 24, 2018.</ref> and it withdrew from it in July 2018.<ref>Shaw, Adam (July 19, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/07/19/hungary-joins-us-in-withdrawing-from-un-global-migration-agreement.html Hungary joins US in withdrawing from UN global migration agreement]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 19, 2018.</ref>

On September 15, 2015, the same day the Hungarian government closed its border with Serbia, several laws came into effect in the nation. The laws made illegal immigrants in Hungary subject to criminal charges and made it illegal to damage the nation's border fence.<ref>Multiple references:
*Harven, Michelle (September 11, 2015). [https://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/hungary-enacts-tougher-laws-illegal-immigrants/ Hungary enacts tougher laws on illegal immigrants]. ''PBS''. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
*[http://p.dw.com/p/1GWVT Hungary begins border crackdown as fence completed]. ''Deutsche Welle''. September 15, 2015. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
*Pandey, Avaneesh (September 15, 2015). [http://www.ibtimes.com/european-refugee-crisis-hungary-enacts-tough-new-laws-closes-key-border-crossing-2096891 European Refugee Crisis: Hungary Enacts Tough New Laws, Closes Key Border Crossing; Declares Emergency In 2 Counties]. ''International Business Times''. Retrieved August 13, 2017.</ref> On September 21, 2017, the Hungarian parliament voted to give the army the ability to use non-lethal force on migrants.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/09/21/hungarian-parliament-grants-army-right-to-use-force-against-migrants/ Hungarian Parliament Grants Army Right To Use Force Against Migrants]. ''Breitbart News''. September 21, 2015. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
*Dunai, Marton (September 22, 2015). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-hungary-law-idUSKCN0RL1K220150922 Hungary beefs up border with army, warns migrants to stay away]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
*Holehouse, Matthew; Philipson, Alice (September 22, 2015). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/hungary/11881046/Refugee-crisis-Hungary-declares-victory-in-border-strategy-as-migrants-head-to-Croatia-instead.html Refugee crisis: Hungarian parliament votes to deploy army as EU interior ministers to meet]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved August 13, 2017.</ref> In July 2016, Hungary enacted a law allowing the army to push migrants back to the border if they were found 8 kilometers (4.97 miles) or less from the border.<ref>Thorpe, Nick (July 14, 2016). [https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-36786438 Hungary deploys army to push migrants back to Serbia]. ''BBC''. Retrieved August 13, 2017.</ref>

Orbán stated that Hungary would admit all Europeans fleeing from their respective countries' liberal and globalist policies.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (February 11, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/02/11/hungary-will-welcome-true-refugees-germans-french-others-seeking-europe-lost-homelands/ Orban: Hungary Will Welcome ‘European Refugees’ Fleeing Multicultural West]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 8, 2017. See also:
*Duke, Selwyn (March 28, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/28612-people-fleeing-western-europe-because-of-muslim-migration People Fleeing Western Europe Because of Muslim Migration]. ''The New American''. Retrieved March 29, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (October 20, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/10/20/french-flee-to-hungary-to-escape-effects-of-mass-migration/ French Flee To Hungary To Escape Effects of Mass Migration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 20, 2018.</ref> As Orbán himself noted, Hungary's policies likely saved all of Europe from an even greater and more catastrophic migrant crisis.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (April 4, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/04/orban-culture-hypocrisy-europe-gratitude-hungary-halting-migrant-influx/ Orban: ‘Hypocrisy’ Prevents Europe from Admitting Gratitude to Hungary for Halting Migrant Influx]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 4, 2017.</ref> He also stated that his conservative migration and family policies helped Hungary avoid the [[culture war]] being fought in Western Europe.<ref>Friedman, Victoria (October 7, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/10/07/orban-europe-locked-culture-war-cultural-peace-reigns-hungary/ Orbán: Europe Locked in ‘Culture War’, But ‘Cultural Peace’ Reigns in Hungary]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 7, 2018.</ref> According to [[Politico]] in September 2017, he "won" the argument on immigration policy.<ref>Barigazzi, Jacopo (September 15, 2017). [https://www.politico.eu/article/viktor-orban-migration-eu-has-won-the-argument/ Orbán wins the migration argument]. ''Politico''. Retrieved September 15, 2017.</ref> Despite this, the left-wing [[mainstream media]] strongly opposed his migration policies.<ref>Duke, Selwyn (October 11, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/30313-cnn-accuses-hungary-of-racism-bullies-country-on-migrant-issue CNN Accuses Hungary of Racism; Bullies Country on Migrant Issue]. ''The New American''. Retrieved October 11, 2018.</ref>

In June 2018, Hungary's parliament passed a series of laws cracking down on individuals and entities that aid illegal immigration, and it passed a constitutional amendment banning the settlement of an "alien population" in the country.<ref name="StopSoros">Multiple references:
*Shaw, Adam (June 20, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/20/hungarys-pro-trump-populist-government-pushes-soros-crackdown.html Hungary's pro-Trump, populist government pushes Soros crackdown]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
*Simon, Zoltan (June 20, 2018). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-06-20/hungary-approves-immigration-crackdown-as-orban-ignores-eu-alarm Hungary Approves Immigration Crackdown as Orban Ignores EU Alarm]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
*Dunai, Marton (June 20, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-soros/hungary-approves-stop-soros-law-defying-eu-rights-groups-idUSKBN1JG1VN Hungary approves 'STOP Soros' law, defying EU, rights groups]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (July 27, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/27/hungary-adopts-new-tax-pro-mass-migration-ngos/ Hungary Adopts New Tax on Pro-Mass Migration NGOs]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 27, 2018.
See also:
*King, Laura (June 28, 2018). [https://www.latimes.com/world/la-fg-hungary-europe-immigration-20180628-story.html The European country that makes the U.S. look lenient on immigration]. ''Los Angeles Times''. Retrieved June 29, 2018.</ref> In September 2018, the EU parliament voted to move forward with sanctions on Hungary because of the Stop Soros laws along with his government's other conservative policies.<ref>Multiple references:
*Parke, Caleb (September 12, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/09/12/eu-punishes-hungary-with-unprecedented-action.html EU punishes Hungary with unprecedented action]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 12, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (September 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/09/12/eu-parliament-votes-enact-article-7-potential-sanctions-hungary/ EU Parliament Votes to Enact Article 7 Opening Up Potential Sanctions Against Hungary]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 12, 2018.
See also:
*Risdon, James (September 17, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/eu-trying-to-force-same-sex-marriage-muslim-migration-onto-hungary EU trying to force same-sex ‘marriage,’ Muslim migration onto Hungary]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved September 17, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (September 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/09/12/orban-defiance-vote-potential-sanction-european-parliament/ Orban Proclaims Defiance Ahead of European Parliament Sanctions Vote]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 12, 2018.
*Victoria, Friedman (September 13, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/09/13/poland-veto-eu-sanctions-solidarity-hungarian-people/ Poland to Veto EU Sanctions ‘in Solidarity with Hungarian People’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 13, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (July 28, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/07/28/eu-taking-hungary-to-euro-court-over-anti-illegal-migration-stop-soros-laws/ EU Dragging Hungary to Euro Court over Anti-Illegal Migration ‘Stop Soros’ Laws]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 4, 2019.</ref> Orbán's government fought attempts by the EU to weaken its [[sovereignty]].<ref>Newman, Alex (September 21, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/30132-hungary-resists-eu-assault-on-sovereignty-christian-civilization Hungary Resists EU Assault on Sovereignty, Christian Civilization]. ''The New American''. Retrieved September 21, 2018.</ref>

Campaigning on an anti-illegal immigration platform, Orbán performed strongly in the 2019 European Parliament elections.<ref>Multiple references:
*Than, Krisztina; Dunai, Marton (May 26, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-election-hungary-orban/hungarys-fidesz-wins-52-of-vote-orban-vows-to-halt-immigration-idUSKCN1SW062 Hungary's Fidesz wins 52% of vote; Orban vows to halt immigration]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
*Hale, Virginia (May 28, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/05/28/hungary-oppose-migration-eu-agenda/ Hungary Vows to Fight EU Mass Migration Agenda After Huge Election Win]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 28, 2019.</ref>

===Opposition to George Soros===
Orbán is known for his opposition to [[George Soros]], who himself is from Hungary.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/02/13/hungarys-orban-renews-attack-on-influence-george-soros.html Hungary's Orban renews attack on influence of George Soros]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (April 4, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/04/orban-soros-networks-dangerous-international-campaign-against-national-borders/ Orban: ‘We Must Fight’ Soros Network’s ‘Extremely Dangerous’ International Campaign Against National Borders]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (June 14, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/14/hungarian-pm-population-replacement-underway-europe-speculators-soros-profit/ Hungarian PM: ‘Population Replacement Underway in Europe, Speculators Like Soros Hope to Profit from Its Ruination’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 14, 2018.
*Duke, Selwyn (June 16, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/29296-hungarian-leader-europeans-purposely-being-replaced-with-muslims-as-soros-profits Hungarian Leader: Europeans Purposely Being Replaced With Muslims as Soros Profits]. ''The New American''. Retrieved June 16, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (November 21, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/11/21/hungarian-prime-minister-soros-is-one-of-the-most-corrupt-people-in-the-world/ Hungarian Prime Minister: ‘Soros Is One of the Most Corrupt People in the World’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
*Williams, Thomas D. (November 25, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/11/25/hungarys-orban-george-soros-is-the-most-corrupt-man-in-the-world/ Hungary’s Orbán: George Soros Is ‘the Most Corrupt Man in the World’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
See also:
*Pocius, Skomantas (June 4, 2018). [https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/orban-soros-and-the-unbridgeable-conflict-over-hungarian-sovereignty/ Orbán, Soros, and the Unbridgeable Conflict Over Hungarian Sovereignty]. ''The American Conservative''. Retrieved June 6, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (December 22, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/12/22/hungary-ft-soros-enemy-democracy-not-person-year/ Hungary Hits Back at FT: Soros an ‘Enemy of Democracy’, Not ‘Person of the Year’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 22, 2018.</ref> He strongly opposed the ultra-liberal [[Central European University]] (founded and funded by Soros) and on March 29, 2017, announced a new law which could close it.<ref>Simon, Zoltan; Gergely, Andras (March 29, 2017). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-03-29/soros-s-university-caught-in-orban-campaign-as-ceu-protests-law Soros-Funded University Pledges to Fight Hungarian Crackdown]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved March 19, 2018.</ref> He stated that it was cheating students and breaking rules by awarding both a Hungarian and an American diploma, despite the university having no U.S. presence.<ref name="Cheating">[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/03/31/soros-backed-university-cheating-says-hungarian-pm/ Soros-Backed University Is ‘Cheating’, Says Hungarian PM]. ''Breitbart News''. March 31, 2017. Retrieved April 12, 2017.</ref><ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/03/hungary-parliament-fast-track-bill-targeting-soros-university/ Hungary: Parliament to Fast-Track Bill Targeting Soros University]. ''Breitbart News''. April 3, 2017. Retrieved April 12, 2017.</ref> He also opposed George Soros due to his efforts by supporting the [[European migrant crisis|massive immigration from Muslim nations into Europe]].<ref name="Cheating"/>

On April 10, 2017, Hungary enacted a law tightening its standards for universities and thus threatening CEU's existence.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/11/hungary-president-signs-law-threatening-soros-university/ Hungary President Signs Law Threatening Soros University]. ''Breitbart News''. April 11, 2017. Retrieved April 12, 2017.</ref><ref>Sandford, Alasdair (April 10, 2017). [http://www.euronews.com/2017/04/10/hungary-defies-protests-to-pass-into-law-anti-soros-university-bill Hungary Defies Protests to Pass into Law 'Anti-Soros' University Bill]. ''Euronews''. Retrieved April 12, 2017.</ref> Orbán passed another law in June 2017 ordering foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs) with a certain revenue or higher to register as a "foreign-supported organisation," something thus targeting the NGOs funded by Soros.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (June 13, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/06/13/hungary-passes-law-tighten-rules-foreign-funded-ngos/ Anti Soros Law? Hungary Tightens Rules On Foreign-Funded NGOs]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 13, 2017.</ref> He proposed "Stop Soros" legislation to crack down on NGOs that actively support illegal immigration.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (June 2, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/02/hungarian-govt-outlines-stop-soros-legislation-criminalising-ngos-which-aid-and-abet-illegal-migrants/ Hungarian Govt Outlines ‘Stop Soros’ Legislation Criminalising NGOs Which Aid and Abet Illegal Migrants]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 2, 2018.</ref> The Hungarian parliament passed the "Stop Soros" legislation in June 2018.<ref name="StopSoros"/> Soros's Central European University stopped offering courses to asylum seekers because of the law.<ref>Friedman, Victoria (August 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/29/soros-university-suspends-programmes-migrants-hungarian-anti-propaganda-tax/ Soros University Suspends Programmes for Migrants Due to Hungarian Anti-Propaganda Tax]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 29, 2018.</ref>

Orbán started a new campaign against Soros in September 2017 by distributing a questionnaire to Hungarians so they could express their thoughts on Soros.<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Chris (September 15, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/09/15/hungarian-prime-minister-orban-launches-new-campaign-soros/ Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán Launches New Campaign Against Soros]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 20, 2017.
*Byrne, Andrew (October 2, 2017). [https://www.ft.com/content/76ce19e4-a768-11e7-93c5-648314d2c72c Hungary steps up anti-Soros rhetoric with ‘national consultation’]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-hungary-soros/hungarys-fidesz-prepares-campaign-against-soros-plan-for-migrants-idUSKCN1BP26O Hungary's Fidesz prepares campaign against 'Soros plan' for migrants]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref> According to the Hungarian government, over 2.3 million people sent responses.<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (December 13, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/12/13/public-overwhelmingly-reject-soros-plan-mass-migration-europe/ Public Overwhelmingly Reject ‘Soros Plan’ for Mass Migration to Europe]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Friedman, Victoria (December 29, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/12/29/orban-europeans-are-asserting-their-will-embracing-conservatism-and-rejecting-the-soros-plan/ ‘Accept the Will of the People on Migration, Culture, or Hit the Road’: Orbán Tells Europe’s Leaders]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Gorondi. Pablo (December 5, 2017). [https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2017-12-05/hungary-says-anti-george-soros-campaign-most-successful-yet Hungary Says Anti-George Soros Campaign Most Successful Yet]. ''U.S. News & World Report''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Pivarnyik, Balázs (December 4, 2017). [https://budapestbeacon.com/orban-soros-plan-most-successful-national-consultation-to-date/ Orbán: “Soros plan” most successful national consultation to date]. ''The Budapest Beacon''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref> The Hungarian government began a new campaign against Soros and [[Jean-Claude Juncker]] in February 2019.<ref>Multiple references:
*Hale, Virginia (February 20, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/20/hungary-warns-brussels-migrant-flood/ Hungary: New Campaign Warns EU Planning to Flood Bloc With Migrants]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
*Murphy, James (February 20, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/31526-hungary-launches-new-ad-campaign-aimed-at-soros-and-eu-immigration-policies Hungary Launches New Ad Campaign Aimed at Soros and EU Immigration Policies]. ''The New American''. Retrieved February 20, 2019.</ref>

After Orbán's landslide election victory in 2018, Soros's Central European University,<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Chris (April 19, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/04/19/soros-retreat-billionaire-move-university-budapest-vienna/ Soros in Retreat: Billionaire’s University to Move from Budapest to Vienna]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
*Dunai, Marton (May 1, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-soros-university/soros-university-promises-no-exodus-from-hungary-despite-orban-law-idUSKBN1I23ME Soros university promises no exodus from Hungary despite Orban law]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 1, 2018.</ref> along with his [[Open Society Foundations]],<ref>Hale, Virginia (April 20, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/04/20/soros-open-society-foundations-announces-exit-hungary/ Soros’s Open Society Foundations Announces Exit from Hungary]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 20, 2018.</ref><ref>Nolan, Daniel (April 20, 2018). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/apr/20/crackdown-prompt-soros-open-society-budapest-viktor-orban Crackdown prompts Soros's Open Society to quit Budapest]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved April 20, 2018.</ref> considered leaving Hungary, though the former ultimately announced it would stay.<ref>Simon, Zoltan (June 26, 2018). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-06-26/soros-founded-college-to-stay-in-budapest-forcing-orban-call Soros-Founded College to Stay in Hungary, Forcing Orban’s Hand]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved June 27, 2018.</ref> In May 2018, the Open Society Foundations announced they would leave the country,<ref>Multiple references:
*Shaw, Adam (May 15, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/05/15/soros-group-pulls-out-hungary-as-orban-government-floats-stop-soros-package.html Soros group pulls out of Hungary as Orban government floats 'Stop Soros' package]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
*Santora, Marc (May 15, 2018). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/15/world/europe/soros-philanthropy-hungary-viktor-orban.html Soros Foundations Leaving Hungary Under Government Pressure]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
*Dunai, Marton (May 15, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-soros-office/soros-foundations-office-to-pull-out-of-hungary-idUSKCN1IG0IT Soros foundation to shut its office in 'repressive' Hungary]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
*Jasper, William F. (May 17, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/29071-soros-subversives-flee-hungary-as-pm-orban-shows-he-s-serious-about-sovereignty Soros Subversives Flee Hungary as PM Orban Shows He’s Serious About Sovereignty]. ''The New American''. Retrieved May 17, 2018.
See also:
*Friedman, Victoria (May 15, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/15/soros-hungarian-empire-verge-collapse-university-ready-move/ Soros’s Hungarian Empire on Verge of Collapse as University Ready to Leave]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
*[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/16/soros-foundations-to-withdraw-from-hungary-by-end-of-august/ Soros Foundations to Withdraw From Hungary By End of August]. ''Breitbart News''. August 16, 2018. Retrieved August 16, 2018.</ref> and it moved to [[Berlin]] later that year.<ref>Hale, Virginia (October 5, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/10/05/hungary-open-society-foundations-berlin/ Kicked Out of Hungary, Soros’s Open Society Foundations Re-Opens in Berlin]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 5, 2018.</ref> The Hungarian government continued to believe that Soros had not ceased trying to advance his left-wing agenda in the country.<ref>Hale, Virginia (April 20, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/04/20/hungary-george-soros-plotting-brussels-overturn-patriotic-election-vote/ Hungary: George Soros Plotting with Brussels to Overturn Patriotic Election Result]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 20, 2018.</ref> Like other of Orbán's actions, his policy on the CEU was attacked by the EU bureaucracy, and Hungary was pressured into rescinding the policy.<ref>Multiple references:
*Jasper, William F. (October 7, 2020). [https://thenewamerican.com/soros-vs-hungary-eu-court-sides-with-billionaires-subversive-university/ Soros Vs. Hungary: EU Court Sides With Billionaire’s Subversive University]. ''The New American''. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
*Tomlinson, Chris (February 21, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/02/21/hungary-forced-to-drop-law-making-ngos-disclose-foreign-funding-by-eu/ Hungary Forced to Drop Law Making NGOs Disclose Foreign Funding by EU]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.</ref>

While liberals claim that Orbán's government is somehow "anti-Semitic" because of its opposition to Soros, many figures including liberal Jews have noted that Hungary's government under Orbán took pro-Israel and pro-Jewish stances.<ref>Multiple references:
*Schwartz, Yaakov (July 13, 2018). [https://www.timesofisrael.com/fans-of-orban-or-not-hungarian-jews-are-optimistic-ahead-of-pms-israel-visit/ Fans of Orban or not, Hungarian Jews are optimistic ahead of PM’s Israel visit]. ''The Times of Israel''. Retrieved July 13, 2018.
*Liphshiz, Cnaan (June 6, 2018). [https://www.jta.org/2018/06/06/news-opinion/israeli-diplomat-praised-hungary-fighting-anti-semitism-cynical An Israeli diplomat praised Hungary for fighting anti-Semitism. Was he being cynical?] ''Jewish Telegraphic Agency''. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
*Pfeffer, Anshel (July 18, 2018). [https://www.haaretz.com/world-news/europe/.premium.MAGAZINE-hungary-s-jews-trapped-between-pro-israel-and-anti-semitic-politics-1.6289081 With Orbán and Soros, Hungary’s Jews Trapped Between pro-Israel and anti-Semitic Politics]. ''Haaretz''. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
*Williams, Thomas D. (July 10, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/07/10/david-goldman-anti-soros-is-not-anti-semitism/ David Goldman: Anti-Soros Is Not Anti-Semitism]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
See also:
*Montgomery, Jack (July 19, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/19/israeli-government-welcomes-hungarys-viktor-orban-official-visit/ Israeli Government Welcomes Hungary’s Viktor Orbán as ‘True Friend of Israel’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
*[https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-rare-move-foreign-ministry-fetes-hungarys-orban-as-he-arrives-in-israel/ In rare move, Foreign Ministry fetes Hungary’s Orban as he arrives in Israel]. ''The Times of Israel''. July 18, 2018. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (March 6, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/03/06/orban-hungary-is-defeating-anti-semitism-while-western-europe-imports-it/ Orban: Hungary Is Defeating Anti-Semitism While Western Europe Imports It]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 6, 2019.
*Solomon, Ariel Ben (May 13, 2019). [https://www.jns.org/leading-hungarian-rabbi-on-viktor-orban-and-the-lean-towards-the-right/ Leading Hungarian rabbi deconstructs Viktor Orbán and the lean towards the right]. ''Jewish News Syndicate''. Retrieved May 13, 2019.
*Williams, Thomas D. (September 12, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2021/09/12/pope-francis-praises-jewish-christian-relations-in-hungary/ Pope Francis Praises Jewish-Christian Relations in Hungary]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 25, 2021.</ref>

===Culture and family===
Orbán and his government have pursued strongly [[pro-family]] policies.<ref>Van Maren, Jonathon (May 1, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/eastern-europe-is-rejecting-failed-sexual-revolutionand-progressives-are-outraged Eastern Europe is rejecting failed sexual revolution…and progressives are outraged]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved May 1, 2019. See also:
*Dail, Bree A. (May 22, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/christian-worldview-driveshungarys-stunningly-successful-pro-family-policies-minister-for-family ‘Christian worldview’ drives Hungary’s stunningly successful pro-family policies: Minister for family]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (June 7, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/06/07/families-more-important-economic-system-hungarian-govt-launch-new-pro-child-policy/ Exclusive: Families More Important Than Economic Growth, Says Hungarian Govt on Launch of New Pro-Child Policy]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 7, 2019.
*Cummings McLean, Dorothy (February 1, 2021). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/families-are-the-basic-units-of-any-society-hungarian-minister-for-families ‘Families are the basic units of any society’: Hungarian Minister for Families]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.</ref> In 2017, he hosted the annual conference of the conservative World Congress of Families.<ref>Multiple references:
*Hodges, Mark (June 1, 2017). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungarys-prime-minister-under-fire-for-event-promoting-natural-family Hungary’s Prime Minister under fire for event promoting ‘natural family’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved June 16, 2018.
*[https://profam.org/prime-minister-viktor-orbans-opening-speech-at-the-budapest-world-congress-of-families-xi/ Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s Opening Speech at the World Congress of Families XI Budapest Family Summit, Hungary]. ''International Organization for the Family''. October 4, 2017. Retrieved June 22, 2018.</ref> In his fourth term starting in 2018, Orbán made solving Hungary's demographic problems a priority for his agenda,<ref>Montgomery, Jack (May 28, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/28/hungarian-govts-first-priority-is-demographics-mass-migration-rejected-in-favour-of-supporting-mothers-families/ Hungarian PM Says ‘First Priority’ is Demographics: Rejects Mass Migration, Pledges to Support Mothers, Families]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 28, 2018. See also:
*Szakacs, Gergely (February 10, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban-benefits/orban-offers-financial-incentives-to-boost-hungarys-birth-rate-idUSKCN1PZ0I0 Orban offers financial incentives to boost Hungary's birth rate]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved February 10, 2019.
*Friedman, Victoria (February 11, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/11/we-need-hungarian-children-orban-tax-breaks-families/ ‘We Need Hungarian Children’: Orbán Introduces Tax Breaks for Families]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 11, 2019.
*Freiburger, Calvin (February 12, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/to-boost-birth-rates-hungarys-prime-minister-offers-zero-taxes-for-families To boost birth rates, Hungary’s prime minister offers zero taxes for families with 4 or more kids]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
*Abbamonte, Jonathan (February 12, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungarian-govt-offers-huge-incentives-for-families-to-have-more-kids Hungarian gov’t offers huge incentives for families to have more kids]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (August 1, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/08/01/hungary-offer-30k-euros-married-couples-three-children/ Hungarian Government Will Give $33,000 Bonus to Married Couples Who Have Three Children]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 1, 2019.
*Barillas, Martin M. (August 2, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-offers-married-couples-33000-if-they-have-three-children Hungary offers married couples $33,000 if they have three children]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved August 2, 2019.
*Montgomery, Jack (February 8, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/02/08/exclusive-interview-west-must-solve-demographic-crisis-europe-will-be-lost-says-hungary-families-minister/ Exclusive: West Must Solve ‘Demographic Crisis’ or ‘Europe Will Be Lost’ – Hungary Govt]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.</ref> and his government has pushed for socially cohesive solutions rather than simply importing foreigners to increase the population.<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (February 11, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/11/exclusive-hungary-rejects-mass-migration-prefers-pro-family-policy/ EXCLUSIVE – Hungary Rejects Mass Migration, Prefers Social Cohesion, Pro-Family Policies]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 11, 2019.
*Friedman, Victoria (February 28, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/28/hungary-backs-europe-families-not-europe-migrants/ Hungary Backs ‘Europe of Families’, Not ‘Europe of Migrants’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 28, 2019.
*Zindulka, Kurt (September 4, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/09/04/orban-focus-on-families-not-mass-migration-to-solve-demographics/ Orbán: Focus on Families, Not Mass Migration to Solve Demographic Problems]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
See also:
*[https://hungarytoday.hu/orban-demography-budapest-summit/ Orbán: Govt Duty to Pursue Strong Demographic Policy]. ''Hungary Today''. September 5, 2019. Retrieved September 8, 2019.</ref>

Orbán's pro-family policies have been effective.<ref>Multiple references:
*Williams, Thomas D. (April 27, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/04/27/report-hungary-counters-europes-demographic-winter/ Report: Hungary Counters Europe’s Demographic Winter]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 27, 2019.
*Stone, Lyman (July 10, 2018). [https://ifstudies.org/blog/is-hungary-experiencing-a-policy-induced-baby-boom Is Hungary Experiencing a Policy-Induced Baby Boom?] ''Institute for Family Studies''. Retrieved October 25, 2019.
*Smith, Samuel (March 17, 2019). [https://www.christianpost.com/news/make-families-great-again-hungary-seeing-more-babies-less-abortions-through-pro-family-policies.html 'Make Families Great Again': Hungary seeing more babies, fewer abortions through pro-family policies]. ''The Christian Post''. Retrieved December 8, 2019.
*[https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungarys-family-policy-is-widely-successful-guaranteeing-prosperity-for-those-desiring-children Hungary’s family policy is widely successful, guaranteeing prosperity for those desiring children]. ''LifeSiteNews'' (from the ''Political Network for Values''). June 25, 2021. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> By 2018, his pro-family policies saw [[abortion]]s fall by a third, marriages rise, and divorces become less frequent.<ref>Bourne, Lisa (June 1, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-sees-abortion-numbers-plunge-with-rise-of-pro-family-policies Hungary sees abortion numbers plunge with rise of pro-family policies]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved June 1, 2018.</ref><ref name="Family2018"/><ref name="MarriageBoom">[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-marriages/hungary-government-scheme-sparks-marriage-boom-will-babies-follow-idUSKBN1Y01XG Hungary government scheme sparks marriage boom. Will babies follow?] ''Reuters''. November 26, 2019. Retrieved November 26, 2019.</ref> The country's fertility rate for married women also began to rise again.<ref>Friedman, Victoria (July 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/12/hungary-sees-rising-fertility-rate-turns-back-demographic-decline/ Make Babies Great Again: Hungarian Fertility Rates Rise, Turns Back Demographic Decline]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 12, 2018.</ref> Marriage levels in the first nine months of 2019 reached the highest level since 1990, and the country saw the most September weddings since 1979.<ref name="MarriageBoom"/> Orbán's government began a formal consultation with Hungarian citizens for input on how the solve Hungary's demographic decline.<ref name="Family2018">Montgomery, Jack (November 3, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/11/02/marriage-up-abortion-and-divorce-down-as-hungary-chooses-family-support-over-mass-migration/ Marriage Up, Abortion and Divorce Down as Hungary Chooses Family Support Over Mass Migration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 3, 2018.</ref><ref>Cummings McLean, Dorothy (November 1, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-plans-to-encourage-support-large-stable-families1 Hungary plans to encourage, support ‘large, stable families’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved November 1, 2018.</ref> Additionally, Orbán's government criticized pro-abortion policies.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (September 26, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/26/exclusive-hungarian-minister-warns-pro-abortion-is-pro-killing/ Exclusive: Hungarian Minister Warns ‘Pro-Abortion Is Pro-Killing’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 26, 2019.</ref> In January 2020, Hungary announced it would offer free in vitro fertilization procedures to help increase the country's birthrate.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (January 12, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/01/12/hungary-offers-free-ivf-procedures-with-goal-of-2-1-birthrate-by-2030/ Hungary Offers Free IVF Procedures with Goal of 2.1 Birthrate by 2030]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 12, 2020.</ref> On the other hand, some social conservatives criticized Orbán's government, along with other European conservatives, for not pushing hard enough for pro-life policies at the European and international levels.<ref>Gennarini, Stefano (May 24, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/european-pro-life-nationalist-parties-fall-short-on-fighting-abortion European ‘pro-life’ nationalist parties fall short on fighting abortion]. ''LifeSiteNews'' (from ''C-Fam''). May 25, 2019.</ref>

In August 2018, the Hungarian government moved to ban "gender studies" programs at state-run universities due to not having any real purpose and favoring "ideology rather than science,"<ref>Multiple references:
*Williams, Thomas D. (August 10, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/10/hungary-discontinues-gender-studies-programs-ideology-not-science/ Hungary Discontinues Gender Studies Programs: ‘Ideology, Not Science’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 10, 2018.
*Shaw, Adam (August 11, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/08/11/hungarys-populist-government-abolishes-gender-studies-courses.html Hungary's populist government abolishes gender studies courses]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
*Clabough, Raven (August 14, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/29784-hungary-bans-gender-studies-programs Hungary Bans Gender-studies Programs]. ''The New American''. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
*Day, Matthew (August 13, 2018). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/08/13/viktor-orban-moves-ban-gender-studies-courses-university-dangerous/ Viktor Orban moves to ban gender studies courses at university in 'dangerous precedent' for Hungary]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
A conservative critique of the decision:
*Ciccotta, Tom (August 10, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2018/08/10/hungary-bans-gender-studies-programs-cites-concerns-with-lack-of-jobs/ Hungary Bans Gender Studies Programs, Cites Concerns with Lack of Jobs]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 11, 2018.</ref> and the decision was made official in October 2018.<ref>Multiple references:
*Friedman, Victoria (October 17, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/10/17/hungary-revokes-funding-gender-studies-programme/ Hungary Revokes Government Funding for Gender Studies]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
*Risdon, James (October 19, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-stops-funding-university-gender-studies-people-are-born-either-men- Hungary stops funding university gender studies: ‘people are born either men or women’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
*Daughterty, Owen (October 17, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/411856-hungarys-right-wing-leader-bans-gender-studies-an-ideology-not-a-science Hungary ends funding for gender studies programs, calling them 'an ideology']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 17, 2018.</ref> In December 2018, Orbán's government, along with Poland, killed a proposed EU statement speaking favorably of "[[LGBTQI]]" people.<ref>Herszenhorn, David M.; Bayer, Lili (December 7, 2018). [https://www.politico.eu/article/hungary-and-poland-say-no-to-lgbtiq/ Hungary and Poland say no to LGBTIQ]. ''Politico''. Retrieved December 7, 2018.</ref><ref>Cummings McLean, Dorothy (December 12, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/poland-and-hungary-block-lgbtiq-rights-from-being-enshrined-in-eu-legislati Poland and Hungary block ‘LGBTIQ rights’ from being enshrined in EU legislation]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.</ref> In October 2020, the Hungarian government criticized a children's homosexual propaganda book, stating that the book was just that,<ref>Than, Krisztina (October 8, 2020). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-lgbt-book/hungarian-government-calls-new-childrens-book-homosexual-propaganda-causing-stir-idUSKBN26T2WY Hungarian government calls new children's book 'homosexual propaganda', causing stir]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 12, 2020.</ref> and it later required disclaimers for pro-homosexual books.<ref>Dunai, Marton (January 19, 2021). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-lgbt-books/hungarys-government-orders-disclaimers-on-books-with-gay-content-idUSKBN29O2AT Hungary's government orders disclaimers on books with gay content]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 31, 2021. See also:
*Wolfe, Raymond (July 8, 2021). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-fines-distributor-for-book-promoting-homosexuality-to-kids Hungary fines distributor for book promoting homosexuality to kids]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> In November 2020, Orbán's government proposed a constitutional amendment banning homosexual adoptions and protecting children from gender theory.<ref>Multiple references:
*Williams, Thomas D. (November 12, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/11/12/hungary-proposes-constitutional-amendment-opposing-gender-theory/ Hungary Proposes Constitutional Amendment Opposing Gender Theory]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
*Than, Krisztina (November 11, 2020). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-lgbt-rights/hungary-government-proposes-gay-adoption-ban-as-covid-19-worsens-idUSKBN27R0SJ Hungary government proposes gay adoption ban as COVID-19 worsens]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 14, 2020.</ref> This amendment – which defined marriage as being between a man and a woman – was passed on December 15, 2020.<ref>Multiple references:
*Williams, Thomas D. (December 17, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/health/2020/12/17/hungary-rejects-gender-theory-in-constitutional-amendment/ Hungary Rejects Gender Theory in Constitutional Amendment]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
*Haynes, Michael (December 16, 2020). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-defines-marriage-as-between-man-and-woman-excludes-same-sex-adoption Hungary defines marriage as between man and woman, excludes same-sex adoption]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
*Dunai, Marton; Komuves, Anita (December 15, 2020). [https://www.reuters.com/article/hungary-lgbt/hungary-amends-constitution-to-redefine-family-limits-gay-adoption-idUSKBN28P1N8 Hungary amends constitution to redefine family, limits gay adoption]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
*Van Dyke, Tyler (December 15, 2020). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/viktor-orban-strengthens-executive-power-in-hungary-and-limits-gay-rights Viktor Orban strengthens executive power in Hungary and limits gay rights]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
*Budryk, Zack (December 15, 2020). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/europe/530255-hungary-redefines-family-in-constitution-effectively-banning-same Hungary redefines 'family' in constitution, effectively banning adoption for same-sex couples]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved January 1, 2021.</ref>

In February 2021, the Hungarian government announced it would end the income tax for individuals under 25.<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (February 6, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/02/06/exclusive-hungary-scrapping-income-tax-for-under-25s-support-youth-families/ Exclusive Interview: Hungary Scrapping Income Tax for Under-25s to Support Youth, Families]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (April 30, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/04/30/hungary-scraps-income-tax-for-under-25s-to-support-recovery-family-formation/ Hungary Scraps Income Tax for Under-25s to Support Recovery, Family Formation]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref>

Orbán has promoted the arts as a means to promote Hungarian culture.<ref>Cooper, Michael (October 26, 2018). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/26/arts/music/hungary-viktor-orban-trump-opera.html Hungary Turned Far Right. That’s Meant Millions for Its Opera.] ''The New York Times''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.</ref> His government also took greater control of the university system to promote conservative values.<ref>Komuves, Anita; Dunai, Marton (April 26, 2021). [https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/orban-seen-entrenching-right-wing-dominance-through-hungarian-university-reform-2021-04-26/ Orban extends dominance through Hungarian university reform]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref><ref>Hopkins, Valerie (June 28, 2021). [https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/28/world/europe/hungary-orban-university.html Campus in Hungary is Flagship of Orban’s Bid to Create a Conservative Elite]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved August 21, 2021.</ref>

In June 2021, the Hungarian parliament passed an anti-pedophilia law that also protected minors from content promoting the [[homosexual agenda]].<ref>Multiple references:
*Kyrylenko, Veronika (June 16, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/hungary-passes-law-banning-promotion-of-gay-and-trans-content-to-children/ Hungary Passes Law Banning Promotion of Gay and Trans Content to Children]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Merkowsky, Clare Marie (June 17, 2021). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-passes-law-against-homosexuality-prime-minister-renews-vow-to-protect-our-children Hungary passes law against homosexuality, prime minister renews vow to ‘protect our children’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Wolfe, Raymond (June 15, 2021). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-bans-promotion-of-homosexuality-transgenderism-to-minors Hungary bans promotion of homosexuality, transgenderism to minors]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Wolfe, Raymond (June 14, 2021). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-moves-to-prohibit-promotion-of-homosexuality-transgenderism-to-children Hungary moves to prohibit promotion of homosexuality, transgenderism to children]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (June 15, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/06/15/hungary-vote-legislation-banning-promotion-transgenderism-children/ Hungary to Vote on Legislation Banning Promotion of Transgenderism to Children]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Hinshaw, Drew (June 15, 2021). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/hungary-bill-to-restrict-how-media-depicts-homosexuality-transgender-rights-11623798982 Hungary Bill to Restrict How Media Depicts Homosexuality, Transgender Rights]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
See also:
*[https://apnews.com/article/europe-religion-hungary-15e978e26bcbedbc6c99172a76d30e3a Hungary adds new restrictions on sale of LGBT-themed books]. ''Associated Press''. August 6, 2021. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
*[https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/hungary-orders-shops-cover-up-lgbt-themed-childrens-books-2021-08-06/ Hungary restricts sales of LGBT-themed children's books]. ''Reuters''. August 6, 2021. Retrieved August 8, 2021.</ref> Orbán strongly defended the law in the face of attacks from globalists and the Left.<ref>Multiple references:
*Miguel, Luis (June 23, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/hungarian-prime-minister-orban-stands-firm-defends-countrys-ban-on-pro-trans-propaganda-aimed-at-minors/ Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán Stands Firm, Defends Country’s Ban on Pro-trans Propaganda Aimed at Minors]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (June 22, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/06/22/orban-defends-new-law-against-promtion-lgbt-sex-changes-kids/ Facing International Pressure, Hungary’s Orban Defends Child Sex Change Promotion Ban Laws]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Zindulka, Kurt (July 5, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/07/05/orban-eus-lgbt-colonialism-threatens-hungarian-civilisation/ European Union’s LGBT ‘Colonialism’ Threatens Our Way of Life, Says Orbán]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Baczynska, Gabriela; Emmott, Robin (July 7, 2021). [https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/a-disgrace-hungary-must-ditch-anti-lgbt-law-eu-executive-says-2021-07-07/ Hungary rejects EU demand to ditch 'shameful' anti-LGBT law]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Than, Krisztina; Baczynska, Gabriela (July 8, 2021). [https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/orban-says-hungary-will-not-let-lgbtq-activists-into-schools-2021-07-08/ Hungary's clash with EU over LGBT rights deepens]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
See also:
*Jasper, William F. (June 26, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/globalists-mobilize-woke-soccer-to-attack-hungary-for-heroic-stance-against-eus-lgbtq-onslaught-on-children-parents-family/ Globalists Mobilize “Woke” Soccer to Attack Hungary for Heroic Stance Against EU’s LGBTQ Onslaught on Children, Parents, Family]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Zindulka, Kurt (August 4, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/08/04/hands-off-our-kids-hungary-fights-back-against-eus-lgbt-push/ Hungary Fights Back Against EU LGBT Push: Raising of Children the ‘Exclusive Right of Hungarian Parents’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 8, 2021.</ref> In July 2021, the EU began legal proceedings against Hungary over the law, along with Poland for similar pro-family policies.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (July 17, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/07/17/eu-commission-begins-legal-action-hungary-poland-over-lgbt-issues/ EU Commission Begins Legal Action Against Hungary and Poland over LGBT Issues]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021. See also:
*Than, Krisztina (July 16, 2021). [https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/hungary-pm-calls-eu-action-lgbt-rights-legalised-hooliganism-2021-07-16/ Hungary PM calls EU action on LGBT rights 'legalised hooliganism']. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> Orbán announced he would hold a referendum over the law.<ref>Multiple references:
*Knox, Brady (July 21, 2021). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/hungary-referendum-controversial-lgbt-law Hungary to hold referendum on controversial LGBT law]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*[https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/hungary-hold-referendum-child-protection-issues-by-early-2022-pm-aide-2021-07-22/ Hungary to hold referendum on LGBT issues by early 2022]. ''Reuters''. July 22, 2021. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*[https://www.reuters.com/world/hungarys-pm-call-referendum-child-protection-issues-2021-07-21/ Orban referendum plan raises stakes in Hungary's LGBT row with EU]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Hanke Vela, Jakob (July 21, 2021). [https://www.politico.eu/article/viktor-orban-referendum-hungary-anti-lgbtq-minors-law/ Orbán announces referendum on Hungarian anti-LGBTQ+ law]. ''Politico''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref>

===Other===
In addition to supporting a border fence along Hungary's border, Orbán has voiced solidarity with other EU nations, such as [[Poland]], for defying the EU on various issues.<ref>Lane, Oliver JJ (July 22, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/22/orban-europe-must-regain-sovereignty-soros-empire-build-border-wall-stop-muslimized-europe/ Orban: ‘Europe Must Regain Sovereignty From The Soros Empire’, Build Border Wall to Stop ‘Muslimized Europe’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 22, 2017.</ref> The governments of Poland and Hungary worked together to counter the EU.<ref name="HungaryPoland">Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (February 21, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/02/21/hungary-unites-poland-beat-brussels/ Hungary Unites With Poland To Fight Brussels]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (January 4, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/01/04/poland-hungary-unite-eurocrats-empire/ Poland and Hungary Unite Against Eurocrats: ‘We Don’t Want to Live in an Empire’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 5, 2018.
*Nelson, Soraya Sarhaddi (March 12, 2018). [https://www.npr.org/sections/parallels/2018/03/12/587949473/how-poland-and-hungary-are-forming-a-powerful-tag-team-against-brussels How Poland And Hungary Are Forming A Powerful Tag Team Against Brussels]. ''NPR''. Retrieved March 14, 2018.
*Friedman, Victoria (March 9, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/03/09/hungarys-orban-considering-union-polish-conservatives/ Hungary’s Orbán Considering Union with Polish Conservatives]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 9, 2019.
*Kent, Simon (October 6, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/middle-east/2019/10/06/e-u-infighting-over-illegal-immigration-grows-as-hungary-poland-cry-enough/ E.U. Infighting over Illegal Immigration Grows as Hungary, Poland Cry ‘Enough’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 6, 2019.
*Lane, Oliver JJ (November 16, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/11/16/populist-govts-of-hungary-poland-veto-eus-globalist-power-grab-budget/ Populist Govts of Hungary, Poland Veto EU’s Globalist Power Grab Budget]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
*Dunai, Marton; Charlish, Alan (November 18, 2020). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-budget-hungary-orban/hungary-vetoed-eu-budget-because-of-immigration-blackmail-says-pm-orban-idUSKBN27Y0XP Poland and Hungary dig in over EU budget stand off]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
*Lane, Oliver JJ (December 5, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/12/05/hungarys-orban-sticks-guns-eu-spending-veto-brussels-moves-budapest-warsaw/ Hungary’s Orbán Sticks to Guns on EU Spending Veto, Brussels Moves to Outmanoeuvre Budapest and Warsaw]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 5, 2020.</ref> When French President [[Emmanuel Macron]] fired his ambassador to Hungary for speaking highly of Orbán's migration policy, his government chose to honor the ambassador.<ref>Friedman, Victoria (July 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/06/hungary-trolls-macron-awarding-fired-french-ambassador-high-state-honour/ Hungary Trolls Macron by Awarding Fired French Ambassador State Honour]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 6, 2018.</ref> Hungary's government under Orbán has voiced opposition to punishing the [[United Kingdom]] for its 2016 [[Brexit]] vote.<ref>Friedman, Victoria (September 26, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/09/26/hungary-pushes-eu-agree-free-trade-agreement-brexit-britain/ Hungary Urges EU to Agree ‘Extensive’ Free Trade Agreement with Brexit Britain]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 26, 2018.</ref> He has spoken highly of the UK's decision to leave the EU despite saying Hungary would not follow because of its economic dependency on the international organization,<ref>Chalmers, John; Baczynska, Gabriela (September 25, 2020). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban-britain-eu-interview/brexit-proves-britains-greatness-but-hungary-will-not-follow-pm-orban-says-idUSKCN26G2AP Brexit proves 'Britain's greatness' but Hungary will not follow, PM Orban says]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved September 27, 2020.</ref> and he has blamed the EU for creating the conditions that led to the British people choosing to exit the EU.<ref>Lane, Oliver JJ (February 27, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/02/27/was-it-worth-it-hungary-chides-eu-for-intransigence-that-led-to-brexit/ ‘Was it Worth it?’: Hungary Chides EU For Intransigence That Led to Brexit]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.</ref> Orbán has voiced skepticism toward sanctions on Russia or Belarus.<ref>Baczynska, Gabriela; Chalmers, John (September 25, 2020). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban-russia-belarus/hungarys-orban-says-eu-should-reverse-russia-sanctions-not-push-cyprus-on-belarus-idUSKCN26G2IU Hungary's Orban says EU should reverse Russia sanctions, not push Cyprus on Belarus]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved September 27, 2020.</ref>

In May 2018, Orbán, along with two other EU member-states, blocked a proposed EU motion to condemn U.S. President [[Donald Trump]]'s decision to move the U.S. embassy in [[Israel]] to [[Jerusalem]],<ref>Montgomery, Jack (May 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/12/orbans-hungary-blocks-macron-led-eu-motion-condemning-trumps-jerusalem-decision/ Orban’s Hungary Blocks Macron-led EU Motion Condemning Trump’s Jerusalem Decision]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 12, 2018.</ref> and he sent an envoy to the celebration of the opening of the U.S.'s new embassy.<ref>Kent, Simon (May 13, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2018/05/13/four-european-ambassadors-break-e-u-will-attend-u-s-embassy-opening-jerusalem/ Four European Envoys Break with E.U. to Attend U.S. Embassy Celebration in Jerusalem]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 13, 2018.</ref>

In August 2019, Orbán's government announced it would investigate social media political [[censorship]] in Europe.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (August 13, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/08/13/hungary-announces-investigation-into-social-media-censorship-in-europe/ Hungary Announces Investigation into Social Media Censorship in Europe]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 13, 2019.</ref> In 2019, Hungary fined [[Facebook]] for falsely claiming its services are free.<ref>Bokhari, Allum (December 7, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2019/12/07/hungary-fines-facebook-for-claiming-services-are-free/ Hungary Fines Facebook for Claiming Services Are ‘Free’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 7, 2019.</ref> In January 2021, Orbán's government announced it would act to prevent anti-conservative and anti-Christian Big Tech censorship in Hungary,<ref>Multiple references:
*Haynes, Michael (January 21, 2021). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungary-plans-to-confront-big-tech-censorship-of-christians-and-conservatives Hungary plans to confront Big Tech censorship of Christians and conservatives]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (January 19, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/01/19/hungary-to-oppose-shadowbanning-of-christians-conservatives-online/ Hungary to Oppose ‘Shadowbanning’ of ‘Christian, Conservative, and Right-Wing’ Voices Online]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (January 29, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/01/29/hungary-will-legislate-against-tech-censorship-we-must-fight-for-our-digital-freedom/ Hungary Will Legislate Against Tech Censorship: ‘We Must Fight for Our Digital Freedom!’] ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
*Szakacs, Gergely (January 18, 2021). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-media-regulations/hungary-mulls-sanctions-against-social-media-giants-idUSKBN29N1BV Hungary mulls sanctions against social media giants]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
*Hopkins, Valerie; Shotter, James; Espinoza, Javier (February 2, 2021). [https://www.ft.com/content/6a315d26-c6fe-4906-886d-04cec27a6788 Hungary follows Poland in taking on Big Tech ‘censors’]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.</ref> and Orbán subsequently warned of Big Tech censorship.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (April 16, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/04/16/hungarian-govt-big-tech-wants-to-rule-our-life-and-force-us-into-a-bubble/ Hungarian Govt: Big Tech Wants to ‘Rule Our Life and Force Us Into a Bubble’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref>

Orbán's government has criticized the [[Euro]] currency.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-euro/hungary-central-bank-head-says-euro-a-strategic-error-financial-times-idUSKBN1XD0IZ Hungary central bank head says euro a 'strategic error': Financial Times]. ''Reuters''. November 3, 2019. Retrieved November 3, 2019.</ref>

Orbán's government moved to increase military spending and modernize its armed forces.<ref>Emmott, Robin (November 20, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-nato/hungary-aims-to-reach-nato-defense-spending-goal-in-2023-idUSKBN1XU2HF Hungary aims to reach NATO defense spending goal in 2023]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 20, 2019.</ref>

During the [[COVID-19]] pandemic, Orbán successfully kept the number of infections low while continuing to respect the rule of law.<ref>Van Maren, Jonathon (June 10, 2020). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/hungarys-deputy-minister-explains-how-govt-fought-covid-without-abusing-powers Hungary’s deputy minister explains how govt fought COVID without abusing powers]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved October 4, 2020.</ref> He took common-sense border security measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus into Hungary from other countries.<ref>Lane, Oliver JJ (September 2, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/09/02/hungary-shuts-borders-over-coronavirus-spike-eu-immediately-criticises/ Hungary Shuts Borders over Coronavirus Spike — EU Immediately Criticises]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 21, 2020.</ref> He also provided government aid for families.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (December 20, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/12/20/all-lives-and-all-jobs-matter-orban-announces-stimulus-for-families-businesses/ ‘All Lives and All Jobs Matter’ – Orban Announces Stimulus for Families, Businesses]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 31, 2021.</ref>

==Political views==
Orbán takes strong stands against mass immigration and [[George Soros]] and for national sovereignty and cultural Christian values.<ref name="Battlefield">Friedman, Victoria (April 16, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/16/battlefield-europe-stop-mass-migration-future-europe-viktor-orban/ Orban Easter Speech: ‘Battlefield Europe… Stop Mass Migration. The Future of Europe Is at Stake’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 16, 2017.</ref><ref>Williams, Thomas D. (April 27, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/27/george-soros-has-ruined-the-lives-of-millions-of-europeans-says-hungarian-prime-minister/ George Soros ‘Has Ruined the Lives of Millions of Europeans’ Says Hungarian Prime Minister]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 27, 2017.</ref><ref>Tomlinson, Chris (July 10, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/10/viktor-orban-claims-european-union-following-soros-migrant-plans/ Viktor Orban: European Union Is Following ‘Soros Migrant Plans’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 10, 2017.</ref><ref>Multiple references:
*Friedman, Victoria (November 1, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/11/01/hungary-govt-dedicated-christian-values-made-europe-great/ Hungary: Governments Should Be ‘Dedicated to Christian Values’ that Made Europe Great]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
*Tomlinson, Chris (June 17, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/06/17/orban-new-eu-leadership-must-respect-nations-and-christian-culture/ Orbán: New EU Leadership Must Respect Nations and Christian Culture]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 17, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (July 10, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/07/10/orban-alliance-migration-christian-values-baltic-states/ Orbán Looks To Alliance on Migration, Christian Values With Baltic States]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 10, 2019.
*Montgomery, Jack (July 27, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/07/27/hungary-illegal-migration-threat-european-culture-civilization/ Hungary: ‘Illegal Migration Is a Threat to European Culture and Civilization’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 27, 2019.
See also:
*Williams, Thomas D. (August 6, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2019/08/06/hungary-decries-wall-of-silence-concealing-christian-persecution/ Hungary Decries ‘Wall of Silence’ Concealing Christian Persecution]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 6, 2019.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-turkey-hungary/hungary-would-have-to-use-force-to-fend-off-new-wave-of-migrants-pm-idUSKBN1WW10O Hungary would have to 'use force' to fend off new wave of migrants: PM]. ''Reuters''. October 17, 2019. Retrieved October 17, 2019.
*Zindulka, Kurt (October 19, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/10/19/says-hungary-will-use-force-if-turkey-opens-gates-refugees/ Hungary: Orban Will ‘Use Force’ If Turkey ‘Opens the Gates’ of Europe to Migrants]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
*Duke, Selwyn (October 21, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/33803-hungary-responds-to-turkey-s-thuggish-threat-may-use-force-to-repel-migrants Hungary Responds to Turkey’s Thuggish Threat: May “Use Force” to Repel Migrants]. ''The New American''. Retrieved October 21, 2019.
*Montgomery, Jack (September 11, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/09/11/hungarys-orban-9-11-proved-christian-civilization-something-we-must-fight-every-day/ Hungary’s Orban: 9/11 Proved ‘Christian Civilization Is Something We Must Fight for Every Day’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 25, 2021.</ref> He is a [[nationalist]] and strongly opposes [[globalism]] as its supporters want mass migrants and the abolition of national identity, something he strongly voiced in a March 2018 speech.<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (March 16, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/03/16/hungarian-prime-minister-not-halt-immigration-borders-consumed/ Hungarian Prime Minister: ‘Those Who Do Not Halt Mass Migration Are Lost: Slowly But Surely They Are Consumed’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/03/15/massive-peace-march-in-hungary-backing-viktor-orban.html Massive 'Peace March' in Hungary backing Viktor Orban]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). March 15, 2018. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Than, Krisztina (March 15, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-election-rallies/tens-of-thousands-join-rally-for-hungarys-orban-before-april-vote-idUSKCN1GR1U6 Tens of thousands join rally for Hungary's Orban before April vote]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*[https://www.rferl.org/a/hungary-poles-march-orban-vote/29102360.html Hungarians, Poles March To Back Hungary's Nationalist Prime Minister Before Vote]. ''Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty''. March 15, 2018. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*[http://p.dw.com/p/2uQA0 Hungary's PM Viktor Orban warns of immigration threat at National Day rally]. ''Deutsche Welle''. March 15, 2018. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref> He believes that Islamization is real and occurring in Europe because of mass migration and [[open borders]].<ref>Multiple references:
*Williams, Thomas D. (September 6, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/09/06/hungarian-pm-orban-the-islamization-of-europe-is-real/ Hungarian PM Orban: ‘The Islamization of Europe Is Real’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 6, 2017.
*Friedman, Victoria (January 12, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/01/12/orban-open-borders-divide-eu-islamic-christian-west-christian-east/ Orban: Islam and Open Borders Will Divide EU into ‘Two Civilisations’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
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*Tomlinson, Chris (September 13, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/13/orban-new-austrian-govt-should-reject-political-islam/ Orban: New Austrian Govt Should Reject Political Islam]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 13, 2019.</ref> He is a critic of [[multiculturalism]]<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (March 10, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/03/10/orban-no-place-for-multiculturalism-in-hungary/ Orban: No Place for Multiculturalism in Hungary]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 10, 2019.</ref> and [[Communism]].<ref>Montgomery, Jack (February 23, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/02/23/orban-conservative-ex-communist-states-must-bring-anti-communist-tradition-west/ Orban: Conservative Ex-Communist States Must Bring ‘Anti-Communist Tradition’ to West]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.</ref> For his 2017 Christmas message, Orbán stated that "Christianity is culture and civilization" and that "we love our country, our nation, our family, Hungarian culture and European civilization."<ref>Montgomery, Jack (December 25, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/12/25/hungarians-pms-christmas-message-want-protect-christian-culture-not-retreat-behind-concerete-blocks-watch-daughters-harassed-new-years/ Hungarian Christmas Message: ‘We’ll Protect Christian Culture, Not Retreat Behind Concrete Blocks and Watch Our Women Harassed on New Year’s’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 26, 2017.</ref> In February 2018, Orbán stated that "Christianity is Europe's last hope" and that [[Europhile]]s and other [[liberal elite]]s "opened the way to the demise of Christian culture and the spreading of Islam."<ref name="Dunai2018"/><ref>Multiple references:
*Hale, Virginia (February 19, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/02/19/orban-patriotic-alliance-save-europe/ Hungary’s Orbán Calls for Patriotic Alliance to Save Europe, ‘We’ll Fight Together to Stop the Soros Plan’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
*Chamberlain, Samuel (February 19, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/02/19/hungary-is-last-front-against-islamization-europe-prime-minister-says.html Hungary is last front against 'Islamization' of Europe, prime minister says]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
*Mainwaring, Doug (February 19, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungarian-prime-minister-christianity-is-europes-last-hope Hungarian Prime Minister: ‘Christianity is Europe’s last hope’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
*Newman, Alex (February 27, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/28381-hungarian-pm-only-christianity-can-save-europe-from-globalists Hungarian Leader: Only Christianity Can Save Europe]. ''The New American''. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
*Eder, Marton (February 18, 2018). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-02-18/hungary-s-orban-warns-of-europe-s-demise-in-re-election-bid Hungary's Orban Warns of Europe's Demise in Re-Election Bid]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved February 18, 2018.
*Hussain, Danyal (February 18, 2018). [https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5406559/Christianity-Europes-hope-says-Hungary-PM.html 'Christianity is Europe's last hope' says Hungary's nationalist Prime Minister as he calls for renewed crackdown on migration that 'advances Islam']. ''Daily Mail''. Retrieved February 18, 2018.
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*[http://p.dw.com/p/2su5p Hungary's Orban threatens pro-refugee NGOs, slams Muslim immigration]. ''Deutsche Welle''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (February 12, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/12/exclusive-hungary-eu-wrong-to-push-aside-christianity-and-national-identity-parallel-societies-dangerous/ EXCLUSIVE – Hungary: EU Wrong to Push Aside Christianity and National Identity, ‘Parallel Societies’ Dangerous]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 12, 2019.</ref> Orbán voiced strong support for an illiberal Christian democracy in a July 2018 speech in Romania, arguing that Western European countries had acted undemocratically and criticizing the leftist "1968 elite."<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (July 30, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/30/orban-central-europe-anti-globalist-bastion-christian-culture-national-identity/ Orban: Central Europe Will Be Anti-Globalist Bastion of Christian Culture and National Identity]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
*Bogorowski, Hanna (July 28, 2018). [https://dailycaller.com/2018/07/28/viktor-orban-hungary-eu-elite/ Hungarian PM Slams 'European Elite,' Predicts Illiberal Shift in EU Leadership]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved July 31, 2018.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban/hungarian-pm-sees-shift-to-illiberal-christian-democracy-in-2019-european-vote-idUSKBN1KI0BK Hungarian PM sees shift to illiberal Christian democracy in 2019 European vote]. ''Reuters''. July 28, 2018. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
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*Ruse, Austin (August 2, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/hungarys-pro-christianity-prime-minister-is-seriously-bothering-the-un Hungary’s pro-Christianity prime minister defends ‘traditional family’ in epic speech]. ''LifeSiteNews'' (from ''C-Fam''). Retrieved August 5, 2018.</ref> Orbán has called for an international alliance to oppose mass migration and protect Christian culture,<ref>Duke, Selwyn (July 13, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/32845-hungary-seeks-international-alliance-to-oppose-migration-and-support-christian-culture Hungary Seeks International Alliance to Oppose Migration and Support Christian Culture]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 13, 2019.</ref> and he has supported persecuted Christians abroad.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://twitter.com/roddreher/status/1170049409448632320 Rod Dreher]. ''Twitter''. September 6, 2019. Retrieved September 8, 2019.
*Williams, Thomas D. (November 26, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2019/11/26/hungarys-orban-christian-persecution-is-organized-attack-on-an-entire-culture/ Hungary’s Orbán: Christian Persecution Is ‘Organized Attack on an Entire Culture’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
*Williams, Thomas D. (November 26, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2019/11/26/hungary-decries-11-murdered-christians-world-every-day/ Hungary Decries ‘11 Murdered Christians in the World Every Day’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
*Montgomery, Jack (December 24, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/12/24/hungarian-govt-christians-christian-culture-attacked-across-europe-world/ Hungarian Govt: Christians, Christian Culture Attacked Across Europe, World]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 24, 2019.
*Williams, Thomas D. (November 19, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2020/11/19/hungary-decries-worrisome-global-rise-in-christian-persecution/ Hungary Decries Worrisome Global Rise in Christian Persecution]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
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*McLean, Dorothy Cummings (November 26, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungarian-pm-persecuted-christians-will-help-us-save-europe Hungarian PM: Persecuted Christians will help us save Europe]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved November 26, 2019.</ref> He is critical of the [[homosexual agenda]].<ref>Bourne, Lisa (August 20, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/pro-family-hungarians-earn-partial-victory-as-coca-cola-pulls-lgbt-ads Pro-family Hungarians earn ‘partial victory’ as Coca-Cola pulls LGBT ads]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved August 20, 2019.</ref> Orbán's government has spoken out against globalist ideology.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (September 26, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/26/hungarian-govt-family-minister-globalism-is-a-bad-choice-slams-canadas-trudeau/ Hungarian Govt Family Minister: ‘Globalism Is a Bad Choice’, Slams Canada’s Trudeau]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 26, 2019.</ref>

Orbán is one of the most outspoken opponents to the [[European migrant crisis]] and calls for a stronger border defense in [[Hungary]], he is also a defender of national interests and values. Unlike most other European heads-of-government, Orbán has taken a more conservative right-wing, common sense approach to the immigration crisis,<ref name="foxnews.com">Shaw, Adam (March 1, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/03/01/europes-pro-trump-outpost-populist-hungary-buoyed-by-us-shift-on-refugees-russia.html Europe's pro-Trump outpost: Populist Hungary buoyed by US shift on refugees, Russia]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 1, 2017.</ref><ref>Multiple references:
*Kassam, Raheem (December 14, 2015). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/12/14/europe-is-a-battlefield-due-to-migrants-says-hungarian-pm-tens-of-millions-more-to-come/ Europe Is a ‘Battlefield’ Due To Migrants, Says Hungarian PM – ‘Tens Of Millions More To Come’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Lane, Oliver JJ (May 14, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/14/orban-poland-west-never-experienced-communism-cant-understand-eastern-europe/ Orban in Poland: The West Never Experienced Communism, So Can’t Understand Eastern Europe]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (August 16, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/16/hungarian-govt-swedens-political-leaders-on-side-illegal-migrants/ Hungarian Govt: Sweden’s Leaders are ‘On the Side’ of Illegal Migrants]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 16, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (December 27, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/12/27/orban-bringing-africas-problems-europe-destroy-culture/ Hungary’s Orban: Bringing Africa’s Problems to Europe Will ‘Destroy 2,000-year-old Culture’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 27, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (July 13, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/07/13/hungary-pm-warns-on-long-term-migrant-crisis-millions-will-arrive-our-task-is-to-defend-our-people/ Hungary PM Warns on Long-term Migrant Crisis: ‘Millions Will Arrive, Our Task Is to Defend Our People’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (December 28, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/12/28/hungarys-orban-labels-eus-mass-migration-policy-grave-mistake/ Hungary’s Orban Labels EU’s Mass Migration Policy ‘Grave Mistake’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
*Friedman, Victoria (September 27, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/09/27/central-europe-eu-wants-manage-migration-not-stop-it-new-migration-pact/ Orbán Rejects Migration Pact, Says EU Wants to ‘Manage Migration’ Not Stop It]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
*Lane, Oliver JJ (November 18, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/11/18/hungary-eu-is-trying-to-punish-countries-that-control-their-own-borders/ Hungary: EU is Trying to Punish Countries That Control Their Own Borders]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
*Montgomery, Jack (February 25, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/02/25/orban-eus-permissive-stance-migration-turned-mediterranean-into-cemetery/ Orban: EU’s Permissive Stance on Migration Has ‘Turned the Mediterranean Into a Cemetery’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (May 27, 2021, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/05/27/hungary-urges-refocus-migrant-crisis-as-covid-recedes-attempts-border-triple/ Hungary Urges Refocus on Migrant Crisis as Covid Recedes and Attempts on Border Triple]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (June 13, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/06/13/orban-migrant-armies-are-banging-on-europes-doors/ Orbán: ‘Migrant Armies Are Banging on Europe’s Doors’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Zindulka, Kurt (September 19, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/09/19/how-its-done-hungary-shares-footage-of-walls-stopping-illegal-migration/ How It’s Done: Hungary Releases Footage of Walls and Guards Stopping Illegal Migrants]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
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*Montgomery, Jack (March 4, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/03/04/hungary-pm-migrant-crisis-will-happen-again-even-stronger-form/ Hungary PM: Migrant Crisis ‘Will Happen Again In an Even Stronger Form’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 4, 2019.
*Montgomery, Jack (September 24, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/24/eu-trying-cram-mandatory-migrant-quotas-down-throats-european-countries/ Hungary: EU Trying to ‘Cram Mandatory Migrant Quotas Down Throats of European Countries’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
*Chalmers, John; Baczynska, Gabriela (September 25, 2020). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban-interview/hungarys-orban-rejects-criticism-over-rule-of-law-says-he-is-a-freedom-fighter-idUSKCN26G26Q Hungary's Orban rejects criticism over rule of law, says he is a 'freedom fighter']. ''Reuters''. Retrieved September 27, 2020.</ref> and he remained committed to protecting Hungary's demographic composition.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (September 8, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/09/08/pm-viktor-orban-hungary-is-not-an-immigrant-country-and-does-not-want-to-become-one/ PM Viktor Orban: ‘Hungary Is Not an Immigrant Country and Does Not Want to Become One’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 8, 2017.</ref> He has criticized the European Union<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (October 9, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/10/09/hungarian-pm-eu-insults-member-states-abuses-powers-george-soros/ Hungarian PM: ‘The EU Insults Member-States, Abuses its Powers, and Eats from George Soros’s Hand’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 11, 2017.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-budget-hungary/hungarys-orban-likens-eu-to-former-soviet-union-if-rule-of-law-criteria-accepted-idUSKBN27T0ZT Hungary's Orban likens EU to former Soviet Union if rule of law criteria accepted]. ''Reuters''. November 13, 2020. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
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*Montgomery, Jack (July 13, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/07/13/hungarian-speaker-totalitarian-liberalism-successor-of-nazis-and-communists-will-destroy-europe/ Hungarian Speaker: Totalitarian Liberalism the Successor of ‘Nazis and Communists’, Will ‘Destroy Europe’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> and has argued that the EU's policies and attitudes favor terrorists.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (June 13, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/06/13/hungarian-orban-accuses-eu-favouring-terrorists/ Hungarian PM Orbán: ‘The European Union Is on the Side of Terrorists’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 13, 2017.</ref> In addition to criticizing the EU for holding [[Marxist]] values,<ref>Montgomery, Jack (June 22, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/22/hungarian-pm-spirit-marx-lenin-re-education-camps-lives-eu/ Hungarian PM: ‘The Spirit of Marx, Lenin, and the Re-Education Camps’ Lives on in the EU]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 22, 2018.</ref> he has also criticized supporters of a "[[United States of Europe]]" for intentionally supporting and enabling mass migration to Europe in order to create a "post-Christian and post-national" state.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (November 14, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/11/14/hungary-pm-united-states-europe-plotters-using-mass-migration-create-post-national-post-christian-federation/ Hungary PM: ‘United States of Europe’ Plotters Using Mass Migration to Create ‘Post-National, Post-Christian’ Super-state]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 14, 2017. See also:
*Montgomery, Jack (September 24, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/09/24/orban-mass-migration-agenda-part-global-plan-create-new-proletariat-west/ Orban: Mass Migration Agenda Part of ‘Global Plan’ to Create ‘New Proletariat’ in the West]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 25, 2021.</ref> Orbán has warned against EU plans to take away border security obligations from its member nations,<ref>Multiple references:
*Hale, Virginia (September 14, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/09/14/orban-eu-open-border-brussels/ Orbán Warns EU Planning to ‘Open the Gate’ with New Brussels Border Force]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 14, 2018.
*[https://voiceofeurope.com/2018/09/hungary-brussels-does-not-aim-to-protect-the-eus-borders-but-to-set-up-a-reception-service-to-manage-immigration-rather-than-to-stop-it/ Hungary: Brussels does not aim to protect the EU’s borders but to set up a reception service to manage immigration rather than to stop it]. ''Voice of Europe'' (from the ''Hungary Journal''). September 17, 2018. Retrieved September 18, 2018.
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*Tomlinson, Chris (May 22, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/05/22/orban-calls-voters-send-strong-message-brussels/ Orban Tells Voters to Send ‘Strong Message’ to Brussels in EU Elections]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 22, 2019.</ref> and he has criticized excessive EU integration.<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Chris (July 4, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/07/04/orban-salvini-le-pen-and-others-sign-pro-sovereignty-declaration-against-eu-overreach/ Orban, Salvini, Le Pen, and Others Sign Pro-Sovereignty Declaration Against EU Overreach]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*De La Baume, Maïa (July 2, 2021). [https://www.politico.eu/article/viktor-orban-marine-le-pen-matteo-salvini-eu-integration-european-superstate-radical-forces/ Orbán, Le Pen, Salvini join forces to blast EU integration]. ''Politico''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (May 26, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/05/26/hungary-govt-power-hungry-eu-institutions-more-problem-solution-pandemic/ Hungary Govt: Power-Hungry EU Institutions ‘More of a Problem than a Solution’ in Pandemic]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> Despite this, Orbán opposes leaving the EU.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban/hungary-will-remain-part-of-the-european-union-pm-orban-says-idUSKBN1WE0GT Hungary will remain part of the European Union, PM Orban says]. ''Reuters''. September 29, 2019. Retrieved September 29, 2019.</ref> His government has also criticized the [[United Nations]] for its open borders immigraton policies, among the organization's other policies,<ref>Anthony, James (June 27, 2021). [https://thepostmillennial.com/hungary-boycotts-united-nations-south-africa-anti-racism-conference/ Hungary boycotts United Nations 'anti-racism' conference in South Africa]. ''The Post Millennial''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> stating that "national interest comes first."<ref>Shaw, Adam (September 25, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/hungary-joins-trumps-attack-on-open-borders Hungary joins Trump’s attack on 'open-borders' agenda at UN, says 'national interest comes first']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 25, 2019.</ref>

Orbán has stressed that the responsibility for defending Hungary lies with Hungary rather than the EU or NATO and has stated that "a nation which is unable to protect its country is not worthy of it."<ref>Friedman, Victoria (May 17, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/17/orban-defending-hungary-our-duty-not-nato-eu/ Orbán: ‘Defending Hungary Is Our Duty – Not NATO’s or the EU’s’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 18, 2018.</ref>

Orbán looks highly upon former United Kingdom Prime Minister [[Margaret Thatcher]],<ref name="Battlefield"/> and he has also spoken highly of [[Boris Johnson]].<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban-brexit/hungary-pm-orban-boris-johnson-is-one-of-europes-bravest-politicians-idUSKBN1Z81JQ Boris Johnson "one of Europe's bravest politicians": Hungarian PM Orban]. ''Reuters''. January 9, 2020. Retrieved January 9, 2020.</ref> He became the first leader of an EU member state to endorse [[Donald Trump]] for U.S. President in 2016.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2016/07/23/hungary-pm-orban-becomes-first-eu-leader-endorse-trump/ Hungarian PM Orban Becomes First EU Leader To Endorse Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. July 23, 2016. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2016/07/24/hungary-prime-minister-says-trump-is-better-candidate-for-europe.html Hungary prime minister says Trump is better candidate for Europe]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). July 24, 2016. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Dunai, Marton (July 26, 2016). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election-hungary-orban/orban-says-trumps-migration-foreign-policy-plans-vital-for-hungary-idUSKCN1061PU Orban says Trump's migration, foreign policy plans 'vital' for Hungary]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
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*Tomlinson, Chris (December 21, 2016). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2016/12/21/viktor-orban-declares-2017-year-rebellion/ Orbán Declares 2017 the ‘Year of Rebellion’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref> Orbán has spoken positively of President Trump, stating that he speaks straightforwardly and that he and Trump agree on numerous issues,<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (June 8, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/08/hungarian-pm-with-trump-finally-someone-who-speaks-in-straightforward-manner/ Hungarian PM: With Trump, Finally Someone Who Speaks in ‘Straightforward Manner’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 8, 2017. See also:
*Shaw, Adam (April 16, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/hungarys-top-diplomat-praises-trump-on-nato-push-contrasts-against-obama-era-lecturing Hungary’s top diplomat praises Trump on NATO push, contrasts against Obama-era ‘lecturing’]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 18, 2019.</ref> and he endorsed Trump's 2020 re-election campaign.<ref>Baczynska, Gabriela; Chalmers, John (September 25, 2020). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban-trump-interview/hungarys-orban-convinced-trump-will-win-u-s-election-has-no-plan-b-idUSKCN26G29M Hungary's Orban convinced Trump will win U.S. election, has no plan B]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved September 27, 2020.</ref> His administration has cast itself as a "natural ally" of the U.S.<ref>Sands, David R. (May 31, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/may/31/hungary-natural-ally-trump-pompeo-peter-szijjarto-/ 'Natural ally': Hungary leads fight against anti-U.S. 'hysteria' in Europe]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 31, 2018. See also:
*Friedman, Victoria (December 4, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/12/04/hungarian-minister-praises-american-leadership-nato-criticises-brain-dead-comments/ Hungarian Minister Praises American Leadership in NATO, Criticises Macron’s Brain Dead Comments]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban-iran/hungary-wants-eu-position-on-iran-to-be-closer-to-u-s-stance-pm-idUSKBN1Z81B3 Hungary wants EU position on Iran to be closer to U.S. stance: PM]. ''Reuters''. January 9, 2020. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
*Friedman, Victoria (January 9, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/01/09/hungarys-orban-wants-eu-adopt-us-stance-iran/ Hungary’s Orbán Wants EU to Adopt Israeli-U.S. Stance on Iran]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 9, 2020.</ref> Orbán and his government have spoken highly of [[Matteo Salvini]], Italy's conservative immigration minister,<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (June 19, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/19/orban-slams-eu-praises-salvini-ngo-ships-run-white-collar-people-smugglers/ Hungary’s Orban Praises Italy’s Salvini: NGO Crews Are ‘White-Collar People-Smugglers’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (July 1, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/01/hungary-backs-salvini-gamechanging-shut-ports-illegals-eu-leaders-all-talk-no-action/ EXCLUSIVE – Hungary Backs Salvini’s ‘Gamechanging’ Move to Shut Ports to Migrants, Brands EU Leaders All Talk]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
*Williams, Thomas D. (August 28, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/28/viktor-orban-matteo-salvini-is-my-hero/ Viktor Orban: Matteo Salvini Is ‘My Hero’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 28, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (May 2, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/05/02/orban-labels-salvini-most-important-person-europe-ahead-visit/ Orban Labels Salvini ‘Most Important Person in Europe’ Ahead of Visit]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 2, 2019.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-election-right-hungary/hungary-pm-makes-overtures-to-italy-far-right-in-hint-of-eu-conservative-split-idUSKCN1S81K8 Hungary PM makes overtures to Italy far right in hint of EU conservative split]. ''Reuters''. May 2, 2019. Retrieved May 2, 2019.
*Gorondi, Pablo (May 2, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/cba92046268e4b1d8781a2af05f79a43 Anti-migrant politicians bond at razor wire fence in Hungary]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved May 4, 2019.
*Friedman, Victoria (May 5, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/05/05/orban-hungary-italy-have-proved-illegal-migration-stopped-land-sea/ Orban: Hungary and Italy Have Proved Illegal Mass Migration Can Be Stopped]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 5, 2019.
*Montgomery, Jack (August 30, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/08/30/orban-to-brother-in-arms-salvini-hungarians-will-never-forget-your-fight-for-strong-borders-european-heritage/ Orban to ‘Brother in Arms’ Salvini: Hungarians ‘Will Never Forget’ Your Fight for Strong Borders, European Heritage]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (September 20, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/20/hungarian-minister-with-salvini-europe-was-safe/ Hungarian Minister: With Salvini Europe Was Safe]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 20, 2019.
See also:
*Friedman, Victoria (August 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/29/orban-salvini-attack-globalist-macron-leader-pro-migration-parties-eu/ Orban, Salvini Attack Globalist Macron as ‘Leader of Pro-Migration Parties’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
*Hale, Virginia (August 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/29/orban-salvini-elections-anti-migration-front/ Orbán, Salvini Set to Take On Globalism at EU Elections with Anti-Migration Front]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
*Tondo, Lorenzo (August 28, 2018). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/aug/28/matteo-salvini-viktor-orban-anti-migrant-plan-brussels Matteo Salvini and Viktor Orbán to form anti-migration front]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
*Foster, Peter (August 28, 2018). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/08/28/populist-duo-viktor-orban-matteo-salvini-call-deportation-migrants/ Populist duo Viktor Orban and Matteo Salvini call for deportation of migrants from Europe]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
*Tomlinson, Chris (January 11, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/01/11/orban-gives-support-salvini-alliance-poland/ Orban Gives Support to Salvini’s Italy Allying with Poland]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (June 2, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/06/02/orban-not-joining-salvini-led-eu-parliament-group/ Orban Not Joining Salvini-led EU Parliament Group]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 3, 2019.</ref> and he has met with French leaders [[Marine Le Pen]] and [[Eric Zemmour]].<ref>Caulcutt, Clea; Bayer, Lili (September 24, 2021). [https://www.politico.eu/article/viktor-orban-meeting-eric-zemmour/ Viktor Orbán rolls out the red carpet for Marine Le Pen’s firebrand rival]. ''Politico''. Retrieved November 28, 2021.</ref><ref>Caulcutt, Clea; de La Baume, Maïa; Bayer, Lili (October 26, 2021). [https://www.politico.eu/article/marine-le-pen-france-hungary-viktor-orban/ Marine Le Pen aims for Budapest boost from Orbán meeting]. ''Politico''. Retrieved November 28, 2021.</ref> He also has a good relationship with [[Israel]] and its prime minister [[Benjamin Netanyahu]].<ref>Multiple references:
*Pfeffer, Anshel (July 18, 2018). [https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium-the-netanyahu-orban-bromance-that-is-shaking-up-europe-and-d-c-1.6290691 Netanyahu and Orbán: An Illiberal Bromance Spanning From D.C. to Jerusalem]. ''Haaretz''. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
*Byrne, Andrew; Zeveloff, Naomi (July 18, 2017). [https://www.ft.com/content/1652bef2-6bb4-11e7-bfeb-33fe0c5b7eaa Netanyahu hails Orban’s Hungary as an ally of Israel]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/hungary-orban-hosts-netanyahu-vows-to-squelch-anti-semitism/3949258.html Hungary's Orban Hosts Netanyahu, Vows to Squelch Anti-Semitism]. ''Voice of America''. July 18, 2017. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
*Dunai, Marton (July 18, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-israel/hungarys-orban-welcomes-netanyahu-vows-to-fight-anti-semitism-idUSKBN1A312O Hungary's Orban welcomes Netanyahu, vows to fight anti-Semitism]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
*[https://www.timesofisrael.com/hungarys-orban-to-make-first-trip-to-israel-next-month/ Hungary’s controversial Orban to make first trip to Israel next month]. ''The Times of Israel''. June 27, 2018. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
*Glick, Caroline (April 11, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2018/04/11/caroline-glick-israel-stands-hungary-nationalist-government/ Caroline Glick: Israel Stands with Hungary’s Nationalist Government]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (July 18, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/18/israeli-pm-says-hungary-at-forefront-of-fight-against-anti-semitism/ Israeli PM Says Hungary ‘At Forefront’ of Fight Against Anti-Semitism]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
See also:
*Aharon, Jenny (April 24, 2018). [https://www.jpost.com/Opinion/Hungarian-PM-Orban-Israels-friend-or-foe-552640 Hungarian PM Orban: Israel's Friend of Foe?] ''The Jerusalem Post''. Retrieved June 27, 2018.</ref> Orbán sent a letter of congratulations to German Conservative politician [[Horst Seehofer]] on his re-election as leader of the [[Christian Social Union of Bavaria]].<ref>[http://www.miniszterelnok.hu/viktor-orban-congratulates-horst-seehofer/ Viktor Orbán congratulates Horst Seehofer]. ''Miniszterelnok.hu'' (from ''MTI''). December 19, 2017. Retrieved February 9, 2019.</ref> He has spoken critically of [[Joe Biden]],<ref>McLoone, David (August 16, 2021). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hungarian-pm-slams-biden-western-liberals-cannot-accept-successful-conservative-alternative/ Hungarian PM slams Biden: ‘Western liberals cannot accept’ successful conservative alternative]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved August 21, 2021.</ref> [[Hillary Clinton]], and globalist EU politicians<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (October 2, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/10/02/orban-praises-trump-slams-clinton-rebukes-eu-migration-commissioner/ Orbán Praises Trump, Slams Clinton, Rebukes EU Migration Commissioner: ‘This Man Is Our Employee’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (February 1, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/01/hungary-eu-vice-prez-european-socialists-following-orders-soros-network/ Hungary: EU Vice-Prez, European Socialists ‘Following Orders of Soros Network’ to Increase Immigration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 1, 2019.
*Montgomery, Jack (September 16, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/16/orban-buries-eus-juncker-blind-national-politician-comments/ Orban Buries EU’s Juncker over ‘Blind National Politician’ Comments]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 16, 2019.</ref> such as [[Emmanuel Macron]].<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (January 10, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/01/10/hungarys-orban-says-he-must-fight-french-president-macron-on-immigration/ Hungary’s Orbán Says He ‘Must Fight’ French President Macron on Immigration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 10, 2019.</ref> Orbán's government has criticized Sweden for its leftist policies.<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Chris (February 22, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/22/sweden-protests-hungarian-personal-attacks-after-nazi-policy-comparison/ Sweden Protests Hungarian ‘Personal Attacks’ After ‘Nazi’ Policy Comparison]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 23, 2019.
*Tomlinson, Chris (March 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/03/29/swedish-education-minister-tells-hungary-it-is-not-ok-to-use-sweden-as-example-of-failed-mass-migration-policies/ Sweden to Hungary: It Is Not OK to Use us as an Example of Failed Mass Migration Policies]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 23, 2019.</ref> He has called for having the [[establishment]] European People's Party work with conservative-populists.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-election-orban/orban-says-eu-conservatives-must-work-with-populists-idUSKCN1S73VG Orban says EU conservatives must work with populists]. ''Reuters''. May 1, 2019. Retrieved May 1, 2019. See also:
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban-party/hungary-pm-says-european-conservatives-losing-influence-flags-new-party-grouping-idUSKBN1Z81HW Hungary PM says European conservatives losing influence, flags new party grouping]. ''Reuters''. January 9, 2020. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
*Bayer, Lili; Wanat, Zosia (January 9, 2020). [https://www.politico.eu/article/orban-new-initiative-needed-epp-stays-liberal-path/ Orbán: New conservative group needed if EPP stays on ‘liberal’ path]. ''Politico''. Retrieved January 9, 2020.</ref> In 2019, Orbán honored conservative British philosopher Sir [[Roger Scruton]].<ref>Lane, Olvier JJ (December 4, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/12/04/hungary-awards-conservative-philosopher-scruton-om/ Pictures: Hungary’s Orban Honours Conservative Philosopher Sir Roger Scruton With Order of Merit]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 4, 2019.</ref> In August 2021, conservative commentator [[Tucker Carlson]] visited Hungary and interviewed Orbán.<ref>Multiple references:
*Duke, Selwyn (August 6, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/hungarys-nationalist-leader-orban-interviewed-by-tucker-is-he-the-thug-biden-claims/ Hungary’s Nationalist Leader Orbán Interviewed by Tucker. Is He the “Thug” Biden Claims?] ''The New American''. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (August 6, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/08/06/we-are-serious-country-hungarians-tell-tucker-why-they-ended-border-crisis/ ‘We Are a Serious Country’ – Hungarians Tell Tucker How and Why They Ended Border Crisis]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
*Montgomery, Jack (August 7, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/08/07/multiculturalist-liberals-hate-hungary-for-being-a-pro-borders-traditional-values-success-orban/ Multiculturalist Liberals Hate Hungary for Being a Pro-Borders, Traditional Values Success: Orban]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
*Poor, Jeff (August 5, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2021/08/05/hungary-prime-minister-orban-relationship-with-u-s-is-fine-except-the-liberals-in-govt-in-washington/ Hungary Prime Minister Orbán: Relationship with U.S. Is ‘Fine’ Except the ‘Liberals in Gov’t in Washington’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
See also:
*[https://video.foxnews.com/v/6266722532001?playlist_id=5198073478001#sp=show-clips Hungarian prime minister hits back at Biden calling him a 'thug']. ''Fox News Video''. August 6, 2021. Retrieved August 8, 2021.</ref> In March 2021, Orbán's Fidesz left the [[European People’s Party]],<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (March 4, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/03/04/orban-party-leaves-largest-eu-parliament-group-years-conflict/ Orban Party Leaves Largest EU Parliament Group After Years of Conflict]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 7, 2021.</ref> and it considered creating a political group with more conservative parties.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/03/19/hungary-looks-to-create-new-right-wing-political-group-inside-european-union/ Hungary Looks to Create New Right-Wing Political Group Inside European Union]. ''Breitbart News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). March 19, 2021. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Tomlinson, Chris (March 31, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/03/31/salvini-meet-orban-polish-pm-discuss-eu-alliance/ Italy’s Salvini, Hungary’s Orban, and Polish Prime Minister to Discuss Alliance in EU]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
*Tomlinson, Chris (April 4, 2021). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/04/04/salvini-hits-back-against-leftist-criticism-over-meeting-with-orban/ Salvini Hits Back Against Leftist Criticism Over Meeting with Orban]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref>

Orbán has discussed reintroducing the [[death penalty]] in Hungary,<ref>Traynor, Ian (April 29, 2015). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/apr/29/hungary-pm-death-penalty-work-camps-for-immigrants-viktor-orban Hungary PM: bring back death penalty and build work camps for immigrants]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved April 5, 2018.</ref> something not allowed under EU law, though he has denied plans to actually do so.<ref>(April 30, 2015). [https://www.novinite.com/articles/168260/Hungary%E2%80%99s+PM+Orban+Denies+Plans+to+Restore+Death+Penalty Hungary’s PM Orban Denies Plans to Restore Death Penalty]. ''Novinite.com''. Retrieved June 22, 2018.</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.kormany.hu/en/the-prime-minister/the-prime-minister-s-speeches/prime-minister-viktor-orban-s-speech-at-the-25th-balvanyos-summer-free-university-and-student-camp Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s Speech at the 25th Bálványos Summer Free University and Student Camp], Hungarian Government, delivered July 26, 2014.
*[http://www.kormany.hu/en/the-prime-minister/the-prime-minister-s-speeches/prime-minister-viktor-orban-s-speech-at-the-29th-balvanyos-summer-open-university-and-student-camp Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s speech at the 29th Bálványos Summer Open University and Student Camp], Hungarian Government, delivered July 28, 2018.
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0pY0NHgC2E Viktor Orban: "As We Beat the Soviet Empire, We'll Beat Soros' Empire"], YouTube, published January 1, 2018.
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmGyDw6_ypo Viktor Orbán Day of Honor Speech 2018 (with ENG subs)], YouTube, published March 17, 2018.
*[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-sh/Viktor_Orban The man who thinks Europe has been invaded], BBC, April 2018.

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'''Jair Messias Bolsonaro''' (born March 21, 1955) is the president of [[Brazil]]. He is a strongly [[conservative]] and anti-[[establishment]]<ref name="TropicalTrump">Newman, Alex (September 3, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/south-america/item/29946-tropical-trump-bolsonaro-may-be-brazil-s-next-president “Tropical Trump” Bolsonaro May Be Brazil's Next President]. ''The New American''. Retrieved September 3, 2018.</ref><ref name="GlobalistsFreak"/><ref name="5Policies"/><ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-politics/brazils-bolsonaro-says-political-class-is-an-impediment-idUSKCN1SQ1VA Brazil's Bolsonaro says political class is an impediment]. ''Reuters''. May 20, 2019. Retrieved May 20, 2019.</ref> former congressman and retired army captain. He often invokes [[God]] in his speeches, and is known as the "Trump of the Tropics."<ref>https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-45746013</ref>

He supports the right of all non-criminals to own firearms and proposed this as one of his first initiatives upon taking the office of president. One of his favorite expressions is "combater o lixo marxista," which means "fight the [[marxist]] garbage."<ref>https://twitter.com/jairbolsonaro/status/1079686972673806336</ref>

==Life and career==
Bolsonaro was born in the municipality of Glicério in São Paulo. He is of Italian descent. Bolsonaro served in Brazil's military from 1971 to 1988, graduating from Agulhas Negras Military Academy in 1977. Afterward, he served in [[Rio de Janeiro]]'s city council from 1989 to 1991, and in Brazil's congress starting in 1991.

Bolsonaro has changed parties several times in his career, something not unusual considering the large number of parties in Brazil, along with the fact that conservative parties in the country tend to be weak. He was a member of the [[Progressive Party (Brazil)|Progressive Party]]. The most leftist members of that party usually classify it as a ''PSNN'' (''Progressista Só No Nome'' - ''[[Progressive]] In Name Only'', ''PLINO''). In March 2016, he left PP to join [[Social Christian Party]], and he later joined the [[Social Liberal Party]]. All of these parties are conservative or conservative-leaning despite their names.

During the voting of the Dilma Rousseff in the Congress, on April 17, 2016, Bolsonaro dedicated his vote to [[Brilhante Ustra]], the only militair that was declared by the Justice as a "torturer", and who allegedly was the torturer of Rousseff in the 1970s. [[Jean Wyllys]], after he voted, spat on Bolsanaro.<ref>https://www.bbc.com/portuguese/noticias/2016/04/160417_momentos_marcantes_impeachment_ru</ref>

==2018 presidential election==
[[File:Brazilian presidential election, 2nd round, 2018.png|thumb|left|250px|Results of the 2nd round of the 2018 presidential election]]
Bolsonaro successfully ran for the [[Brazil]]ian presidency in 2018.<ref>[http://politica.estadao.com.br/blogs/marcelo-moraes/2014/10/30/bolsonaro-serei-o-candidato-da-direita-a-presidencia-em-2018/ Bolsonaro: "I will be the right-wing candidate for the presidency in 2018"] - Estadão.</ref> He tried in 2014, but the leaders of [[Progressive Party (Brazil)|his party]] decided to support the [[Marxist]] government of [[Dilma Rousseff]]. Among the presidential proposals, Bolsonaro called for closing unnecessary ministries (such as Ministry of Finance, which keeps the [[socialism|government in control of the economy]], and the Defense Ministry, which creates [[fascism|military subordination to political]]), the reduction of state in all its spheres, the [[free market]], [[homeschooling]], the neutral point of view in schools, private health, pro-[[gun rights]],<ref name="5Policies"/><ref>Kew, Ben (October 2, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/10/02/bolsonaro-campaign-importing-second-amendment-rights-brazil/ Bolsonaro Campaign Urges Importing Second Amendment Rights to Brazil]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 10, 2018.</ref> the prohibition of [[same-sex "marriage"]] and abortion. He also ran on a strong anti-corruption program.<ref name="5Policies"/><ref name="MeredithCNBC2018">Meredith, Sam (October 9, 2018). [https://www.cnbc.com/2018/10/09/brazil-election-all-you-need-to-know-about-jair-bolsonaro.html Who is the 'Trump of the Tropics?': All you need to know about Brazil's presidential frontrunner]. ''CNBC''. Retrieved October 9, 2018.</ref><ref name="CoalitionCabinet">Federowski, Bruno; Mandl, Carolina (October 9, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-election/brazils-far-right-bolsonaro-no-coalition-politics-in-cabinet-picks-idUSKCN1MJ27U Brazil's far-right Bolsonaro: No coalition politics in cabinet picks]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 9, 2018.</ref><ref>Martel, Frances (April 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/04/06/martel-lula-arrest-imminent-brazils-conservatives-need-jair-bolsonaro-get-serious/ Martel: with Lula Arrest Imminent, Brazil’s Conservatives Need Jair Bolsonaro to Get Serious]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 10, 2018.</ref><ref>Kew, Ben (October 26, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/latin-america/2018/10/26/brazils-bolsonaro-makes-final-anti-corruption-push-our-country-isnt-a-criminal-gang/ Brazil’s Bolsonaro Makes Final Anti-Corruption Push: ‘Our Country Isn’t a Criminal Gang’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 28, 2018.</ref><ref>Boadle, Anthony; Stargardter, Gabriel (October 28, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-election/far-right-bolsonaro-rides-anti-corruption-rage-to-brazil-presidency-idUSKCN1N203K Far-right Bolsonaro rides anti-corruption rage to Brazil presidency]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 28, 2018.</ref>

During the 2018 election campaign, Bolsonaro survived an attempted assassination attempt, being stabbed.<ref>Multiple references:
*Puglie, Frederic (September 18, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/sep/18/jair-bolsonaro-stabbing-emboldens-brazils-unlikely/ Assassination attempt only emboldens Brazil's Trump-like presidential front-runner]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 18, 2018.
*Martel, Frances (September 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/09/06/brazil-conservative-presidential-frontrunner-jair-bolsonaro-stabbed-on-video/ Brazil: Conservative Presidential Frontrunner Jair Bolsonaro Stabbed on Video]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 10, 2018.
See also:
*Martel, Frances (October 31, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/latin-america/2018/10/31/jair-bolsonaro-thanks-god-surviving-campaign-stabbing-church-service/ Jair Bolsonaro Thanks God for Surviving Campaign Stabbing]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 31, 2018.</ref>

Bolsonaro won 46% of the vote in the election's first round, significantly better than polls predicted and less than four percentage points to winning the election outright.<ref>Multiple references:
*Martel, Frances (October 7, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/10/07/brazil-conservative-bolsonaro-wins-round-1-of-presidential-race-heads-to-run-off-with-socialist/ Brazil: Conservative Bolsonaro Wins Round 1 of Presidential Race, Heads to Run-off with Socialist]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 9, 2018.
*Pearson, Samantha; Magalhães, Luciana (October 8, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/brazil-votes-in-divisive-presidential-race-1538910000 Brazil’s Bolsonaro Takes Lead in First Round of Presidential Election]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved October 9, 2018.
See also:
*[https://www.wsj.com/articles/brazilian-swamp-drainer-1539039700 Brazilian Swamp Drainer]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. October 8, 2018. Retrieved October 9, 2018.</ref> His party performed very well in the congressional and gubernatorial elections held the same day.<ref>Multiple references:
*Federowski, Bruno; Carolina Marcello, Maria (October 7, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-election-congress-analysis/bolsonaro-transforms-tiny-brazil-party-into-congressional-powerhouse-idUSKCN1MI07Q Bolsonaro transforms tiny Brazil party into congressional powerhouse]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 9, 2018.
*Phillips, Dom (October 8, 2018). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/oct/08/bolsonaro-allies-ride-conservative-wave-in-brazil-elections Bolsonaro allies ride conservative wave in Brazil elections]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved October 31, 2018.
*Gamarski, Rachel, Adghirni, Samy (October 8, 2018). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-10-08/bolsonaro-election-effect-turns-brazil-s-congress-on-its-head Bolsonaro Election Effect Turns Brazil’s Congress on Its Head]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved November 1, 2018.
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*Martel, Frances (October 9, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/10/09/brazil-doubles-number-military-veterans-congress/ Brazil More than Doubles Number of Military Veterans in Congress]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 10, 2018.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-politics/bolsonaros-party-eyes-forming-biggest-bloc-in-brazil-lower-house-idUSKCN1NR00S Bolsonaro's party eyes forming biggest bloc in Brazil lower house]. ''Reuters''. November 21, 2018. Retrieved November 21, 2018.</ref> Bolsonaro's campaign had strong momentum going into the runoff,<ref>Puglie, Frederic (October 21, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/oct/21/jair-bolsonaro-near-brazil-election-win-president/ 'Brazil's Trump' on track for presidential victory]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 21, 2018.</ref> and he received strong support from [[evangelical Christians]].<ref>Multiple references:
*Puglie, Frederic (October 22, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/oct/22/jair-bolsonaro-aided-evangelicals-brazil-president/ Christian evangelical voters boost 'Brazil's Trump' in presidential bid]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
*Polimédio, Chayenne (January 24, 2018). [https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2018/01/the-evangelical-takeover-of-brazilian-politics/551423/ The Rise of the Brazilian Evangelicals]. ''The Atlantic''. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
*Warren, Steve (October 29, 2018). [https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/cwn/2018/october/how-evangelical-christians-helped-elect-brazils-new-president How Evangelical Christians Helped Elect Brazil's New President]. ''CBN News''. Retrieved October 31, 2018.
See also:
*[https://www1.cbn.com/content/brazilian-president-jair-bolsonaro-cbn-news-i-had-massive-support-evangelicals-brazil-0 Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro to CBN News: 'I Had Massive Support of the Evangelicals in Brazil']. ''CBN News''. Retrieved March 26, 2019.</ref>

Bolsonaro won the election runoff with about 55% of the vote, marking a major shift in Brazilian<ref name="GlobalistsFreak">Newman, Alex (October 29, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/south-america/item/30481-globalists-freak-as-tropical-trump-bolsonaro-wins-in-brazil Globalists Freak as “Tropical Trump” Bolsonaro Wins in Brazil]. ''The New American''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.</ref><ref>Multiple references:
*Martel, Frances (October 28, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/latin-america/2018/10/28/jair-bolsonaro-elected-president-of-brazil/ Conservative Jair Bolsonaro Elected President of Brazil]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
*Araújo, Guilherme Ferreira; Jones, Gualberto Garcia (October 28, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/brazil-elects-a-strong-pro-life-president-breaking-decades-of-leftist-rule Brazil elects a strong pro-life president, breaking decades of leftist rule]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
*Pearson, Samantha; Magalhaes, Luciana (October 28, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/brazilians-head-to-polls-in-divisive-presidential-election-1540724400 Antiestablishment Candidate Wins Brazil’s Presidential Race]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
*Miles, Frank (October 28, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/far-right-congressman-wins-brazils-presidency Brazil elects anti-establishment candidate Jair Bolsonaro as president]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
*Birnbaum, Emily (October 28, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/413557-far-right-candidate-jair-bolsonaro-wins-brazils-presidential-race Far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro elected president of Brazil]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
*Brito, Ricardo; Boadle, Anthony (October 29, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-election/brazil-elects-firebrand-bolsonaro-in-major-swing-to-the-right-idUSKCN1N315C Brazil elects firebrand Bolsonaro in major swing to the right]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.
*Londoño, Ernesto; Darlington, Shasta (October 28, 2018). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/28/world/americas/jair-bolsonaro-brazil-election.html Jair Bolsonaro Wins Brazil’s Presidency, in a Shift to the Far Right]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.
See also:
*Pearson, Samantha; Magalhaes, Luciana (October 26, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/brazils-likely-presidential-victor-sets-shift-to-right-1540568454 Brazil’s Likely Presidential Victor Sets Shift to Right]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
*Pearson, Samantha; Magalhaes, Luciana (October 28, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/brazilians-head-to-polls-in-divisive-presidential-election-1540724400 Conservative’s Win Signals Sharp Rightward Turn in Brazil]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-election-policy-factbox/factbox-from-crime-to-china-bolsonaro-plots-radical-new-course-for-brazil-idUSKCN1N300E Factbox: From crime to China, Bolsonaro plots radical new course for Brazil]. ''Reuters''. October 28, 2018. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
*Martel, Frances (October 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/latin-america/2018/10/29/martel-bolsonaro-won-brazils-presidency-not-interrupting-lefts-mistakes/ Martel: Bolsonaro Won Brazil’s Presidency by Not Interrupting the Left’s Mistakes]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
*De Freitas Bento, Mauricio (October 31, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/op-eds/five-reasons-jair-bolsonaro-won-in-brazil Five reasons Jair Bolsonaro won in Brazil]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved October 31, 2018.</ref> and [[Latin America]]n<ref>Kew, Ben (December 25, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/12/25/crash-of-the-pink-tide-latin-america-continues-shift-rightwards-in-2018/ Crash of the Pink Tide: Latin America Continues Shift Rightwards in 2018]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 1, 2019.</ref> politics. He was congratulated by U.S. President [[Donald Trump]]<ref>Multiple references:
*Kew, Ben (October 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/10/29/trump-leads-americas-congratulating-jair-bolsonaro-brazilian-election-victory/ Trump Leads the Americas in Congratulating Jair Bolsonaro on Brazilian Election Victory]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.
*Spiering, Charlie (October 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/10/29/donald-trump-congratulates-newly-elected-conservative-brazilian-president-jair-bolsonaro/ Donald Trump Congratulates Newly Elected Conservative Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.
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*Brooks, Brad (October 29, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-election-trump/a-trump-bolsonaro-bromance-could-be-brewing-after-brazilians-big-win-idUSKCN1N31BZ A Trump-Bolsonaro bromance could be brewing after Brazilian's big win]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.
*Brito, Ricardo; Gaier, Rodrigo Viga (October 29, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-election/brazils-far-right-president-elect-eyes-close-u-s-ties-idUSKCN1N315C Brazil's far-right president-elect eyes close U.S. ties]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.
*Watts, Jonathan (October 29, 2018). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/oct/29/jair-bolsonaro-brazil-trump-rightwing-axis Trump joy over Bolsonaro suggests new rightwing axis in Americas and beyond]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.</ref> and Italian Deputy Prime Minister [[Matteo Salvini]],<ref>Friedman, Victoria (October 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/10/29/italys-populist-minister-salvini-congratulates-brazil-election-jair-bolsonar/ Like Minds: Italy’s Populist Salvini Congratulates President-Elect Bolsonaro of Brazil]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.</ref> among others. According to Brazilian professor Dawisson Belém Lopes, Brazil had elected "the most right wing leader of any democracy in the world."<ref>Tegel, Simeon (October 31, 2018). [https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/will-bolsonaro-win-brazil-usher-right-wing-ripple-effects-latin-n926816 Will Bolsonaro's victory in Brazil usher right-wing ripple effects in Latin America?] ''NBC News''. Retrieved November 1, 2018.</ref>

==2022 presidential election==
Bolsonaro was described as a top target of the Left heading into his 2022 re-election campaign.<ref>Freire, Emma (April 26, 2021). [https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/the-global-left-is-gunning-for-brazils-bolsonaro/ The Global Left Is Gunning For Brazil’s Bolsonaro]. ''The American Conservative''. Retrieved November 28, 2021.</ref>

==President of Brazil==
===Transition and inauguration===
Even before his inauguration, Bolsonaro had already begun making conservative changes.<ref>Londoño, Ernesto; Andreoni, Manuela (January 1, 2019). [https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/01/world/americas/brazil-jair-bolsonaro-president.html Brazil Wanted Change. Even Before Taking Office, Jair Bolsonaro Delivered.] ''The New York Times''. Retrieved January 1, 2019.</ref> Among his other actions in preparation for assuming office, he nominated [[Ernesto Araújo]], a pro-Trump [[nationalist]], to be his foreign minister.<ref>Multiple references:
*Schipani, Andres (November 14, 2018). [https://www.ft.com/content/4c328e0c-e846-11e8-8a85-04b8afea6ea3 Brazil’s Bolsonaro taps Trump-leaning diplomat as foreign minister]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved November 14, 2018.
*Savarese, Mauricio (November 14, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/pro-trump-diplomat-to-become-brazils-foreign-minister Pro-Trump diplomat to become Brazil's foreign minister]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved November 14, 2018.
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*Mainwaring, Doug (November 30, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/brazils-new-pro-trump-foreign-minister-trashes-climate-change-as-marxist-id Brazil’s new pro-Trump foreign minister trashes climate change as Marxist ‘ideology’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved December 1, 2018.
*Williams, Thomas D. (December 1, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/latin-america/2018/12/01/brazils-populist-minister-slams-climate-alarmism-as-marxist-ideology/ Brazil’s Populist Minister Slams Climate Alarmism as ‘Marxist Ideology’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 1, 2018.
*Watts, Jonathan (November 15, 2018). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/nov/15/brazil-foreign-minister-ernesto-araujo-climate-change-marxist-plot Brazil's new foreign minister believes climate change is a Marxist plot]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved November 18, 2018.</ref> He also nominated an evangelical pro-lifer pastor to be his minister in charge of family, women, and indigenous issues.<ref>Multiple references:
*Boadle, Anthony (December 6, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-politics-rights/brazils-bolsonaro-lumps-native-tribes-with-women-in-new-ministry-idUSKBN1O52CI Brazil's Bolsonaro lumps native tribes with women in new ministry]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
*Phillips, Dom (December 10, 2018). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/dec/06/outcry-over-bolsonaros-plan-to-put-conservative-in-charge-of-new-family-and-women-ministry Bolsonaro to abolish human rights ministry in favour of family values]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved December 29, 2018.</ref> Overall, his cabinet was comprised of conservatives and military men.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/bolsonaro-government-has-military-conservative-streak/4695428.html Bolsonaro Government Has Military, Conservative Streak]. ''Voice of America'' (from ''Agence France-Presse''). December 11, 2018. Retrieved December 11, 2018.
*[https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2018/12/10/world/politics-diplomacy-world/brazils-jair-bolsonaro-fills-cabinet-rightist-environment-chief/#.XA_nvWhKhPY Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro fills out Cabinet with rightist environment chief]. ''The Japan Times'' (from ''AFP-JIJI''). December 10, 2018. Retrieved December 11, 2018.
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*[https://www.voanews.com/a/brazilian-president-elect-adds-fifth-military-man-to-cabinet-/4675357.html Brazilian President-elect Adds Fifth Military Man to Cabinet]. ''Voice of America'' (from ''Reuters''). November 26, 2018. Retrieved December 11, 2018.
*Garcia, Raphael Tsavkko (December 10, 2018). [https://brazilian.report/power/2018/12/10/jair-bolsonaro-cabinet/ Who's who in Jair Bolsonaro's new cabinet]. ''The Brazilian Report''. Retrieved December 11, 2018.
*Schipani, Andres (November 22, 2018). [https://www.ft.com/content/cc6331fc-ecde-11e8-8180-9cf212677a57 Jair Bolsonaro’s inner circle: who’s who]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved December 29, 2018.</ref> Bolsonaro was inaugurated on January 1, 2019, declaring in his inauguration speech that Brazil would now be "liberated from socialism, inverted values, the bloated state and political correctness."<ref>Multiple references:
*Martel, Frances (January 2, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/latin-america/2019/01/02/bolsonaro-takes-helm-brazil-our-flag-never-red/ Bolsonaro Takes Helm in Brazil: ‘Our Flag Will Never Be Red’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
*Pearson, Samantha; Trevisani, Paulo (January 1, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/brazils-bolsonaro-is-sworn-in-as-president-marking-rightward-shift-11546365060 Brazil’s Bolsonaro Is Sworn In as President, Marking Rightward Shift]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
*Boadle, Anthony (December 31, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-politics/bolsonaro-takes-office-in-brazil-says-nation-liberated-from-socialism-idUSKCN1OV1AU Bolsonaro takes office in Brazil, says nation 'liberated from socialism']. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
*Rua, Ellis; Lopes, Marina; Sheridan, Mary Beth (January 1, 2019). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/the_americas/right-wing-leader-jair-bolsonaro-set-to-become-brazils-president/2019/01/01/0ee6386c-0adf-11e9-8942-0ef442e59094_story.html With Jair Bolsonaro’s inauguration, Brazil moves sharply to the right]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
*Phillips, Dom (January 1, 2019). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/jan/01/jair-bolsonaro-inauguration-brazil-president Bolsonaro declares Brazil's 'liberation from socialism' as he is sworn in]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
*[https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jair-bolsonaro-inaugural-address-brazil-new-president-2019-01-01/ Brazil's new far-right president promises sweeping changes in inaugural address]. ''CBS News''. January 1, 2019. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
*Lima, Mario Sergio; Said, Flavia (January 1, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-01-01/former-army-captain-takes-brazil-s-reins-in-surge-of-nationalism Bolsonaro Takes the Reins in Brazil in Nationalist Surge]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
See also:
*Lawler, Dave (January 3, 2019). [https://www.axios.com/bolsonaro-ally-trump-lgbt-human-rights-ministry-0bc97f0e-6db2-46e6-b551-5651211debf7.html Arrival of Brazil's Bolsonaro draws praise from Trump, fear from critics]. ''Axios''. Retrieved January 3, 2019.
*Phillips, Dom (December 31, 2018). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/dec/31/jair-bolsonaro-inauguration-brazil-president-brasilia-populist-leaders Populist leaders to attend Jair Bolsonaro's inauguration in Brazil]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
*Samuels, Brett (January 1, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/423413-trump-congratulates-brazils-bolsonaro-on-inauguration-the-usa-is-with Trump congratulates Brazil’s Bolsonaro on inauguration: ‘The U.S.A. is with you’]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-politics-trump/trump-congratulates-brazils-president-bolsonaro-idUSKCN1OV1PU Trump congratulates Brazil's President Bolsonaro]. ''Reuters''. January 1, 2019. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
*Bogorowski, Hanna (January 1, 2019). [https://dailycaller.com/2019/01/01/jair-bolsonaro-donald-trump-brazil/ Brazil's New President Thanks Trump — Vows to Bring Prosperity 'Under God's Protection']. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
*Rothwell, James; Avagnina, Gianluca (January 1, 2019). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/01/01/jair-bolsonaro-vows-work-donald-trump-gods-protection-sworn/ Jair Bolsonaro vows to work with Trump 'under God's protection' as he is sworn in as president of Brazil]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
*Goodenough, Patrick (January 1, 2019). [https://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/patrick-goodenough/trump-praises-brazils-new-leader-who-vows-free-his-country-socialism Trump Praises Brazil’s New Leader, Who Vows to Free His Country From Socialism]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
*[https://www.cnbc.com/2019/01/01/trump-praises-brazils-new-president-bolsonaro-after-he-vowed-to-strengthen-democracy-.html Trump praises Brazil's new President Bolsonaro after he vowed to 'strengthen democracy']. ''CNBC'' (from ''Reuters''). January 1, 2019. Retrieved January 2, 2019.</ref>

===Tenure===
Bolsonaro's presidency represented a unique opportunity for Brazil to advance conservative policies and improve the standard of living.<ref>Pinkerton, James P. (January 5, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/environment/2019/01/05/pinkerton-opportunity-brazils-jair-bolsonaro-south-america-north-america/ Pinkerton: The Opportunity of Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro for South America—and North America]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 5, 2019. See also:
*Hodgson, Fergus (February 27, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/bolsonaros-agenda-is-what-the-doctor-ordered-for-brazil_2818849.html Bolsonaro’s Agenda Is What the Doctor Ordered for Brazil]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved March 1, 2019.</ref> He made many changes just in the first few days of his tenure.<ref name="FirstDays">Multiple references:
*Douglas, Bruce (January 5, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-01-05/a-new-order-in-brazil-as-bolsonaro-marks-first-few-days-in-power A New Order in Brazil as Bolsonaro Marks First Few Days in Power]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved January 5, 2019.
*Lopes, Marina; Faiola, Anthony (January 5, 2019). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/the_americas/what-the-first-days-of-bolsonaros-presidency-say-about-the-direction-hell-take-brazil/2019/01/04/89d59e72-0ed7-11e9-8f0c-6f878a26288a_story.html What the first days of Bolsonaro’s presidency say about the direction he will take Brazil]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved January 5, 2019.
*[https://www.timesnownews.com/international/article/far-right-jair-bolsonaro-puts-stamp-on-brazil-in-first-week/342466 Far-right Jair Bolsonaro puts stamp on Brazil in first week]. ''TimesNowNews.com'' (from ''AFP''). January 6, 2019. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
See also:
*Puglie, Frederic (January 27, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jan/27/jair-bolsonaro-brazils-trump-has-rocky-start/ 'Brazil's Trump' off to rocky start on domestic front]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved January 29, 2019.</ref> In his first address in front of Brazil's congress, Bolsonaro stated that "we are going to unite the people, value the family, respect religions and our Judeo-Christian tradition, combat gender ideology, conserving our values," and he mentioned his campaign slogan of "Brazil first and God above everything."<ref>Hoffman, Matthew Cullinan (January 7, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/brazils-new-president-declares-god-above-all-vows-to-fight-gender-ideology Brazil’s new president declares ‘God above all,’ vows to fight gender ideology]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved January 7, 2019.</ref>

The Left used the same tactics and made the same attacks against Bolsonaro as it did against U.S. President Donald Trump.<ref>Wood, L. Todd (March 8, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/mar/8/left-wing-anti-trump-playbook-brazil-jairbolsonaro/ Left using anti-Trump playbook against Brazil's new conservative president]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved March 10, 2019.</ref>

In Bolsonaro's first 100 days in office, analysts agreed that he kept more campaign promises than, at least, his two most recent predecessors.<ref>Alves, Lise (April 10, 2019). [https://riotimesonline.com/brazil-news/rio-politics/national-politics/100-days-of-bolsonaro-administration-campaign-promises/ 100 Days of Bolsonaro Administration: Campaign Promises]. ''The Rio Times''. Retrieved April 11, 2019.</ref> He promoted conservative policies in his first year.<ref>Savarese, Mauricio; Jeantet, Diane (December 31, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/dec/31/brazils-bolsonaro-keeps-far-right-entering-tough-2/ Brazil's Bolsonaro keeps to far right, faces tough 2nd year]. 'The Washington Times'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved December 31, 2019.</ref>

====Gun rights====
Bolsonaro announced that upon assuming office, he would sign a decree to allow all Brazilians to own firearms if they do not have a criminal record,<ref>Multiple references:
*Adelmann, Bob (January 1, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/south-america/item/31067-decree-by-brazil-s-new-president-keeps-his-campaign-promise-to-expand-gun-rights Decree by Brazil’s New President Keeps His Campaign Promise to Expand Gun Rights]. ''The New American''. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
*Hawkins, Awr (December 31, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/12/30/brazils-president-elect-decree-protections-citizens-right-own-guns/ Brazil’s President-Elect to Decree Protections on Citizens’ Right to Own Guns]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 31, 2018.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-guns/brazils-president-elect-plans-decree-allowing-wider-gun-ownership-idUSKCN1OS0HN Brazil's president-elect plans decree allowing wider gun ownership]. ''Reuters''. December 29, 2018. Retrieved December 31, 2018.
*Pearson, Samantha; Magalhaes, Luciana (January 1, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/brazil-has-an-idea-to-fix-rampant-gun-violence-more-guns-11546315200 Brazil Has an Idea to Fix Rampant Gun Violence: More Guns]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
See also:
*Hawkins, Awr (January 2, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/01/02/brazils-jair-bolsonaro-hoodlums-already-have-guns-time-to-level-playing-field/ Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro: ‘Hoodlums Already Have Guns,’ Time to Level Playing Field]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 3, 2019.</ref> something he did on January 15, 2019.<ref>Multiple references:
*Hawkins, Awr (January 16, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/01/16/president-bolsonaro-signs-decree-to-broaden-law-abiding-brazilians-access-to-firearms/ President Bolsonaro Signs Decree to Broaden Law Abiding Brazilians’ Access to Firearms]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 16, 2019.
*Pearson, Samantha; Magalhães, Luciana (January 15, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/brazils-new-leader-eases-gun-restrictions-in-bid-to-combat-violence-11547568308 Brazil’s New Leader Eases Gun Restrictions in Bid to Combat Violence]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved January 15, 2019.
*Prengaman, Peter; Savarese, Mauricio (January 15, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jan/15/brazils-bolsonaro-loosens-gun-laws-first-of-expect/ Bolsonaro loosens gun laws in Brazil, world murder capital]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved January 15, 2019.
*Marcello, Maria Carolina; Stargardter, Gabriel (January 15, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-guns/bolsonaro-loosens-gun-laws-in-murder-ridden-brazil-idUSKCN1P91Q6 Bolsonaro loosens gun laws in murder-ridden Brazil]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 15, 2019.
*Darlington, Shasta (January 15, 2019). [https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/15/world/americas/bolsonaro-brazil-gun-rules.html Bolsonaro Signs Decree Making It Easier for Brazilians to Buy Guns]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved January 15, 2019.
*Phillips, Don (January 15, 2019). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/jan/15/brazil-bolsonaro-signs-decree-easing-gun-restrictions Brazil's Bolsonaro signs decree loosening gun ownership rules]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved January 15, 2019.
*Schipani, Andres (January 15, 2019). [https://www.ft.com/content/42865972-18db-11e9-b93e-f4351a53f1c3 Jair Bolsonaro makes it easier for Brazilians to buy and own guns]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved January 15, 2019.</ref> On May 7, 2019, Bolsonaro signed another decree, increasing the amount of ammunition Brazilians could buy and reducing restrictions on gun imports.<ref>Multiple references:
*Hayward, John (May 8, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2019/05/08/bolsonaro-expands-brazilian-gun-rights-executive-order/ Bolsonaro Expands Brazilian Gun Rights with Executive Order]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 11, 2019.
*Paraguassu, Lisandra (May 7, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-politics-guns/brazils-bolsonaro-signs-decree-easing-gun-import-ammo-limits-idUSKCN1SD2OU Brazil's Bolsonaro signs decree easing gun import, ammo limits]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 8, 2019.
*[https://www.apnews.com/e0f64da5875a46ba9cc7f00291a1c843 Brazil’s Bolsonaro signs decree easing gun laws]. ''Associated Press''. May 7, 2019. Retrieved May 8, 2019.
*[https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/brazils-bolsonaro-signs-decree-easing-gun-laws-62888225 Brazil's Bolsonaro signs decree easing gun laws]. ''ABC News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). May 7, 2019. Retrieved May 8, 2019.
*[https://www.dw.com/en/brazils-bolsonaro-signs-decree-further-easing-gun-rules/a-48645988 Brazil's Bolsonaro signs decree further easing gun rules]. ''Deutsche Welle''. May 8, 2019. Retrieved May 8, 2019.
See also:
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-politics-guns-taurus/brazil-gunmaker-taurus-shares-soar-as-bolsonaro-eases-gun-laws-idUSKCN1SE24K Brazil gunmaker Taurus' shares soar as Bolsonaro eases gun laws]. ''Reuters''. May 8, 2019. Retrieved May 8, 2019.</ref> On June 25, 2019, Bolsonaro reversed the May order, seeing that Brazil's congress would reject it.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-guns/brazil-president-backtracks-on-looser-gun-restrictions-as-lawmakers-resist-idUSKCN1TQ2Z1 Brazil president backtracks on looser gun restrictions as lawmakers resist]. ''Reuters''. June 25, 2019. Retrieved June 25, 2019.</ref><ref>Said, Flavia (June 25, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-06-25/brazil-gun-decree-scrapped-by-bolsonaro-amid-congress-pushback Brazil Gun Decree Scrapped by Bolsonaro Amid Congress Pushback]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved June 30, 2019.</ref>

In March 2021, Bolsonaro signed four decrees expanding citizens' ability to arm themselves for self-defense.<ref>Savarese, Mauricio (March 15, 2021). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/mar/15/brazils-bolsonaro-moves-to-arm-base-alarming-gun-e/ Brazil's Bolsonaro moves to arm base, alarming gun experts]. ''The Washington Times'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved March 15, 2021.</ref>

====Crime====
Bolsonaro sent soldiers to the province of Ceará to put down major gang violence.<ref>Kew, Ben (January 7, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2019/01/07/violence-rages-northern-brazil-bolsonaro-deploys-military/ Violence Rages in Northern Brazil as Bolsonaro Deploys Military]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 7, 2019.</ref>

In Christmas 2019, Bolsonaro issued a pardon to police officers convicted of involuntary crimes – committed out of self-defense.<ref>Biller, David (December 24, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/dec/24/brazils-bolsonaro-grants-police-officers-christmas/ Brazil's Bolsonaro grants police officers Christmas pardon]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved December 24, 2019.</ref>

On Christmas Day 2019, Bolsonaro signed a major bill cracking down on crime.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-politics-anti-crime/bolsonaro-signs-anti-crime-bill-designed-to-tackle-violence-in-brazil-idUSKBN1YT0MF Bolsonaro signs anti-crime bill designed to tackle violence in Brazil]. ''Reuters''. December 25, 2019. Retrieved December 25, 2019.</ref> On December 27, 2019, Bolsonaro signed a bill removing jail time as a possible punishment for military police and firefighters convicted of disciplinary offenses.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-politics/bolsonaro-signs-law-ending-disciplinary-detention-for-military-police-and-firefighters-idUSKBN1YV0XX Bolsonaro signs law ending disciplinary detention for military police and firefighters]. ''Reuters''. December 27, 2019. Retrieved December 27, 2019.</ref>

====Economy, deregulation, and bureaucracy====
Immediately upon assuming office, President Bolsonaro weakened the department protecting "indigenous rights," and instead promoting integration into Brazilian society, economic development, and improving indigenous quality of life.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-01-02/new-brazilian-president-removes-indigenous-protections/10680166 Brazil's new President Jair Bolsonaro rolls back Indigenous tribe protections]. ''Abc.net.au''. January 2, 2019. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
*Inouye, Stefani; Boadle, Anthony (January 2, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-politics-agriculture/bolsonaro-gives-brazil-farm-ministry-powers-on-indigenous-land-in-win-for-farmers-idUSKCN1OW0OS Bolsonaro gives Brazil farm ministry powers on indigenous land, in win for farmers]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
*Biller, David (January 2, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-01-02/brazil-s-new-leader-quick-to-please-farmers-cap-natives-lands Bolsonaro Caps Natives’ Lands, Pleasing Farmers in One of First Acts]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
*Londoño, Ernesto (January 2, 2019). [https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/02/world/americas/brazil-bolsonaro-president-indigenous-lands.html On Day 1, Brazil’s New President Undermines Indigenous Land Rights]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved January 2, 2019.</ref><ref name="Savarese2019">Savarese, Mauricio (January 2, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/c754faab167c43d1bb883dda1b511c54 Brazil’s Bolsonaro targets minorities on 1st day in office]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved January 2, 2019.</ref> He also signed several decrees promoting the [[free market]], including reducing a planned minimum wage increase, reducing the number of ministries, and firing partisan civil service officers,<ref>Multiple references:
*Martel, Frances (January 4, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/latin-america/2019/01/04/brazil-bolsonaro-promises-fire-communist-government-employees/ Brazil: Bolsonaro Promises to Fire ‘Communist’ Government Employees]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 5, 2019.
*Khan, Shehab (January 4, 2019). [https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/jair-bolsonaro-brazil-president-civil-servants-fire-far-right-left-wing-a8711116.html Jair Bolsonaro: Brazil’s new far right president fires hundreds of ‘left wing’ civil servants]. ''The Independent''. Retrieved January 4, 2019.</ref> actions which caused Brazil's stock market to rise significantly<ref>Multiple references:
*Lewis, Jeffrey T. (January 2, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/brazils-new-finance-chief-urges-quick-pension-overhaul-11546455741 Brazil’s New Conservative Leader Moves to Revamp Economy]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
*Boadle, Anthony (January 2, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-politics/brazil-markets-soar-as-new-government-vows-to-shrink-state-idUSKCN1OW19Y Brazil markets soar as new government vows to shrink state]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
*Yuk, Pan Kwan (January 2, 2019). [https://www.ft.com/content/37a1a98c-0ec0-11e9-a3aa-118c761d2745 Brazilian stocks: new year, new record high]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
*Lima, Mario Sergio; Said, Flavia (January 2, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-01-02/brazil-economy-chief-vows-to-drain-the-swamp-of-government-waste Brazil’s Economy Chief Vows to Drain the Swamp of Government Waste]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved January 3, 2019.
*Motson, Nikki (January 3, 2019). [https://p.dw.com/p/3Ays0 Markets soared in response to new president Jair Bolsonaro taking office in Brazil]. ''Deutsche Welle''. Retrieved January 3, 2019.
See also:
*Deveau, Scott (Febraury 6, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-02-06/brookfield-bullish-on-brazil-with-bolsonaro-s-pro-business-bent Brookfield Bullish on Brazil With Bolsonaro’s Pro-Business Bent]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
*McGeever, Jamie (February 28, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-latam-stocks-poll/brazil-stocks-to-enjoy-prolonged-bolsonaro-boost-mexico-more-muted-reuters-poll-idUSKCN1QH0OS Brazil stocks to enjoy prolonged Bolsonaro boost, Mexico more muted: Reuters poll]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved February 28, 2019.</ref><ref name="Deliver">Lima, Mario Sergio; Biller, David (January 2, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-01-02/brazilian-assets-soar-as-bolsonaro-starts-to-deliver-on-promises Brazilian Assets Soar as Bolsonaro Starts to Deliver on Promises]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved January 2, 2019.</ref> and business optimism to increase.<ref>Harris, Bryan (April 11, 2019). [https://www.ft.com/content/c897ee82-5a02-11e9-9dde-7aedca0a081a Brazil’s business optimism bounces back under Bolsonaro]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved April 12, 2019.</ref> Bolsonaro's government promised to privatize about 100 government-run industries.<ref>Kew, Ben (January 4, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2019/01/04/brazils-bolsonaro-pledges-privatize-many-industries-possible/ Brazil’s Bolsonaro Pledges to Privatize as Many Industries as Possible]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 5, 2019.</ref><ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-infrastructure/brazil-plans-to-privatize-or-liquidate-100-state-run-companies-idUSKCN1P2197 Brazil plans to privatize or liquidate 100 state-run companies]. ''Reuters''. January 8, 2019. Retrieved January 8, 2019.</ref> In his first few days in office, Bolsonaro abolished Brazil's labor department.<ref name="FirstDays"/>

Bolsonaro has promoted Brazil as an emerging free-market society, criticizing his predecessors and stating that "the left wing will not prevail."<ref>Kew, Ben (January 22, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2019/01/22/jair-bolsonaro-declares-new-brazil-davos-left-will-not-prevail/ Jair Bolsonaro Introduces ‘New Brazil’ at Davos: ‘The Left Will Not Prevail’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 23, 2019.</ref>

Bolsonaro worked to reduce socialistic environmental regulations.<ref>Spring, Jake (May 8, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-environment/ex-ministers-blast-bolsonaro-for-dismantling-brazils-environment-protections-idUSKCN1SE2IQ Ex-ministers blast Bolsonaro for dismantling Brazil's environment protections]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 8, 2019.</ref>

After Brazil's congress rejected President Bolsonaro's decree to transfer indigenous land decisions to the Agriculture Department, Bolsonaro issued another decree reinstating this policy in June 2019.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-politics-indigenous/brazils-bolsonaro-hands-indigenous-land-decisions-back-to-farm-sector-idUSKCN1TK37O Brazil's Bolsonaro hands indigenous land decisions back to farm sector]. ''Reuters''. June 19, 2019. Retrieved June 19, 2019.</ref>

Under Bolsonaro's presidency, Brazil's congress passed a major pension reform bill to improve the country's financial situation.<ref>Multiple references:
*McGeever, Jamie; Marcello, Maria Carolina (October 22, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-politics-pension/brazils-bolsonaro-heralds-great-day-as-senate-approves-pension-reform-idUSKBN1X11UT Brazil's Bolsonaro heralds 'great day' as Senate approves pension reform]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
*Marcello, Maria Carolina; McGeever, Jamie (October 23, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-politics-pensions/brazil-pension-reform-awaits-ratification-after-clearing-senate-idUSKBN1X2290 Brazil pension reform awaits ratification after clearing Senate]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 23, 2019.</ref>

Under Bolsonaro, Brazil saw an increase in economic growth and investment.<ref>Multiple references:
*Lewis, Jeffrey T. (December 3, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/investors-tune-out-discord-to-embrace-brazils-economic-turnaround-11575369000 Investors Tune Out Discord to Embrace Brazil’s Economic Turnaround]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved December 3, 2019.
*Lewis, Jeffrey T.; Trevisani, Paulo (December 3, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/brazils-economy-expands-at-fastest-pace-in-six-quarters-11575377914 Brazil’s Economy Expands at Fastest Pace in Six Quarters]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved December 3, 2019.</ref>

====Education====
He also signed a decree eliminating the "diversity" division of Brazil's education ministry and created a new division to promote literacy,<ref>Multiple references:
*Saldaña, Paulo (January 2, 2019). [https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/educacao/2019/01/velez-desmonta-secretaria-de-diversidade-e-cria-nova-subpasta-de-alfabetizacao.shtml Vélez desmonta secretaria de diversidade e cria nova subpasta de alfabetização]. ''Folha De S.Paulo''. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
* https://twitter.com/jairbolsonaro/status/1080567217031393283
See also:
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/new-brazil-government-drops-diversity-from-school-books/4736666.html New Brazil Government Drops ‘Diversity' from School Books]. ''Voice of America'' (from ''Agence France-Presse''). January 9, 2019. Retrieved March 31, 2019.</ref> the decree being signed as Bolsonaro vowed "to tackle the Marxist garbage" in Brazilian schools.<ref>Multiple references:
* https://twitter.com/jairbolsonaro/status/1080461738666012672
*Schow, Ashe (January 2, 2019). [https://www.dailywire.com/news/39879/new-brazil-president-vows-tackle-marxist-garbage-ashe-schow New Brazil President Vows To Tackle ‘Marxist Garbage’ In Schools]. ''The Daily Wire''. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
*Woodall, Crystal (January 3, 2019). [https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/2019/january/brazils-donald-trump-to-battle-marxist-garbage-bolsonaro-signals-new-era-for-us-and-latin-america 'Brazil's Donald Trump' to Battle 'Marxist Garbage': Bolsonaro Signals New Era for US and Latin America]. ''CBN News''. Retrieved January 3, 2019.
*Pentchoukov, Ivan (January 2, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/bolsonaro-vows-to-tackle-the-marxist-garbage-in-brazils-schools_2755389.html Bolsonaro Vows to ‘Tackle the Marxist Garbage’ in Brazil’s Schools]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved January 3, 2019.
See also:
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/brazil-education-overhaul-aims-at-ousting-marxist-ideology-/4774799.html Brazil Education Overhaul Aims at Ousting 'Marxist Ideology']. ''Voice of America'' (from ''Reuters''). February 6, 2019. Retrieved March 31, 2019.</ref> In February 2019, Bolsonaro announced it would revise public school textbooks to remove left-wing propaganda, including references to homosexuality and feminism.<ref>Multiple references:
*Barillas, Martin M. (February 11, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/brazils-new-president-to-eliminate-transgender-pro-gay-ideology-from-school Brazil’s new president to eliminate transgender, pro-gay ideology from schools]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
*Ciccotta, Tom (February 12, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2019/02/12/bolsonaro-erase-marxist-rubbish-from-brazilian-colleges/ Bolsonaro: Erase ‘Marxist Rubbish’ from Brazilian Colleges]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
*Osborne, Samuel (February 12, 2019). [https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/brazil-jair-bolsonaro-school-textbook-feminism-homosexuality-lgbt-violence-women-a8775271.html Bolsonaro regime to remove Brazilian textbook references to feminism and homosexuality]. ''The Independent''. Retrieved February 13, 2019.</ref> On February 25, 2019, the Education Ministry under Bolsonaro instructed schools to have students sing the national anthem and that teachers read a patriotic statement to students,<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.foxnews.com/world/brazil-ministry-tells-students-to-recite-bolsonaro-slogan Brazil ministry tells students to recite Bolsonaro slogan]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). February 26, 2019. Retrieved February 27, 2019.
*[https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/brazil-s-new-right-wing-government-asks-schools-read-out-n975901 Brazil's new right-wing government asks schools to read aloud a President Bolsonaro slogan]. ''NBC News'' (from ''Reuters''). February 25, 2019. Retrieved February 27, 2019.
Brazil's education department revised its policy after criticism:
*Phillips, Dom (February 26, 2019). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/feb/26/brazil-education-minister-bolsonaro-slogan-students-recite Outrage after Brazil ministry asks schools to read aloud Bolsonaro slogan]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved March 1, 2019.</ref> and he encouraged students to call out their teachers when they promoted left-wing content.<ref>Kaiser, Anna Jean (May 3, 2019). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/may/03/brazil-schools-teachers-indoctrination-jair-bolsonaro Call for students to film 'biased' teachers brings Brazil's culture wars to classroom]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved May 8, 2019.</ref> Bolsonaro has attempted to remove left-wing bias from the history content in Brazilian schools.<ref>Pearson, Samantha (April 12, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/bolsonaro-takes-aim-at-brazils-history-11555080030 Bolsonaro Takes Aim at Brazil’s History]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved April 12, 2019.</ref> In September 2019, Bolsonaro announced his administration would draft legislation to ban far-left gender ideology indoctrination in public schools.<ref>Barillas, Martin M. (September 10, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/brazilian-president-moves-to-protect-schoolkids-from-lgbt-gender-ideology Brazilian president moves to protect schoolkids from LGBT gender ideology]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved September 10, 2019.</ref>

President Bolsonaro succeeded in increasing security and reducing left-wing influences in Brazil's public schools.<ref>Watson, Katy (May 7, 2019). [https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-48039435 How Brazil's culture wars are being waged in classrooms]. ''BBC News''. Retrieved May 8, 2019.</ref>

====Social issues====
On his first day in office, President Bolsonaro signed a decree removing LGBT issues from the list of concerns of the human rights ministry,<ref name="Savarese2019"/><ref>Gstalter, Morgan (January 2, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/human-rights/423594-brazils-new-president-removes-lgbt-concerns-from-human Brazil’s new president removes LGBT concerns from human rights ministry]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved January 2, 2019.</ref> and he signed another decree increasing oversight over NGOs and international organizations, which he argued inhibited indigenous integration into Brazilian society.<ref name="NGOdecree">Stargardter, Gabriel (January 2, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-politics-ngos/bolsonaro-presidential-decree-grants-sweeping-powers-over-ngos-in-brazil-idUSKCN1OW1P8 Bolsonaro presidential decree grants sweeping powers over NGOs in Brazil]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 2, 2019.</ref>

President Bolsonaro created a national week to raise awareness of teen pregnancy in order to prevent it.<ref>[http://www2.planalto.gov.br/acompanhe-o-planalto/noticias/2019/01/semana-nacional-vai-conscientizar-para-evitar-a-gravidez-na-adolescencia Semana nacional vai conscientizar para evitar a gravidez na adolescência]. ''Planalto.gov.br''. January 4, 2019. Retrieved January 6, 2019.</ref>

In January 2019, President Bolsonaro announced he would end a program to create an "indigenous cryptocurrency."<ref>[https://www.ccn.com/brazils-new-president-jair-bolsonaro-shuts-down-indigenous-cryptocurrency-project/ Brazil’s New President Jair Bolsonaro Shuts Down ‘Indigenous Cryptocurrency’ Project]. ''AltCoin News''. January 8, 2019. Retrieved January 9, 2019.</ref>

President Bolsonaro abolished the culture ministry shortly after assuming office.<ref>Neuendorf, Henri (January 9, 2019). [https://news.artnet.com/art-world/brazil-disbands-ministry-culture-1434835 Brazil’s New Right-Wing President Jair Bolsonaro Has Disbanded the Country’s Ministry of Culture]. ''Artnet News''. Retrieved January 9, 2019.</ref><ref>Angeleti, Gabriella (January 9, 2019). [https://www.theartnewspaper.com/news/brazilian-culture-ministry-bolsonaro-osmar-terra Jair Bolsonaro’s government extinguishes Brazilian ministry of culture]. ''The Art Newspaper''. Retrieved January 9, 2019.</ref>

Pro-life Brazilian governmental officials vocally supported pro-life policies at the UN.<ref>[https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/brazilian-pro-life-voices-make-themselves-heard-at-un-womens-conference Brazilian pro-life voices make themselves heard at UN women’s conference]. ''LifeSiteNews'' (from the ''Campaign Life Coalition''). March 26, 2019. Retrieved March 26, 2019.</ref> Bolsonaro's government criticized the [[World Health Organization]] for pro-abortion guidelines.<ref>Gennarini, Stefano (October 11, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/brazilian-minister-says-world-health-orgs-abortion-guidelines-risk-girls-lives Brazilian minister says World Health Org’s abortion guidelines risk girls’ lives]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved October 11, 2019.</ref>

President Bolsonaro made numerous changes to environmental policy.<ref>Jeantet, Diane (May 15, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/6ba1d372640641749278a3054f3a47d4 AP Explains: Brazil’s environmental changes under Bolsonaro]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved May 15, 2019.</ref> In May 2019, he fired a far-left activist from his role as the leader of a government-controlled climate change group.<ref>Spring, Jake (May 10, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-environment/brazils-bolsonaro-fires-militant-head-of-climate-change-action-group-idUSKCN1SG2BT Brazil's Bolsonaro fires 'militant' head of climate change action group]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 10, 2019.</ref> He accused left-wing NGOs of manipulating deforestation statistics to make his record look bad,<ref>Kew, Ben (August 22, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2019/08/22/brazil-bolsonaro-suggests-ngos-started-amazon-wildfires-after-cutting-their-funding/ Brazil: Bolsonaro Suggests NGO’s Started Amazon Wildfires After Cutting Their Funding]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 22, 2019. See also:
*Kew, Ben (August 23, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2019/08/23/amazon-fires-brazils-bolsonaro-urges-macron-stop-meddling-after-he-threatens-veto-trade-deal/ Amazon Fires: Brazil’s Bolsonaro Urges Macron to Stop Meddling After He Threatens to Veto Trade Deal]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 23, 2019.
*Richardson, Valerie (August 29, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/aug/29/nasa-area-burned-by-global-wildfires-dropped-by-25/ NASA: Area burned by global wildfires dropped by 25% since 2003]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 8, 2019.
*Richardson, Valerie (August 26, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/aug/26/amazon-fires-normal-agriculture-despite-internatio/ Annual Amazon farmland burn sets records for international outrage]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 8, 2019.
*[https://twitter.com/lyndseyfifield/status/1167114222247075847 Lyndsey Fifield]. ''Twitter''. August 29, 2019. Retrieved September 8, 2019.
*[https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/145464/fires-in-brazil Fires in Brazil]. ''Earthobservatory.nasa.gov''. August 22, 2019. Retrieved September 8, 2019.
*Murphy, James (November 30, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/south-america/item/34189-brazil-s-bolsonaro-puts-blame-for-some-amazon-fires-on-hollywood-s-leonardo-dicaprio Brazil’s Bolsonaro Puts Blame for Some Amazon Fires on Hollywood’s Leonardo DiCaprio]. ''The New American''. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
*Mass, Warren (December 11, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/tech/environment/item/34301-brazil-s-president-dares-to-call-greta-thunberg-a-brat Brazil’s President Dares to Call Greta Thunberg a Brat]. ''The New American''. Retrieved December 11, 2019.</ref> though he later sent soldiers to stop fires in the Amazon.<ref>De Souza, Marcelo Silva (August 24, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/526be768cbab450c9dabc394e662cb32 Brazilian troops begin deploying to fight Amazon fires]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved August 24, 2019.
*Smits, Jeanne (August 30, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/global-elites-myths-and-lies-about-amazon-fires-burning-hot-and-heavy Global elites’ myths and lies about Amazon fires burning hot and heavy]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved August 30, 2019.</ref>

On May 21, 2019, President Bolsonaro signed a proclamation consecrating Brazil to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.<ref>Barillas, Martin M. (May 23, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/brazilian-president-signs-proclamation-consecrating-nation-to-virgin-mary Brazilian president signs proclamation consecrating nation to Virgin Mary]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved May 23, 2019.</ref> At a speech at the UN General Assembly in September 2020, Bolsonaro stated that Brazil "is a Christian and conservative country" and called on the world to fight "Christophobia."<ref>Multiple references:
*Martel, Frances (September 22, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/latin-america/2020/09/22/bolsonaro-urges-u-n-to-fight-christophobia-brazil-is-a-christian-country/ Bolsonaro Urges U.N. to Fight ‘Christophobia’: ‘Brazil Is a Christian Country’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 22, 2020.
*Mangiaracina, Emily (October 7, 2020). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/president-of-brazil-pushes-for-worldwide-fight-against-christophobia-at-un President of Brazil pushes for worldwide ‘fight against Christophobia’ at UN]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved November 14, 2020.</ref>

====Foreign policy====
[[File:Trump and Bolsonaro, March 2019.jpg|thumb|250px|Bolsonaro and U.S. President [[Donald Trump]] in March 2019]]
On his first day in office, President Bolsonaro signed a decree giving Brazil's government strong oversight over international organizations operating in Brazil.<ref name="NGOdecree"/> Meanwhile, Brazil's foreign minister, [[Ernesto Araújo]], stated that Brazil would reject globalism and oversight by international organizations.<ref name="Deliver"/><ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-politics-araujo/brazils-new-foreign-minister-says-country-will-abandon-globalism-idUSKCN1OW1OO Brazil's new foreign minister says country will abandon globalism]. ''Reuters''. January 2, 2019. Retrieved January 2, 2019. See also:
*Paraguassu, Lisandra; Brito, Ricardo (January 3, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-politics/brazil-wants-to-move-embassy-to-jerusalem-push-reform-at-wto-idUSKCN1OX1SR Brazil wants to move embassy to Jerusalem, push reform at WTO]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 3, 2019.
*Araujo, Ernesto (January 7, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2019-01-07/brazil-s-bolsonaro-brings-foreign-policy-revolution-says-araujo Bolsonaro Was Not Elected to Take Brazil as He Found It]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved January 7, 2019.</ref> In January 2019, Bolsonaro stated Brazil would move its embassy in [[Israel]] to [[Jerusalem]],<ref>Giaritelli, Anna (January 4, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/brazil-to-follow-us-by-moving-its-embassy-in-israel-to-jerusalem Brazil to follow US by moving its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved January 4, 2019.</ref> though in March 2019, he announced Brazil would open a trade office in Jerusalem "as a part of its embassy in Israel."<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.timesofisrael.com/brazil-to-open-trade-office-in-jerusalem-as-a-part-of-its-embassy/ Brazil to open trade office in Jerusalem ‘as a part of its embassy’]. ''The Times of Israel''. March 31, 2019. Retrieved March 31, 2019.
*Burke, Michael (March 31, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/436643-brazil-opening-diplomatic-office-in-jerusalem-as-bolsonaro-visits-israel Brazil opening 'diplomatic office' in Jerusalem as Bolsonaro visits Israel]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved March 31, 2019.
*Levingston, Ivan; Moura, Fabiola (March 31, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-03-31/brazil-to-open-diplomatic-office-in-jerusalem-israel-says Brazil Will Open Trade Office in Jerusalem, Bolsonaro Says]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved March 31, 2019.
*Landau, Noa; Tibon, Amir (March 31, 2019). [https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium-brazil-formally-announces-opening-business-office-in-jerusalem-instead-of-embassy-1.7068760 Brazil Announces Opening Jerusalem 'Business Office' - Instead of Promised Embassy]. ''Haaretz''. Retrieved March 31, 2019.
*[https://www.breitbart.com/news/brazil-to-open-diplomatic-office-in-jerusalem/ Brazil to open diplomatic office in Jerusalem]. ''Breitbart News'' (from ''UPI''). March 31, 2019. Retrieved March 31, 2019.
*Williams, Dan (March 31, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-israel-brazil/brazil-opens-israel-trade-mission-in-jerusalem-short-of-full-embassy-move-idUSKCN1RC097 Brazil opens Israel trade mission in Jerusalem, short of full embassy move]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved April 2, 2019.
See also:
*Danan, Deborah (March 31, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/middle-east/2019/03/31/brazils-bolsonaro-to-netanyahu-i-love-israel/ Brazil’s Bolsonaro to Netanyahu: ‘I Love Israel’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 31, 2019.
*Bedard, Paul (March 29, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/brazil-to-relocate-embassy-to-jerusalem-despite-pushback Brazil to relocate embassy to Jerusalem despite ‘pushback’]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved March 31, 2019.
*Danan, Deborah (December 15, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/middle-east/2019/12/15/brazil-to-move-embassy-to-jerusalem-presidents-son-vows-at-opening-of-trade-mission/ Brazil Opens Trade Office in Jerusalem Ahead of Expected Embassy Move]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 15, 2019.
*Roberts, Katabella (December 16, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/brazil-opens-trade-office-in-jerusalem-after-pledge-to-relocate-embassy-by-2020_3175341.html Brazil Opens Trade Office in Jerusalem After Pledge to Relocate Embassy by 2020]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-israel-brazil-embassy/netanyahu-says-brazil-committed-to-move-embassy-to-jerusalem-in-2020-idUSKBN1YJ0IS Netanyahu says Brazil committed to move embassy to Jerusalem in 2020]. ''Reuters''. December 15, 2019. Retrieved December 15, 2019.</ref> Bolsonaro became the first Brazilian president to visit the [[Western Wall]] while being accompanied by a senior Israeli official.<ref>Multiple references:
*Danan, Deborah (April 2, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/middle-east/2019/04/02/in-first-brazils-bolsonaro-visits-western-wall-with-netanyahu/ WATCH: In First, Brazil’s Bolsonaro Visits Western Wall with Netanyahu]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 2, 2019.
*Rosenberg, Ilan; Paraguassu, Lisandra (April 1, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-israel-brazil/bolsonaro-visits-western-wall-palestinians-angry-at-jerusalem-mission-idUSKCN1RD2OW Bolsonaro visits Western Wall, Palestinians angry at Jerusalem mission]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved April 2, 2019.</ref>

In January 2019, President Bolsonaro withdrew Brazil from the [[UN Migrant Treaty]], citing a desire to protect the country's [[national sovereignty]].<ref>Multiple references:
*Kew, Ben (January 9, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2019/01/09/bolsonaro-pulls-brazil-out-u-n-migration-pact-we-will-define-our-rules/ Bolsonaro Pulls Brazil Out of U.N. Migration Pact: ‘We Will Define Our Rules’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
*Paris, Francesca (January 9, 2019). [https://www.npr.org/2019/01/09/683634412/brazilian-president-bolsonaro-withdraws-from-u-n-compact-on-migration Brazilian President Bolsonaro Withdraws From U.N. Compact On Migration]. ''NPR''. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
*Londoño, Ernesto (January 9, 2019). [https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/09/world/americas/bolsonaro-brazil-migration-accord.html Bolsonaro Pulls Brazil From UN Migration Accord]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-migration/brazil-quits-u-n-migration-pact-will-still-take-in-venezuelan-refugees-source-idUSKCN1P22G0 Brazil quits U.N. migration pact, will still take in Venezuelan refugees: source]. ''Reuters''. January 8, 2019. Retrieved January 8, 2019.</ref> In a 2019 speech to the trade organization Mercosur, Bolsonaro advocated for national sovereignty,<ref>Martel, Frances (July 18, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/latin-america/2019/07/18/bolsonaro-trump-mercosur-speech/ Bolsonaro Channels Trump to South American Trade Bloc: ‘I Want Brazil to Be Great’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 18, 2019.</ref> and he did the same at a [[United Nations General Assembly]] speech later that year in which he also criticized socialism.<ref>Multiple references:
*Pearson, Samantha; Lewis, Jeffrey T. (September 24, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/brazils-bolsonaro-defends-right-to-develop-amazon-11569338624 Brazil’s Bolsonaro Defends Right to Develop Amazon]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
*Martel, Frances (September 24, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/environment/2019/09/24/bolsonaro-asks-u-n-to-fight-colonialist-macron-environmentalists-on-amazon-fires/ Bolsonaro Asks U.N. to Fight ‘Colonialist’ Macron, Environmentalists on Amazon Fires]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
*Laurence, Lianne (September 25, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/brazils-president-slams-socialism-defends-sovereignty-in-hard-hitting-un-address Brazil’s president slams socialism, defends sovereignty in hard-hitting UN address]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved September 25, 2019.</ref>

President Bolsonaro extradited a communist terrorist to Italy, where he had been wanted for several decades.<ref>Tomlinsom, Chris (January 15, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/01/15/communist-terrorist-cesare-battisti-arrives-italy-fulfilling-bolsonaro-promise/ Brazil’s Bolsonaro Fulfils Promise to Italy’s Salvini, Hands Over Communist Terrorist]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 15, 2019.</ref> He refused to recognize [[Nicolás Maduro]]'s Marxist Venezuelan government after a disputed election.<ref>Kew, Ben (January 14, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2019/01/14/brazil-recognizes-venezuelan-assembly-leader-rightful-president/ Brazil Recognizes Venezuelan Assembly Leader as Rightful President]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 15, 2019. See also:
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-venezuela-politics-brazil/brazils-bolsonaro-formally-recognizes-venezuelan-opposition-envoy-idUSKCN1T5312 Brazil's Bolsonaro formally recognizes Venezuelan opposition envoy]. ''Reuters''. June 4, 2019. Retrieved June 5, 2019.</ref> In November 2019, Brazil under Bolsonaro was one of only three countries to vote against an annual UN resolution condemning U.S. sanctions on Cuba.<ref>Lederer, Edith M. (November 7, 2019). [https://apnews.com/966ea6e0d9f74c5f8b246702f2f75acf UN votes overwhelmingly to condemn US embargo on Cuba]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved November 7, 2019.</ref>

Bolsonaro's first foreign trip was to the United States rather than Argentina, breaking a Brazilian precedent.<ref>[https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3002295/brazil-leader-jair-bolsonaro-woos-donald-trump Brazil leader Jair Bolsonaro woos Donald Trump, opens base to US rockets, visits CIA and dines with Steve Bannon]. ''South China Morning Post''. Retrieved March 19, 2019. See also:
*Fox, Ben (March 19, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/bdc70648e5814d25b549d1c252910006 Brazil’s new president signals better relations with the US]. ''Associated Press''. March 19, 2019. Retrieved March 19, 2019.</ref>

Bolsonaro, however, advocated for and advanced plans for a monetary union between Brazil and Argentina, something which would reduce Brazilian national sovereignty.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-economy-currency/brazils-bolsonaro-doubles-down-on-monetary-union-with-argentina-idUSKCN1T81II Brazil's Bolsonaro doubles down on monetary union with Argentina]. ''Reuters''. June 7, 2019. Retrieved June 7, 2019.</ref>

Bolsonaro adopted a weak position on China as president, contrasting with the strong position he took during his campaign,<ref>Multiple references:
*Biller, David; Jeantet, Diane (November 13, 2019). [https://apnews.com/e99b67b41fe8478a9e513d39f2168a5a Economy in mind, Bolsonaro changes tack and cozies up to Xi]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved November 13, 2019.
*Trevisani, Paulo (November 15, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/brazil-deepens-china-ties-in-about-face-11573772734 Brazil Deepens China Ties in About-Face]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved November 17, 2019.</ref><ref name="ChinaBrazilTrade2019">Hayward, John (November 14, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2019/11/14/bolsonaro-expands-free-trade-china-threatening-brazilian-industry/ Bolsonaro Expands ‘Free Trade’ with China, Threatening Brazilian Industry]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 16, 2019.</ref> and some conservatives criticized him for this.<ref>Brian, Paul (November 1, 2019). [https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/even-latin-americas-trump-is-kowtowing-to-the-chinese/ Even Latin America’s Trump is Kowtowing to the Chinese]. ''The American Conservative''. Retrieved November 1, 2019.</ref> Additionally, Bolsonaro adopted a trade policy more in line with the [[establishment]] that also threatened Brazilian industry.<ref name="ChinaBrazilTrade2019"/><ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brics-summit-brazil/bolsonaro-says-brazils-trade-policy-is-realistic-and-pragmatic-idUSKBN1XO24Y Bolsonaro says Brazil's trade policy is realistic and pragmatic]. ''Reuters''. November 14, 2019. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brics-summit-bolsonaro/bolsonaro-says-wants-no-role-for-brazil-in-u-s-china-trade-war-idUSKBN1XO1XY Bolsonaro says wants no role for Brazil in U.S.-China trade war]. ''Reuters''. November 14, 2019. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
*Hayward, John (November 15, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2019/11/15/bolsonaro-brazil-will-stay-out-of-u-s-china-trade-dispute/ Bolsonaro: Brazil Will Stay Out of U.S.-China Trade Dispute]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 16, 2019.</ref>

====Other====
In August 2019, after disestablishing a left-wing Cuban slave doctor program, Bolsonaro created a Doctors for Brazil program, giving medical jobs to Brazilians.<ref>Martel, Frances (August 2, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/latin-america/2019/08/02/bolsonaro-cuban-slave-doctor-program-created-guerrilla-cells-brazil/ Bolsonaro: Cuban Slave Doctor Program Created ‘Guerrilla Cells’ in Brazil]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 3, 2019.</ref> In 2019, Bolsonaro ended visa requirements for tourists and business people from China, India, the United States, Canada, Japan, and Australia.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-visas/brazil-says-it-will-no-longer-require-visas-from-chinese-indian-citizens-idUSKBN1X32AX Brazil says it will no longer require visas from Chinese, Indian citizens]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 27, 2019.</ref>

In December 2019, Bolsonaro signed an order allowing small farmers to gain the title of the land they farm.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-politics-landrights/brazils-bolsonaro-moves-on-land-titles-for-small-farmers-idUSKBN1YE2R1 Brazil's Bolsonaro moves on land titles for small farmers]. ''Reuters''. December 10, 2019. Retrieved December 10, 2019.</ref>

==Views==
In its eighth consecutive term, Jair Bolsonaro is one of the most admired personalities and at the same time one of the most hated in [[Brazil]]. Bolsonaro is the most conservative and [[right-wing]] politician on the Brazilian political spectrum, and for defending [[Christian values|Christian]],<ref name="ProLifeIsrael"/><ref>Thomas, Goerge (March 20, 2019). [https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/politics/2019/march/we-are-god-fearing-men-brazils-president-is-a-friend-to-president-trump-and-biblical-values 'We Are God-Fearing Men': Brazil's President a Friend to Trump and Biblical Values]. ''CBN News''. Retrieved March 26, 2019.</ref> [[family values|family]],<ref name="Chapman2018"/> [[traditional values|traditional]] and [[conservative values]], has been falsely labeled by the Brazilian media as "[[Nazi]]",<ref>[http://www.cartacapital.com.br/tecnologia/a-onda-bolsonaro-e-o-despertar-do-neonazismo The Bolsonaro wave and the awakening of neo-Nazism] - [[CartaCapital]]</ref> "[[homophobic]]",<ref>[http://terramagazine.terra.com.br/interna/0,,OI5125255-EI6578,00-Vou+processar+o+Bolsonaro+diz+Mott+sobre+panfletos.html Earth. "I'll sue the Bolsonaro" says Mott on pamphlets] - Terramagazine.terra.com.br.</ref> "[[racist]]",<ref>[http://noticias.uol.com.br/politica/2011/04/01/para-ministra-da-igualdade-racial-declaracoes-de-bolsonaro-sao-caso-explicito-de-racismo.jhtm Chief of Seppir consider statements such as "explicit racism" of Bolsonaro]. - UOL (April 1, 2011). Visited on April 2, 2011.</ref> "[[fascist]]",<ref>[http://www.joildo.net/artigos/tortura-nunca-mais/ Mario Jakobskind (May 29, 2009). Torture Never Again! Joildo.net]</ref> "[[sexist]]"<ref>[http://www.mndh.org.br/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2747&Itemid=56 MNDH want full pressure against Bolsonaro] - MNDH.</ref> and "[[white supremacist]]". The international [[mainstream media]] has also been extremely biased against Bolsonaro.<ref>Jasper, William F. (October 10, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/south-america/item/30291-fake-news-media-in-a-froth-as-trump-of-the-tropics-bolsonaro-seems-headed-to-be-brazil-s-president Fake News Media in a Froth as “Trump of the Tropics” Bolsonaro Seems Headed to Be Brazil’s President]. ''The New American''. Retrieved October 10, 2018. See also:
*Rogan, Tom (October 22, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/the-economist-is-wrong-jair-bolsonaro-would-be-better-for-brazil-than-fernando-haddad The Economist is wrong, Jair Bolsonaro would be better for Brazil than Fernando Haddad]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
*Stargardter, Gabriel (May 2, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-politics/brazils-bolsonaro-faces-backlash-as-sponsors-ditch-ny-gala-dinner-idUSKCN1S824M Brazil's Bolsonaro faces backlash as sponsors ditch NY gala dinner]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 2, 2019.
*Martel, Frances (May 4, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/latin-america/2019/05/04/brazils-bolsonaro-cancels-nyc-trip-environmentalists-bill-de-blasio-object/ Brazil’s Bolsonaro Cancels NYC Trip After Environmentalists, Bill de Blasio Object]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 4, 2019.</ref> He has been compared to U.S. President [[Donald Trump]] and even has the nickname "Tropical Trump."<ref name="TropicalTrump"/><ref name="MeredithCNBC2018"/><ref>Dilorenzo, Sarah; Prengaman, Peter (October 9, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/ap-explains-how-brazils-bolsonaro-used-trump-tactics AP Explains: How Brazil's Bolsonaro used Trump tactics]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved October 9, 2018.</ref>

Bolsonaro takes strongly [[pro-life]] positions,<ref name="ProLifeIsrael">Bohon, Dave (November 5, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/item/30556-brazil-s-new-president-christian-pro-life-pro-israel Brazil’s New President: Christian, Pro-Life, Pro-Israel]. ''The New American''. Retrieved November 5, 2018.</ref><ref name="Chapman2018">Chapman, Michael W. (November 1, 2018). [https://www.cnsnews.com/blog/michael-w-chapman/brazils-new-president-strong-supporter-israel Brazil's New President is Pro-Life, Pro-Family, and Strong Supporter of Israel]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved November 2, 2018.</ref><ref>Risdon, James (October 19, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/outspoken-pro-life-candidate-leads-in-brazils-presidential-election-race Outspoken pro-life candidate leads in Brazil’s presidential election race]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved October 19, 2018.</ref> and he is critical of [[Carnival]] because of its immoral and degenerate practices.<ref>Chakraborty, Barnini (March 6, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/brazils-far-right-president-slams-carnival-tweets-x-rated-clip-and-asks-about-golden-shower Brazil's far-right president slams Carnival, tweets x-rated clip and asks about 'golden shower']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 6, 2019.</ref> He supports strong [[law and order]] policies on crime,<ref>Carolina Carcello (October 21, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-election/brazils-bolsonaro-says-he-intends-to-use-armed-forces-to-fight-violence-idUSKCN1MV0W8 Brazil's Bolsonaro says he intends to use armed forces to fight violence]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 21, 2018.</ref> and he has a good relationship with Brazil's military.<ref>Pearson, Samantha; Magalhaes, Luciana (October 29, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/brazils-new-president-set-to-give-military-more-clout-1540855191 Brazil’s New President Set to Give Military More Clout]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.</ref> He accurately condemns [[Similarities between Communism, Nazism and liberalism|national socialism as a left-wing ideology]].<ref>Multiple references:
*Chapman, Michael W. (April 5, 2019). [https://www.cnsnews.com/blog/michael-w-chapman/bolsonaro-israel-there-no-doubt-nazism-was-left-wing-movement Bolsonaro in Israel: 'There Is No Doubt' Nazism Was Left-Wing Movement]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved April 6, 2019.
*Dolsten, Josefin (April 4, 2019). [https://www.timesofisrael.com/bolsonaro-says-nazis-were-leftists-following-visit-to-yad-vashem/ Bolsonaro says Nazis were ‘leftists’ following visit to Yad Vashem]. ''The Times of Israel''. Retrieved April 6, 2019.
*Wise, Justin (April 3, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/437196-bolsonaro-says-no-doubt-nazis-were-leftists-after-visiting-israel Bolsonaro says after visiting Holocaust museum that Nazis 'no doubt' were leftists]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved April 3, 2019.</ref>

When he was first elected for the first time, Bolsonaro had a more friendly stance toward economic interventionism. Over the years, however, Bolsonaro has come to strongly support [[limited government]], a [[free market]] without bureaucracy, and privatization.<ref name="5Policies">Kew, Ben (October 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/latin-america/2018/10/29/who-is-jair-bolsonaro-five-conservative-policies-brazils-president-elect-champions/ Who is Jair Bolsonaro? Five Conservative Policies Brazil’s President-Elect Champions]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.</ref><ref name="CoalitionCabinet"/><ref>Prengaman, Peter (October 8, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/a-look-at-the-campaign-proposals-made-by-brazils-bolsonaro A look at the campaign proposals made by Brazil's Bolsonaro]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved October 9, 2018.</ref><ref>Ayres, Marcela (October 24, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-election-guedes/after-converting-bolsonaro-free-market-guru-must-convince-brazil-idUSKCN1MY2OB After converting Bolsonaro, free-market guru must convince Brazil]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 24, 2018.</ref>

On foreign policy issues, Bolsonaro has voiced support for nationalist policies similar to those of President Trump,<ref name="5Policies"/><ref>Boadle, Anthony (October 16, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-election-diplomacy/brazil-right-winger-would-follow-trumps-lead-on-foreign-policy-idUSKCN1MQ2HR Brazil right-winger would follow Trump's lead on foreign policy]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 16, 2018.</ref><ref>Schipani, Andres; Rathbone, John Paul (October 30, 2018). [https://www.ft.com/content/40303dd4-dbb2-11e8-8f50-cbae5495d92b Jair Bolsonaro poised to upend Brazil’s foreign policy]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved November 2, 2018.</ref> and he views the [[United States]] positively.<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/world/brazils-bolsonaro-opens-doors-to-host-u-s-military-base Brazil's Bolsonaro opens doors to host U.S military base]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). January 4, 2019. Retrieved January 6, 2019.</ref> Bolsonaro takes strongly pro-[[Israel]] positions,<ref name="ProLifeIsrael"/><ref name="Chapman2018"/><ref>Keinon, Herb (January 7, 2019). [https://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Benjamin-Netanyahu/Netanyahu-completes-embrace-of-Bolsonaro-576540 Netanyahu Completes Embrace of Bolsonaro]. ''The Jerusalem Post''. Retrieved January 7, 2019.</ref> supporting moving Brazil's embassy to [[Jerusalem]], something he affirmed he would do after his election,<ref>Samuels, Brett (November 1, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/414389-brazils-bolsonaro-confirms-plan-to-move-israel-embassy-to-jerusalem Brazil's Bolsonaro confirms plan to move Israel embassy to Jerusalem]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 1, 2018.</ref><ref>Shaw, Adam (November 2, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/brazil-president-elect-jair-bolsonaro-intends-to-move-israel-embassy-to-jerusalem Brazil president-elect Jair Bolsonaro intends to move Israel embassy to Jerusalem]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved November 2, 2018.</ref> and closing the "[[Palestinian]]" embassy in Brazil.<ref>Dilorenzo, Sarah; Savarese, Mauricio; Prengaman, Peter (October 8, 2018). [https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-most-returns-in-brazils-far-right-candidate-bolsonaro-ahead/ Brazil’s far-right, pro-Israel candidate falls just short of election stunner]. ''The Times of Israel'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved October 9, 2018.</ref><ref>Keinon, Herb (October 29, 2018). [https://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Netanyahu-congratulates-new-populist-pro-Israel-Brazilian-president-570654 Netanyahu Congratulates New Populist, Pro-Israel Brazilian President]. ''The Jerusalem Post''. Retrieved October 31, 2018.</ref> He is seen as a critic of [[China]],<ref>Multiple references:
*Kew, Ben (October 17, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/10/17/brazilian-presidential-frontrunner-jair-bolsonaro-china-buying-brazil/ Brazilian Presidential Frontrunner Jair Bolsonaro: ‘China Is Buying Brazil’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
*Spring, Jake (October 25, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-election-china-insight/bolsonaros-anti-china-rants-have-beijing-nervous-about-brazil-idUSKCN1MZ0DR Bolsonaro's anti-China rants have Beijing nervous about Brazil]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 25, 2018.
*Hayward, John (October 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/10/29/china-panics-bolsonaro-unthinkable-brazil-align-u-s-taiwan/ China Panics over Bolsonaro: ‘Unthinkable’ for Brazil to Align with U.S. and Taiwan]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.</ref> [[Venezuela]],<ref>Multiple references:
*Showalter, Monica (October 30, 2018). [https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2018/10/bad_week_for_venezuelas_maduro_trump_and_bolsonaro_have_a_bromance.html Bad week for Venezuela's Maduro: Trump and Bolsonaro have a bromance]. ''American Thinker''. Retrieved November 2, 2018.
*Martel, Frances (October 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/latin-america/2018/10/29/venezuelas-opposition-welcome-brazils-conservative-president-elect-bolsonaro/ Venezuela’s Opposition Welcome Brazil’s Conservative President-Elect Bolsonaro]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 2, 2018.
See also:
*[https://p.dw.com/p/37i5y Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro: Venezuela should be kicked out of Mercosur]. ''Deutsche Welle''. November 6, 2018. Retrieved November 7, 2018.
*Colitt, Raymond; Martin, Eric (January 23, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-01-23/brazil-leader-pledges-sweeping-reform-to-avoid-deeper-crisis Bolsonaro Says Brazil Must Reform or Become Next Venezuela]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved January 23, 2019.</ref> and [[Cuba]].<ref>Multiple references:
*Martel, Frances (December 20, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/latin-america/2018/12/20/bolsonaro-meets-cuban-resistance-vows-brazils-support-against-communism/ Bolsonaro Meets Cuban Resistance: Vows Brazil’s Support Against Communism]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-cuba/brazils-bolsonaro-threatens-to-cut-diplomatic-ties-with-cuba-idUSKCN1N71ZF Brazil's Bolsonaro threatens to cut diplomatic ties with Cuba]. ''Reuters''. November 2, 2018. Retrieved November 2, 2018.</ref> However, after his election, he stated that he welcomed increased Chinese investment and trade.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-politics-china/brazils-bolsonaro-welcomes-chinese-investment-trade-idUSKCN1NA2DN Brazil's Bolsonaro welcomes Chinese investment, trade]. ''Reuters''. November 5, 2018. Retrieved November 5, 2018. See also:
*Martel, Frances (December 28, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/asia/2018/12/28/brazil-bolsonaro-invites-china-inaugural-calling-coalition-communism/ Brazil: Bolsonaro Invites China to Inaugural After Calling for Coalition Against Communism]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
*Martel, Frances (January 3, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/asia/2019/01/03/china-brags-brazils-bolsonaro-wants-better-better-ties-beijing/ China Brags: Brazil’s Bolsonaro Wants ‘Better and Better’ Ties with Beijing]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 3, 2019.</ref> Bolsonaro was critical of the [[globalist]] [[Mercosur]] trade agreement,<ref>Adghirni, Samy; Gamarski, Rachel (October 17, 2018). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-10-17/after-nafta-rewrite-brazil-s-bolsonaro-eyes-mercosur-overhaul After Nafta Rewrite, Brazil’s Bolsonaro Eyes Mercosur Changes]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved November 2, 2018.</ref> though he continued integrating Brazil into the organization.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-argentina-brazil-bolsonaro/brazils-bolsonaro-says-mercosur-will-soon-sign-eu-trade-deal-idUSKCN1T72BV Brazil's Bolsonaro says Mercosur will soon sign EU trade deal]. ''Reuters''. June 6, 2019. Retrieved June 7, 2019.</ref> Bolsonaro is strongly [[anti-communist]], even stating in a speech after his election as president that he had "an obligation" to fight communism in Latin America.<ref>Martel, Frances (December 10, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/latin-america/2018/12/10/bolsonaro-brazil-obligation-help-latin-america-fight-communism/ Bolsonaro: Brazil Has ‘an Obligation’ to Help Latin America Fight Communism]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 11, 2018. See also:
*Martel, Frances (December 22, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/latin-america/2018/12/22/brazils-conservatives-turn-ambitions-towards-global-anti-socialist-alliance/ Brazil’s Conservatives Turn Ambitions Towards Global Anti-Socialist Alliance]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 22, 2018.</ref> He has made similar statements on the need for him to fight the Left.<ref>Preissler Iglesias, Simone (March 18, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-03-18/bolsonaro-calls-for-an-end-to-communism-on-visit-to-washington Bolsonaro Sees Himself Ending ‘Dirty Ideology of the Left’ in Brazil]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved March 18, 2019.</ref> While opposed to Venezuela's Marxist regime, he has been skeptical of pursuing military action in the country as it would not be in Brazil's interests.<ref>Iglesias, Simone Preissler; Adghirni, Samy (September 26, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-09-26/bolsonaro-rules-out-venezuela-intervention-citing-vietnam-war Bolsonaro Rules Out Venezuela Intervention, Citing Vietnam War]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved September 28, 2019.</ref>

Bolsonaro is a critic of the left-wing [[mainstream media]].<ref>Boadle, Anthony; Slattery, Gram (November 4, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-politics-media/brazils-next-president-declares-war-on-fake-news-media-idUSKCN1N90NN Brazil's next president declares war on 'fake news' media]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 4, 2018.</ref>

While originally pledging to leave the [[globalist]] [[Paris climate agreement]], Bolsonaro later retracted that conservative promise.<ref>Viga Gaier, Rodrigo (October 25, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-election/brazils-bolsonaro-scraps-pledge-to-quit-paris-climate-deal-idUSKCN1MZ1DB Brazil's Bolsonaro scraps pledge to quit Paris climate deal]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 25, 2018. See also:
*Christofaro, Beatrice (October 26, 2018). [https://www.apnews.com/b7de89252286498f93729f308555cf5f Brazil far-right candidate softens stances ahead of election]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved October 26, 2018.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-climate-paris-agreement/brazil-vice-president-says-country-is-staying-in-paris-climate-accord-idUSKCN1UA1U7 Brazil vice president says country is staying in Paris climate accord]. ''Reuters''. July 15, 2019. Retrieved July 15, 2019.</ref>

==Personal life==
Bolsonaro has been married three times, and he has five children, with his three oldest sons – including [[Eduardo Bolsonaro]] – also serving as conservative elected officials. Bolsonaro has been baptized in the [[Jordan River]].<ref>Dias Carneiro, Júlia (January 5, 2019). [https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-sh/Jair_Bolsonaro_Brazil Jair Bolsonaro: Brazil’s unlikely president]. ''BBC News''. Retrieved January 10, 2019.</ref>

== See also ==
*[[National conservatism]]
*[[Nationalism]]

== References ==
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Kristi Noem

2021-10-24T23:44:18Z

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'''Kristi Lynn Noem''' (born November 30, 1971) is the [[pro-life]], [[movement conservative]] governor of [[South Dakota]], serving since January 5, 2019. Previously, she served as the [[Republican]] representative for the [[United States House of Representatives]] from 2011 to 2019. Noem was first elected in 2010, defeating incumbent Democrat [[Stephanie Herseth Sandlin]]. Right before being elected to Congress, she served as the Assistant Majority Leader<ref>http://www.kristiforcongress.com/meet-kristi/</ref> while representing the 6th district in the South Dakota House of Representatives.

Despite having a reputation for opposing lockdowns and COVID tyranny, Noem only took this position after the South Dakota Legislature rejected her efforts to impose mandates. Furthermore, she has a record of aligning with big, leftist businesses over conservative priorities.<ref>Tennant, Michael (July 13, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/noem-throws-stones-at-desantis-forgetting-her-own-glass-house/ Noem Throws Stones at DeSantis, Forgetting Her Own Glass House]. ''The New American''. Retrieved October 24, 2021.</ref><ref>Hochman, Nate (September 15, 2021). [https://www.nationalreview.com/2021/09/who-is-kristi-noem-really/ Who Is Kristi Noem, Really?] ''National Review''. Retrieved October 24, 2021.</ref>

==U.S. House of Representatives==
===2010 campaign===
Noem became a fundraising star for the GOP, raising more campaign cash than any other Republican challenger for U.S. House.<ref>[http://www.dakotavoice.com/2010/10/kristi-noem-another-republican-fundraising-star-is-born/ Kristi Noem: Another Republican Fundraising Star is Born, Dakota Voice, October 12, 2010]</ref>

{{cquote|My experiences as a wife, mother, farmer, rancher, small business owner, and South Dakotan have taught me fundamental truths that will ensure I will remain steadfast in my resolve to do the people’s will.}}

==Governor of South Dakota==
In 2019, Noem signed a bill into law establishing [[constitutional carry]],<ref>Hawkins, Awr (January 31, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/01/31/sd-gov-kristi-noem-signs-bill-end-concealed-carry-permit-requirement/ SD Gov. Kristi Noem Signs Bill to End Concealed Carry Permit Requirement]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 21, 2019.</ref><ref>Gstalter, Morgan (January 31, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/427930-south-dakota-governor-signs-law-allowing-concealed-handguns-without-a South Dakota governor signs law to allow concealed handguns without a permit]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved March 21, 2019.</ref><ref>Byas, Steve (July 3, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/constitution/item/32760-constitutional-carry-now-law-in-south-dakota Constitutional Carry Now Law in South Dakota]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 3, 2019.</ref> as well as several [[pro-life]] bills.<ref>Freiburger, Calvin (March 21, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/south-dakota-governor-signs-multiple-pro-life-laws-including-ultrasound-requirement-end-of-life-parental-involvement South Dakota governor signs multiple pro-life laws including ultrasound requirement, end-of-life parental involvement]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved March 21, 2019.</ref> On March 20, 2019, Noem signed a bill into law protecting intellectual diversity on college campuses.<ref>Multiple references:
*Vondracek, Christopher (March 21, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/mar/21/south-dakota-enacts-law-to-bolster-conservative-in/ First-of-its-kind 'campus intellectual diversity' law passed to bolster conservative thought]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved March 26, 2019.
*Ellis, Jonathan (March 20, 2019). [https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/2019/03/20/gov-kristi-noem-gop-target-university-political-correctness-south-dakota-legislature-free-speech/3226155002/ Noem, GOP target university 'political correctness' with first-of-its-kind diversity, speech law]. ''Sioux Falls Argus Leader''. Retrieved March 26, 2019.
*Piro, Graham (March 25, 2019). [https://www.nationalreview.com/2019/03/south-dakota-protects-free-speech-on-campus/ South Dakota Protects Free Speech on Campus]. ''National Review''. Retrieved March 26, 2019.</ref> She also signed a bill requiring public schools to display the national motto "[[In God We Trust]]."<ref>Multiple references:
*Daugherty, Owen (July 25, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/454842-new-south-dakota-law-requiring-in-god-we-trust-sign-hung-in-public New South Dakota law requiring 'In God We Trust' sign to hang in public schools goes into effect]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 25, 2019.
*Bohon, Dave (July 26, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/culture/faith-and-morals/item/32962-south-dakota-law-requires-public-schools-to-display-in-god-we-trust South Dakota Law Requires Public Schools to Display “In God We Trust”]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 26, 2019.
*Bourne, Lisa (July 26, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/south-dakota-displays-in-god-we-trust-motto-in-all-of-the-states-public-schools South Dakota displays ‘In God we Trust’ motto in all of the state’s public schools]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved July 26, 2019.
*Vondracek, Christopher (August 20, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/aug/20/south-dakota-public-schools-adding-in-god-we-trust/ South Dakota public schools adding 'In God We Trust' to walls]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 20, 2019.</ref>
She did however refuse to sign a bill that would prohibit biological boys from competing in women's sports.<ref>https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/30/politics/south-dakota-transgender-sports-kristi-noem/index.html</ref> She later refused to sign a bill that would prohibit private companies from mandating COVID-19 vaccinations, claiming that it would set a dangerous precedent for [[Democrat]]s,<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6pRbbbo0Og&t=1566s</ref> even though [[Ron DeSantis]], a conservative Republican, had previously implemented similar policies in [[Florida]].<ref>https://www.flgov.com/2021/05/03/governor-ron-desantis-signs-landmark-legislation-to-ban-vaccine-passports-and-stem-government-overreach/</ref> She then responded to criticism from [[The Daily Wire]] host Matt Walsh, who called her a "standard, corporatist, establishment Republican" and claimed that her relative popularity on the right was almost exclusively due to her physical appearance,<ref>https://twitter.com/JasonSCampbell/status/1430642799595167752</ref> by using leftist tactics against him on [[Twitter]]. She borrowed and further cut short a clip from [[Media Matters]] and accused Walsh of "horrible [[misogyny]]."<ref>https://twitter.com/govkristinoem/status/1430670180414337034</ref> Walsh, for his part, subsequently accused Noem of "bow[ing] to the [[Chamber of Commerce]], corporate interests, and the LGBT lobby."<ref>https://twitter.com/MattWalshBlog/status/1430686424265859072</ref> He later stated that she was attempting to please the left by "attacking someone to the right of her."<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_j13C3uPABI Governor Kristi Noem Is Offended By My 'Horrible Misogyny' | Ep. 784]</ref>

===Coronavirus response===
Despite the impact that the [[coronavirus]] outbreak had on [[South Dakota]], Gov. Noem refused to enact a [[stay-at-home order]], correctly pointing out the nonsensical arguments backing it, as well as asserting the importance of protecting individual liberties and freedom.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.newsmax.com/politics/southdakota-coronavirus-noem/2020/04/15/id/963058/?gdpr_consent=&gdpr=false S. Dakota Gov Resists Stay-at-Home Orders]
*[https://www.foxnews.com/media/gov-kristi-noem-vows-to-keep-south-dakota-open-becomes-public-enemy-no-1-for-the-left-amid-covid-19-crisis South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem hits back at critics of her coronavirus response: 'I believe in our freedoms and liberties']
*[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/bethbaumann/2020/04/18/sd-gov-kristi-noem-claps-back-at-critics-who-wanted-her-to-implement-a-statewide-stayathome-order-n2567167 SD Gov. Noem Drops a Truth Bomb on Critics Demanding She Issue a Stay-at-Home Order]</ref> Unlike Democrat governors such as New York's [[Andrew Cuomo]], Michigan's [[Gretchen Whitmer]] and Wisconsin's [[Tony Evers]], she has also never imposed or enforced a face mask mandate on the people of South Dakota, stating that she did not want to approach such a mandate for the sake of making people "feel good",<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/south-dakota-gov-kristi-noem-statewide-mask-mandate South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem explains stance on mask mandate, won't enforce 'to make people feel good'] at Fox News</ref> as well as pointing out that she wanted to see science and data concerning mask wearing that would prove that doing so would slow the spread of the [[CCP flu pandemic]],<ref>[https://www.bhpioneer.com/covid-19/noem-firm-on-no-mask-mandate/article_58007e38-2a89-11eb-9da8-ef244162f39d.html Noem firm on no mask mandate]</ref> which has actually shown not to be effective based on research into mask wearing.<ref>[https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/04/self-help-kit-demand-tyrannical-governors-stop-unconstitutional-unhealthy-mask-mandates/ A Self-Help Kit on How to Demand Tyrannical Governors Stop Unconstitutional and Unhealthy Mask Mandates] at the Gateway Pundit</ref>

==Personal life==
Noem is a rancher, a [[mother]] of three, and a hunter. She and her family lives on a ranch where they raise [[Angus]] [[cattle]] and show [[Quarter Horses]]. Noem has worked the family [[farm]] for 17 years, owned and operated a [[hunting]] operation, and helped manage the family restaurant.<ref>https://www.theblaze.com/stories/the-next-sarah-palin-meet-south-dakotas-kristi-noem/</ref><ref>https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/2010_Elections/elections-2010-south-dakota-sarah-palin/story?id=11860378</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.kristiforcongress.com/ Campaign website]
*[https://www.facebook.com/kristiforcongress Facebook page]
*[https://twitter.com/#!/KristiNoem Twitter page]
*[https://www.youtube.com/user/kristiforcongress YouTube channel]
*[http://picasaweb.google.com/KristiNoemforCongress/ Picasa photos]

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User talk:1990'sguy

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Thanks for adding your edits, hopefully you'll become a regular contributor. If I can help you out with anything let me know. [[User:Progressingamerica|Progressingamerica]] ([[User talk:Progressingamerica|talk]]) 19:45, 27 July 2016 (EDT)

:Thank you! --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 19:49, 27 July 2016 (EDT)

Account promoted to skip the Captcha requirement. Thanks for your enlightening edits to [[Examples of Bias in Wikipedia]].

Congratulations!--[[User:Aschlafly|Andy Schlafly]] ([[User talk:Aschlafly|talk]]) 19:37, 28 July 2016 (EDT)

:Thank you! --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 19:45, 28 July 2016 (EDT)
::Congratulations and welcome. You should be aware that people who edit at both CP and WP with the same user name are sometimes harrassed at WP as a result. [[User:JDano|JDano]] ([[User talk:JDano|talk]]) 00:11, 29 July 2016 (EDT)
:::Thank you for the welcome and thanks for the heads up! I've already received some heat on Wikipedia for taking some unpopular positions and opposing the bias there, so it will be nothing new for me. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 17:36, 29 July 2016 (EDT)

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I saw your helpful addition to the article on Murder of Seth Rich, so I thought I would visit your talk page. How long have you lasted on the WickedPedia? I would be surprised that you would last long there, as I have found the WickedPedia incredibly intolerant and censorious, a pseudo-aristocracy with dominating bullies, biased enough for me to consider it a candidate for the Big T award (T in the Calvinist TULIP); i.e, total depravity! LOL I don't think you can do much on Wikipedia without being part of a group of old boys or buddies who work together. ([[User:Thunkful2|Thunkful2]] ([[User talk:Thunkful2|talk]]) 19:26, 23 August 2016 (EDT))

:Did you mean my Wikipedia talk page? I have been editing Wikipedia for almost three years already. A big reason why I've lasted so long there is because many of the topics I edit are not particularly controversial. However, you are completely right in your description of Wikipedia. I have seen firsthand the massive (and very visible) intolerance and bias Wikipedia has against conservatives, Christians, and anything that contradicts secular and humanistic (pseudo)"scientific knowledge". I could probably write a book about all my criticisms of Wikipedia. I have been able to do some good work (I was able to bring the article "Electoral history of Ronald Reagan" to official "Good Article" status, and I created a few articles), but on other articles, like the Murder of Seth Rich, we cannot have much confidence on the quality and neutrality of those articles. I do applaud you, Thunkful2, for your excellent work on "Murder of Seth Rich". It's awesome that at least one person can accurately present this story! :) --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 22:35, 23 August 2016 (EDT)

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I meant right here, this talk page -- I visited it after seeing your good edit. No, I haven't gone to your talk page on the WickedPedia. Thanks for the complement. ([[User:Thunkful2|Thunkful2]] ([[User talk:Thunkful2|talk]]) 10:45, 24 August 2016 (EDT))

:OK, got it. And thanks for your complement. :) --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 18:50, 24 August 2016 (EDT)

== References from Wikipedia ==

While it's not really plagiarism to copy a reference from WP, it just want to point out that you probably shouldn't do so unless you have read that source, and believe that it supports what is being said. If you are reading the books you are referencing, that's fine--I just can't tell. --[[User:DavidB4|David B]] ([[User talk:DavidB4|TALK]]) 23:33, 8 September 2016 (EDT)
:Oh, that's a good point. I actually did not read those books, I just wanted to cite something so I wouldn't be adding unsourced info to the article. Should I remove those references anyway? --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 23:36, 8 September 2016 (EDT)

::It is a good idea to find references to support unsourced statements, but it is a little deceptive to cite something you haven't read. To be entirely beyond reproach, removal probably would be best. At this point though, I honestly don't know if I'd bother. In my opinion, it's up to you. No one else has said anything, so it might be okay to leave them, I'm just not sure. --[[User:DavidB4|David B]] ([[User talk:DavidB4|TALK]]) 23:51, 8 September 2016 (EDT)

:::OK. I will do my own research and find other sources that I can use instead. However, it's getting late, so I will deal with that tomorrow. Thanks for your help! --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 23:58, 8 September 2016 (EDT)

== Account promoted ==

Your account has been promoted to include blocking and overnight editing capability. Congratulations!--[[User:Aschlafly|Andy Schlafly]] ([[User talk:Aschlafly|talk]]) 00:30, 29 September 2016 (EDT)

:Congratulations! --[[User:DavidB4|David B]] ([[User talk:DavidB4|TALK]]) 00:57, 29 September 2016 (EDT)

::Well done! [[User:AlanE|AlanE]] ([[User talk:AlanE|talk]]) 01:06, 29 September 2016 (EDT)

:::Thanks all! I really appreciate it! --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 10:21, 29 September 2016 (EDT)

::::Excellent! you did good keeping an eye on that vandal yesterday. [[User:Progressingamerica|Progressingamerica]] ([[User talk:Progressingamerica|talk]]) 14:52, 29 September 2016 (EDT)

:::::Thanks, Progressingamerica, I appreciate it! --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 16:42, 29 September 2016 (EDT)

==Reading the WSJ==
Re: [[Christoph Blocher]]

Typically, when I want to read a WSJ article that requires subscriber sign in is to Google the headline and access the web page from a search engine instead of directly. Most of the time this requires a clean browser tab, sometimes it needs to be done in a different browser. Rarely, it requires a cookie clearing. Just thought that information may be of help. This even works with articles that are years old.

As a last resort, see if its in the internet archive.(though, most articles I don't want that bad to keep trying) But they're all good procedures to know. Sometimes works for other news sites too, besides WSJ. [[User:Progressingamerica|Progressingamerica]] ([[User talk:Progressingamerica|talk]]) 00:00, 10 October 2016 (EDT)

:Thanks for the tip! That's what I will do. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 17:32, 10 October 2016 (EDT)

== Account promoted ==

Your account has been promoted to include upload and rollback features. Congratulations!--[[User:Aschlafly|Andy Schlafly]] ([[User talk:Aschlafly|talk]]) 17:26, 13 October 2016 (EDT)
:Thanks! I really appreciate it! --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 17:36, 13 October 2016 (EDT)
::Congratulations! Keep it up! --[[User:DavidB4|David B]] ([[User talk:DavidB4|TALK]]) 19:31, 13 October 2016 (EDT)
:::Thanks David! --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 19:43, 13 October 2016 (EDT)

== Move and unlock requests ==

You can post your move and unlock requests to [[User talk:Karajou]]. [[User:PeterKa|PeterKa]] ([[User talk:PeterKa|talk]]) 22:30, 13 October 2016 (EDT)
:Thanks for the tip! It's getting late, so I will do that tomorrow. I appreciate it! --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 22:37, 13 October 2016 (EDT)
::You don't actually need any privileges to do a move. You can cut-and-paste from one lemma to another. For purposes of copyright law, the edit summaries must make it clear where the incoming material comes from. [[User:PeterKa|PeterKa]] ([[User talk:PeterKa|talk]]) 00:54, 14 October 2016 (EDT)

== Karajou blocked a user who expressed views supporting the Presidential candidate who is not a sexual preditor. ==

People should not be judged in race on alleged sexuality. A proper critique of Karajou would be asking him about blocking a user who expressed views supporting the Presidential candidate who is not a sexual preditor.--[[User:Rodgerr|Rodgerr]] ([[User talk:Rodgerr|talk]]) 19:04, 14 October 2016 (EDT)

:If you think you have been judged unfairly, you could have just emailed Karajou or webmaster@conservapedia.com (see [[Conservapedia:Guidelines#Member Accounts]]). However, more than once, you decided to take the low route, calling him filthy, immature words [http://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=User_talk:Karajou&diff=1283494&oldid=1283491]. See [[Conservapedia:Avoid personal remarks]]. And why in the world did you do this? [http://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Coal_burning&curid=140922&diff=1283484&oldid=1283423] (for someone who apparently abhors Trump for the tape, your words seem just as bad) That, honestly, is shameful. I will note that the "Bringreaganback" account clearly violated [[Conservapedia:90/10 rule]]. Considering all this, it's quite clear you deserved the block. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 19:12, 14 October 2016 (EDT)

== Mainpageleft ==

In response to your good question about entries on [[Template:Mainpageleft|Mainpageleft]], currently there are about 112 featured entries there, which are "reshuffled" periodically. Do you have any suggestions about how that "team" of entries be improved, with respect to insight, influence, popularity, interest level, educational value, etc.? It's a terrific mix of topics now but there is always room for improvement, particularly as the issues and interest in certain topics by the public inevitably shifts over time. Thanks much for any suggestions you may have.--[[User:Aschlafly|Andy Schlafly]] ([[User talk:Aschlafly|talk]]) 11:46, 18 October 2016 (EDT)

:An example: "[[Underrated Sports Stars]]" is a solid entry, but should probably be replaced on [[Template:Mainpageleft|Mainpageleft]]. Do you have any favored, influential, insightful, potentially or already popular entry that you like, which you would recommend to replace it?--[[User:Aschlafly|Andy Schlafly]] ([[User talk:Aschlafly|talk]]) 12:55, 18 October 2016 (EDT)

::I do have a few suggestions. [[Murder of Seth Rich]] is probably the best suggestion, as it is very detailed and well sourced. Also, the Wikipedia article of the murder has been the victim of leftist bias (two times, within a month, editors have tried to delete the article, and with that failing, the article appears to have been stripped of much detail) which our article covers well. Other suggestions that I have are the [[Ark Encounter]] (a popular and influential attraction, and one that has been the victim of atheist and evolutionary bias, which the article covers), and [[Larry McDonald]] (a true patriot who stayed true to his principles, and his article actually covers the theories on his possible survival). --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 20:22, 18 October 2016 (EDT)

== Account promoted again ==

Congratulations, your account has been promoted again, so that you can edit protected articles, and protect and unprotect articles. Very well done!--[[User:Aschlafly|Andy Schlafly]] ([[User talk:Aschlafly|talk]]) 22:05, 10 November 2016 (EST)
:Wow! Thank you very much, Mr. Schlafly! I really appreciate it! --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 22:19, 10 November 2016 (EST)
::Congratulations! I've had some problems with the "protect" privilege, but I hope it works for you! --[[User:DavidB4|David B]] ([[User talk:DavidB4|TALK]]) 01:35, 12 November 2016 (EST)
:::Thanks! I hope so too! --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 11:15, 12 November 2016 (EST)
::::Congratulations on yet another promotion. [[User:JDano|JDano]] ([[User talk:JDano|talk]]) 11:46, 12 November 2016 (EST)
:::::Thanks! --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 11:46, 12 November 2016 (EST)

==Can't edit article==
Hi again, 1990'sguy, it's Ambassador. Is there any reason I can't edit the article on the [[Big Bang]]? To keep atheists from changing it, I suppose. If you have access to it, you might want to add the point about the Big Bang, due to planets and moons spinning backwards, contradicting the law of Conservation of angular momentum. Find out about it [http://www.creationwiki.org/Three_planets_and_several_moons_revolve_backwards_(Talk.Origins) here]. Thanks! [[User:Ambassador|Ambassador]] ([[User talk:Ambassador|talk]]) 19:56, 22 November 2016 (EST)
:Yes, the article is protected probably because of atheist/secularist/liberal vandalism. Unfortunately, I cannot edit it myself as I do not have full admin capabilities. I recommend asking an admin ([http://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Special:ListUsers&username=&group=sysop&limit=100 list]) to unlock the article or add the information you want added. Or, you can go to [[Talk:Main Page|the main talk page]] and add your request there, where more people can see it. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 21:08, 22 November 2016 (EST)

== Thank you! ==

Hello there, and thank you for editing the article on [[Islam and Christianity]]. --[[User:SWAJCAHL&S|SWAJCAHL&S]] ([[User talk:SWAJCAHL&S|talk]]) 09:13, 23 November 2016 (EST)
:No problem, and thank you for creating it! --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 09:14, 23 November 2016 (EST)

::And also thank you, for your help - and tips! - on [[Jared Kushner]]. I'll try to remember the ref's and cat's in the future. --[[User:Ed Poor|Ed Poor]] ([[User talk:Ed Poor|talk]]) 21:49, 23 November 2016 (EST)
:::Sounds great and you're welcome! --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 22:05, 23 November 2016 (EST)

== Geocentric page ==

I added a bit on the talk page a while ago. [[User:PeterIceHockey|PeterIceHockey]] ([[User talk:PeterIceHockey|talk]]) 17:15, 3 December 2016 (EST)
:Do you mean on the section "Ptolemy's view of a stationary earth"? --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 18:13, 3 December 2016 (EST)
::Sorry for the late reply but yes. It doesn't seemed to have created a new heading so I will add that now. [[User:PeterIceHockey|PeterIceHockey]] ([[User talk:PeterIceHockey|talk]]) 17:11, 5 December 2016 (EST)
:::I removed it. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 23:21, 5 December 2016 (EST)

== This is a simple misunderstanding. Please be reasonable. ==

This is [[User:Amorrow]]. I had to dirty myself by creating a sockpuppet because you cut off every last channel of communication. The issues:
# SSN of dead people are release by the government of the USA. I made it clear that my father is dead. His name was William Knight Morrow. You can find his name and SSN, for instance, at [http://sortedbybirthdate.com/pages/19311104.html this page]. It is public, not private.
# You could have removed that link and let it go at that. I do not require notification of such actions. I do not care about that link very much. I put it there simply as a convenience.
Is the matter resolved? If so, then please unblock me or let me know here what remains unresolved.--[[User:Amorrow2|Amorrow2]] ([[User talk:Amorrow2|talk]]) 20:44, 3 December 2016 (EST)

:I am discussing the issue on [[User talk:DavidB4]]. You are welcome to join in. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 20:48, 3 December 2016 (EST)
::You are unblocked. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 21:46, 3 December 2016 (EST)

Hello um 1990sguy Im not a spammer or troll I just want to edit this page so I can mod the Alexa device to read out conservapedia instead of wickedpedia.
:First off, you need talk page permission if you're going to make massive changes on one of CP's most important articles. I re-inserted some of your edits, but you need talk page permission to go further and change the article's very tone and point of view. Second, are you a sock of Amorrow? --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 08:58, 8 November 2018 (EST)
::I am almost certainly not apart of this sock of amorrow, what is an Amorrow anyway 1990s?--[[User:Reevestehsnek|Reevestehsnek]] ([[User talk:Reevestehsnek|talk]] 14:58, 8 November 2018 (EST)
:::Amorrow is the user who started the discussion you're commenting in. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 15:04, 8 November 2018 (EST)
::::Reeves, if your going to troll, you need an upgrade. Don't be so amatuerish about it. Show us something new and witty so we can develop appropriate countermeasures. You're obviously not stupid. [[User:RobSmith|RobS]][[User talk:RobSmith|''Deep Six the Deep State!'']] 15:31, 8 November 2018 (EST)
:::::Not a Troll, just following guidelines to not start a new section unless it hasn't been posted--[[User:Reevestehsnek|Reevestehsnek]] ([[User talk:Reevestehsnek|talk]] 16:09, 8 November 2018 (EST)
::::::Like I am legit confused, During these last few Hours I get the feeling that you 1990s guy either think Im trying to wreck youre words or that I'm a troll. I also get the feeling that I am extremely unwelcome. Like is all this because I'm black. Because if that's the case Ill leave this site like real pronto.--[[User:Reevestehsnek|Reevestehsnek]] ([[User talk:Reevestehsnek|talk]] 16:26, 8 November 2018 (EST)
:::::::You're confusing me with RobS, who also commented right above. I did not accuse you of trolling. If you feel unwelcome, it's probably because you're new, and you are not familiar with CP's rules. Also, CP is an '''extremely''' high target of vandalism, so we act the same way for '''every''' new user to vet them. Your skin color (which nobody knows) has nothing to do with it. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 16:58, 8 November 2018 (EST)
::::::::Also, we '''recommend''' that you make a new section on a talk page. We discourage commenting on a two-year-old section about a completely different topic. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 17:11, 8 November 2018 (EST)

==Pitch hitting==

Thanks for the ref [http://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Donald_Trump&oldid=1293435]. --[[User:Ed Poor|Ed Poor]] [[User talk:Ed Poor|Talk]] 13:34, 18 December 2016 (EST)
:You're welcome. Always happy to help! --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 15:15, 18 December 2016 (EST)

==Trump==
You're not telling me it's just a coincidence, are you? [[User:JohnZ|JohnZ]] ([[User talk:JohnZ|talk]]) 18:44, 23 December 2016 (EST)

:Seriously? It is extremely unlikely that this passage, which is about the Second Coming of Christ, has anything to do with Donald Trump. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 18:46, 23 December 2016 (EST)
::Dang :( Thought I'd had my first ever conservative insight. Must be the morphine. [[User:JohnZ|JohnZ]] ([[User talk:JohnZ|talk]]) 18:56, 23 December 2016 (EST)
:::I think this has more to do with biblical [[hermeneutics]] than conservatism. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 19:00, 23 December 2016 (EST)

== Merry Christmas ==

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Thank you for all your contributions to Conservaoedia as far your web article content.

Merry Christmas! And have a happy New Year's Day. [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 16:37, 24 December 2016 (EST)

:Thank you very much, Conservative, and the same to you as well! --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 20:43, 24 December 2016 (EST)

== [[St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre]] ==

I suggest doing the redirect in the opposite direction for two reasons. First, it preserves the history and visits to the pre-existing entry. Second, it leaves intact the "Saint" spelled out, which is a stronger and more effective title than the secularized abbreviation. I'd be happy to change the direction of the redirect, if you agree. Regardless, thanks for your efforts!--[[User:Aschlafly|Andy Schlafly]] ([[User talk:Aschlafly|talk]]) 23:01, 27 December 2016 (EST)

:Yes please, Mr. Schlafly, that would be great if you would move it. Just as long as the article shows up as being created by me on the "New Pages" feed. I didn't know that this article already existed, but I worked hard on it and I think that my article is of higher quality by any objective measure. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 16:39, 28 December 2016 (EST)

==European immigration==
I was thinking of doing an article on the [[European immigration]] problem (don't want to call 'European immigration crisis', yet). Americans are woefully ignorant of what's happening in Europe, and we're looking at doing perhaps the biggest change in Immigration law since 1952. In Europe, whole new political parties have been spawned because of the establishment parties failure to deal with the problems. In 20 years, the German mi!itary may be majority Muslim which would impact the future of the NATO alliance. Better get started now in educating the American public on changing demographics and how this may affect America's role as a Superpower, assuming it still is by then.

Would you care to collaborate? [[User:RobSmith|RobS]][[User talk:RobSmith|''#NeverHillary'']] 01:39, 29 December 2016 (EST)

:Of course, I'll be happy to help! --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 12:39, 29 December 2016 (EST)
::Do you think we should add a subsection under UK about Brexit and to what extent that was motivated by immigration? Also, I'd like to include something about the Schengen Agreement. [[User:RobSmith|RobS]][[User talk:RobSmith|''#NeverHillary'']] 16:46, 29 December 2016 (EST)
:::Both of those are great ideas. The "freedom of movement" EU policy played a large part in the referendum and its aftermath. People are tired of unlimited immigration.
:::As for the Schengen area, people can go anywhere they want in Europe without worrying about border security (and before, it was quite tough crossing the border I've heard). The agreement is an essential part of the EU plan to reach full political unification. It really has nothing to do with economics. Also, criminals and terrorists can easily cross the border. The recent Berlin attacker was caught in Italy. He crossed at least two borders without being caught. Imagine if he tried doing that without the agreement. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 16:53, 29 December 2016 (EST)
:::::Same as most of suspects in 1200 reported sexual assault cases New Years Eve in Cologne. Something like only 7 or 22 arrests have ever been made, while most of the other identified suspects are reported to have fled the country.[[User:RobSmith|RobS]][[User talk:RobSmith|''#NeverHillary'']] 17:06, 29 December 2016 (EST)

== Father's SSN ==

I created [[Social Security Death Index]]. After I add some ref's, I hope that we can revisit the notion of me declaring what my father's SSN is.

Just to mention where I got this idea from, it is from the web site anusha.com . Sloan has lived an erratic and at times immoral life, but he is just below the level of genius in raw talent. I refer to him as an "accidental adventurer". Please see thermo4thermo.org/sam_sloan.html for some of his life-adventures.
I am not promoting his lifestyle, but he is my publisher for my upcoming book. His web site is a mess. It has about 3000 pages but just a mess of cross-references. The home page is very, very long. You can look at pages like www.anusha.com/pafc147.htm . He also has pages like www.anusha.com/uncles-p.htm . His memory is almost perfect. Near Total Recall. Anyway, I hope we can engage in dialog about my father's SSN.--[[User:Amorrow|Amorrow]] ([[User talk:Amorrow|talk]]) 22:11, 3 January 2017 (EST)
==Hate crime==
Dear 1990'sguy, I am not trying to get into an edit war with you, but I believe that you are misreading the hate crime laws. They do not address "hate speech," just violence or other criminal acts against target groups that receive a lot of hate. I suggest that you do further research, and I hope that you will come to the same conclusion. Thanks, [[User:JDano|JDano]] ([[User talk:JDano|talk]]) 20:31, 7 January 2017 (EST)
:For clarification, are you telling me that hate crime laws do not cover "hate speech"? Regardless, I think we should mention that slowly (but steadily) speaking out for biblical Christian principles (opposition to homosexual marriage, saying Islam is a false religion, etc.) is being seen as "hate speech" and vulnerable to being criminalized. See this recent story[https://answersingenesis.org/blogs/simon-turpin/2016/01/08/northern-ireland-pastor-not-guilty-criticising-islam/] and please note the recent attempts to censor Christian sermons in Houston (I don't know if other cities did the same). Censorship of Christian and conservative opinions is growing, and I could a few (but probably unrelated to hate crimes) examples. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 21:09, 7 January 2017 (EST)
::Also, while you can keep you additions, would you please restore the [http://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Hate_crime&curid=3861&diff=1298155&oldid=1298153 material you deleted in this edit] (particularly those three completely deleted paragraphs)? --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 21:11, 7 January 2017 (EST)
:::Thank you for fixing the dead link and finding an additional source. You are exactly right. Hate crime and hate speech are completely different. All Conservatives disapprove of speech codes, "safe spaces policy" and political correctness. The First Amendment is clear that regulation of speech must be neutral as to the message. The person(s) who wrote the [[Hate crime]] article years ago got a bit tangled up. Liberals want hate speech codes, and Conservatives oppose them. Both Liberals and Conservatives have voted to enact true hate crime laws to protect religious freedom and to address hate violence on the basis of race. Some Conservatives argue that the list of hate targets in those laws should not include "sexual orientation," but that argument does not belong in a section discussing protecting religion.
:::I took out the two paragraphs because they were repetitive, out-of-place and not germaine. Why not add them to [[Hate speech]]? Thanks, [[User:JDano|JDano]] ([[User talk:JDano|talk]]) 21:39, 7 January 2017 (EST)
::::Thank you for clarifying and for moving the content. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 22:00, 7 January 2017 (EST)
:::::You are welcome. Our discussion here was a bit time delayed. [[User:JDano|JDano]] ([[User talk:JDano|talk]]) 22:02, 7 January 2017 (EST)
If you want to include the legislative history, it should explain which bill that was finally adopted that is being discussed and how the bill that was adopted differs from the earlier bills. The people that worked on this article years ago were obviously opposed to a series of bills and were making arguments on why a bill would be bad. Their narative is out of date. We have a number of state and federal hate crime laws on the books and we need to describe what exists, give facts and statistics about how the laws work, and include some commentary on whether the law has been applied fairly. If you want to expand the history section beyond the two sentences that I have explaining how the federal law expanded the role of the FBI, please do so. But the fact that certain people sponsored bills that did not pass before a bill did pass is not helpful unless you explain what changes were made or how the early efforts illumniates our understanding of the bill that passed. [[User:JDano|JDano]] ([[User talk:JDano|talk]]) 00:50, 13 January 2017 (EST)
:If these proposed bills became law, we should definitely include this (even if we word it differently). We should do this in order to inform the public about leftist laws and to show that they didn't always exist. Unfortunately, I am quite busy right now, so I cannot do anything about this at the moment. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 21:49, 13 January 2017 (EST)
:::1990sguy, these bills did '''not''' become law. A similar bill later became law. [[User:JDano|JDano]] ([[User talk:JDano|talk]]) 01:10, 14 January 2017 (EST)
::Not to sidetrack your guys discussion, but let me point out (cause the media hasn't) we have just witnessed something very rare and unusual in the US. Traditionally, because of state sovereignty, the states prosecute murder cases and federal government's role is restricted, for most of our history, to capital cases in the US military. In the 20th century federal crimes like murdering the president, or terrorism on federal property causing death ([[Timothy McVeigh]]), were added. This guy, [http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/12/us/dylann-roof-death-penalty-explainer/ Dylann Roof], has just been sentenced to death for violating peoples civil rights with a hate crime enhancement, and ''not for murder''. The federal government does not have the legal authority to try this as a murder case. In fact, Roof probably never will be tried for murder cause the State of South Carolina isn't gonna spend the time and money to do it after the feds are done. In my lifetime, I think this is only the fourth case like this I ever heard of, tho I'm sure there's been a few others. [[User:RobSmith|RobS]][[User talk:RobSmith|Make Exxon Great Again]] 22:37, 13 January 2017 (EST)
:::Rob, this happened a lot in the 1960s. Civil rights workers would go South and were murdered and either the murder was not prosecuted or a local jury would acquit the accused. The FBI would then investigate and the US DOJ would successfully prosecute for civil rights violations in Federal Court. The question is whether there is enough of a commerce clause basis to allow for the passage of such federal crimes, and the courts have upheld them on the grounds that if the federal government did not prevent such intimidation, people would not feel safe crossing state lines. Also, many states have suspended or abolished the death penalty, while it remains available in federal court. State "sovereignty" is very limited and not ''actual'' sovereignty in the legal sense. To me, this is a more interesting aspect of the Hate crime article than whether or not the definition should be expanded to include "gender identity." [[User:JDano|JDano]] ([[User talk:JDano|talk]]) 01:08, 14 January 2017 (EST)
::::I'm not sure it happened "a lot". There was the 'Mississippi Burning' case, where the local cops and others were charged with civil rights violations, but no one served more than a six year sentence. This is why "hate crime" legislation was added later, cause sentences were too light for a "civil rights violation resulting in death". The problem in those days were all-white juries exonerating murder cases, so the feds invented a way they could prosecute killers. One guy was convicted in a state trial [http://law2.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/price&bowers/killen.htm 40 years later in 2005 of manslaughter,] but he wasn't the trigger man. No one has ever been charged with the actual killings.
::::Then there was Salt Lake City case of a civil rights violation resulting in death in 1978, but Utah was never part of the Confederacy, was not put under federal scrutiny in the Voting Rights Act, nor has a history of all-white jurries exonersting whites accused of murdering blacks.

::::In the 1990s, Brian Beckwith was convicted of violating Medgar Evers civil rights by killing him in the 1970s.

::::In the 90s Timothy McVeigh was the first person executed by the federal government since, like 1956. But this was a terrorism charge resulting in death, not a civil rights violation, AFAIK. ([https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3azq6b/eli5how_timothy_mcveigh_only_got_convicted_of_8/ McVeigh was only charged with 8 counts of murder, although 168 were killed]). Since McVeigh, there's been maybe one or two other cases of people executed by the federal government.
::::Bottomline, the federal hate crime enhancement was added cause, while the feds proved they could get a conviction where the state failed to act, the penalty was too low. Since its inception, it's hard to find a single case that the law was used for what it was designed for. There is no evidence whatsoever that South Carolina would not prosecute Dylann Roos, or an all-white jury would have exonerated him if the feds failed to intrude. South Carolina has lost its right to govern itself, its sovereignty. [[User:RobSmith|RobS]][[User talk:RobSmith|Make Exxon Great Again]] 06:32, 14 January 2017 (EST)
:::::If this is true, then it definitely should be added. It would give yet another ignored example of massive governmental expansion and movement towards socialism. JDano, if the 2009 proposal did not become law, then what did the actual law consist of? If the bill that was listed on the article did not become law, then there is no point in including it. However, a legislative history of successful bills would be good. However, I am still quite busy, so I will not attempt to do anything about this at the moment. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 21:49, 14 January 2017 (EST)

==Contest==
I will provide the details you seek when i get some time. You were in the top 5. --Jpatt 10:19, 16 January 2017 (EST)
:Thank you for the reply Jpatt! --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 14:40, 16 January 2017 (EST)

== discuession ==

I am continuing the discussion on my talk page.--[[User:Amorrow|Amorrow]] ([[User talk:Amorrow|talk]]) 10:39, 22 January 2017 (EST)

==Question==
What would be the best word to describe Eurosceptic's opponents? Eurocentric? Pan European? Some other? I don't like globalist in this context. [[User:RobSmith|RobS]][[User talk:RobSmith|Make Exxon Great Again]] 12:42, 28 January 2017 (EST)
:I would say either "Europeanists," "Europhiles," or "Euro-Federalists" are the best. They either seem to be the most used terms. Of those three, I would personally opt for the first. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 13:00, 28 January 2017 (EST)

== Ban editing ==

Hi, I've noticed you sometimes change blocks by other admins to increase the time or make in infinite. I appreciate your intentions, but just thought I would point out a couple things. Firstly, the blocking admin generally has the final say over the block they have imposed. For example, if a person want to dispute the ban, they are to go to the blocking admin, and that admin decides whether to revoke the ban or not (as can be seen [[Conservapedia:Quick_reference#If_you_get_blocked|here]]). Since you are not revoking a block, it's probably not as big of an issue, but it still seems to be proper etiquette. Of course, full admins have authority over assistants such as you and I, so they have the right to direct revise of revoke blocks we make. 
Secondly, While it makes good sense to block those people forever, it doesn't really work that way. A ban applies to the username, and the IP from which they edited if the option is selected--nothing more. Vandals almost always use servers to redirect their connection, however, so that their true IP is never seen by CP. This means that when we block those users, we are really just blocking the server they were using. This is a good thing too, but the problem is that these servers are usually assigned new IPs periodically, so the block no longer applies--now the blocked IP is unassigned. Since most people in the western world still use IPv4, there are not that many spare IP addresses, so the IP is soon assigned to someone else. Now some innocent person is using an IP which for all eternity has been blocked on CP. They probably will never even know, but if we set infinite blocks enough, the chances of that happening regularly increase continuously. I know some people here do use infinite block regularly, but in my opinion its a logistical problem. This is why I almost always set a time limit, or block only the username infinitely, and leave the IP unblocked (which I prefer not to do).
Thanks for your ongoing efforts! --[[User:DavidB4|David B]] ([[User talk:DavidB4|TALK]]) 22:05, 31 January 2017 (EST)
:Yikes, I should have thought of that. The thought of indefinitely blocking innocent people from CP certainly is not a good thing. If you haven't reverted by block change, feel free to undo it. I'm too busy right now to do it myself. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 22:11, 31 January 2017 (EST)

::The chances of that happening from a couple blocks are pretty low, but it can add up. Anyway, no harm done. I just thought I'd mention it. Thanks! --[[User:DavidB4|David B]] ([[User talk:DavidB4|TALK]]) 22:24, 31 January 2017 (EST)

:::I apologize for adding to a discussion which is over a year old. However, DMorris straightened me out about this, and I wanted to belatedly set the record straight. When a user is blocked, the username/account is blocked for a specified amount of time, but the IP address is only blocked for 24 hours, unless it is banned separately. Autoblock will put a 24-hour ban on all IPs used by the banned account, though I'm not sure if it also blocks IPs which log into the banned account at a later time...I believe it does. Therefore, it seems we do not need to worry about the last point I made, as I was mistaken. Once DMorris corrected me, I did some research and testing, which confirmed what he told me. --[[User:DavidB4|DavidB4]] ([[User talk:DavidB4|TALK]]) 00:03, 28 March 2019 (EDT)

::::Thanks! --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 08:23, 28 March 2019 (EDT)

== expand ==

[[Gainful employment]]. Yes. I dare you to.--[[User:Amorrow|Amorrow]] ([[User talk:Amorrow|talk]]) 08:32, 4 February 2017 (EST)
:Why? What's the purpose of you messaging me? --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 12:25, 4 February 2017 (EST)

==[[Abortion]] article==
It's open for you to make your suggested additions. As to the Leif Ericson image, what needs to happen is a new image uploaded in its place. I'll try to find one later. [[User:Karajou|Karajou]] ([[User talk:Karajou|talk]]) 13:18, 6 February 2017 (EST)
:New Leif image uploaded and added to article. [[User:Karajou|Karajou]] ([[User talk:Karajou|talk]]) 12:56, 7 February 2017 (EST)
::Thank you. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 16:02, 7 February 2017 (EST)

== Addiction article and TAR ==

Hello again, Regarding the [[Addiction]] article and specifically its categories, I agree with JDano. Let me attempt to explain: 

"TAR" is short for [[User:TheAmericanRedoubt|TheAmericanRedoubt]] a former user and assistant SysOp here at Conservapedia. People have differing opinions of him, but mine is that he did offer some valuable contributions, but also did not understand and did not learn the rules of CP. Among some other issues, he tended to add many "See also" links to articles which were not sufficiently relevant and did the same with categories. Thus, when editors refer to "TAR" they are usually talking about this debris, which should not exist. TheAmericanRedoubt (TAR) has since stopped editing here, and his account has been deleted. However, some of the links and categories he inserted still exists, and make things look messy. For this reason, a number of editors (including myself) try to clean up these issues and restore a little more order. The guide page [[Conservapedia:How to create and maintain high-quality articles]] was the direct result of TAR's methods. 
Regarding the categories specifically, it's best to maintain a "tree" structure. A page should not connect to categories which also contain subcategories it links to. Also, it should link only to categories which contain it, not categories which the page topic can contain. In other words, a page "drug" should be in the category "medicines" but not in a category "antibiotics". 
I hope this clarifies a bit. --[[User:DavidB4|David B]] ([[User talk:DavidB4|TALK]]) 00:42, 13 February 2017 (EST)

:Please allow me to apologize for my impatience with the "addiction" article. You accidentally stepped into the remains of a hornets' nest. TAR added lots of utterly irrelevant see-also's and categories, in what can only be described as an attempt to turn this wiki into survivalist-pedia, or perhaps James-Wesley-Rawles-pedia. He offended a huge number of people with his implications that we were all supposed to stockpile bullets, batteries, and other survivalist stuff (I could look it up but it's too nauseating) and move to a "redoubt" in Idaho or similar place while we wait for the apocalypse. We were also all supposed to be into some kind of crackpot Indian alternative medicine. (I think it was called "ayurvedic" or something like that; once again too nauseating.) The whole wiki was in an enormous uproar for a few months. (And Cons, who really doesn't subscribe to that stuff, nevertheless stirred up the pot by pretending to be in email contact with the guy.)
:So if you see suspicious see-also's or categories, especially with codewords like "nanny state" or "gun-grabbing", be aware this might be detritus from TAR. I support the second amendment, but I don't support putting all this survivalist garbage into an article on fire hydrants.
:[[User:SamHB|SamHB]] ([[User talk:SamHB|talk]]) 01:36, 13 February 2017 (EST)
::It has taken a huge amount of work to undo TAR's damage. I suppose that you think that there is a bias against any change he had made, and there is probably some truth to that. He did not understand that our categories have a tree structure. Instead, he thought of categories as a word association test. Putting in excess categories and excessive red links makes Conservapedia less appealing to users and lowers our google search engine rankings. In theory, every article could be in every category, because there is some plausible connection between any two subjects. If we had a separate article on "Drug Addiction" then it could have categories like [[:Category:Illegal Drugs]] or [[:Category:Drugs]]. The problem is that [[:Category:Illegal Drugs]] is a subcategory of [[:Category:Drugs]] ''breaking up the category tree with an infinite loop.'' Here the Addiction article is on a much higher level that discusses video games, etc. So, it is not useful to a high school student looking for information about illegal drugs, in my opinion. [[User:JDano|JDano]] ([[User talk:JDano|talk]]) 05:46, 13 February 2017 (EST)

:::Thank you all for your explanations. Considering these things, I will try not to get in the way next time this clean up occurs. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 17:13, 13 February 2017 (EST)
== Thanks! ==

You helped make [http://www.alexa.com/siteinfo/conservapedia.com THIS] happen.

I have never seen a non-profit website go from below 100,000 rank to nearly a 50,000 Alexa ranking in about a year. And Andy payed zero dollars for internet marketing services during this period.

And there is no sign of a nearing web traffic plateau. My guess is that Trump supporters/Trump era and the resulting political waves significantly explains the boost in traffic.

Trump supporters seem very loyal so the traffic boost could be long lasting. It also seems like there is a reawakening of right-wing politics/nationalism that will be long lasting. And right-wing populism and "[[best of the public]]" go together like peanut butter and jelly. :) [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 17:30, 13 February 2017 (EST)

:You're welcome, and thank ''you'' for all your edits! I'm happy to help improve the quality of Conservapedia. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 18:56, 13 February 2017 (EST)
==Quick project==
Dear Guy:
Our state articles list the members of Congress from each state, but they have not be updated for 2016. If five editors could update 10 states each, we would be done quickly. Could you please take a look at [[Conservapedia:Community Portal#Political directory]]? Thanks in advance, [[User:JDano|JDano]] ([[User talk:JDano|talk]]) 16:13, 15 February 2017 (EST)

Thank you for your help with the project and with People's Party. [[User:JDano|JDano]] ([[User talk:JDano|talk]]) 23:02, 21 February 2017 (EST)

== Tip ==

Thanks for your terrific work. One tip: the licensing information should be expressly included in the uploads. I added it here: [[File:EU_member_states.png]]. Thanks again for your edits and uploads.--[[User:Aschlafly|Andy Schlafly]] ([[User talk:Aschlafly|talk]]) 23:27, 7 March 2017 (EST)
:Thank you for the tip. I will remember to add the information next time. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 23:34, 7 March 2017 (EST)

==[[Template:Book]]==
Try working on it now. [[User:Karajou|Karajou]] ([[User talk:Karajou|talk]]) 10:48, 11 March 2017 (EST)

== Questions ==

A few months ago, you told me to ask you any questions I had, so here goes:
*When recategorizing the massive and messy [Category:Authors] by nationality, I found two authors, [[Theo Hobson]] and [[Carl Sagan]], whom I could not recategorize as [Category:American Authors]. Could you change them for me?
*When fixing the [[Francois Rabelais]] cedilla mess, I set up a redirect. Has anyone ever made a loop out of redirects? If so, what happened? I'm scared to try it.
*Lastly, where is my attention now best sent - expanding the author articles, improving our coverage of science and mathematics, or maybe tackling another recat job, like [Category:Music]?

:1) Concerning [[Theo Hobson]] and [[Carl Sagan]], those articles are protected, and as an assistant sysop, I do not have the ability to edit them. I recommend asking someone like [[User:Karajou]] or CP's owner, [[User:Aschlafly]] to either unlock the articles to allow you to fix the category or to have them change the cat themselves. I've made many similar requests to them and they will be happy to help.

:2) I have not heard of someone doing that before. I personally don't think anything bad would happen if someone did try it, as you can still access the actual redirect page to remove the loop.

:3) Honestly, all three choices are great. If I were you, I would probably choose to expand the articles already created so that the average reader would find them more interesting and worthwhile, rather than just seeing a stub. After that, I would personally move on to work on another category, so that CP is better-organized. Then after that, I would do math and science, which is (as far as I can tell) on a different theme than your other work. This is my personal preference, but if you would prefer doing it in a different order feel free! You have been very helpful to CP, and I appreciate your work. Keep it up! :) --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 18:20, 14 March 2017 (EDT)

::Hi, just a quick note: A redirect loop shouldn't be a problem. I think the user is only redirected once, so after that they see the second redirect page. Redirect loops, double redirects, and dead redirects should all be avoided when possible. Thanks for your contributions! --[[User:DavidB4|David B]] ([[User talk:DavidB4|TALK]]) 20:23, 14 March 2017 (EDT)

:::You are entirely correct, DavidB4; I just tried a loop with soda and pop (and removed it). Typing one would give you the page for the other, and an option to redirect. I'll proceed to expand the author pages now. Feel free to removed this section to abridge the talk page.--[[User:Abcqwe|Abcqwe]] ([[User talk:Abcqwe|talk]]) 15:58, 15 March 2017 (EDT)

== Could you please write this article? ==

Could you please write this important article: [[Atheism and ethics]]?

I may ask another writer or tow to contribute to it also. [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 08:07, 18 March 2017 (EDT)

:Yes, I think I will be able to find some time to do it. Unfortunately, I have other things on my to-do list (even for CP), but this article is important, and I will try to find time to help. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 10:10, 18 March 2017 (EDT)

::OK. Thanks. I think [[User:Pokeria1]] will be assisting you. [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 10:55, 18 March 2017 (EDT)

=== Sources to help you write an article ===

*[https://www.spectator.co.uk/2014/04/ethics-for-atheists/# Would human life be sacred in an atheist world?]

*[http://www.godandscience.org/apologetics/atheists_more_immoral.html Atheism Doesn't Lead to Immoral Behavior - Or Does It?]

*[http://www.godandscience.org/apologetics/atheism_determinism_morality.html Does Atheism (Determinism) Negatively Impact Morality?]

*[http://apologetics-notes.comereason.org/2015/03/atheism-ethics-and-immorality.html Atheism, Ethics, and Immorality]

*[https://www.thinkingchristian.net/posts/2016/01/good-nothing-make-atheist-ethics-better-christian/ Being Good “For Nothing” — Does That Make Atheist Ethics Better Than Christian?]

*[http://www.reasonablefaith.org/questions-on-atheism-ethics-and-marital-conflict Questions on Atheism, Ethics, and Marital Conflict]

*[http://creation.com/atheism#atheism-and-ethics Atheism and ethics]

Secular sources:

*[http://www.iep.utm.edu/n-atheis/#H5 Secular Morality]

*[http://www.iep.utm.edu/n-atheis/#H4 The Moral Evaluation of Religion]

Additional sources:

*[http://www.paulcopan.com/articles/pdf/God-naturalism-morality.pdf God, Naturalism, and the Foundations of Morality] by Paul Copan
*[http://www.equip.org/articles/atheists-and-the-quest-for-objective-morality/ Atheists and the Quest for Objective Morality] by Chad Meister
*[http://themelios.thegospelcoalition.org/article/the-amorality-of-atheism The amorality of atheim] by Rob Smith
*[http://www.reasonablefaith.org/can-we-be-good-without-godCan Can we be good without God?] by William Lane Craig]
*[http://creation.com/atheism#atheism-and-ethics Atheism and ethics and morality] by Ken Ammi
*[http://www.doesgodexist.org/NovDec06/AtheisticExplanations.html Atheist explanations of morality and common sense]
*[http://whatswrongwiththeworld.net/2015/09/does_being_an_atheist_interfer.html Does being an atheist interfere with being moral?] by Lydia McGrew
*[http://americanvision.org/2742/nietzsche-slaps-down-dawkins-on-the-illusion-of-atheist-morality/ Nietzsche slaps down Dawkins on the illusion of atheist morality] by Dr. Joel McDurmon

== quick note ==

Would you be interested in email communication with me? My email is userconservative135@gmail.com

Please let me know if you are interested. [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 20:54, 18 March 2017 (EDT)

:Yes, that would be great! I've been thinking for some time of setting up a CP email address account, and I'll do that within the next couple of days. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 23:29, 18 March 2017 (EDT)
::OK. That sounds good. [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 00:02, 19 March 2017 (EDT)
:::Here it is: 1990sguysdg@gmail.com --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 21:46, 21 March 2017 (EDT)
I just sent you an email. Let me know if you got it. [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 22:10, 21 March 2017 (EDT)
::I wrote another response to your email. Please check your email box. [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 05:05, 22 March 2017 (EDT)
:::I got your latest email and responded to it. [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 15:41, 22 March 2017 (EDT)

== If you are interested, another article that needs to be created ==

If you are interested, another article that needs to be created: [[Secular ethics]]

Sources about this topic:

*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secular_ethics Secular ethics]

*[http://www.iep.utm.edu/n-atheis/#H5 Secular Morality]

*[http://www.iep.utm.edu/n-atheis/#H4 The Moral Evaluation of Religion]

Thanks. [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 17:11, 20 March 2017 (EDT)

=== A couple more article suggestions related to atheism and morality ===

Also, here are a few more articles that need to be written about atheism and morality:

*[[Evolutionary ethics]], Wikipedia has an article on it here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evolutionary_ethics

*[[Ethical naturalism]], Wikipedia has an article on it at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethical_naturalism

*[[Ethical subjectivism]], Wikipedia has an article on this subject at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethical_subjectivism

Thanks for your assistance on the [[Atheism and ethics]] article. It was much appreciated. [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 17:21, 22 March 2017 (EDT)

== The Project I invited you to participate in plus ==

Here is the project I invited you to participate in:

*[[Conservapedia:Atheism Project]]

It should be easy to find relevant online material in order to create some of the articles. [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 17:19, 22 March 2017 (EDT)
:Thank you, Conservative, for your suggestions. I will begin on some of these soon. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 18:53, 22 March 2017 (EDT)
::I sent you an email. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 08:57, 24 March 2017 (EDT)

== Blocking user "reformed" ==

Well, I've got to say that vandalizing the user page of someone with block authority is '''really''' stupid.

But I take issue with your claim that he was an "obvious sock". As one who has been blocked a number of times on completely bogus socking charges, I take that stuff seriously. (The blocking was generally done by someone (now deceased) who had "checkuser" privileges and therefore had good tools for detecting socks, but did not understand how internet addresses work.)

It is not at all obvious to me, as one who has a lot of experience at CP, that he was a sock. He was a vandal, and you should block him for that.

Oh, dear. Now I see that there's a big storm of this stuff going on. And, yes, these guys, or at least some of them, are probably socks of each other. And at least one of them is using the name "obvioussock", just to taunt you. And one says he used to be a washing machine in his previous life.

My goodness! I think you are being trolled! :-) :-) And no, I had nothing to do with this. Just block them. It will blow over soon.

[[User:SamHB|SamHB]] ([[User talk:SamHB|talk]]) 12:54, 25 March 2017 (EDT)

:Thank you for your message. :) Due to the fact that "reformed" was created right after I blocked two users and vandalized my user page, I assumed that it was a clear sock of one or both of them. However, as it was not clear to you and possibly others, I changed the block settings to just include vandalism. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 13:06, 25 March 2017 (EDT)

==Screw up==
Sorry, I'm working with a tablet, and it's a piece of garbage. I didn't intentionally remove your comments. Sorry. [[User:RobSmith|RobS]][[User talk:RobSmith|''CIA v Trump updated score'':CIA 3, Trump 2]] 15:31, 25 March 2017 (EDT)
:Assuming you're referring to those at [[Talk:Main Page]], apology accepted. It can happen to the best of us. They were other user's edits, however. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 15:33, 25 March 2017 (EDT)

== Thank you ==

For your reverts yesterday on my userpage, saw the sock puppet master was not finished with his trolling. [[User:YortKeldher|YortKeldher]] ([[User talk:YortKeldher|talk]]) 07:37, 26 March 2017 (EDT)
:You're welcome. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 11:54, 26 March 2017 (EDT)

== Examples of Bias in Wikipedia: Vaccination ==

Thank you for your improvements to [[Examples of Bias in Wikipedia: Vaccination]]. [[User:Desmonduk|Desmonduk]] ([[User talk:Desmonduk|talk]]) 16:13, 29 March 2017 (EDT)
:You're welcome. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 16:30, 29 March 2017 (EDT)

== small request ==

I sent you a message at the last place we communicated. Can you please read that message? [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 08:59, 6 April 2017 (EDT)
:I sent you the information I promised. It is located at the place we last communicated. [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 12:36, 6 April 2017 (EDT)
::Sent you message. Please check place we last communicated. [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]])
:::I sent you a quick note to the place we last communicated. [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 11:51, 18 April 2017 (EDT)
::::Could you please go to the place we last communicated? It is regarding another matter. [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]])

==Photo size==
With a large photo, there is much more word wrap in the table of contents, which makes it even longer. We need a wide table of contents. Thanks, [[User:JDano|JDano]] ([[User talk:JDano|talk]]) 19:08, 10 April 2017 (EDT)
:I've checked and double-checked, and I see no way how the larger-sized photo does anything to the table of contents. And I'm using a standard Google Chrome, 100% zoom screen. Could it be your search engine/zoom? I don't see any reason why the larger image is a problem in any way. I think it looks better, regardless. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 23:06, 10 April 2017 (EDT)
:::On Firefox the TOC is longer due to word wrap. You can get other pictures to help fill the space, but the space will be shorter if the TOC is wider. Thanks, [[User:JDano|JDano]] ([[User talk:JDano|talk]]) 23:19, 10 April 2017 (EDT)
I am getting a lot of 500 errors. I will wait for you to finish, and then I will go back and apply my changes. Thanks, [[User:JDano|JDano]] ([[User talk:JDano|talk]]) 11:07, 11 April 2017 (EDT)
:I have done my changes. But please, when making those changes, please do ''not'' revert changes I have made, particularly changes that I have already reverted you multiple times. I'm tired of these disputes. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 11:09, 11 April 2017 (EDT)

== IRC ==

Hello, 
After some discussion (on [[User_talk:DavidB4#Conservapedia_IRC_channel|my talk page]] and [[User_talk:Aschlafly#IRC|Andy's]]) it has been decided that I start an [[Internet Relay Chat]] channel for Conservapedia, since our old one has been dead since 2009. It is now registered and somewhat set up. I don't know if you use IRC or are interested in doing so, but anyone with block privileges on Conservapedia can also get block privileges on the new IRC channel. Unfortunately, IRC accounts are deleted after 30 days of being unused, so unless you plan on using the IRC at least once a month, there is probably not much point in registering. In any case, feel free to try it out--if you account gets deleted, we can always make another one later. If you are interested, please let me know! 
The IRC channel is: #conservapedia @irc.accessIRC.net 
Let me know if you have any questions or need anything else, also! --[[User:DavidB4|David B]] ([[User talk:DavidB4|TALK]]) 15:33, 11 April 2017 (EDT)

:Thank you for your response. I have never used or really even heard of IRC prior before now (or, more accurately, before you and Andy started talking about it). What is the purpose of IRC? --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 15:47, 11 April 2017 (EDT)

::It is perhaps the oldest form of instant messaging. It is basically a chat room, where people can join and idle or actively chat. Visitors can ask members questions, and members can collaborate. There is even file sharing, if that would be useful. I'm going to be writing a how-to-use guide to explain the actual usage better. 
::Most people use software clients, which they install (or run portably, which a whole different story), but web clients are also available, such as [https://kiwiirc.com/client?settings=7c7240c62a5d4861a8ad0ba697929f39 this one]. With the web client, you can just pick a name and connect, without installing anything. Also, since IRC has been around so long, software for it is compatible with almost anything. All desktop and most mobile operating systems support it. --[[User:DavidB4|David B]] ([[User talk:DavidB4|TALK]]) 15:55, 11 April 2017 (EDT)

:::Thanks for the info! --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 16:24, 11 April 2017 (EDT)

== Re: Vandal ==

Already took care of that and left a note for [[User talk:Teapublican|Teapublican]] on his talk page. [[User:Northwest|Northwest]] ([[User talk:Northwest|talk]]) 00:09, 20 April 2017 (EDT)
:Thank you. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 09:08, 20 April 2017 (EDT)

== Recent item on maintalk -- congratulations! ==

Sorry, I just couldn't resist making fun of you there. I immediately recognized the Breitbart article, as one that I had seen shortly before. And then I saw that it was you. No hard feelings, I hope. [[User:SamHB|SamHB]] ([[User talk:SamHB|talk]]) 23:22, 24 April 2017 (EDT)
:None at all. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 23:37, 24 April 2017 (EDT)

::Congratulations! The [[March for Science]] article is a ''really good article''. And you made it so. (Well, with a little prodding from me.) It sets out, straightforwardly, what was going on, and it doesn't descend into namecalling. I realize that you probably have very strong disagreements with what most of those people were doing, but you kept it professional.

::Really good articles, especially on potential "hot button" issues of politics, aren't all that common. Now maybe I will make another attempt to return the [[Pussy Riot]] article to the good state it was in back when I expanded it in 2014, before it got messed up with the implication that anyone who opposes murderous thug tyrant Vladimir Putin must be a "leftist", "elitist", or "social justice warrior". For which I was blocked, in blatant violation of the rules of this site. [[User:SamHB|SamHB]] ([[User talk:SamHB|talk]]) 14:25, 26 April 2017 (EDT)

:::Thank you for the compliment! Unfortunately, the router I'm using blocked the "Pussy Riot" article because of the first word in the title, so I cannot comment on that at all. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 16:00, 26 April 2017 (EDT)

::::How sad. I have created the redirect [[Nadezhda Tolokonnikova]] in case that helps. But it probably won't. You had no trouble typing the "P" word above, so I guess it's a problem of your router not going to a page with that word in the title. Maybe I should have named the page with its Cyrillc letters: "Пусси Райот". Well, you're not missing anything of cosmic importance. [[User:SamHB|SamHB]] ([[User talk:SamHB|talk]]) 16:42, 26 April 2017 (EDT)

:::::The redirect actually did work. Thanks! The article does not appear to have a high quality (at least in the aesthetic sense), so changes would probably be beneficial, but if you're going to make changes, I would like to remind you to be cautious and not to contradict CP's POV. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 17:17, 26 April 2017 (EDT)

:::In case you forgot, Sam <s>(and how fast it appears that happens with you)</s>, it was ''you'' who violated the rules of this site by putting a liberal POV into that article (among others, [http://www.conservapedia.com/Special:Contributions/SamHB per your history]) in the first place, then insistently readding it after your edit was reverted and you were warned about violating CP policy and about starting fights with other editors. You really should take the advice you're being given here and not continue violating CP policy. [[User:Northwest|Northwest]] ([[User talk:Northwest|talk]]) 21:59, 26 April 2017 (EDT)

A few things:
*Today is my 9th anniversary at Conservapedia!
*I can assure everyone that I am very familiar with, and well versed in, the rules, commandments, guidelines, customs, and habits of CP. I am also familiar with the many, many, many discussions of these points that have taken place over the years.
*@Northwest: this is the expected response.
*@1990's guy: this is ''not'' the response I expected. I'm chagrined that you think the article is of low quality. Especially since you know how to write high quality articles.
I'm serious. I was proud of that article as originally written/expanded by me. I thought it laid out the facts accurately, and avoided name-calling and such. Exactly like the March for Science article. Please look at the article (preferably the [http://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Pussy_Riot&oldid=1328015] version, before name-calling got put in) and fix it up as you see fit. The name-calling consisted, among other things, of saying that those people around the world who took an interest in the case were "elitists" and "social justice warriors on the left". The latter term is straight out of Huffington Post and their ilk. It is a term of bleeding hearts in America, and not used widely elsewhere. In any case, one doesn't need to be an SJW to oppose murderous thug tyrant Vladimir Putin. In fact, given the recent falling out between President Trump and Putin, the accepted orthodoxy here at CP might be swinging away from support for the murderous thug. I hope so.

Please improve the article.

[[User:SamHB|SamHB]] ([[User talk:SamHB|talk]]) 11:28, 28 April 2017 (EDT)

:My problem is not with content; it is with organization, layout, aesthetics, etc. There are no subsections, which at least show the reader how the article is organized; it is just many paragraphs. Such articles do not appeal to the reader. IMO, it feels like reading a textbook. If it is just a few paragraphs, it is fine, but thus article has ten paragraphs. Adding a few headers and possibly an image would be beneficial (and I realized just as I wrote this that the March for Science article is approaching that length as well, so I probably either should just keep my mouth shut or add headers there as well). I did not mean to insult or degrade your work, and I apologize for giving that impression. BTW, happy 9th anniversary! --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 11:46, 28 April 2017 (EDT)

:Sam - by your response, you're only proving what I said about your tactics and your history here right. You claim to be "very familiar with, and well versed in, the rules, commandments, guidelines, customs, and habits of CP", but you only pay lip service to them here while your actions on CP over the years (and even now) are showing that you simply choose to disregard them for the sake of pushing liberal POV on this site and to start fights with those who don't share your viewpoint. [[User:Northwest|Northwest]] ([[User talk:Northwest|talk]]) 18:08, 28 April 2017 (EDT)

== Bill Nye ==

Could you please contact me by email at sam4557@gmail.com? I think we can make a really good article out of this. I have a number of criticisms of his behavior--my opinion of him has gone down a whole lot over the last few weeks, and I think I have some insights about this that I'd like to bounce off of you. I know that you and I disagree totally about evolution and creationism, but we can put together a good article stating the facts. We can stay away from the name-calling that so many articles contain, and avoid things like "so-and-so falsely believes that ..."

This is ''not'' about Pussy Riot, ''not'' about Conservapedia politics, and ''not'' about you-know-who. I just want to bounce some ideas off of you about Bill Nye and see if we can put together a really nice article.

[[User:SamHB|SamHB]] ([[User talk:SamHB|talk]]) 01:00, 4 May 2017 (EDT)

== Expanded article, footnote did not support genocide/racist abortions adequately ==

I greatly expanded this article [[Abortion and eugenics]]. The footnote in the liberal article was not supporting or at the very least inadequately supporting racist/genocidal abortion policies of [[Margaret Sanger]], etc.

Specifically, I skimmed the article as far as the footnoted article and it did not appear to strongly support such a big claim like abortion/genocide, etc. [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 01:26, 9 May 2017 (EDT)

==Something isn't right here==
... Ohhh I know what it is. ''Margaret Thatcher'' is on the list of liberals. ''Margaret. Thatcher.'' The bastion of conservatism. A favourite of Reagan. How in the ''world'' did she make the liberal list? [[User:Koidevelopment|Vive]] [[User talk:Koidevelopment|Liberté!]] 09:14, 9 May 2017 (EDT)
:Wasn't me who added her. She was not as conservative as people think she is, as she did vote in favor of legalizing abortion and homosexuality. But, that said, it would probably be better without mentioning her, to avoid people focusing on her mention in the article. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 09:24, 9 May 2017 (EDT)

::She might not have been a perfect conservative, but I still think she probably doesn't belong on that list. Of course, if you go back 80 years and read writings and speeches from liberals of the day, they sound downright conservative now. Still, she did defend liberty and much of conservatism. --[[User:DavidB4|David B]] ([[User talk:DavidB4|TALK]]) 13:18, 9 May 2017 (EDT)
:::Lady Thatcher's criticism of Simon Callow's performance in ''Amadeaus'' made her homophobic, I thought. Being homophobic wouldn't preclude one from being liberal however, [[Bill Moyers]] and Louis Black for example. [[User:RobSmith|RobS]][[User talk:RobSmith|''The coup plotters won, for now'']] 15:31, 9 May 2017 (EDT)
I assume that adding the liberalism template to the [[Episcopal Church]] article was improper? I would like to know what the proper usage of this template is for future reference. TEC is one of, if not the most liberal Christian denomination in the US these days, sadly. I do apologize for this improper usage, as I am a new editor. --[[User:Anglican|Anglican]] ([[User talk:Anglican|talk]]) 15:00, 9 May 2017 (EDT)
:Hello Anglican! I removed the template because I thought the article was outside the scope of the "liberal" template. What I mean is that the template links to liberal traits, but not necessarily to liberal organizations. I think the category is good for the article, but not template. I hope this helps! --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 15:11, 9 May 2017 (EDT)
::That makes sense. Thank you for your patience. It's sad what has happened to the Episcopal Church in recent years. --[[User:Anglican|Anglican]] ([[User talk:Anglican|talk]]) 15:14, 9 May 2017 (EDT)
:::You're welcome, and I agree. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 15:18, 9 May 2017 (EDT)

== User: Karajou sent me and others an email saying he didn't like CP's article on liberalism. So... ==

User: Karajou sent me and others an email saying he didn't like CP's article on [[liberalism]].

The article needs major improvements.

I am not going to work on it due to time restraints. I spent a lot of time improving the [[liberal]] article.

I would use the same approach used with the liberal article. Clearly delineate liberalism from socialism/fascism because they are very substantially different (for example, Sweden vs. Communist China vs. Nazi Germany). But mention how the gap between the ideologies has narrowed in the United States. I don't keep up with European politics to know the situation there as far as the gap other than knowing that China has become more capitalistic. European countries commonly have more major political parties in a country so the situation is more difficult to keep tabs on. [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 16:33, 9 May 2017 (EDT)

:I posted the below information on RobS' talk page and thought I would share it with you also. You can go to RobS' talk page to see his response to me.

::I would work on the liberalism article. But also create 2-3 sub-articles: [[American liberalism]] and [[Western liberalism]] and [[European liberalism]]. The [[American liberalism]] article is just a one sentence stub article.

::I suggest a [[Western liberalism]] article due to the Canadians, Australia, NZ, and South Africa. [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 18:09, 9 May 2017 (EDT)
:::Since the Brits and Canadians have the most influence in the Anglosphere on the USA, you might want to create a [[British liberalism]] article and a [[Canadian liberalism]] article too.

:::Its too bad all this wasn't done before given that CP is a political website. I was largely focused on [[atheism]] which is a dying ideology. This had an indirect relation to liberalism given the prominence of the [[secular left]] on liberal/leftist politics. [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 18:17, 9 May 2017 (EDT)

== Re: American liberalism ==

I copied and pasted some of the [[liberal]] article into the [[American liberalism]] article.

Generally speaking, ideally you want the material in the section for main article linking to a sub-article to have substantially different content. In this case, you want the [[American liberalism]] article to have different content than the "American liberalism" section of the [[liberal]] article.

So if you want to reword and/or add material to the [[American liberalism]] article the would be excellent. [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 19:17, 9 May 2017 (EDT)

== Opinion on renaming an article ==

I wanted your opinion on an idea of mines to rename one of our articles on Conservapedia before taking it to an admin or someone with the ability to actually change the name of a page.

The current page [[Exodus of Israel]], I think, should be renamed to [[The Exodus]], where [[Exodus of Israel]] should simply be a redirect to that page. Not many users would think of typing 'Exodus of Israel' to get to a page on 'The Exodus', and 'The Exodus' is just much simpler. As it is, [[The Exodus]] is currently a redirect to [[Exodus of Israel]]. I think it should be the other way around. Your thoughts?[[User:Korvex|Korvex]] ([[User talk:Korvex|talk]]) 13:34, 10 May 2017 (EDT)
:No, I think it is better the way it is. My main reason is that having titles along the lines of "The...." does not sound encyclopedic. The current name, I believe, is more high quality for that reason. Now, it is true that many users might not think of typing "Exodus of Israel," but if they type "[[Exodus]]," they'll run into the disambiguation page and find the actual article. Also, I'm not sure that many people would think of typing "The Exodus." To sum it up, I think the current title is better and give the article a more encyclopedic feel, but you're welcome to ask another editor what they think. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 14:59, 10 May 2017 (EDT)
Thanks for the thoughts. Wikipedia currently uses 'The Exodus', and I find that it simply looks better, as a title, then 'Exodus of Israel'. Secondly, I also consider it more likely for someone to type in 'The Exodus' then 'Exodus of Israel'.[[User:Korvex|Korvex]] ([[User talk:Korvex|talk]]) 15:59, 10 May 2017 (EDT)
:Once again, if you want to ask another editor for their opinion, like DavidB4, feel free to do so. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 16:20, 10 May 2017 (EDT)
Thanks for your opinion. One thing though, do you know who can get this template locked?

At this point, all relevant pages have been created, and therefore this template no longer will ever need any more editing as it is complete. So the best thing to do is to get it locked to avoid any vandalism problems in the future. Just to note, before I came on, it was already locked, even though it still had many problems. Now that the template is fixed, the best thing to do is to get it locked. [[User:Korvex|Korvex]] ([[User talk:Korvex|talk]]) 20:57, 12 May 2017 (EDT)
:I recommend asking [[User:Aschlafly]] or [[User:Karajou]]. They have protection powers. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 21:15, 12 May 2017 (EDT)
==Block length==
Thanks for your alert blocks. But one year is a long time for a block. IP addresses often change in a shorter period. You might consider 3 months as a better block duration in many cases.--[[User:Aschlafly|Andy Schlafly]] ([[User talk:Aschlafly|talk]]) 22:25, 17 May 2017 (EDT)
:OK. I'll see to that. Should I change the blocks I just did? --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 22:26, 17 May 2017 (EDT)
::I just went ahead and changed them. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 22:41, 17 May 2017 (EDT)

== Congratulations on Donald Trump accomplishments ==

Hey, I just checked Google. While that movie award comes up first when "Donald Trump achievements," is Googled, and you are the first result after, you get nice results with certain other phrases:
*Donald Trump accomplishments - third link, no box
*Trump achievements - first link, no box
*Trump accomplishments - fourth link, no box
*Donald Trump achievements and failures - fourth link, no box
While Conservative's essays come up first when their exact titles are Googled, bear in mind that these phrases are Googled more frequently.
Congratulations on the publicity, 1990sguy!--[[User:Abcqwe|Nathan]] ([[User talk:Abcqwe|talk]]) 08:07, 25 May 2017 (EST)

:Great job, it is well deserved! - -[[User:DavidB4|David B]] ([[User talk:DavidB4|TALK]])
::Thanks, Nathan and DavidB, I appreciate it! It seems I chose the right article to create, in terms of gaining page views. For a while, when one searched the exact title of my article, that silly award was not at the top of the article, and in its place was a box with a picture of Trump linking to my article. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 12:24, 25 May 2017 (EDT)
== Can you chat briefly? ==

Can we chat briefly? Can you please go to place I sent you messages before? [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 11:16, 3 June 2017 (EDT)
== Here is the the article ==

*[[Liberal vs. libertarian]]

Thanks. [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 11:54, 3 June 2017 (EDT)

== It's been great ==

You've been helpful since I you first welcomed me here - me, someone who had never used wikitext or HTML in his life and never believed in a young Earth. You've really made me consider that viewpoint, and you've done it with a brilliant personal appeal, far better than User:Conservative ever has.--[[User:Abcqwe|Nathan]] ([[User talk:Abcqwe|talk]]) 16:34, 4 June 2017 (EDT)

==Europe's childless leaders==
Where do you think [http://dcwhispers.com/rather-odd-troubling-fact-european-leaders/ we can squeeze this in] [[European migrant crisis]]? In the Intro or elsewhere? [[User:RobSmith|RobS]][[User talk:RobSmith|''Deep Six the Deep State!'']] 02:13, 9 June 2017 (EDT)
:I think that would be a good idea. We could also, possibly, add it to the [[European Union]] article, and maybe [[Globalism]] or [[Liberal]], as these leaders advocate for left-wing globalist policies. Are you able to find other sources that note this fact? --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 12:53, 9 June 2017 (EDT)
::I think this also illustrates liberal European values. They support mass immigration of peoples who do not share their culture while they themselves have no children. They are committing national/cultural suicide. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 13:15, 9 June 2017 (EDT)

== The reason I removed Ted Nugent from Notable Texans ==

Because Ted Nugent is actually from Michigan. Sorry that I forgot to add an explanation. ([[User:King Conservative|King Conservative]] ([[User talk:King Conservative|talk]]) 13:37, 17 June 2017 (EDT)King Conservative)
:I removed him from the list. Thanks. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 14:16, 17 June 2017 (EDT)

==Template tweak==

Hi, guy! Thanks for the {{tl|See also}} in [[Neil Gorsuch]]. That template works better. --[[User:Ed Poor|Ed Poor]] [[User talk:Ed Poor|Talk]] 08:53, 28 June 2017 (EDT)
:You're welcome, always happy to help! --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 08:58, 28 June 2017 (EDT)
==Nasty edit summaries==
Dear 1990sguy: Please stop writing inflammatory edit summaries. There is no need to make false personal attacks on other editors. As for Breitbart, each reference is evaluated individually on its own merits. If it is news reporting, I welcome it. However, some references are clearly opinion-editorial pieces that criticize other news stories instead of offering any independent news gathering. Some authors there are editorial-opinion writers rather than news reporters. Also, when I check a source and see photos of immodestly dressed women with "wardrobe malfunction" captions or women wearing tight T-shirts imprinted with "no silicone", I am less inclined to use those sources, given our family-friendly approach. Thanks, [[User:JDano|JDano]] ([[User talk:JDano|talk]]) 15:31, 28 June 2017 (EDT)
:Conservapedia has no requirement that only news reporter sources can be used for mews sources. For example, many excellent conservative editorial pieces link to a news story or quote a news story while providing excellent commentary.

:The mainstream press. which is very liberal, have a lot more reporters and they still have some foreign bureaus if I am not mistaken. Then you have Fox which only has a fraction of the combined viewership of ABC, CBS, and NBC.

:To be overly reliant on news sources merely from websites who have reporters is not a good policy.

:Yes, there are conservative news organizations such as CNS News. But I don't think we should limit ourselves to merely using conservative news organizations as far as news sources.[[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 18:54, 28 June 2017 (EDT)

::I agree with Conservative on this. We can use conservative news sources, even if the articles appear to be editorializing. This is a conservative encyclopedia, after all. Why should we adopt editing policies that give liberal MSM sources an unfair advantage? How then can we differentiate ourselves from Wikipedia? I am not opposed to citing MSM sources (I do it myself), but we should give precedence to conservative sources, which do not have leftist bias. Yes, Breitbart has silly ads, but I care more about the content of the article than the ads. There are many Breitbart writers who support conservative, Christian pro-family policies. Are there any at CNN or the NYT?

::JDano, yes, my edit summaries were inflammatory. I probably should have acted cooler when dealing with you, and for that, I apologize. Your behavior, constantly reverting and adding changes that I genuinely believe to contain leftist bias without going to the talk page until you've been reverted several times, is not constructive. I do believe your changes are undermining our status as a conservative alternative to Wikipedia. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 02:50, 29 June 2017 (EDT)

== re: JDano and you getting "horse throwing" mad ==

In the recent edit changes, I saw you use all caps in your description of your edit. It was for the [[Travel ban]] article.

This tells me that you are starting to get "horse throwing" mad.

If it becomes necessary, you can impose a [[Conservapedia:Topic bans|Conservapedia:Topic ban]] to JDano since you have blocking rights. You can make it applicable to certain articles or certain article categories. Probably a certain article would be best as a shot across his bow.

If JDano also has blocking rights, you can get Karajou/Aschlafly to impose such a ban. [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 18:29, 28 June 2017 (EDT)
:P.S. I don't know if you are correct in this matter. And I don't have time to mediate. I am just offering you a suggestion since I have experienced JDano being unreasonable at times. Also, the majority of Conservapedians/Republicans/conservatives are more fans of Trump than Lindsey Graham. JDano appears to be in the Graham camp. [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 18:37, 28 June 2017 (EDT)
::Please see my comment in the section immediately above. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 02:51, 29 June 2017 (EDT)

== JDano has a topical ban imposed on him for the "travel ban" article. ==

I just posted this message to JDano's talk page:

"You are not allowed to edit the [[travel ban]] article anymore. I am imposing a [[Conservapedia:Topic bans|Conservapedia:Topic ban]] on you for this article.

By the way, Indonesia is the largest Muslim country in terms of its Muslim population. The travel ban of the Trump administration does not include Indonesia."[[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 19:13, 28 June 2017 (EDT)

== JDano has a topical ban imposed on him for the fake news article ==

I posted this on JDano's talk page:

"The [[fake news]] article was locked/protected. It seems as if the root cause of the page being locked was an edit war involving yourself.

You are no longer allowed to edit the fake news article. I am imposing a Conservapedia topic ban on you for this article. See: [[Conservapedia:Topic bans|Conservapedia:Topic ban]]

I hope additional topic bans are not imposed on you by people with block rights." [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 20:23, 28 June 2017 (EDT)

== Socks of JamesWilson ==

Socks of this clown should receive five year bans. He is a malicious provocateur, and he singlehandedly destroyed another website as well as leading dozens of people off this site. Show this schlemiel no mercy. --[[User:RonaldB|RonaldB]] ([[User talk:RonaldB|talk]]) 14:16, 3 July 2017 (EDT)
:I don't see why we should be giving long blocks to this guy. He's clearly using multiple ip addresses. These addresses will probably get passed to one or more people who have no intention of vandalizing CP. DavidB4 explained by long blocks are not a good idea on my talk page: [http://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=User_talk:1990%27sguy&diff=1304184&oldid=1303142] However, I will not challenge your lengthening of that block or any other. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 14:20, 3 July 2017 (EDT)
::Maybe you do have a point because he has created a few different accounts in the past day or so. All I'm saying is that lightening up on him isn't going to work. My late friend George let this guy off easy, and he destroyed an entire community. I've had plenty of experience with this guy in the past to know his MO, and he's fanatically obsessed with Taylor Swift and "avenging" others because they "ruined" his articles. --[[User:RonaldB|RonaldB]] ([[User talk:RonaldB|talk]]) 14:28, 3 July 2017 (EDT)
:::That's fair. This guy is clearly bad news. Regardless of what block lengths we give him (and I can see some sense in making them longer), we should try not to accidently prevent innocent people from viewing CP. Thanks for your help! --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 14:30, 3 July 2017 (EDT)
::::How do we know that this editor is a "sock" of JamesWilson? Has anyone checked the IP user logs? The Taylor Swift connection could be a false-flag operation. If George and James got into an edit-war on a different website, that would not be relevant here. Let's judge each editor separately until they can be linked by evidence. Are all of the problem users created in the past few days created from the same or very similar IP addresses? Thanks, [[User:JDano|JDano]] ([[User talk:JDano|talk]]) 15:27, 3 July 2017 (EDT)
:::::He put "Sad case!- James Wilson" in the edit summary of all of his vandalism, and it was the same stuff he's always done. If he says it's him, I'm just gonna assume it's him. Dont give this guy the benefit of the doubt. He's had plenty enough breaks here and elsewhere. --[[User:RonaldB|RonaldB]] ([[User talk:RonaldB|talk]]) 16:03, 3 July 2017 (EDT)
:::::@JDano: Yes, I think it clearly is JamesWilson. His vandalism is very repetitive -- he even vandalizes the user pages of the same users. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 12:52, 4 July 2017 (EDT)
*FYI, even if an account is blocked indefinitely, the autoblock on the IPs is only for twenty-four hours. If the IP block was for as long as the account's block, checkusers wouldn't have to put separate blocks on persistent vandals' IP addresses. [[User:DMorris|DMorris]] ([[User talk:DMorris|talk]]) 18:26, 3 July 2017 (EDT)
==Articles==
Since I've written a few articles on Christianity, please feel free to edit them to conform to the views of Conservapedia if necessary. Admittedly, writing about Christianity as a Jew can be a bit difficult at times. --[[User:RonaldB|Ronald]] ([[User talk:RonaldB|talk]]) 14:35, 5 July 2017 (EDT)
:I have not seen any factual problems with the articles you created. However, I do recommend that you add categories of the religion you are writing about to those articles. For example, that you add "Category:Christianity" to [[Secular Christianity]] and "Category:Judaism" to [[Secular Judaism]]. The people who practice these are not Jews (religiously speaking) or Christians, but the articles are relevant to those religions.

:Also, I recommend that you add at least one source to the articles you create. Adding sources to articles is Commandment #2 in [[Conservapedia:Commandments]], and it makes the articles better for readers. They know where you are getting your information from, and they can read further if they are interested. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 10:51, 6 July 2017 (EDT)

== Changing my username ==

I don't know if Andy saw my request on his talk page. Did he skip it or didn't see it? --[[User:KommissarReb|KommissarReb]] ([[User talk:KommissarReb|talk]]) 9:18, 10 July 2017 (EDT)
:I don't know. Sometimes he does that, but when I message him again he usually replies. I recommend commenting again, letting him know how much you want your username changed, and asking him to respond. I think we will do it, but only if you absolutely want it. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 09:49, 10 July 2017 (EDT)
::I read [[User_talk:Aschlafly#Inquiry|the back and forth]] with the guy you probably were referring to on Andy's page. Andy seemed pretty reluctant to change the RonaldB's name for most of the discussion.. Is the process of changing someone's username complex or difficult to do, or did he just want to make sure that the guy wasn't being wishy-washy about the change? I was a little sheepish about asking him again because I don't want to seem annoying. --[[User:KommissarReb|KommissarReb]] ([[User talk:KommissarReb|talk]]) 5:07, 11 July 2017 (EDT)
:::I think CP admins generally prefer simply creating a new account. The user who made the other request was not the original person using the account. The original person let him take over the account. I can see why Andy wanted him to create a new account. I recommend you politely letting him know how much you want your username changed, and why, and asking him to respond, regardless of his answer. I think that would be a good move on your part. It would show how serious you are with this request. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 20:06, 11 July 2017 (EDT)

== Re: Trump ==

I think Donald Trump is going to get stuck with the blame for the economic bubble created by the Obama administration and the Federal Reserve.[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHwtkIpgAnA]

In addition, TrumpCare probably will not work because it is keeping the "precondition clause" of ObamaCare due to its popularity. People will often not buy health insurance until they are sick. So the health care system will not be viable. Car insurance companies could not be profitable if people could buy their car insurance after their car accident in order to replace their car. [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 22:00, 11 July 2017 (EDT)

:You are probably right on both of those things. The first point would be the fault of the Obama Administration, and the second by the establishment GOP Congress. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 22:05, 11 July 2017 (EDT)

Got it, thanks for letting me know. --[[User:OneTrueConservative|OneTrueConservative]] ([[User talk:OneTrueConservative|talk]]) 00:12, 12 July 2017 (EDT)
:You're welcome. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 00:21, 12 July 2017 (EDT)
== Expansion of right-wing material on the internet ==

*[https://www.axios.com/the-partisan-explosion-of-digital-news-2279022772.html The recent explosion of right-wing news sites]

*[https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/3dy7vb/why-the-right-is-dominating-youtube Why the Right Is Dominating YouTube] - Vice News

*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HndA5MoxK08 Why the Right is Dominating YouTube (A Response to Vice)]

*[https://www.nctv.nl/binaries/psychological-effects-of-right-wing-and-islamic-extremist-internet-videos_tcm31-30177.pdf Psychological effects of right-wing and Islamic extremist videos] - Netherlands and German report

I know Twitter bans and shadow bans right-wingers.

I haven't looked at the latter two items, but right-wingers gaining momentum on the internet is an interesting development. With nationalism gaining ground in Europe and 21st century [[desecularization]] occurring, the trend is bound to continue. [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]])

===Scriptural Geology===
Scriptural Geologists published in the USA as well. CRSQ published my review of David Lord "Geognosy" (that has other citations as well). [my magazines are in
storage but the year was 2000-2004.] Another recent CRSQ review was Gordon's 1878 book that mentioned USA Scriptural Geologist Martyn Payne.
:Thanks, Snoopy2, for your addition! I noted this fact, briefly in the article, in "The scriptural geologists" section. I knew that most of the Scriptural Geologists were British, and I did not have the time or knowledge of them to go into much more detail. Thanks for your help! Please remember to sign your posts in the future. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 22:06, 31 July 2017 (EDT)

== important message for you ==

I sent you an important message to the last place we communicated.

I also have some good news for you. [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 17:10, 13 July 2017 (EDT)

== BLOCK THIS GUY!!!!!!!! ==

BLOCK THIS GUY!!!!!!!!

== Block duration ==

Thanks for your great blocks but they should generally not exceed 6 months in duration. By then the IP address is typically being used by someone else.--[[User:Aschlafly|Andy Schlafly]] ([[User talk:Aschlafly|talk]]) 22:27, 27 July 2017 (EDT)
:OK. I will keep that in mind. I will change this vandal's block. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 22:46, 27 July 2017 (EDT)

== "Denkmal der Schande" ==

Björn Höcke nannte das Holocaust-Mahnmal ein "Denkmal der Schande". Zudem sprach er von einer "dämlichen Bewältigungspolitik" und forderte eine "erinnerungspolitische Wende um 180 Grad". Hinterher behauptete Höcke, er hätte den Holocaust als Schande bezeichnet. Wenn man sich nun seine Rede genau anschaut, kann er nur das Denkmal als Schande bezeichnet haben. Höcke hat offen NS-Gedankengut offenbart und dies auch gewollt. Er ist ein Agent des BRD-Systems, die zum Ziel haben, die AfD unwählbar zu machen. Dasselbe haben sie schon mit der NPD gemacht (in den 90er Jahren). Ich find's ja auch schade, dass die AfD unterwandert wurde und nicht mehr wählbar ist. Auch ich habe große Hoffnungen in sie gesetzt. Aber spätestens seit dem letzten Parteitag ist sie unwählbar, die Neo-Nazis gewannen die Oberhand, Gauland wurde Spitzenkandidat. Solange Petry keine neue Partei gründet, müssen Rechtschaffene bei der Bundestagswahl das geringste Übel wählen (z.B. die Freien Wähler oder die BüSo). Aber die AfD ist klar von NS-Agenten unterwandert und ich schrieb noch mehr in den Artikel, also lassen Sie mich zumindest Höckes Rede einfügen, dann kann sich jeder selber ein Bild machen. MfG --[[User:Elessar|Elessar]] ([[User talk:Elessar|talk]]) 10:16, 1 August 2017 (EDT)
:Grüetzi Elessar, CP ist ein Englisher website, so es ist besser wann wir in English schreiben. Ich denke dass die meisten leute heir sprechen kein Deutsch. Danke. Wass ich sage ist sehr kontrovers in Deutschland, aber, Ich probiere ein klares und gutes antwort zum geben:

:First off, many political parties have their crazy members. I know that UKIP explicitly disavows racism, but it has had some members who have said some silly things. I definitely do ''not'' believe the GOP in the U.S. is racist, but David Duke considers himself a Republican (and every other Republican disavows him). Even the Swiss People's Party in my country (I am also a U.S. citizen) has some members who have said racist things. Just because parties have members like this does not necessarily mean that the entire party is racist or whatever. In the case of Höcke's speech, Petry (the party leader, as you know) condemned what he said, or at least criticized him.

:Second, I know the mindset that the German have today. They are still ashamed for what they did during World War II, and they are still focused on trying to make restitution. Personally, I think it is good that they have repented, but they miss the fact that there are two extremes: one extreme is what the Nazis did, the other is being so ashamed bad things one did that they essentially hate their country. We see this with liberals in the United States. I think the German mindset is too far in the second extreme -- and no, I am anywhere close to being a racist or Nazi. Patriotism and nationalism can be very good things, as long as they are handled correctly and are not an excuse to persecute others. The German people, I think, are trying to extinguish them, and they have accused people, even those in the middle of those two extremes, as being Nazis.

:Let me also make clear that I have not read much about Björn Höcke's speech, other than what you provided and what his English Wikipedia article states, so I cannot comment on his entire speech and his entire character. He may very well be what you say he is. However, what I read about his speech and about him actually seems reasonable. Many peoples all over the world have done many evil things -- slavery in the U.S. and the other European colonies, the Islamic slave trade, religious persecution in Rome and the communist nations, the several genocides in history, etc. However, it is not constructive for cultures to focus on these events. It is good to remember them and repent of them, but not to obsess about them. There is much more to German history than World War II, just as there is more to U.S. history than slavery. Why can't we build monuments celebrating the positive things about our cultures and our people? It is cultural suicide not to do so. While we should not forget the bad events, we should focus on the good events and remain proud as a people in order to remain strong. This seems to me what Höcke is getting at. Am I wrong?

:Reading his Wikipedia article, I came accross this quote: "Die Syrer, die zu uns kommen, haben immer noch Syrien. Wenn wir – durch die Syrer – unser Deutschland verloren haben, dann haben wir keine Heimat mehr." I can see how in Germany this is very controversial, but I think in most other countries, this is quite reasonable. It may not be a bad thing if Syrians come, but it would mean that the German people would be in danger of disappearing, at least in a cultural sense. If someone values this (as most people of all ethnicies and nationalities do -- just ask the Poles or Hungarians), they will strongly oppose immigration.

:Am I wrong in what I am saying? Am I misrepresenting Höcke? I would appreciate some dialogue. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 13:18, 1 August 2017 (EDT)

::No, you aren't wrong and I too was never questioning that the "eternal fault" (electing Hitler/WW2) which is propagated by German liberals is bullshit. I only mean that Höcke was not only saying that, but he also clearly favorized the Holocaust by calling for an "erinnerungspolitische Wende um 180 Grad" and calling the Holocaust monument a "Denkmal der Schande". This speech was much criticized by Jewish organizations in Germany and Höcke was forbidden to visit Concentration Camp Memorials. He's not a single exemption, but there are unfortunately already lots of neo-Nazis or neo-Nazi sympathizers in the AfD who are all defending Höcke's speech, including Spitzenkandidat Alexander Gauland. Party leader Petry was forced by them not to participate. These (real) neo-Nazis are system agents who are overrunning the AfD like they did decades ago with the NPD in order to make these parties uneligible by conservative voters. But of course many liberals call all ''real'' conservatives "neo-Nazis" which there is nonsense. But Höcke is really a neo-Nazi and anti-semite and should be excluded together with his inner-party defenders. --[[User:Elessar|Elessar]] ([[User talk:Elessar|talk]]) 14:05, 1 August 2017 (EDT)

:::I don't understand how the "erinnerungspolitische Wende um 180 Grad" shows that Höcke is a neo-Nazi. It seems to be saying that German policy on these matters needs to change, which I also think is reasonable. The culture of shame in Germany must end -- when will Egypt build a monument mourning the Islamic slave trade, and when will Turkey build a monument mourning the Armenian Genocide? That's what I think he is saying. Am I wrong? Please explain.

:::While I am a strong supporter of Israel, I do think that many Jewish organizations in Europe and the United States are politically left-wing -- unlike the current Israeli government. The fact that they opposed Höcke's speech is unsurprising, even if he is not a neo-Nazi. Most European/American Jews support the ruling establishment's views on who is extreme and who is "moderate." And besides, Jewish organizations have their own interests. It's reasonable for them to defend monuments mourning a genocide of their own people, regardless of whether having such a monument, or at least the mindset behind it, is a good thing or not.

:::It seems to me that you are making a jump from noting what Höcke is saying to calling him a neo-Nazi. A lot of what he is saying seems reasonable, even if it is better that he watches what he says more closely, and I don't see how these comments make them neo-Nazis (I do see, however, how such comments are far outside the current German mainstream, and that they make such parties less attractive to moderate Germans). It seems to me that Höcke is a nationalist who is angry at the culture of shame in his country, which is probably the reason why it is being flooded with immigrants and weakened by the EU. Many conservatives said silly things (that sounded extremely racist) about Obama when he was U.S. President, even though those people would have voted for conservative blacks (Ben Carson, Allen West, Herman Cain) or Hispanics (Marco Rubio, Ted Cruz) in a heartbeat. Could it be that this is what Höcke is doing?

:::My last thing I want to say in this comment is not related to the above. I would like to remind you that CP is a family-friendly encyclopedia, and I think this policy also applies to talk pages. I request that you thus refrain from spelling out cuss words when making comments. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 14:35, 1 August 2017 (EDT)

::::Sorry about the term "b***" but I'm as angry as you about the "eternal fault" dogma. And you are completely right with most (including the Jews being too liberal in Europe), but in my opinion the quote "erinnerungspolitische Wende um 180 Grad" is like he wanted to say "The Holocaust was nothing bad" or "not so bad" or so. Like it would be Holocaust relativation. Maybe Höcke really didn't mean anything bad in his speech but then he's simply uncaring of what he says because he damages his party with such unclear statements. --[[User:Elessar|Elessar]] ([[User talk:Elessar|talk]]) 16:34, 1 August 2017 (EDT)

:::::As we disagree on his speech (even though I do think your last comment was very reasonable), I chose to move the info to another place in the article and re-word it. If you have any problems with how I re-worded it, we can discuss that as well. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 23:05, 1 August 2017 (EDT)

::::::Björn Höcke said in whole this: "Wir Deutschen – und ich rede jetzt nicht von euch Patrioten, die sich hier heute versammelt haben – wir Deutschen, also unser Volk, sind das einzige Volk der Welt, das sich ein Denkmal der Schande in das Herz seiner Hauptstadt gepflanzt hat." This means, not German patriots but the other Germans (liberals e.g.) have founded the Holocaust monument which he calls a Denkmal der Schande. Which means, according to him true German patriots wouldn't have built the Holocaust monument, which can be interpreted as he's pro-Holocaust. The same interpretation is open in his other quote "Wir brauchen eine erinnerungspolitische Wende um 180 Grad". Maybe he didn't want to relativate the Holocaust but he should watch out what he says, especially if his party wants to enter a coalition. A coalition with establishment parties wouldn't be bad as long as the AfD maintains its goals and gets many of them into a government program. --[[User:Elessar|Elessar]] ([[User talk:Elessar|talk]]) 01:37, 2 August 2017 (EDT)

:::::::I can see now how people think the speech was sympathizing with Nazis -- the Holocaust and WWII is a touchy topic, especially for Germans. However, I still see how what he is saying is reasonable. Turkey, for example, is not going to build a monument for the Armenian Genocide anytime soon, Russia is not going to build a monument for the many Baltic peoples they killed during WWII, and Japan is not going to build any monument for the millions of people they killed, including concentration camp prisoners.

:::::::I do know that there are two AfD factions: one that has a goal of becoming a coalition party, and the other that wants to remain an anti-establishment party. Höcke is clearly part of the latter, while Petry is in the former. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 11:31, 2 August 2017 (EDT)

::::::::The AfD can remain an anti-establishment party and anyway be part of a government coalition, like the Austrian [[FPÖ]] which also seeks being part in coalitions (and already is in two states) and remains loyal to all of its positions. --[[User:Elessar|Elessar]] ([[User talk:Elessar|talk]]) 14:09, 2 August 2017 (EDT)

:::::::::Fair enough, but you get the point: there are two factions in the party on the best way foreward for the party. One of them support coalition agreements and the other side is less pragmatic in this regard. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 16:23, 2 August 2017 (EDT)

==Brexit==
Hi - not sure why you changed my edits on the BREXIT page - I tried to provide an accurate account of what is happening and what is being reported by many news outlets --unsigned comment by HORSEMAN
:Hello "HORSEMAN", I removed the info about the potential referendums because this was just speculation that died down. I also thought that some of your wording (such as the "full complexity and impacts of BREXIT become apparent" and by removing the mention of the EU being obstructionist) seemed to insert a left-of-center bias into the article. CP is a conservative encyclopedia, and we align firmly with Brexit and Euroskepticism. However, I will see if I can re-add some of your wording. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 17:31, 10 August 2017 (EDT)
::Another problem is that for the part about the proposed payments and EU citizen rights, you did not provide sources. The existing info already had a source, and you changed the info while keeping the source. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 17:35, 10 August 2017 (EDT)
:::Hi Again, would this link suffice http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-17-2001_en.htm It is the definitive statement from the EU negotiating team and sets out the negotiating agenda. Thanks Horseman
::::You can definitely cite the source, but do you also have third party sources as well? I see nothing in the EU source about the monetary amount of the settlement. We prefer sources with conservative editorial stances. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 17:57, 10 August 2017 (EDT)
:::::Is this syitable, I don't pay for Telegraph articles so only have this link. Thanks Horseman
::::::The Telegraph is one of numerous conservative news organizations. Besides, their non-commentary articles are free for viewing. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 18:13, 10 August 2017 (EDT)

==[[Margaret Sanger]] revision that you undid==
Hi 1990'sguy,

Is there a way to reword what I wrote in such a way that it could be considered "encyclopedic"?

Thanks,
[[User:Bluedogdemocrat|Bluedogdemocrat]] ([[User talk:Bluedogdemocrat|talk]]) 22:59, 18 August 2017 (EDT)
:You could write "Planned Parenthood eventually expanded to support the form of murder known as abortion." Something like that. We should keep the wording encyclopedic, as this is not a blog or anything like that. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 23:05, 18 August 2017 (EDT)

== Re: Block of TimJim ==

Sorry about that, I wasn't aware you had already blocked TimJim when I blocked him, so I reset the block length back to that of your original block. [[User:Northwest|Northwest]] ([[User talk:Northwest|talk]]) 22:45, 19 August 2017 (EDT)

== Article move request ==

Hi I'd be happy to move those articles you are requesting, but as you know, I cannot avoid the creation of redirects. Let me know if you want this, but hopefully you can get it done the right way. It's also probably easier to ask for a move than a delete. --[[User:DavidB4|David B]] ([[User talk:DavidB4|TALK]]) 17:43, 21 August 2017 (EDT)
:I appreciate your offer, David, but I think it would be better if I keep it simple for Andy, rather than explain that the articles were moved and that he only has to delete the redirect -- having one person do it is more simple. Thanks anyway! :) --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 17:46, 21 August 2017 (EDT)
::Agreed...okay. I didn't want to cut in and disrupt things, but just thought I'd offer. Cheers! --[[User:DavidB4|David B]] ([[User talk:DavidB4|TALK]]) 17:49, 21 August 2017 (EDT)
:::I do appreciate your offer, David. Thanks! It looks like Andy just moved the articles. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 17:50, 21 August 2017 (EDT)

==Contact==
You can email me at wirepaladin36@gmail.com [[User:RobSmith|RobS]][[User talk:RobSmith|''Deep Six the Deep State!'']] 11:22, 26 August 2017 (EDT)

==snoopy2==
1990s guy, I just want to verify u could read the Theistic ev. entry and 1994 film clip on my user talk. any comments?
:I could watch it, but would you please explain what it's about in a little more detail? --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 14:55, 11 December 2017 (EST)

== Maybe I was too pessimistic. Good news ==

'''Why [[Democrats]] Should Be''' Losing Sleep Over Generation Z.[https://www.forbes.com/sites/ashleystahl/2017/08/11/why-democrats-should-be-losing-sleep-over-generation-z/]

Bye for now. [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 23:47, 5 September 2017 (EDT)
:Thanks for the article. Bye for now. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 23:48, 5 September 2017 (EDT)

== File comparison tool ==

Did Cons ever get back to you with the comparison tool? I'm curious about it, and whether it does a good job of checking for copied content. The problems that it appears to solve are different from the problems of comparison tools used in software development. I'm curious about whether it uses line hashing, sentence hashing, word group hashing, and things like that. I'd like to try it out, and not just at CP. In fact, probably not at all for CP; I'm not interested in who plagiarizes what at CP, though, when I am, I use other techniques to catch people. I'm just curious as to whether those other techniques have been automated.

It's puzzling that Cons deleted the screenshot, as though he ''wants'' people to believe he's a liar, though I don't think he is.

[[User:SamHB|SamHB]] ([[User talk:SamHB|talk]]) 14:57, 12 September 2017 (EDT)
:I can assure you that the tool exists. I have not tried it yet and thus cannot answer your question. I have no reason to try it as JDano's essays were deleted, so I recommend that you ask Conservative directly these things. Maybe he will share it with you. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 16:23, 12 September 2017 (EDT)

::Great!! I'm still very much interested in it. Is it a "cloud app"? Is it a downloadable app that I can run locally on my own computer? Can you send me a URL?
::By the way, the standard wiki comparison of your last edit to the [[Guy Verhofstadt]] article, just as a random example, shows how bad text comparers can be. [[User:SamHB|SamHB]] ([[User talk:SamHB|talk]]) 17:40, 13 September 2017 (EDT)
:::You are going to have to ask Conservative for the details of the tool -- he told me not to give it away to anyone, and while I personally have no problem with sharing it with you, I shouldn't go against what he said. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 17:43, 13 September 2017 (EDT)
::::Well, this is really weird. Cons seems to be trying to censor the internet itself, hiding the location of this tool. And he seems to think that only you can be trusted with it. He said "I will share this tool with 1990sguy [...] so he can evaluate your [JDano's] efforts in an objective way." I of course took this as a challenge. A Google search for "similar page checker tool" gets a number of hits. Ignoring the ones that cost a lot of money, and those that attempt to check a given page against the entire internet, narrowed it down to a few. This one: [https://www.duplichecker.com/similar-page-checker.php] seems to be the right thing. It's a "cloud app" rather than an installable program, but I can put up with that. It has the same appearance—color and layout—as the screenshot that Cons posted and removed. I ran it on the versions of this page before and after your recent reply to me, and it said they were 100% the same. I'm not particularly happy about that, but the additional text was only about 0.3 percent of the total, so I suppose I can accept that. Then I ran it on versions that differ in length by 10% (the 100K version and the 110K version.) It said they were 98% similar. Not good. But I still might find it to be a useful tool. There are pages not relating to JDano that could benefit from such an analysis.

::::I will probably check in with Cons on this, once he stays away from CP for 10 days.

::::[[User:SamHB|SamHB]] ([[User talk:SamHB|talk]]) 23:39, 13 September 2017 (EDT)

==Getting help==
I am trying to fix the stuff on the Corporate bullies page. Am still learning my way around on how to use things. Think I am starting to get it though. The Georgia 2016 stuff has a lot of info and I am in the process of editing it, though it's going to take a while (at least 20 or more minutes. I'm trying though. (BTW, if I wasn't supposed to edit here, sorry. I don't know how to reply to your remark otherwise.) [[User:PatriotMongoose|PatriotMongoose]] ([[User talk:PatriotMongoose|talk]]) 22:31, 15 September 2017 (EDT)
:It's OK to edit here. I recommend that you read CP's guidelines, and probably more importantly, that you read [[Help:How to edit a website like Conservapedia]]. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 22:34, 15 September 2017 (EDT)

==Fabulous block and reverts==

Fabulous block and reverts this afternoon!!!! Well done!!!--[[User:Aschlafly|Andy Schlafly]] ([[User talk:Aschlafly|talk]]) 18:51, 21 September 2017 (EDT)
:Thanks, Andy! :) --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 18:52, 21 September 2017 (EDT)

== re: JohnZ ==

User: JohnZ fails to recognize that my interest to be a referee to protect a marginal online sparring partner (whose greatest achievement was his dogged stubbornness to ignore facts/evidence) was largely protected by his edits to main space articles and my desire for an online sparring partner.

His rudeness to other editors and his desire to barely skate by with his main space edits certainly did not help matters. In addition, given the [[decline of the atheist movement]] and it now being a hopeless cause destined to ever increasing irrelevance, my desire for an atheist online sparring partner is non-existent at this point given my current/future priorities.

If he wants to create two quality, well-sourced original articles of at least 2,00 words on these topics [[Anti-religious Soviet Union propaganda]] and [[Christian persecution in communist China]] to restore his other editing privileges, that is what is required.

He would also have to pledge to refrain from hurling insults to other editors (idiot, etc.). [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 22:01, 3 November 2017 (EDT)

:Hopefully he'll do it. We've given him these opportunities before and he rejected them. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 22:18, 3 November 2017 (EDT)
::I made a minor adjustment to his requirements for fully restoring his editing privileges in case someone creates articles on those subjects.

::Secondly, ardent secular leftists generally always double down regardless of any contrary facts/evidence presented to them. Of course, you never know what is going to happen. The Apostle Paul went from being one of Christianity's chief opponents to being its greatest champion. He will just need to be open minded.

::It is very widely recognized that there is and has been religious persecution in communist China and that there was anti-religious propaganda in the former Soviet Union. So I am giving him ample opportunity to show that he is not a close-minded individual given to hurling insults. [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 22:31, 3 November 2017 (EDT)

I would say no to this for a couple reasons. The first is his blatant disrespect of everyone here, and he has shown that multiple times. The gist of it is a pretense of superiority over us, as if it is mandatory that we listen to him; he stated a short time ago that some of us are idiots for not engaging him in conversation. Which I might add is his kind of conversation.

The second reason is that he's a leftist brand of liberal from Great Britain, which means we cannot change his way of thinking whatsoever. Unfortunately for someone who is that close-minded he is going to go into lock-step with every other like-minded individual in his country, which would mean the loss of the United Kingdom as a political entity within a few years time. In his case, he is more concerned with picking a fight with the users of a small American conservative website then he is with what he and his kind are allowing to happen in Britain, namely the Islamic takeover. As a leftist, he probably feels he can get along with them in the name of diversity and multiculturalism, but when all is said and done he will either be forced on his hands and knees with his butt high in the air, or he'll have his head chopped off.

Unfortunately, some people think they're so better than others that they've blinded themselves to what they're actually doing. [[User:Karajou|Karajou]] ([[User talk:Karajou|talk]]) 04:35, 4 November 2017 (EDT)
:Karajou, if you look at my comment to his talk page, you will see that I am giving him an opportunity to show that he can be open-minded and reasonable by writing on two topics related to atheistic communism persecution of Christians/religious (namely [[Christian persecution in communist China]] and [[Anti-religious propaganda in the Soviet Union]]) via two quality articles of at least 2,000 words.[[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 05:38, 4 November 2017 (EDT)

== Anti-Christian bias in Wikipedia ==

Hello 1990'sguy. Am I being hypersensitive or is Wikipedia's anti-Christian bias increasing? For example, the recent dispute about content at Answers in Genesis.[https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Talk%3AAnswers_in_Genesis&type=revision&diff=810473662&oldid=810471171] I see also that User:Synthetic Woolly Mammoth[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Synthetic_Woolly_Mammoth] has just been blocked, allegedly for being a sockpuppet of Biscuittin, but more likely because he has been speaking up in support of some Christian editors. [[User:Desmonduk|Desmonduk]] ([[User talk:Desmonduk|talk]]) 05:27, 20 November 2017 (EST)
:I know another editor who has extensively edited topics related to Christianity and atheism on WP, and he told me that the ati-Christian bias on the site was much worse back around 2012. The militant atheists don't have as much power as they did back then. However, the anti-Christian bias obviously is still very bad, especially on YEC topics, which I have been dealing with for years already. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 09:20, 20 November 2017 (EST)

== Block length ==

Thanks for your alert block of new user "CPishilarious", but I'm going to change the block duration from 2 years to 1 month. Long blocks are disfavored on wikis because they block the IP address as well as the user. The IP address could be a library or other general access IP address, or the user could move or be a college student, or the user could have a change of heart. But thanks again for your quick action.--[[User:Aschlafly|Andy Schlafly]] ([[User talk:Aschlafly|talk]]) 22:11, 20 November 2017 (EST)
:OK, and you're welcome. I have seen blocked vandals come back with their same accounts after their blocks expire, so I wanted to protect against that. But I will shorten blocks like these in the future. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 08:54, 21 November 2017 (EST)
::Thanks so much for your alert block this morning, but again the block duration is too long. Another user could be trying to use that same IP address within a few months, or the user himself could have a change of heart. I'll shorten it to 4 months. Thanks!--[[User:Aschlafly|Andy Schlafly]] ([[User talk:Aschlafly|talk]]) 11:25, 4 December 2017 (EST)
:::Andy, it feels like I'm the only editor you're messaging about block length, ''even though my blocks are much shorter than most other editors.'' For example, just yesterday, I blocked two accounts for six months for having a silly username and for (relatively) non-serious vandalism, but shortly later, DMorris reset the blocks for 5 years. See here: [http://www.conservapedia.com/Special:Contributions/Bernieman][http://www.conservapedia.com/Special:Contributions/Hillary_clinton] If you're going (for good reason) to message me for my blocks, please do the same for the other editors who prefer even longer blocks. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 13:33, 4 December 2017 (EST)
:::But yes, I will still shorten my blocks. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 13:36, 4 December 2017 (EST)

== Suggested article ==

Here is an article suggestion:

*[[Donald Trump and evangelicals]]

I think there would be public interest in such an article. [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 16:20, 9 December 2017 (EST)
:Thanks. If I get time, I will start this article. I will add it to my list of articles to create. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 17:16, 9 December 2017 (EST)

== Two things ==

For one, why do you not have email enabled? Secondly, consider longer blocks for these obviously malicious accounts. You can block an account for infinity and the autoblock on the IP still only lasts 24 hours. There is no reason for these sleeper accounts to come back to life three months later. [[User:DMorris|DMorris]] ([[User talk:DMorris|talk]]) 16:19, 13 December 2017 (EST)

:In his defense, he was doing longer blocks until [[User_talk:1990'sguy#Block_length|Andy started asking him not too]], then [[User_talk:1990'sguy#Block_length_2|reminded him again]]. --[[User:DavidB4|David B]] ([[User talk:DavidB4|TALK]]) 16:25, 13 December 2017 (EST)

::Yes, for crying out loud, why am I the only one being criticized for my block lengths? If I make my block lengths long, Andy posts on my talk page, and if I make my block lengths shorter, DMorris posts on my talk page.

::DMorris, please talk to Andy about this. I will continue making my blocks on the shorter side until your differing opinions are sorted out.

::About my email, I have my email address posted on my user page. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 16:46, 13 December 2017 (EST)

== Articles of the year: 2017 - your article is being featured on the main page (left side) ==

*[[Donald Trump achievements]]

*[[European migrant crisis]]

*[[Atheists and genetic mutations]]

Keep up the good work.[[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]])
:Thanks! --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 22:12, 24 December 2017 (EST)

== Nationalism v Globalism ==

I went ahead and added a link to the Gardner article on the Nationalism v Globalism article for you. I figured since we were referencing it, it would be good to see the original article too.--[[User:Whizkid|Whizkid]] ([[User talk:Whizkid|talk]]) 23:52, 7 January 2018 (EST)
:Thanks! I already saw and added it to other articles where I mentioned Gardner. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 23:53, 7 January 2018 (EST)

==Homeschooling==
I deleted the paragraph on Texas requirements (which I originally added) since it was duplicative of the information I added from HSLDA (which covers all 50 states) regarding state requirements. I left the New Hampshire one since it involved a court imposing its will on a family in violation of state law.

I'm glad you liked my original work, but after finding something better and covering more than just one state, I amended my original work. Though after your comments, I revised it to explain that another state court (Texas) made homeschooling far easier than before. [[User:Quidam65|Quidam65]] ([[User talk:Quidam65|talk]]) 17:22, 29 January 2018 (EST)

:Thanks. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 17:27, 29 January 2018 (EST)

==Deep State==
I will agree with your removal of the word "theory", but I did add the phrase "(or are believed to control)" because there are many conservative Christians who are not totally convinced that the deep state really exists. I believe my edits will be a happy medium between those who hold to the deep state view and those who do not. [[User:Quidam65|Quidam65]] ([[User talk:Quidam65|talk]]) 15:11, 30 January 2018 (EST)
:I kept most of your "is believed/considered" wording (except for the first sentence, which is unnecessary as the first sentence already makes clear that "deep state" is a term and not necessarily reality. I found most of your other changes to be too wordy and unnecessary, so I reverted some of it. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 20:04, 30 January 2018 (EST)
::I looked at your revisions and all you did was revert to your original article, with a few minor edits to try to convince me that you really took my suggestions into consideration. Basically what you did to the article is like putting wood filler and new paint on a house with termite rot. I've dealt with folks like you over on "the other site", who think that once they write an article, it's perfect and can't accept any changes to it. I'm not going to waste time with this one any more; clearly you're trying to espouse tinfoil hat conspiracy theory under the guise of "Christian conservatism". [[User:Quidam65|Quidam65]] ([[User talk:Quidam65|talk]]) 09:22, 31 January 2018 (EST)
:::Much of your changes involved inserting parenthetical notes, which I think made the article more bloated than it had to be. The "or are believed to control" phrase in the first sentence was simply unnecessary and overemphasized your disbelief in the deep state. The part about Wall Street was cited to a good research article, so I don't think we need the "is believed" language for that. But I will still see if I can incorporate more of your edits.
:::About the existence of the deep state, it and the drive for one-world government are things that should be common and uncontroversial knowledge -- but people (both supporters and detractors) "conspiracize" these things and that's how accusations of me wearing a tinfoil hat come about. Look at the evidence -- most of our society (except theologically conservative Christians, most of them probably being premillennialist) accept the Idea of Progress, adopted during the Enlightenment Era. They believe that humanity is progressing for the better, and that this will lead to a one-world utopia with world peace and freedom for humanity (read Kant, for example). Thus, they believe that national identity, subsidiarity, and national sovereignty are growing useless and antiquated and actually are impediments to this utopia. This flows into their policies -- advancing international organizations, taking away national sovereignty, etc. As for the deep state, just look at the whole DOJ/FBI stuff going on right now, or the fact that Republicans and Democrats hire administration personnel from the same group of organizations -- CFR, Trilateral, etc.
:::The garbage that there is some secret conspiracy by liberals to take over the world, that their motives are malevolent, that they want to do evil, that this is a short-term project, and that the Illuminati is involved with all this -- this is all garbage perfectly fit for "the other site". In reality, the drive for a one-world utopia is one of the fundamental philosophical views in our culture, and liberals openly see it as natural/normal/benign (and they're in it for the long haul). --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 10:04, 31 January 2018 (EST)

== Suggested Name Change for [[Christmas and Easter Catholic]] ==
I propose changing this to "Christmas and Easter Christian", since the phenomenon of persons attending church on those days is by no means limited to Catholics. [[User:Quidam65|Quidam65]] ([[User talk:Quidam65|talk]]) 16:17, 30 January 2018 (EST)
:I disagree. I recommend that a separate article entitled "Christmas and Easter Christian" be created -- C&E Catholicism is a notable concept on its own right, enough to have its own article. I think an article on C&E Christianity in general would be a good addition. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 20:07, 30 January 2018 (EST)
::What's the difference? Both are the same phenomenon -- "so-called" Christian believers who attend only during those two holidays (or weddings and funerals). The current article is fine, it just needs to be revised to not pick on one branch of Christianity. [[User:Quidam65|Quidam65]] ([[User talk:Quidam65|talk]]) 09:17, 31 January 2018 (EST)
:::I've heard Roman Catholics specifically mentioned much more than other Christians when hearing about this "phenomenon." But I will ask another editor of his opinion on this. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 09:32, 31 January 2018 (EST)

==Campaign promises==
Hello,

The thought occurred to me that Wikipedia does not normally catalog campaign promises.(It never has, that I have seen) Elections there follow a formula of "what did they actually do after getting elected" and election results - which is both boring and completely useless, because we have a big problem with people running for office one way and then governing another way. This leaves a glaring hole of accountability with all of our politicians and it also offers us an opportunity to distinguish ourselves from Wikipedia. What do you think about this? I made a few changes [[Bruce Rauner|here]] as an example start. [[User:Progressingamerica|Progressingamerica]] ([[User talk:Progressingamerica|talk]]) 15:00, 4 February 2018 (EST)
:I think your suggestion is a great idea -- we have too many politicians who make really great promises during election campaigns, but they later act like they never even made those promises. When Rauner and his GOP primary opponent (Jeanne Ives) sat down with the ''Chicago Tribune'' editorial board a few days ago, Rauner said that he never promised he would veto a major pro-abortion bill that he ultimately signed (he actually explicitly promised he would multiple times).[http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/30/jeanne-ives-crushes-gop-gov-bruce-rauner-illinois-candidates-meet-first-time/][http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/31/conservative-jeanne-ives-rips-il-gov-bruce-rauner-abortion-flip-flop/]
:I can also think of Sen. Thom Tillis of NC who campaigned against amnesty in 2014 and is now advocating for a "conservative" amnesty bill (though it's inferior to the Goodlatte bill).
:I support your suggestion. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 15:11, 4 February 2018 (EST)

== FPÖ ==

Hi, I just wanted to ask you why you have removed [http://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Freedom_Party_of_Austria&diff=1403167&oldid=1403166 my entry] on the article of the Freedom Party of Austria. The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kreisky%E2%80%93Peter%E2%80%93Wiesenthal_affair Kreisky–Peter–Wiesenthal affair] is an important event in the history of this party that should not be discreeted.--[[User:JoeyJ|JoeyJ]] ([[User talk:JoeyJ|talk]]) 09:41, 7 February 2018 (EST)
:First off, the info was inserted right in the middle of a paragraph discussing the FPO's ideological development and alliance with the SPO. Your info was out of place.
:Second, the info was unduly wordy. I am sick of seeing the media and leftists do everything in their power to tie right-wing conservative parties like the FPO to Nazi Germany, such as by unduly emphasizing those aspects of the parties and calling them "far-right", "extreme right", "ultra-right", etc. By American conservative standards, these parties are actually quite moderate, and for those of us who realize that Nazism is a vastly overrated threat (placed alongside climate change by the Left), such parties have clearly moved away from their pasts.
:I don't want our articles to accept the left-wing narratives of these right-wing populist parties. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 09:50, 7 February 2018 (EST)
::Well, all the informations I have put in the article were confirmed with trustworthy sources. [[Simon Wiesenthal]] who accused the FPÖ leader Friedrich Peter of being part in a unit which committed massacres against jews, was himself a Conservative. Wiesenthal supported the (at that time very conservative) Austrian People's Party. So it is not easy to label his accusations as "left-wing narratives". I am also pretty sure that the Conservative government of Israel does not spread "left-wing propaganda" if they criticize the party for its charged history. Instead of simply removing facts from the article, you might emphasize how the FPÖ moved away from its past.--[[User:JoeyJ|JoeyJ]] ([[User talk:JoeyJ|talk]]) 10:01, 7 February 2018 (EST)
:::Israel is a Jewish state, so issues related to the Holocaust are sensitive to them. But as much as I support Israel and its right-wing government, Israel's position toward the FPO is irrational, and they are unduly obsessed with Nazism like Western Europe is. Israel's opinion on the FPO means very little because of the context -- it's easy to offend Israel on matters like this.
:::About Wiesenthal, I don't know anything about him, but him supporting the OVP does not mean much to me. If the party were "very conservative", why did it support the EU, Maastricht Treaty, Schengen Agreement, etc.
:::And yes, these are the narratives promoted by the Left, the establishment, and the media. These are the same people who were comparing Donald Trump to Adolf Hitler during the election campaign and who tried to smear Breitbart News as anti-Semite (despite loads of evidence to the contrary), among many other cases. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 10:17, 7 February 2018 (EST)
::::Just because these "narratives" are promoted by the Left it does not mean that they are wrong. I can ensure you that Simon Wiesenthal was never a supporter of left-wing policies. As I already told you it would be better to emphasize the current measures by Strache to reappraise the controversial history of this party instead of denying it.--[[User:JoeyJ|JoeyJ]] ([[User talk:JoeyJ|talk]]) 11:20, 8 February 2018 (EST)
:::::They're wrong -- they overemphasize every small and petty incident related to parties like the FPO that allude to Nazi Germany. Their point in doing so is to make it seem like that if we elect these people/parties into power (including Donald Trump), we'll be repeating 1933 all over again and will usher in the end of freedom in Europe -- never mind that Germany is still enforcing the Nazi ban on homeschooling, or that many Western European countries have free speech restrictions even on topics like Islam and homosexuality, or etc. Conservapedia will not go along with the media -- we acknowledge that parties like the FPO are conservative and/or right-wing (not "far-right" or "neo-Nazi") and the best choice in order to protect/expand freedom and protect European culture/patriotism. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 11:58, 8 February 2018 (EST)

== request ==

Can you create this article: [[Donald Trump's major achievements]]? [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 12:39, 9 February 2018 (EST)
:This seems like a good idea, and I will do it. I won't do it immediately, since I have a lot of other things to do, but I will create it soon. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 12:54, 9 February 2018 (EST)
::OK. Thanks. [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 13:18, 9 February 2018 (EST)

I'm very sorry about the article. If it make you feel like a advertisement. However, everything that is state is true. Thank you for your understanding. Pleased assist by make any corrections. That you think is necessary. When your time is most convenient.

Your brother in Christ,
Luke
:Thanks for your message, but the article I deleted is not acceptable for Conservapedia. There is nothing I can do to change that, unless you receive coverage from good sources (Breitbart, Fox, etc.). I'm keeping the other article for now, since it's one I can imagine keeping, but I'm discussing it with other editors to see what to ultimately do about it. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 11:00, 21 February 2018 (EST)

Could you add some categories to my page please? [[User:Willow Smith|Willow Smith]] ([[User talk:Willow Smith|talk]]) 11:26, 22 February 2018 (EST)

==Response to your complaints==
From what appears EVERY time someone creates a new page or edits an existing one:

"Please note that all contributions to Conservapedia may be edited, altered, or removed by other contributors. If you do not want your writing to be edited mercilessly, then do not submit it here."

If the real rule is "any contributions by Conservapedia administrators -- no matter how good, bad, or ugly they may be -- are fixed for all time and never to be altered", then make that the rule. But don't invite someone to improve things, then complain because they do. [[User:Quidam65|Quidam65]] ([[User talk:Quidam65|talk]]) 10:26, 6 March 2018 (EST)
:Your bolding does not improve things. Also, nobody reverted your turning pages into redirects -- it's just a good idea to let people know before making major unilateral changes. If your complaint is that I'm messaging you about these things, then you have no real complaint at all. If you make edits here, you (like I was, and still am to an extent) are bound to be messaged about these things, which other editors do with the intention of improving others' editing. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 10:37, 6 March 2018 (EST)

::Additionally, administrators and editors alike must watch the activity of others, especially newer editors. A few people have the hobby of trying to vandalize CP in any way possible, so excuse us if we sound cynical or obstinate, but some "new users" are actually just the same vandals as always. Since we don't really know you yet, we do our best to assume good intent, but can't afford to ignore what seems to be odd behavior.
::I'm sure you'll do fine, if you just listen to the recommendations of others and keep improving content. Thank you for your efforts, and for understanding! --[[User:DavidB4|David B]] ([[User talk:DavidB4|TALK]]) 17:16, 6 March 2018 (EST)

==Thank you for the intro==
Just wanted to say thank you for the welcome! PS--Do you know what an eagle does when a storm approaches? [[User:Bcarlin|Bcarlin]] ([[User talk:Bcarlin|talk]]) 20:34, 21 March 2018 (EDT)

== Double standard article is now unprotected ==
1990sguy, I unprotected the [[Double standard]] article.[[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 04:16, 3 April 2018 (EDT)
:Thanks! --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 11:43, 3 April 2018 (EDT)

== Regarding the Whale article ==

Hello,
I would like to know what caused you to revert my edits to the Whale article, and what I could do in the future to avoid this.--[[User:Cetacean|Cetacean]] ([[User talk:Cetacean|talk]]) 23:23, 23 April 2018 (EDT)
:First off, I did not revert everything -- not even close. I reverted what appeared to be unnecessary wordiness on your part, along with your insertion of evolutionist-favored terms ("evolutionary biologists" instead of "evolutionists"--believe it or not, but people who believe in a young Earth can be evolutionary biologists too). If you keep your wording as concise as possible and if you choose your wording while keeping in mind that this is a conservative-Christian encyclopedia (thus, using terms favored by conservatives and Christians), then you won't be reverted. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 23:10, 23 April 2018 (EDT)
::OK, thanks for letting me know. I'll keep that in mind. I think I was correct about Darwin's views, though - could I reinstate that part?--[[User:Cetacean|Cetacean]] ([[User talk:Cetacean|talk]]) 23:23, 23 April 2018 (EDT)
:::Fine, but only if you change that part. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 23:27, 23 April 2018 (EDT)
::::Done. Thank you!--[[User:Cetacean|Cetacean]] ([[User talk:Cetacean|talk]]) 23:40, 23 April 2018 (EDT)
== Thanks for your edits ==

Thanks for cleaning up the edits to [[Biblical scientific foreknowledge]]. I was planning to do likewise.--[[User:Aschlafly|Andy Schlafly]] ([[User talk:Aschlafly|talk]]) 23:13, 24 April 2018 (EDT)
:You're welcome, happy to help! --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 23:15, 24 April 2018 (EDT)

== Ummm... how? ==

Ok... if not supernatural then how is evolution a folklore genre? I don't understand... Do you go to your doctor... Do you believe in evidence based medicine? If so, are you aware that many medicines and treatment methods are derived from experiment on animals... In your viewpoint why? If animals are COMPLETELY unrelated to us IN ANY WAY... then what is the point of experimenting and more importantly, why do those experiments help us develop pills and treatment of diseases? Why do the animals most close to us suffer from related diseases? Why do chimps suffer from HIV and not cockroaches? Just coincidence that our nearest relative is the one who suffers from problems more close to us? --[[User:Kingdamian1|Kingdamian1]] ([[User talk:Kingdamian1|talk]]) 00:01, 25 April 2018 (EDT)

== Things for you to note ==

Ok... thanks... I feel like there are a couple of things you have to know about potholer54... First, he DOES NOT discuss the political regulations on climate change (https://youtu.be/MTJQPyTVtNA?t=10) in other words, he maintains that political part of the debate (whether conservative or not) is NOT his business. Also, he has criticized leftists for blowing up the effects of climate change (he has frequently said that science does not support earth being destroyed by climate change since in history there have been higher CO2 levels)... these are the reasons why I felt that my wording was correct, but I will not start arguing. Do as you wish. I only ask that if you modify my article please try expanding it (there are enough stubs and short articles here), and cite sources. Even if the sources would not be considered legitimate (by other's standards), citing the sources makes the article look good. I see too many articles, where the writer goes on and on without citing a single source.

About evolution. I do NOT agree with everything here. But I understand your mission. And I understand that people here feel differently and it is NOT my mission to undermine your work. I simply add and create pages which I think Conservapedia lacks, and I try to write from neutral point of view (more experienced people can edit it to sound more conservative, I do not want to seem like a troll).

I did as you commanded. I know the wiki that shall not be named is not welcome here, but I wanted people to have another way to contact me. Anyways, it is removed
--[[User:Kingdamian1|Kingdamian1]] ([[User talk:Kingdamian1|talk]]) 19:09, 26 April 2018 (EDT)
:Responded on your talk page. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 20:26, 26 April 2018 (EDT)

1)Yes... there are several instances of him trying to take the politics out of it... I'll send them later

2)When you say he "criticizes skepticism" as opposed to "denialism" the reader may have the impression that potholer is against being skeptical when in fact he is against what he considers to be denialsim... He is pro free speech, he welcomes questions, I have even spoken with him at length months ago. That is why I wrote what I wrote.

3)That's ok. While my interests change very unpredictably and rapidly, recently I am more interested in history, pseudohistory and archaeology, pseudoarchaeology articles.

4)I understand... I will obey. But just for curiosity, can I know where does that rule originate from? I have read the Guidelines and the Commandments and I did not see any mention of the site which calls itself that which it thinks Conservapedia is not? I do obey, and I respect, but just for interest, where is that rule documented and what is the purpose (since you seem to tolerate other anti-Conservapedia wikis like Lieberapedia) --[[User:Kingdamian1|Kingdamian1]] ([[User talk:Kingdamian1|talk]]) 20:48, 26 April 2018 (EDT)

:Responded again on your talk page. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 21:31, 26 April 2018 (EDT)

::OK... Is there a way for me to add images (illustrations) to my articles? How do I do that and what is CP policy on that? Are google images, wiki images ok? --[[User:Kingdamian1|Kingdamian1]] ([[User talk:Kingdamian1|talk]]) 21:43, 26 April 2018 (EDT)
:::You can post requests at [[Conservapedia:Image upload requests]]. User:DavidB4 usually uploads the requests. If the image has a license that allows us to use it, we can upload it. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 21:53, 26 April 2018 (EDT)

== Blocked me ==

Hey...
1)I thought that the ban meant that I was actually banned, meaning the site would prevent me from editing, so when I saw that I could edit, I thought it was ok... I did not know that you meant I should stay away from those topics. I simply thought the article used to many words, so I made it simple and more encyclopedic.

2)Your addition to my article is also written, don't get me wrong, a little too simply. I understand that editors here do not accept the scientific consensus on evolution, but at least you can write it more encyclopedically, like you state that scientists say that humans turned from dumb to intelligent and turned to farmers... That sounds like something a 12 year old would write... Can't you make it sound more scientific. I mean, disagree with it, but at least a)represent it correctly b)write it in a grown-up manner...

3)Why did you delete my "Gay Nazis" article... From what I understand, that is pseudo historical and Hitler hated gays and persecuted them?

By the way, thanks for a reasonable block time... I thought I might be blocked for another two years without a chance to explain myself --[[User:Kingdamian1|Kingdamian1]] ([[User talk:Kingdamian1|talk]]) 18:26, 27 April 2018 (EDT)
:1) Topic bans mean you're not allowed to edit a topic, not that you don't have the ability to do so. Besides, regardless of your apparent misunderstanding, you removed content that you disagreed with, something I told you repeatedly not to do.
:2) Disapproving of my wording isn't a good reason to remove the entire thing, especially considering that it is one of the few examples in the article that secularists hate. Besides, we're supposed to give reasonably simple explanations when writing (see [[Conservapedia:Guidelines#Style]]). My explanation is what the "scientific/historical consensus" essentially holds, and if that's the case, there's no reason to make it read like it was copied out of a prestigious journal. But regardless, I will see if there's any wording that I could change.
:3) It cited two explicitly left-wing sources that use this example to advocate for social-leftist policies and to criticize modern American conservatives. Surely there must be more apolitical sources out there about this? Also, regardless, it's good not to confuse Adolf Hitler's opposition to homosexuality (and the policies that came out of that) with homosexuality's presence in the Nazi Party. What I mean is that some high-ranking people in the Nazi Party, who helped found and build up the party (most notably Ernst Röhm), were homosexuals, and it's more complicated than "Nazis hated homosexuals."
:4) You're welcome. But also a warning: if you don't improve (and I hope you do improve), I will progressively increase the block lengths. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 18:55, 27 April 2018 (EDT)

::Ok, fine... But out of curiosity, does everyone on this site share your views on evolution, black holes, relativity, atheists etc? Is this site representative of Conservative (and/or Christian) values in general or a very specific type of sense? Do mainstream conservatives reference this site as an authority? And also, is there a rule (formal) where this has to be YEC or strictly Christian? Or is it an unspoken rule? Or does it depend on editors? I'm not trying to step on anyone's toes, I am genuinely interested. One more thing, you told me that I could NOT become an admin/sysop because there were very few, yet you clearly have more authority than me. You block and unblock me at will... How can I get that authority? Thanks! --[[User:Kingdamian1|Kingdamian1]] ([[User talk:Kingdamian1|talk]]) 23:39, 27 April 2018 (EDT)
:::No, not everyone shares CP's views on these issues -- in fact, we've had some liberals and atheists edit CP on relatively good terms. However, most editors here (including myself, though I'm agnostic on the relativity info and opposed to the CBP) share the vast majority of CP's stated views. As the owner of CP, Andy obviously has the right to choose what it says.
:::CP is representative of, for lack of a better term, what I would call "full conservatism", rather than cafeteria conservatism, where people pick and choose what parts of conservatism they support and what they don't. There are many people (especially in Europe, but also here) who say they are conservative but share many views and even many underlying presuppositions of the globalist Left. CP is pretty consistent with our support for limited/small government and staying true to the values of the founding fathers.
:::It really depends on who you mean when you say "mainstream conservative" -- that's a slippery term that can mean different things.
:::I'm not an admin -- I'm technically an assistant admin, since I have many but not all sysop rights. Even getting those took a while, and it's all at Andy's discretion. If you become a good editor who respects CP's perspective and does not challenge them in any way, you'll probably get some rights eventually. But you were just blocked twice, and you're still having problems learning how to edit CP without undermining its perspective -- I don't think you should count on being promoted anytime soon -- focus on other things here for now. CP has a significantly stricter sysop policy than "the other website", and for good reason -- we're the target of parodists and other people who regularly seek to vandalize and undermine us, and we want to ensure that we don't have to deal with a parodist sysop or anything like that. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 00:09, 28 April 2018 (EDT)

== Sorry ==

Sorry, you'll have to explain that more... What do I not do? --[[User:Kingdamian1|Kingdamian1]] ([[User talk:Kingdamian1|talk]]) 15:58, 28 April 2018 (EDT)

== Left Wing Sources ==

Hi... I do not usually look at the political leanings... I cite sources which I am SURE state something that is verifiable... Though, SPLC might be left leaning, I am SURE they can get Richard Spencer's birth date right... So I cited as a source for his birth date... The RWW, was a YOUTUBE video, that is the one I found first, I don't cite them to support left leaning politics, just facts that are verifiable by ANY honest person... I repeat SPLC might be left, but I am sure they can get a BIRTH DATE correctly! So that is what I cited, but do as you please! --[[User:Kingdamian1|Kingdamian1]] ([[User talk:Kingdamian1|talk]]) 16:22, 28 April 2018 (EDT)
:Surely, there are better sources that give Spencer's birthdate than SPLC. Also, those sources are not merely "left-leaning" (that designation more properly belongs to something like "The Atlantic") -- they are far-left partisan interest groups. They have no business being here. As a conservative encyclopedia, it makes sense to predominantly rely on conservative sources (or, at least, apolitical sources). --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 16:27, 28 April 2018 (EDT)

== Arguing With You ==

Lol.. You are trying to get me to argue about evolution... but the problem is that if I do that I (and ONLY I, ie NOT both of us) will get blocked... It's kinda dirty that you on one hand basically provoke me to argument and if I do respond to your arguments you have the authority to block me... Assuming, this time you really were interested and WILL NOT block me for simply RESPONDING TO WHAT YOU TOLD ME... It is my humble opinion, based on what you have said here, you do not understand what The Theory of Evolution actually is... You seem to think that evolution says that monkeys turned human and that macro evolution means that a new organism appears over time, although macro evolution is THE SAME as micro evolution only on a larger time scale (yes as simple as that)... You have made it clear NOT to correct these errors (ERRORS) so I respect conservapedia rules... I respect what you told me and I keep away from stuff that we disagree on and keep contributing what I can in good faith...

Last time we got into this argument, I pointed out a really good and simple thing... I told you how we can see the familial pattern and the animals closer to us suffer more ailments like us... I also pointed out that experiments on animals closer to us help us find treatment, this was a good point to think about... Instead you chose to ignore it... So I did NOT want to get blocked, so I simply let it go (again, respecting your opinions)... Yet you show NONE of this respect calling 200 years of research "junk science" simply because you have been unable to process this information... @Karajou is YEC too and he thinks that evolution is fake, but he does not push it, and he is not calling me out on "believing" (or understanding, as I prefer) evolution... He simply keeps what he believes to himself... I can respect that!

I am ready to respond if you have questions... But only if I am guaranteed not to get blocked like last time (after I RESPONDED to QUESTIONS addressed to me FOR 2 years)! --[[User:Kingdamian1|Kingdamian1]] ([[User talk:Kingdamian1|talk]]) 20:40, 30 April 2018 (EDT)

:On a side note, I happen to know of a CP user who openly created a RW account. They were immediately interrogated on evolution as well.
:To the main issue, though, microevolution is not the same as macroevolution. You should really do some research on the subject. There is a significant difference between a change in fur length, and a change in species. That and other issues I disagree with you aside, I don't think you will or should get blocked simply for stating your opinion. As long as you continue to respect our polices regarding mainspace articles, you should be safe. (I don't know the details of the block, but I suspect there was more going on than just an angry response to your opposing opinion.)
:Anyway, I'm cutting in on this conversation, and I should really just let 1990'sguy speak for himself. --[[User:DavidB4|David B]] ([[User talk:DavidB4|TALK]]) 22:00, 30 April 2018 (EDT)

::@Kingdamian1: I am '''not''' trying to argue with you about evolution. First off, I explicitly tried to end the discussion on Andy's talk page because I didn't want to use it arguing about political positions. Also, I was more focused on your political positions. We all know what you believe on evolution. I was tempted to ask clarifying questions about your ''political'' views, but I thought it wasn't worth it.
::Also, I actually don't care whether you believe in evolution. What I care about is the fact that you are apparently unable to put away your bias when editing CP. Your edits on the [[Potholer54]], [[Pseudohistory]], and [[Macroevolution]] inserted pro-evolution bias into CP (and keep in mind that your first edit after joining was creating a debate page on evolution where the first sentence insulted CP). As I noted elsewhere, you inserted bias on other topics in your edits. I don't care about your personal views on any of this (there are several CP users who believe in evolution) -- the fact that you are struggling to make your editing compatible with CP's point of view is a problem. Hopefully, you're learning.
::Claiming that I'm "''unable to process this information''" on evolution shows how little you actually know about me, and it's not a good strategy for staying on this site. I've thought a lot about this issue, and its strengthened my belief that the Bible is authoritative in all it says and that science affirms it as true (rather than Ephesians 6:14).
::DavidB4's comment above is correct, and to clarify to him, Kingdamian1 was blocked (by Karajou and me) for more than simply giving an opposing opinion. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 23:18, 30 April 2018 (EDT)
I CLEARLY have it on my page that I am a LIBERTARIAN... according to Conservapedia, that is what you would consider conservative, you keep telling me I admitted I was NOT conservative, where Conservapedia COUNTS Libertarianism as conservative... About evolution, I do NOT think you do not think about the subject, I think you look at it FROM A SINGLE point of view. I suspect that your view about evolution comes from strictly YEC... The first of your many mistakes, is saying that evolution=atheism, when in fact, OVERWHELMING MAJORITY of religious people agree with evolution. If you really are honest and interest in BOTH sides and NOT JUST ONE... there are MANY videos you can watch...

I have these 2 videos I usually recommend as they are NOT boring and fun and also explain things in easy to understand terms...
If you are truly interested in BOTH sides, try to seat through these two videos. Watch them in order (1st and then 2nd) as one is kind of answering the rebuttal that followed (the rebuttal you may have in mind when watching the first one)... If you can sit through both of them calmly without getting agitated (They are NOT boring and easy to understand, filled with humor), please, get back to me and tell me (after watching BOTH completely) how has your view changed about what evolution actually is!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RnygS7opCA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-ilMYc5xdQ

--[[User:Kingdamian1|Kingdamian1]] ([[User talk:Kingdamian1|talk]]) 23:59, 30 April 2018 (EDT)
:KingDamian, you are bringing back an argument that has been refuted again and again and again. I've seen the videos you posted, and all it does is once more post an assumption that we must accept evolution as true based upon the word of a scientist who said so. So I'm going to ask you once, and I expect a straight up or down YES or NO answer, and it's based on the horse line at the end of video 2: DID YOU PHYSICALLY SEE THE ''EOHIPPUS'' CHANGE INTO THE ''EQUUS''? Keep in mind that I will not accept as an answer anyone pointing to the fossils themselves and saying we must assume a change took place. [[User:Karajou|Karajou]] ([[User talk:Karajou|talk]]) 00:21, 1 May 2018 (EDT)

::Hi... No I have not seen it... But do you realize that if I had that would be THE SINGLE MOST POTENT evidence against evolution? Do you realize that? If I had actually observed the change that would be the single best evidence against evolution NOT for it... AGAINST IT! Do I make myself clear? --[[User:Kingdamian1|Kingdamian1]] ([[User talk:Kingdamian1|talk]]) 00:26, 1 May 2018 (EDT)
:::And there you go. You haven't seen it happen. And neither has every single scientist who ever lived; they didn't see it happen either. And we have to sit here and take their word - and your's, I might add - that evolution did take place because they eyeballed a bunch of fossils and ''said'' a change took place? We have to ''assume'' the change happened because these guys put these fossils in a nice little line-up? This website will not accept evolution based on hearsay evidence; we will call evolution what it actually is - JUNK SCIENCE; and we will post direct evidence that contradicts what these supporters say about it. Do I make myself clear? [[User:Karajou|Karajou]] ([[User talk:Karajou|talk]]) 00:49, 1 May 2018 (EDT)

I am not here to argue... I like CP... I think you are worthy of a response, so please don't block me, Brian. Evolution has not been observed? Did you watch it from beginning to end? Evolution Has been observed... What you asked me was if we had observed a SPECIFIC species change over millions of years with my eyes... no I have not. But I have not observed ancient English evolve into modern english either, i have not observed Latin change into Italian either... and you have not observed George Washington s life... so according to your logic, all of this must be junk science too Kingdamian1 (talk) 02:30, 1 May 2018 (EDT)
:No, evolution has not been observed; you are arguing, and you have been arguing since day one, when you know full well where we stand on the subject. It's stopping now. And I'm not going to stand for someone who demands we look at pretty pictures just to get us to believe in an assumption; we might as well assume a monkey evolved from a living room wall because Little Billy drew one on it with his crayons. [[User:Karajou|Karajou]] ([[User talk:Karajou|talk]]) 07:18, 1 May 2018 (EDT)
::I agree with Karajou and DavidB4 (on his own talk page). Kingdamian1, your comments show you think I'm some "low-information" person who lives in a bubble who will immediately change my mind once I'm "enlightened" (emphasis on the scare quotes) -- your assumption is complete BS (it shows you have no clue who I am). I tried to end a discussion on Andy's talk page and you brought it up again on my talk page (and I didn't even have to be present for it to heat up). --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 13:32, 1 May 2018 (EDT)
:::Also, I just saw [http://www.psypost.org/2018/04/scientific-reasoning-ability-not-predict-acceptance-evolution-among-religious-individuals-study-finds-51082 this study published in a scientific journal] (by evolutionists, with an evolutionist perspective) that admits that there's no correlation between one's level of education or intelligence and their acceptance of evolution. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 22:21, 1 May 2018 (EDT)
::::Here's a link to an article responding to the "You don't understand real evolution" argument: [https://answersingenesis.org/blogs/ken-ham/2015/09/24/do-we-have-misconceptions-about-evolution/] AiG Also has many articles on the many "proofs" of Evolution that have been used ad Nauseum to attack creationism, such as this one about bacteria: [https://answersingenesis.org/natural-selection/antibiotic-resistance/is-antibiotic-resistance-proof-of-evolution/] Here's and article explaining why the changes that are actually observed are not even really "evolution": [https://answersingenesis.org/natural-selection/is-natural-selection-the-same-thing-as-evolution/] And here's a comprehensive list of some of the most common attacks against Creationist assertions: [http://creationwiki.org/Index_to_Creationist_Claims_(Talk.Origins)]

::::The thing is, Creationists are very well aware of the weapons used against them by Evolutionists and one of the biggest mistakes evolutionists make is assuming that Evolutionists know some critical piece of information that is a "knockout punch" to Creationism, when in reality, Creationists are very well aware of these assertions and have written many articles responding to them. [[User:Shobson20|Shobson20]] ([[User talk:Shobson20|talk]]) 23:55, 20 May 2018 (EDT)

One more thing. As Frank Turek, one of the foremost Christian apologists, says "Science doesn't say anything, scientists do." Whenever anyone says "Science says that..." what it should really be is "based on their interpretations of certain observations, scientists conclude..." When people say "Science says..." they are committing the fallacy of reification. A detailed explanation can be found here: [https://answersingenesis.org/logic/the-fallacy-of-reification/] Despite KingDamian1's claims that he is "not trolling" he has carried a rather rude and condescending tone typical of those who attack Creationism. [[User:Shobson20|Shobson20]] ([[User talk:Shobson20|talk]]) 13:16, 21 May 2018 (EDT)

:As User:Kingdamian1 is a new user, I feel like he/she should given another chance, rather than indeffed. After all, he/she seems really interested in improving Conservapedia and creating articles here, as evidenced from his/her multiple comments even on Wikipedia, requesting his unblock and his/her desire to change. Would there be any objections to me unblocking him/her, with him/her understanding that he/she is topic-banned from any science-related articles (since this seems to be the reason other editors are upset with him/her)? I hope this helps. With regards, [[User:Anupam|Anupam]][[User talk:Anupam|Talk]] 04:07, 23 May 2018 (EDT)
::We gave him a chance, and he had more than NPOV problems (which were in and of themselves annoying, since it was my role to check his articles). I was really annoyed at his expectation that he could be instantly promoted to adminship status (and his apparent desperation at it, since he messaged several editors several times about it), when it is very hard and takes a long time even to become an assistant admin. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 12:35, 23 May 2018 (EDT)

== Question ==

How do you ping someone? (i responded to you on my talk page) [[User:Qw23|Qw23]] ([[User talk:Qw23|talk]]) 17:21, 8 May 2018 (EDT)
:I don't think CP has a ping option. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 17:23, 8 May 2018 (EDT)

== Hi ==

I'm new to this project and I do need help with this sentence:
{{Quote|[[Mike Pompeo]] and the Trump administration helped secure the release of Kim Dong Chul, Kim Hak Song and Tony Kim from North Korea.{{cite news|author=Andrew O'Reilly|coauthors=Elizabeth Llorente|title=Trump administration finds success in bringing home detained Americans|url=http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/05/09/trump-administration-finds-success-in-bringing-home-detained-americans.html|work=[[Associated Press (AP)|Associated Press]]|publisher=[[Fox News Channel|Fox News]]|date=9 May 2018}} The three men described their “deep appreciation” for the Trump administration for help freeing them.{{Cite news|last=Dorell|first=Oren|title='God Bless America': Freed American prisoners thankful after being released from North Korea|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2018/05/09/north-korea-kim-jong-un-free-3-american-citizens/582094002/|publisher=[[USA Today]]|date=9 May 2018|accessdate=10 May 2018|quote=We thank God, and all our families and friends who prayed for us and for our return}}</ref>}}

I believe it should go under [[Donald Trump achievements: Foreign policy]] but for 2018, which section do you believe it fits best under? Also, how do sources work here? --[[User:MaddieJ|MaddieJ]] ([[User talk:MaddieJ|talk]]) 15:14, 11 May 2018 (EDT)
:I already added this to the article, but I will look through your sources to see if more can be added. References could be surrounded by ref tags, like this : <code><nowiki><ref>[citation]</ref></nowiki></code> --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 21:29, 11 May 2018 (EDT)
::Hi [[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] I just want to let you know I'm glad I'm learning how to edit here. I just recently added the ISIS statements on [[Justin Trudeau]] and also mentioned [[Maxime Waters]] on this edit [http://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=2017_left-wing_violence&diff=prev&oldid=1422057]. I will allow you to monitor me if any edit I do is good or bad, and I will message you if I need anything. Regards.
--[[User:MaddieJ|MaddieJ]] ([[User talk:MaddieJ|talk]]) 10:03, 15 May 2018 (EDT)
:OK, thanks. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 11:01, 15 May 2018 (EDT)

== A Message for that British Troll ==

Just in case (s)he makes another sock account, (s)he should know that campaign finance laws are unfair and D'Souza was directly targeted because of his unpopular opinions. Also, in the case of Roy Moore, there is only accusations and hearsay. That troll must also ignore the things that Leftist politicians did:

Bill Clinton: raped, molested and abused several women.

Hillary Clinton: Deflected responsibility for Bengazi, kept emails on her own private servers illegally, and covered up her husband's illicit affairs.

And I'm sure you could name more. [[User:Shobson20|Shobson20]] ([[User talk:Shobson20|talk]]) 09:21, 24 June 2018 (EDT)

== Conservapedia's Opinion on Joseph McCarthy ==

Hello,
I noticed that you reverted my edit to the Joseph McCarthy page. I made the edit to align with the views expressed in a news story I saw in the main page that described McCarthy as "two of a kind" with Robert Mueller. I feel that Conservapedia should be consistent, so I would appreciate it if the news story was removed/replaced, or the McCarthy article was changed.--[[User:Cetacean|Cetacean]] ([[User talk:Cetacean|talk]]) 18:35, 16 May 2018 (EDT)
:I added sources from a reliable conservative source backing up the article. Besides, the sentence as it is now is more neutrally-worded than your wording (I think even the person who posted the news blurb could agree with it). Bottom line: the article is fine, but it's not worth fighting what is a good analogy (considering that we have many leftist readers who hate McCarthy) on the news feed. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 18:48, 16 May 2018 (EDT)

== About draft ==

I just replied to your email. Its for here, not for Wikipedia. --MaddieJ 14:45, 18 May 2018 (EDT)

== [[Brian and Ed Krassenstein]] ==

I created the article [[Brian and Ed Krassenstein]]. If you would like to do improvements and better grammar to it, feel free to do so. --[[User:MaddieJ|MaddieJ]] ([[User talk:MaddieJ|talk]]) 14:38, 20 May 2018 (EDT)

== Barack Obama's achievements ==

See: [[Essay: President Barack Obama's achievements]]

It required a lot less work than your article [[Donald Trump achievements]]. :)[[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 22:59, 29 May 2018 (EDT)

:Ha! And the little that Obama actually did is being wiped away by President Trump right as we speak! :) --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 23:22, 29 May 2018 (EDT)

==Finland==
I didnt find a way to send a message here so i assume, once its a wiki, that im supposed to edit this page when i want to contact you. Im not sure if i comment on the articles talk page, would it inform you?
I wanted to ask you about your edits of Finland's article, noticed few grammar mistakes that you corrected but didnt get why the day of independence cant be on the page? Then wanted to mention hat the the Lapps is a same name as Sami, so its like mention the same ethnic group twice.
Then i wondered why the population of the capital city shouldnt be mentioned?
The name of party Perussuomalaiset is in english "the Finns Party" not "True Finns".
There is also few smaller issues i will come back to them later. So would be nice to have a talk about these. Thanks. -Karjalainen

:First off, thank you for editing, and for messaging me here! The problem with the date of independence is that the infobox does not have a parameter (at least that I'm aware of) for the date of independence. This means that if you add the date of independence like what you did, the infobox will not actually show it to whoever is reading.

:I was not aware that the Lapps and Sami are the same. I will fix this. I will also fix the part about the Finns Party, since you're also right on this.

:I just didn't think it was necessary to list the population of Helsinki, especially since the population keeps changing and few editors are available to change it. But, if you want to add the population on the [[Helsinki]] article, you are free to do so.

:I noticed that you updated the economic information using Euros, rather than dollars. The reason why I changed it back is that most Conservapedia readers live in the United States, and the dollar is obviously what they use (and they probably don't know the exchange rate). We can mention the numbers in Euros, but we should also use dollars. Since I don't know the exchange rate, I did not add both.

:I hope all this helps! --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 20:05, 22 July 2018 (EDT)

Thanks for answering.
I dont know if this info can be found but is CP based on the MediaWiki platfom? If yes, is it being updated when never versions come out?
Scrolling around some tutorial pages i found a template of countries where i took that "established" tag from, why does it exist if it doesnt show?
How do you edit the sources? I wanted to add but i dont see the other sources listed there?
Is there any plans to add to CP also other languages?
Is there a way to add both mi2/km2 or $/€ ? Would be nice to attrack also non-american readers and make this website even bigger and popular, maybe one day to replace wikipedia as the biggest.
I will write the issues concerning Finland on the talk page of Finland, please refer to there. -Karjalainen
:Sorry for the belated response. CP is based on the MediaWiki platform, but we use a different infobox than Wikipedia -- we didn't just copy and paste their infobox. We do update it, but I don't know how often.
:You can add sources by putting them in in between a tag like this <code><nowiki><ref>[source]</ref></nowiki></code>
:There are no plans to make CP in a different language that I am aware of, but I recommend asking Andy Schlafly, the site's owner here: [[User talk:Aschlafly]].
:Unfortunately, I do not know how to add both mi2/km2 or $/€ to the infobox.
:I will take a look at your message on the Finland talk page. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 12:23, 26 July 2018 (EDT)

== Five solas ==

Hearty thanks, 1990'sguy, for your assist with [[Five Solas]]! --[[User:Dataclarifier|Dataclarifier]] ([[User talk:Dataclarifier|talk]]) 14:44, 29 July 2018 (EDT)
:You're welcome! --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 17:24, 29 July 2018 (EDT)
== requested article: Trumponomics ==

Article request: [[Trumponomics]]. It would be a nice complementary article to our [[Obamunism]] article. [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 18:40, 5 August 2018 (EDT)
:I'll see what I can do. The [[Donald Trump achievements: Economic policy and labor]] (along with the trade sub-article) give a pretty good overview of his economic policies and the effects of those policies. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 18:48, 5 August 2018 (EDT)

==Contact==
I don't have yours, either. Use this: nobs315@gmail.com [[User:RobSmith|RobS]][[User talk:RobSmith|''Deep Six the Deep State!'']] 23:07, 15 August 2018 (EDT)
:Mine is on my user page. You can verify there. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 23:18, 15 August 2018 (EDT)
==Capital Punishment==
By quoting Genesis 9:5 you are confusing what God is permitted to do versus what man may do and how man is to conduct himself in relation to his fellow man. It is also inaccurate to write that Jesus had nothing to say on the subject of capital punishment when he directly called into question the teaching of "eye for an eye."[[User:Tulip Festival|Tulip Festival]] ([[User talk:Tulip Festival|talk]]) 19:02, 17 August 2018 (EDT)
:No, Genesis 9:5-6 clearly says that the just punishment for taking a human life is that one's own life be taken. The proportionate and just punishment for murder is not jail time, nor community service. You're confusing what the Bible says regarding personal conduct and governmental policy, which is not personal. I recommend you read these two links: [https://www.gotquestions.org/death-penalty.html][https://answersingenesis.org/culture/the-death-penalty-wdjb-not-wwjd/] --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 19:15, 17 August 2018 (EDT)

== HTTP -->HTTPS update ==

As you probably saw, I have moved this list to: [[User:DavidB4-bot/HTTPS URL update project]]. Thank you for your additions to the list...my apologies for adding your entries to the new page under may name. I hope you don't mind. Please feel free to continue adding to that list. --[[User:DavidB4|David B]] ([[User talk:DavidB4|TALK]]) 23:45, 10 September 2018 (EDT)
:Thanks, and thanks for creating this list! --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 23:49, 10 September 2018 (EDT)

== i try ==

More than a single sentence? Okay I can try. [[User:Knockforpeace|Knockforpeace]] ([[User talk:Knockforpeace|talk]]) 19:29, 15 September 2018 (EDT)
::Sorry i have a disorder. I will try to add more. [[User:Knockforpeace|Knockforpeace]] ([[User talk:Knockforpeace|talk]]) 19:39, 15 September 2018 (EDT)
:::See [[Conservapedia:How to create and maintain high-quality articles]] --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 19:41, 15 September 2018 (EDT)
::::Tutoring avalible? By you? [[User:Knockforpeace|Knockforpeace]] ([[User talk:Knockforpeace|talk]]) 19:45, 15 September 2018 (EDT)
:::::Read and follow all of the links provided at the very top of this talk page. That will help you. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 20:09, 15 September 2018 (EDT)

== Logician account ==

It wasn’t a troll. Could you unblock it? Also, I removed Russell and Whitehead’s Principia Mathematica because it’s supposedly recommended reading. Thing is though that it’s such dense and complicated symbolic logic that no one would actually be able to understand it. It shouldn’t be recommended reading. Anyway, thanks. [[User:Anaxagoras|Anaxagoras]] ([[User talk:Anaxagoras|talk]]) 12:36, 20 September 2018 (EDT)
:I will unblock the account (though I will procedurally block the "Anaxagoras" one), but do not remove the Principia Mathematica book. It may be dense and complicated, and it may be to the extent that laypeople can't understand it, but it should remain for those who can understand it and who will find it useful. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 13:50, 20 September 2018 (EDT)

== Re: [[Kavanaugh smear]] article name change ==

A high proportion of CP's readers lean left. I changed the title because I thought the new title would engender less cognitive resistance to these readers and therefore be more likely to change their mind. In addition, I thought the new title sounded more encyclopedic.[[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 18:01, 23 September 2018 (EDT)
:That's understandable, but the article is not about opposition to Kavanaugh in general, it's specifically about the accusations made against him by left-wing people (as opposed to people criticizing him with his judicial philosophy being the stated reason). I'm not opposed to the page being moved, but it would be a title that makes it clear that the article is specifically about the attempted rape allegations against him. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 18:37, 23 September 2018 (EDT)
::The allegations against him are a joke. It is a reflection that the Democrats are a sad joke. All the corroborating witnesses say the events never happened.[[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 10:14, 24 September 2018 (EDT)
::::Exactly -- they're politically-motivated character assassination, nothing more. Thus, "Kavanaugh smear" is an appropriate title for the article. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 15:24, 24 September 2018 (EDT)

:::I have chimed in [https://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Talk:Kavanaugh_smear&curid=150814&diff=1450439&oldid=1450438 here]. --[[User:Ed Poor|Ed Poor]] [[User talk:Ed Poor|Talk]] 10:28, 24 September 2018 (EDT)

== Re: Switzerland vs. Britain ==

I believe you have visited Switzerland.

Below is a post I made to some left leaning atheists/evolutionists.

Gentlemen,

Don't think I haven't noticed your silence on Swiss trains being more timelier than British trains. What's your excuse for British trains being less timelier than Swiss trains?

Just admit it. The [http://questionevolution.blogspot.com/2013/06/switzerland-beacon-of-european.html industrious and wealthy Swiss], who have one of the highest rates of creationism in Europe, have a better, wealthier and more efficient society than post Darwinism Britain.

By the way, deny that Britain is the fountainhead of Darwinism and lose all credibility!

=== Main page right post in question ===

'''The British recently had a hard''' time getting their trains to run on time.[https://www.bbc.com/news/business-45572736]

According to [[Wikipedia]], "The Swiss rail network is noteworthy for its density, its coordination between services, its integration with other modes of transport, timeliness and a thriving domestic and trans-alp freight system."

Why can't [[Britain]], the fountainhead of [[Darwinism]], compete with [[Switzerland]] which is known for having one of the highest rates of [[creationism]] [[per capita]] in Europe?[http://questionevolution.blogspot.com/2013/06/switzerland-beacon-of-european.html][[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 18:01, 23 September 2018 (EDT)

:I have dual Swiss citizenship, so yes, I have visited the country multiple times. For the record, some (not many, though) of my relatives there are biblical creationists. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 18:37, 23 September 2018 (EDT)

==Formatting of quotes==

Thanks for the {{tl|cquote}} thing - I had forgotten that template. --[[User:Ed Poor|Ed Poor]] [[User talk:Ed Poor|Talk]] 09:15, 26 September 2018 (EDT)
:You're welcome -- happy to help! --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 09:21, 26 September 2018 (EDT)

== Trumpiantexan is a vandal ==

There's a Vandal called "Trumpiantexan" [[User:Shobson20|Shobson20]] ([[User talk:Shobson20|talk]]) 18:53, 16 October 2018 (EDT)

== Why you said this so.. ==

...'' I don't know if his pro-Marx comments actually make him a communist. He's your typical globalist/liberal European uniparty elite.'' It is not mine definition but more a true fact. Regards, [[User:YortKeldher|YortKeldher]] ([[User talk:YortKeldher|talk]]) 11:15, 20 October 2018 (EDT)
:Most liberal/globalist European elites think the same way Juncker does. It would not be a good idea to label them all as communists. They have many of the same goals as communists, but there is some nuance between them (for example, different different tactics/methods, and Juncker and many of his friends are part of "liberal" or "center-right" parties, and seem to like big corporations). Either the "liberal" and "globalist" categories are enough (since liberals and globalists have many similarities with Marxists, like Juncker), or a new category is needed. I prefer the former, as it doesn't imply that liberalism and globalism are too different from Marxism and communism (different strands of the same thing, and the existing categories take the nuances into account). --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 12:00, 20 October 2018 (EDT)

== Cesar Sayoc Article==
Wouldn’t a person with prudent ethics be willing to discuss whether or not a new article should be deleted prior to deleting said article? Cesar Sayoc is dominating the headlines of America yet you say he is a ‘nobody’? Based on your reasoning the [[Lee Harvey Oswald]] article should be deleted immediately.--[[User:JLind|JLind]] ([[User talk:JLind|talk]]) 17:01, 26 October 2018 (EDT)
:Lee Harvey Oswald has historical significance -- and fortunately, we get the facts right, that he was a left-wing Marxist (a fact many on the Left like to ignore). The Cesar Sayoc guy may be dominating headlines (of the left-wing mainstream media and the Left, which want to capitalize on this single incident of a mentally ill man and put a rug over the [[Left-wing violence in the Trump era|many examples of leftist violence in the past couple years]]) at the moment, but his 15 minutes of fame will soon end and his 58-year jail sentence will soon begin. I let the other administrators know of the dispute over this page, and they will decide soon. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 17:08, 26 October 2018 (EDT)
::I got the facts right in the Sayoc article, I hope you are not implying otherwise. I’d like to think the Best of the Public could create an article free from liberal bias. Alas, it looks like the readers of Conservapedia will have to suffice with the liberal slant since you are keen to prevent this educational resource from telling the truth. Sad.--[[User:JLind|JLind]] ([[User talk:JLind|talk]]) 17:35, 26 October 2018 (EDT)
:::All the facts except that he wasn't a bomber. ''Per the Associated Press'': {{quotebox|7:50 p.m. A law enforcement official says tests have determined that a powder found inside an envelope delivered to CNN along with a pipe bomb was harmless. The official wasn’t authorized to discuss the investigation publicly and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity. New York City’s police commissioner said earlier Wednesday that the package sent to CNN’s offices in Manhattan contained a live explosive and an envelope containing white powder. The FBI said the package was similar to explosives sent to former President Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, former Attorney General Eric Holder and billionaire George Soros. The package sent to CNN was addressed to former CIA Director John Brennan, a frequent guest on the channel. The official says that parcel contained no note or claim of responsibility. — Tom Hays Associated Press, October 24, 2018}} [[User:RobSmith|RobS]][[User talk:RobSmith|''Deep Six the Deep State!'']] 17:41, 26 October 2018 (EDT)
::A man sends bombs through the mail, and in your opinion, he is not a bomber? The director of the FBI is quoted as saying the devices were ‘…not hoax devices’. What, exactly, is your definition of a bomber?--[[User:JLind|JLind]] ([[User talk:JLind|talk]]) 18:17, 26 October 2018 (EDT)
:::They were too hoax devices. You have terrible reading comprehension. [[User:VargasMilan|VargasMilan]] ([[User talk:VargasMilan|talk]]) 01:44, 28 October 2018 (EDT)

Why did you block me? All I did was state the obvious fact that Joe Manchin is a DINO. he voted to confirm Kavanaugh, confirm Gorsuch, and supports the coal industry. He's even more right-wing than Lisa Murkowski! [[User:Libertarianmoderate2|Libertarianmoderate2]] ([[User talk:Libertarianmoderate2|talk]]) 17:50, 28 October 2018 (EDT)
:Manchin lives in a state that voted for Trump by 40 points, and he knows it. He's appealing to the people of his state so he doesn't alienate them. Take a broader view, rather than look at the narrow set of issues where he made a big deal of supporting right-of-center people on -- for example, notice how he's voted against many of Trump's conservative circuit court nominees and several cabinet nominees. Also, when there were narrow votes for any nominee or bill, Manchin voted with Democrats -- he only voted with Republicans when his vote wasn't anywhere close to affecting the vote's outcome. And his support for Planned Parenthood is pretty extreme for a red-state Democrat who has claimed to be pro-life. I stand entirely by my reverts, and CP has never considered Murkowski a conservative, AFAIK. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 18:44, 28 October 2018 (EDT)
::And look at his record with the 2A -- he has a "D" rating from the NRA, a moderate (as opposed to GOA) pro-gun organization -- several Democrats even have better ratings than him.
::In short, Manchin only votes with conservatives in high profile votes when his vote is not a deciding factor in whether the bill/nominee will pass. He's not a conservative, and he's in line with the Democrat Party. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 18:54, 28 October 2018 (EDT)

Sorry about that. In the meantime, I'm a very skilled wiki writer who wrote for Wikivoyage for a while, and my skills are exactly what this site needs. I hope you can overlook this disagreement. [[User:Libertarianmoderate2|Libertarianmoderate2]] ([[User talk:Libertarianmoderate2|talk]]) 19:58, 29 October 2018 (EDT)

==Pinging==
I tried to ping you, but it didn't work. I typed {d{Ping|1990'sguy}d} (remove the d's, I added them here so it comes out as text). [[User:Libertarianmoderate2|Libertarianmoderate2]] ([[User talk:Libertarianmoderate2|talk]]) 20:26, 29 October 2018 (EDT)

== Troll ==

Eleonóra Dubiczki is defacing the page on Rightpedia. [[User:Shobson20|Shobson20]] ([[User talk:Shobson20|talk]]) 14:47, 3 November 2018 (EDT)
:There's another one named Fiala, probably a sock of the same person. [[User:Shobson20|Shobson20]] ([[User talk:Shobson20|talk]]) 14:50, 3 November 2018 (EDT)

==UN migrant treaty==
We're gonna need a [[UN Migrant Treaty]] page. To begin, we need a thumbnail sketch what it is, then a list whose all opposed. Do you have any info to help start? [[User:RobSmith|RobS]][[User talk:RobSmith|''Deep Six the Deep State!'']] 15:46, 22 November 2018 (EST)
:Yes -- or [[UN Global Compact on Migration]] or something like that. Several countries have already said they will leave, so it will take some effort to track them all down. I can help. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 17:46, 22 November 2018 (EST)
::Coincidentally, I found this article giving a good list: [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/11/22/world-follows-trumps-lead-nations-abandon-legal-framework-building-un-migration-pact/] I can create and/or expand the article, if you want. I think the biggest issue will be what the title should be. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 17:50, 22 November 2018 (EST)
:::I'd suggest UN Migrant Treaty, then bolden the formal title; its already being discussed as "the [[migrant treaty]]". Moves & redirects can be done as needed. But both the [[European migrant crisis]] and [[2018 Migrant caravan]] already need minor subsections or references to it. [[User:RobSmith|RobS]][[User talk:RobSmith|''Deep Six the Deep State!'']] 19:53, 22 November 2018 (EST)
::::I started it. I will do more work tomorrow, if I have time. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 23:56, 22 November 2018 (EST)

:::If you have two or three minutes, you should see this [https://youtu.be/_rygKbC5gFY?t=244 qued from here]. Better yet, all 7 minutes and hear what Lara Logan says. [[User:RobSmith|RobS]][[User talk:RobSmith|Free Kyle!]] 05:12, September 26, 2021 (EDT)
::::Thanks, Rob. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 16:53, September 26, 2021 (EDT)

==Wanna chat?==
Hey, I'm curious if I could get to know you. I like your edits. [[User:AnnBelleAldaco96|AnnBelleAldaco96]] ([[User talk:AnnBelleAldaco96|talk]]) 22:00, 28 November 2018 (EST)

:You can either contact me through my CP email address or through this talk page. I won't reveal/discuss personal/private info about myself (obviously), but I'd be happy to talk. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 22:32, 28 November 2018 (EST)

== Does CP hate video games? ==

I think the tone of the video games article is a little too critical. If you truly are a 1990's guy, then you probably grew up with video games too. You probably also remember the controversy of video game violence back in the 90s too (perhaps there should be a section in the article on that). Ironically, the members of Congress who pushed for potential legislation were two Democrat senators, Joe Lieberman and Herb Kohl. I was, along with my fellow kids of the 90s, booing and jeering at the old people who knew nothing about video games criticizing our hobby. There is a reason why the article "Essay:Greatest Conservative Video Games" exists. Most of the people who criticize video games are older people who didn't grow up with them. [[User:Shobson20|Shobson20]] ([[User talk:Shobson20|talk]]) 11:15, 29 November 2018 (EST)

:To be clear, the 1990s was the decade I was born in, so unfortunately, I don't have firsthand knowledge of the controversies of that decade. I played some video games, though not as much as other people, and only on my Gameboy and Nintendo DS, and I lost all interest by the time I turned, roughly, 13.

:I have nothing against video games in and of themselves, and I still think positively of some of the games I played. However, I think many of the criticisms of video games -- such as encouraging obesity and staying indoors rather than going outside -- are valid. Also, video game addition appears to be a real problem: [https://www.foxnews.com/tech/girl-9-sent-to-rehab-after-refusing-to-stop-playing-fortnite-wetting-herself][https://www.foxnews.com/health/compulsive-video-game-playing-now-qualifies-as-mental-health-condition] Those problems probably aren't inherent to video games, though -- they can and are used in good, harmless ways too, as I have experienced. That said, it's not a topic that I have strong feelings on.

:About the article itself, it is Andy's choice to have the article the way it is. There is nothing I can do about it -- it would have to be something you would have to discuss with him if it should be changed. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 12:20, 29 November 2018 (EST)

== Explaination of edits to the page regarding Thomas Aquinas and theft ==

Did Aquinas endorse theft?

Without the full quote from the Summa Theologica it would appear so, However:
Whether it is lawful to steal through stress of need?
Objection 1: It would seem unlawful to steal through stress of need. For penance is not imposed except on one who has sinned. Now it is stated (Extra, De furtis, Cap. Si quis): "If anyone, through stress of hunger or nakedness, steal food, clothing or beast, he shall do penance for three weeks." Therefore it is not lawful to steal through stress of need.

Objection 2: Further, the Philosopher says (Ethic. ii, 6) that "there are some actions whose very name implies wickedness," and among these he reckons theft. Now that which is wicked in itself may not be done for a good end. Therefore a man cannot lawfully steal in order to remedy a need.

Objection 3: Further, a man should love his neighbor as himself. Now, according to Augustine (Contra Mendac. vii), it is unlawful to steal in order to succor one's neighbor by giving him an alms. Therefore neither is it lawful to steal in order to remedy one's own needs.

On the contrary, In cases of need all things are common property, so that there would seem to be no sin in taking another's property, for need has made it common.

I answer that, Things which are of human right cannot derogate from natural right or Divine right. Now according to the natural order established by Divine Providence, inferior things are ordained for the purpose of succoring man's needs by their means. Wherefore the division and appropriation of things which are based on human law, do not preclude the fact that man's needs have to be remedied by means of these very things. Hence whatever certain people have in superabundance is due, by natural law, to the purpose of succoring the poor. For this reason Ambrose [*Loc. cit., A[2], OBJ[3]] says, and his words are embodied in the Decretals (Dist. xlvii, can. Sicut ii): "It is the hungry man's bread that you withhold, the naked man's cloak that you store away, the money that you bury in the earth is the price of the poor man's ransom and freedom."

Since, however, there are many who are in need, while it is impossible for all to be succored by means of the same thing, each one is entrusted with the stewardship of his own things, so that out of them he may come to the aid of those who are in need. Nevertheless, if the need be so manifest and urgent, that it is evident that the present need must be remedied by whatever means be at hand (for instance when a person is in some imminent danger, and there is no other possible remedy), then it is lawful for a man to succor his own need by means of another's property, by taking it either openly or secretly: nor is this properly speaking theft or robbery.

Reply to Objection 1: This decretal considers cases where there is no urgent need.

Reply to Objection 2: It is not theft, properly speaking, to take secretly and use another's property in a case of extreme need: because that which he takes for the support of his life becomes his own property by reason of that need.

Reply to Objection 3: In a case of a like need a man may also take secretly another's property in order to succor his neighbor in need.

http://www.sacred-texts.com/chr/aquinas/summa/sum322.htm

"In cases of need all things are common property, so that there would seem to be no sin in taking another's property, for need has made it common" is not in the Summa Theogica and is therefore inaccurate and misleading. The quote should be:

"It is not theft, properly speaking, to take secretly and use another's property in a case of extreme need: because that which he takes for the support of his life becomes his own property by reason of that need."

I will therefore change the quote to the correct quotation. {{unsigned|JPConservative}}

:Look again -- both quotes are there, and they're quoted accurately. The article is correct in saying that Aquinas does not take a strong position on property rights as other conservatives (including John Locke, the intellectual father of the founding fathers) held. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 15:39, 11 December 2018 (EST)

The quotes used misses out that Thomas Aquinas was referring to those who might die of starvation, not merely out of need. The original quotes in the article imply that he supported "Socialism" which is not so. Aquinas did take a strong stand on property rights, he made one exception, those who face death can take some food (and by implication, water & clothing.) This is the interpretation that the Catholic Church uses and is supported by the majority of Thomists. {{unsigned|JPConservative}}

:Once again, the quote mentioning hunger was already quoted in the paragraph. Also, the paragraph doesn't say that he supported socialism, but that it represented a slippery slope. Either way, his position is weaker than that of some other intellectuals who wrote on property rights. I might (possibly) be OK with a single short sentence/phrase saying that overall he supported property rights, if you can back it up, but the specific info you're citing does not back it up. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 16:03, 11 December 2018 (EST)

Yes hunger is mentioned, but the meaning has been distorted, I can assure you that having studied the Summa Theologica in a monastery guided by a Thomist professor that the section on Politic Philosophy is wrong. It is not a correct interpretation of Aquinas's political views. Thomas Aquinas clearly upholds property rights in the Summa Theologica:

I answer that, Two things are competent to man in respect of exterior things. One is the power to procure and dispense them, and in this regard it is lawful for man to possess property. Moreover this is necessary to human life for three reasons. First because every man is more careful to procure what is for himself alone than that which is common to many or to all: since each one would shirk the labor and leave to another that which concerns the community, as happens where there is a great number of servants. Secondly, because human affairs are conducted in more orderly fashion if each man is charged with taking care of some particular thing himself, whereas there would be confusion if everyone had to look after any one thing indeterminately. Thirdly, because a more peaceful state is ensured to man if each one is contented with his own. Hence it is to be observed that quarrels arise more frequently where there is no division of the things possessed.

The second thing that is competent to man with regard to external things is their use. In this respect man ought to possess external things, not as his own, but as common, so that, to wit, he is ready to communicate them to others in their need. Hence the Apostle says (1 Tim. 6:17, 18): "Charge the rich of this world . . . to give easily, to communicate to others," etc.
http://www.sacred-texts.com/chr/aquinas/summa/sum322.htm

Yes, I can back up my claims. The quoted I cited are from authorized sites. I have used the quotes as written and provided links, so please explain how I am wrong?

Here is additional proof that Thomas Aquinas upheld property rights https://tifwe.org/five-insights-about-private-property-from-aquinas/
{{unsigned|JPConservative}}

I have added further material to refute the idea that the writings of Thomas Aquinas can be used to support Socialism. If you edit or remove it, please first demonstrate that I am wrong. Thank you & God Blessings be with you.

==just an idea...==
What do you think of coining the term [[anti-constitutionalist]] to describe people who oppose constitutionalists? People who oppose free speech, gun rights, due process, etc. There certainly are a lot of them in the upcoming session of Congress.

First, we'd need a working definition, then a list of members with their stated positions. The idea may catch on. [[User:RobSmith|RobS]][[User talk:RobSmith|''Deep Six the Deep State!'']] 23:52, 12 December 2018 (EST)

:I like it. What do you think of a definition along the lines of "someone who opposes the rights contained in the Constitution, and by extension, the United States as envisioned by the founding fathers"? This is just a draft proposal, the wording wouldn't be final. Maybe we should note that the Constitution reflects a classical liberal philosophy, showing that these "liberals" reject liberalism? --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 00:06, 13 December 2018 (EST)
::Yes. In various articles [[Justice Kavanaugh]] is refered to as a constitutionalist, so I suspect we'll be hearing more of term in the future.

::Now, advocates for Amending the Constitution wouldn't automatically fall into this category. People who want to abolish the Electoral College or hold a constitutional convention, for example - if that is their single issue. I'm thinking of people who want outright repeal of the 2nd Amendment, advocate free speech suppression and censorship, disrespect due process and the presumption of innocence as in the Kavanaugh and Judge Moore cases, or ignore the 4th Amendment violations of the FBI & DOJ. Anyone who holds two or more of these positions could be considered an anti-constitutionalist.

::One more thing, I've discovered that whoever is among the first to create a page with a new term entering the public lexicon, Google algorithms favor and can hold a high ranking for years. [[User:RobSmith|RobS]][[User talk:RobSmith|''Deep Six the Deep State!'']] 00:26, 13 December 2018 (EST)

:::About the Electoral College and Con Con distinction, it think that's fair, and it would be good to at least make a distinction between the two. We would need to make this clear to readers, though. That said, one could argue that wanting to change the Constitution on something as important as the Electoral College also a rejection of the U.S. as envisioned by the founding fathers. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 19:46, 13 December 2018 (EST)
::::That's right. That's why I'm thinking two or more. Somebody who wants to abolidh the electoral college and repeal gun rights, then refuses due process and presumption of innocence, and is okay with illegal domestic spying, is an anti-constitutionalist. Throw in support for [[Medicare for All]] and they call themselves a progressive or Democratic Socialist, it's pretty clear they want to tear down the two party system. [[User:RobSmith|RobS]][[User talk:RobSmith|''Deep Six the Deep State!'']] 21:34, 13 December 2018 (EST)
::::We shouldn't spell out our criteria on the page before naming names, and if we put everybody on the list who belongs, it would be too long and nobody would read it. We simply need a paragraph or two or three to define in philosophical terms what makes someone opposed to our system of government, and then in the next section spell out a few leaders what positions they've taken to supoort the label, Pelosi, Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez, and other high profile figures we can cite. [[User:RobSmith|RobS]][[User talk:RobSmith|''Deep Six the Deep State!'']] 21:40, 13 December 2018 (EST)
:::::The draft below looks great -- and it accurately describes the modern Left. Is "collective responsibility" (#6) the left's counter to states' rights? --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 06:26, 14 December 2018 (EST)
::::::On number 6 that's right. I don't recall the exact language on Form 1040 related to the Obamacare individual mandate. I should dig it out and tweak it.
::::::Anyway we got enough to get started. It'll change over time. We should be on the look out for buzzwords and phrases that help define an Anti-Constitutionalist.
::::::As the 2020 election approaches, rather than a long list on the page, we can just create a Category. And the beauty of this idea is, in keeping with liberalism, they don't have to adhere to a strict set of principles, all they have to do is exhibit a few characteristics. [[User:RobSmith|RobS]][[User talk:RobSmith|''Deep Six the Deep State!'']] 16:16, 14 December 2018 (EST)

===Pattern===
I googled around and found most definitions of constitutionalist are cut n pastes of each other. Some have lists of principles, but remember, anti-constitutionalists have no principles, they have characteristics. To be an anti-constitutionalist, you don't have to conform or adhere to a list of principles, you just have to resemble a few characteristics.

This came ftom the Urban Dictionary. So all we need to do is tweak the language away from it's original documents or meaning into something other, or it's opposite:

Constitutionalist
1. An individual that shares the views of the political theories of John Locke and the founders of the American republic, that government can and should be legally limited in its powers, and that its authority or legitimacy depends on its observing these limitations.

2. An individual who believes in the basic standards and ideals are to be consistent with an overriding rule of law or ethics.

The 7 principles of a Constitutionalist:

1. Life: For all human beings, from conception to natural death;

2. Liberty: Freedom of conscience and actions for the self-governed individual;

3. Family: One husband and one wife with their children as divinely instituted;

4. Property: Each individual's right to own and steward personal property without government burden;

5. Constitution: and Bill of Rights interpreted according to the actual intent of the Founding Fathers;

6. States' Rights: Everything not specifically delegated by the Constitution to the federal government, nor prohibited by the Constitution to the states, is reserved to the states or to the people;

7. American Sovereignty: American government committed to the protection of the borders, trade, and common defense of Americans, and not entangled in foreign alliances.

===Draft 1===
Here's a start. Now remember. we sort of want to use their own langusge, logic, meaning, and reasoning, so when they read it, they're looking in a mirror. Characteristic #2 needs some work. Feel free to change or suggest anything.

Anti-Constitutionalists

Persons who reject the views of the political theories of [[John Locke]] and the founding fathers of the American republic, that government can and should be limited in its powers. Anti-Constitutionalists believe in the supremacy of federal power over individual rights.

2. Persons who believe in the basic standards and ideals are to be consistent with [[progressive]] values and the rule of law.

The 7 characteristics of many anti-constitutionalists:

1. Life: For all human beings, and a [[pro-abortion|right to choice]].

2. Liberty: Freedom of conscience and actions to suppress [[fascist]] ideals;

3. Family: Equal rights to marry anyone among 58 known genders;

4. Diversity: Out of one, many.

5. Constitution: Outdated and written by white male slaveghlolders;

6. Collective Responsibilty: A duty not a choice;

7. Sovereignty: The universal power, authority, and kinship of the human species.

==Can you unblock me please?, I want to improve Dirty War pg==

Got your message loud and clear and want to keep creating pages for Conservapedia but only under 1 account name. Thanks again.--[[User:Raymondo|Raymondo]] ([[User talk:Raymondo|talk]]) 08:56, 13 December 2018 (EST)
:The account you used to write on my talk page is unblocked. You can use that one. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 09:34, 13 December 2018 (EST)

Thanks for unblocking me, greatly appreciated.--[[User:Raymondo|Raymondo]] ([[User talk:Raymondo|talk]]) 07:53, 25 December 2018 (EST)

Hello again, can we change the following page title [[Battles of Mount Kent and Top Malo House]] to [[Battle of Mount Kent and Top Malo House]], remove the "s" from battles, once again thanking you very much and all the best in the new year.--[[User:Raymondo|Raymondo]] ([[User talk:Raymondo|talk]]) 20:17, 25 December 2018 (EST)
:Hello, please request this change at [[User talk:DavidB4]], as I currently do not have move powers. He will move the page for you. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 21:25, 25 December 2018 (EST)

::Done as requested: [[Battle of Mount Kent and Top Malo House]] --[[User:DavidB4|David B]] ([[User talk:DavidB4|TALK]]) 01:14, 26 December 2018 (EST)

== Appeal ==

Hi. I noticed I can't edit anything to appeal my block [[Special:Contribs/Edenfaithful|here]]. I'm sorry if you thought my edits were trolling; they weren't. AOC does actually want a government-enforced redistribution of wealth via her universal basic income ideas and other concepts. I won't use this account to do anything other than appeal; it's not meant to be harmful. I want to contribute. [[User:Tempacctformessage|Tempacctformessage]] ([[User talk:Tempacctformessage|talk]]) 13:38, 25 December 2018 (EST)
:I have unblocked your account. In the future, please do not make any edits that could be seen as trolling or parody -- your edits on AOC may have been true, but this is an encyclopedia -- all wording should be encyclopedic. If you're going to add particularly strong language like that, it should at least be cited by a good conservative news source. Otherwise, it's personal commentary, which should stay on your user page or an "essay" page. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 17:37, 25 December 2018 (EST)

== Internet control ==

Hello, 
I have a random question which I was wondering if you might know the answer to. When Obama was in office, he released control of the Internet to the W3C (an international organization). In the opinion of many conservatives including myself, this was a big mistake. I since heard in vague terms that Trump had somehow put a stop to the transfer and retained at least partial control. However, my research attempts have turned up little of value. Do you know if this is something Trump has done, and if so, to what extent? Thank you! --[[User:DavidB4|David B]] ([[User talk:DavidB4|TALK]]) 19:00, 8 January 2019 (EST)
:I remember noting that there was a bit of a controversy between Ted Cruz and the Commerce Department nominee most in charge of this topic area, but the nominee agreed to "look into it" (whatever that means): [http://thehill.com/policy/technology/359325-trump-pick-confirmed-to-telecommunications-federal-agency 1],[https://www.politico.com/story/2018/01/23/trump-commerce-pick-internet-oversight-reversal-305178 2],[http://thehill.com/policy/technology/370426-trump-commerce-pick-told-lawmakers-he-would-look-at-reversing-obama-move-on 3] I looked into it further, and found these opinion articles ([http://netpolicynews.com/index.php/89-r/997-trump-wants-u-s-to-take-over-internet-governance-like-putin 1],[https://lawreview.unl.edu/Should-the-U.S.-Reclaim-Control-of-the-Internet 2]), which indicate that nothing was done, though I also found [https://regmedia.co.uk/2018/06/05/ntia-internet-policy-noi-jun18.pdf this notice in the Federal Register] where the Commerce Department asked what should be done with the transfer. The government is looking into it, but so far, I have not found anything saying that an official policy change has been enacted.
:I am very interested in this, and I think whatever decision the government makes, it will be relevant to the [[Donald Trump achievements]] series -- so if you find anything else, or if the government makes a decision in the future, please let me know. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 19:27, 8 January 2019 (EST)

::"Looking into it...." I feel so much better now. I thought I probably would have heard something if action had been taken, but figured I'd check with you. I will keep my ears, and if I hear anything, will let you know. I expect it would be relevant to the achievements pages, hopefully in a positive way. Thank you for the information! --[[User:DavidB4|David B]] ([[User talk:DavidB4|TALK]]) 19:33, 8 January 2019 (EST)
:::I suppose I must admit that one of the main arguments from the left is true...we were not evenly allocating IP addresses. However, if we invented the internet, do we really need to evenly distribute them? Using Network Address Translation, IPv4 has worked quite well. As we began running out of addresses even then, IPv6 was set up in some parts of the world, which gives us MANY more addresses to work with. Should everyone be switched over to IPv6? Yes, probably. However, just giving away all control of the internet to an organization which may as well be a U.N. of sorts can't be a good solution. I also hope the W3C doesn't start setting up new root servers in more...questionable locations. --[[User:DavidB4|David B]] ([[User talk:DavidB4|TALK]]) 19:39, 8 January 2019 (EST)
::::The Left and globalists don't want the U.S. to be dominant, independent/sovereign, or self-sufficient, so that explains why they chose to give away our control of the internet to a "fair" international organization that socialist, Islamic, anti-American, and autocratic governments can control just as much, if not more, than our country. Globalists and the Left would prefer that the U.S. just follows along with the "rules-based international order" rather than take leadership and go its own way. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 21:36, 8 January 2019 (EST)

== Seraphim 2 ==

What led you to believe this is a sock account? [[User:DMorris|DMorris]] ([[User talk:DMorris|talk]]) 15:48, 23 January 2019 (EST)
:It was created during a vandalism spree, and once or twice, the vandal(s) created two accounts simultaneously and started vandalizing through both of them. This account was created at the same time as another account (can't remember which one) which began continuing the vandalism, appearing to follow the trend. Thus, I blocked the other account and then blocked this one before (I assumed) it started vandalizing. If it doesn't seem suspicious to you, then please unblock it. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 16:04, 23 January 2019 (EST)
::I would try to avoid doing that in absence of evidence because there have been cases on other wikis when innocent parties have been blocked like this, but I'm not going to undo the block at this time. [[User:DMorris|DMorris]] ([[User talk:DMorris|talk]]) 17:23, 23 January 2019 (EST)

== Your wiki work on Trump was alluded to in a web article ==

Your wiki work on Trump was alluded to in a web article. See: http://quadrant.org.au/opinion/qed/2018/11/losing-dignity-still-losing/

It is a pretty well read website as can be seen here: https://www.alexa.com/siteinfo/quadrant.org.au

I found out about the citation using this free tool: https://muckrack.com [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 13:53, 29 January 2019 (EST)

:Great -- it's an indirect allusion, but it works. Have you seen these mentions of my [[Donald Trump achievements]] article? [https://stonecoldtruth.com/despite-continuous-attacks-trump-getting-the-job-done/ One from Roger Stone] and [https://twitter.com/mitchellvii/status/881978883771445248 another by Bill Mitchell], who Trump has retweeted in the past. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 14:52, 29 January 2019 (EST)
::Thanks for sharing with me those mentions of your article.[[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 16:47, 29 January 2019 (EST)

== Lou Dobbs ==

Hey, 1990's guy, check out [[Lou Dobbs]]' Conservapedia article: He himself claims he is an "independent populist". Lots of people who do news reporting and support Trump call themselves independent like [[Jedidiah Bila]], [[Alex Jones]] or were Democrat, like [[Harlan Hill]]. We really ought to respect their wishes, don't you think? [[User:VargasMilan|VargasMilan]] ([[User talk:VargasMilan|talk]]) 00:11, 8 February 2019 (EST)
:First off, self-descriptions are meaningless. Dobbs can call himself whatever he wants, but it's his actual positions that matter -- and those positions are, without a doubt, conservative. There are many [[token conservative]]s who align 80-100% with globalist Democrats but still call themselves "conservative" -- but we shouldn't add them to your essay because of what they call themselves.
:Also, you may be confusing political party affiliation with political philosophy -- Dobbs isn't a Republican (maybe he rejoined, IDK), but he left because of the Bush Administration's liberal policies on issues such as immigration. It's his political views that matter, not his political party, and Dobbs's positions are conservative, meaning we can safely call him a conservative. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 00:27, 8 February 2019 (EST)
::I'm a bit embarrassed that I took Lou Dobbs' self-description "independent" to mean non-conservative instead of non-Republican, so not only is what you say correct, but it turns out I've never even heard him deny he's a conservative, here or elsewhere. I don't know if you know this, but coincidentally, I added Lou Dobbs' name to the TCOT list myself in April 2017. But I removed it the same day because of the "independent" label I saw mentioned in his Conservapedia entry soon after I had added his name to the list.

::I'm still concerned, though—Lou Dobbs lives in the liberal stronghold, New York City, and there are cowards that live there who can be vicious if they think they have an easy target.

::Here's something else that's funny; [[Jedidiah Bila]] also called herself an independent (in November 2016) and also lives in New York City. And I delisted her for the very same reasons I used for removing Lou Dobbs' name. I just now checked to see if I could find whether she ever called herself a conservative or just an independent, and, long story short, she labelled herself as conservative in September 2017!

::So, in a way, your diligence has rescued Jedidiah Bila from obscurity in the "conservative world"! But I'm still interested in what you think about Lou Dobbs. [[User:VargasMilan|VargasMilan]] ([[User talk:VargasMilan|talk]]) 02:20, 9 February 2019 (EST)
:::Basically, there are two types of Republicans, National Republicans involved in federal issues, and Independent Republicans - people involved in local and state issues, like school board elections and legislative races. The IRs are moreless divorced from the federal issues, usually because they just aren't interested in what the RNC is doing, occassionally over a policy dispute. [[User:RobSmith|RobS]][[User talk:RobSmith|''Deep Six the Deep State!'']] 04:07, 9 February 2019 (EST)
::::Dobbs is a TV host -- he has to live in New York City (or nearby) as a result. He has company though, with Trump, Hannity, and others. I think it's obvious Tucker Carlson is a conservative, but he lives in Washington, D.C., where only 4% of the population voted for Trump. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 08:29, 9 February 2019 (EST)

==ESchlafly==

I get the name "Schlafly" being suspect, but Andy doesn't have a monopoly on it. I say assume good faith for now, unless a senior admin says otherwise. [[User:DMorris|DMorris]] ([[User talk:DMorris|talk]]) 20:41, 12 February 2019 (EST)
:Fair enough. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 20:54, 12 February 2019 (EST)

::Technically, the username is "ESchafly," which is slightly different anyway. In any case, for an apparently good faith editor, perhaps autoblock should be disabled if they are blocked on grounds of their username alone. Anyway, I was also suspicious...no harm done. --[[User:DavidB4|David B]] ([[User talk:DavidB4|TALK]]) 13:51, 13 February 2019 (EST)

==Thank you==
Thank you for tidying my attempt at an external link in the article on the [[British Psychological Society]]. It is appreciated. [[User:Carltonio|Carltonio]] ([[User talk:Carltonio|talk]]) 12:33, 18 March 2019 (EDT)
:You're welcome. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 13:57, 18 March 2019 (EDT)

== Christchurch: terrorism? ==

Hi there! Thanks for your frequent positive contributions to Conservapedia. I'm new here so still trying to learn the ropes.

I feel like the use of "Direct Action" in the leading paragraph of the [[New Zealand mosque shooting]] article, rather than "terrorism", is euphemstic and betrays the principles put forth on [[Conservapedia:How_Conservapedia_Differs_from_Wikipedia]]. Would a similar change be appropriate on the [[September 11, 2001 attacks]] page? {{unsigned|Liberalnutjob}}
:I'm not opposed to labeling it a terrorist attack -- the article uses the term several times, including through some edits I made to the article. I'm not sure the CP article you linked is particularly relevant here since the Wikipedia article does call it a terrorist attack in the intro (just as we do in the body).

:I recommend you message [[User talk:RobSmith]], who is the main author of the article and who inserted the "direct action" link in the intro. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 12:17, 6 April 2019 (EDT)

==Hello!==
:Hey dude! I know you from Wikipedia! I'm here for anti-vandalism work. I am an administrator from [http://deletionpedia.org/en/Special:UserRights/DW Deletionpedia.org]. [[User:DW|DW]] ([[User talk:DW|talk]]) 13:29, 9 April 2019 (EDT)
::Hello -- what is your Wikipedia account name, if you don't mind me asking? --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 13:57, 9 April 2019 (EDT)
== Please create these articles ==

1990'sguy, please create these article and I will tell you why later:

*[[Top 10 achievements of Donald Trump]]

*[[Donald Trump achievements before presidency]]

*[[List of Trump's accomplishments in 2019]]

*[[List of Trump's accomplishments in 2018]]

*[[Donald Trump achievements in his life]]

Also, if this article can be improved, please do it: [[Trump administration]]

I hope this helps.[[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 04:52, 10 April 2019 (EDT)

:I will try to create at least some of these when I get time. The two "life achievements" articles seem like good ideas, though the 2018 and 2019 articles would be problematic, particularly with fitting them into my article series which is not based on year. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 08:36, 10 April 2019 (EDT)

== Unnecessary? ==

My prefix to [[liberal]], describing that kind of person as a United States resident, was included because it's an exclusively U.S. term. In other countries, liberals are known by other names, such as the Labor party in the UK. My edit was not unnecessary, and I would appreciate it if you could please let it stand.

I took a similar issue with the statement that "most individuals are overweight" in every article dealing with obesity. Nationally, this is true, but, globally, it is false. There are more Asians than there are Americans in the world, and 2 billion of them are starving, outnumbering America's obese population 10 to 1. {{unsigned|MacTavish}}

:I oppose changing it back, and there's a big difference between the exact definition of certain terminology and health statistics.

:Labour Party is a political party, and CP's "liberal" page refers to the ideology. I travel to (continental) Europe frequently, and the word "liberal" is increasingly meaning the same thing as in the U.S. while "conservative" increasingly means something similar to the U.S.

:More importantly, the CP article clearly defines what a liberal is, and that's what matters. Every political term like this has multiple meanings, depending on who's doing the explaining. The best solution to the problem of the same words having many different meanings is to clearly define the word and create articles such as the [[classical liberalism]] or [[liberal conservatism]] articles. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 16:59, 15 April 2019 (EDT)

== Bible ==

I note that you believe that "As unpopular it is to believe this in our present culture, I know that the Bible contains absolutely no errors or mistakes". Last night I was listening to an interesting talk on the radio about [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+8%3A3-11&version=ESV John 8:3-11], and this has led me to pondering this morning [https://www.openbible.info/topics/stoning_to_death what the Bible has to say about stoning people to death]. My question is how can anyone, in light of this, believe that the Bible is always to be taken literally? I accept that the Bible contains invaluable spiritual truths but I also consider that it is the creation of fallible human beings. I believe that such barbarous practices as stoning someone to death, for blasphemy, sexual misconduct, and breaking the Sabbath, is a reflection of the values of an early pastoral society and not God's word. To be honest with you I find ''any'' type of dogmatic belief deeply disturbing. I note that the Conservapedia article takes a moderate line on the [[Bible]]: "The Bible is the most logical, insightful and influential collection of books and letters ever written", and doesn't claim that it's the word of God.

Because of our recent "conversations" you seemed to be the most obvious person to ask this question. [[User:Timber|Timber]] ([[User talk:Timber|talk]]) 13:15, 19 April 2019 (EDT)

:First off, the Bible contains a unified narrative free of contradictions and errors. The human writers were men of their times (Solomon's wives, Noah's drunkenness), but God is the true author of the Bible and none of his commands are wrong or "barbarous." The Mosaic Law was directly commanded by God and is not some reflection of early pastoral society values (I will also say that stoning is ''not'' merely an "early pastoral society" value--the urban Greeks did it, Acts 14:19, and modern urban Brunei and other Islamic countries are doing it).

:You need to understand the Mosaic Law and its place in God's plan to redeem humanity. God revealed Himself first to the Israelites, and in preparing them for the Promised Land, he gave them the Mosaic Law. The Mosaic Law was good and holy (Romans 7:12) -- so good that the Israelites found they, sinful humans, couldn't even follow it correctly. Yes, some of the punishments for various sins include stoning, but remember, "the wages of sin is death" (Romans 6:23). The better question than "why did God command this" is "why didn't God command this for everybody and for every sin". Instead, by giving the law to the Israelites, God showed them they couldn't save themselves. They needed a savior--Jesus Christ. Also, see Deuteronomy 17:6 -- two or three witnesses were required to be stoned.

:Jesus didn't abolish the law, he fulfilled it. I recommend reading the Book of Hebrews -- because of Christ's sacrificing Himself on the cross (great timing in asking your question), we no longer need to make animal sacrifices or follow the civic parts of the law (which include stoning)--that doesn't make the law "barbaric" though. Also, in John 8, Jesus did not condemn stoning outright. The Jews did not have witnesses nor did they have the guilty man with them either to stone, contrary to the law's requirements.[https://www.gotquestions.org/without-sin-cast-first-stone.html]

:I hope this helps. Ask me other questions if you'd like. I also highly recommend [https://www.gotquestions.org/ GotQuestion.org] for other Christianity-related questions. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 14:47, 19 April 2019 (EDT)

::Many thanks for taking the time to answer me. Sorry to be argumentative, but I'm still confused, because on one hand you seem to be suggesting that Christ would have supported stoning the adulteress to death if the man had also been arrested, and there had been two witnesses? But on the other hand you also seem to suggest that, because Christ rose from the dead, Mosaic law no longer needed be applied. and that following the Resurrection stoning someone to death was no longer lawful?

::Surely Christans are right in believing that stoning a rebellious child, or someone who collects firewood on a Sunday, or because they are sexually involved with someone of the same sex is no longer the word of God? That ''now'' such practices are dated –"barbaric"? That Christ brought a new message from God, one that is entirely different from what Moses received? A message in which charity and forgiveness is far more important than punishment. That we should focus first on our own failures rather than those of others: "Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her”. [[User:Timber|Timber]] ([[User talk:Timber|talk]]) 15:41, 19 April 2019 (EDT)
:::The gospel was preached to Israel in the wilderness (Hebrews 4:2). Israel was given the choice between Law and Grace. Law can only condemn, Grace saves. Israel chose Law ("Moses told us to stone such a one").
:::There are other such examples in the Bible where people (or man, to use the politically incorrect parlance), made choices with long-term consequences that God did not ordain, such as when Jethro (Moses' father-in-law) gave advice to [[community organizer|organize]] the people into captains of tens and captains of hundreds, etc., or when God advised against Israel having a King who would "multiply horses," (i.e. build a military industrial complex) and Solomon proceeded to do exactly that. [[User:RobSmith|RobS]][[User talk:RobSmith|''Deep Six the Deep State!'']] 15:56, 19 April 2019 (EDT)

:::: Thanks [[User:RobSmith|RobS]]. So how should 21st century man operate? You generalize, whereas I asked specific questions. Do fundamentalist Christians believe that Christ's Resurrection changed Mosaic law, or should we , if possible, return to it. [[User:Timber|Timber]] ([[User talk:Timber|talk]]) 16:52, 19 April 2019 (EDT)
:::::If you're going to continue editing here, it's important you realise the management considers the adultress story to be a [[Essay:Adulteress Story|liberal insertion]]. Buckle in! [[User:JohnZ|JohnZ]] ([[User talk:JohnZ|talk]]) 16:56, 19 April 2019 (EDT)
::::::Mosaic Law never intended to save. It is still operable for those who reject Grace. And faith in the Resurrection always provided grace - knowing that whatsoever he promised, he was able to deliver (Romans 4:21) - even before Jesus' birth, death, and resurrection. Law always only applies to the lost, and not blood washed believers in Christ.
::::::Now, Christians are admonished to act in such a way as to be an example to non-believers (to do otherwise is not acting in love); however it is not determinative of a person's standing in Christ or eternal salvation, and to preach otherwise, that is to say salvation is determined by works, is the spirit of anti-Christ. [[User:RobSmith|RobS]][[User talk:RobSmith|''Deep Six the Deep State!'']] 17:02, 19 April 2019 (EDT)

:::::::I would not so much say that Israel chose the law, as it was a matter of that being all there was. The law taught a great deal about the nature of God, the depravity of men, and the seriousness of sin, among other lessons. The law was given to state how, from at least an outward sense, mankind should behave in order to keep God's perfect law. Under the law, certain sins were deserving of death--this was to show the seriousness of transgression. It is easy for us to look at some sin and say, "Well, it was only one small sin. Everyone makes mistakes, so just give him/her a break! It's not THAT serious!" However, we are judging with sentimentality from the perspective of a sinner. Only God can judge righteously from the perspective of perfection.
:::::::This rule did not really go away, either. Certainly we don't execute people for "minor" sins, but James said that "For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all" (James 2:10). One singe sin is enough to make us less than perfect, which makes us utterly filthy and unacceptable to God, much as a single act of defiance made an old testament Jew unacceptable to the congregation. God has given us a way out through His Son, but without that, we will face a judgement worse than stoning for a single act of sin (which is itself defiance against the one truly holy God). Only because of Jesus' shed blood can we be forgiven these sins, and made as though we are perfect, by Jesus' merit. The Hebrews didn't seem to know that Jesus was coming as a sacrifice, rather than a king, but yet they sacrificed animals to gain forgiveness for their sins, looking forward to Jesus' sacrifice.
:::::::In regard to the adulteress specifically, There has been a great deal of debate by people more intelligent than I. Under mosaic law, she was guilty, but it seems that either she was forgiven under the new law and no longer deserving of death, or she should have justly been stoned, but the congregation failed to do so(or the witnesses failed to testify against her properly), due to Jesus' words. In either case, Jesus sends her away alive. --[[User:DavidB4|DavidB4]] ([[User talk:DavidB4|TALK]]) 17:11, 19 April 2019 (EDT)

::::::::In response to Timber's followup question, the Mosaic Law is just, but it's impossible to follow. That's why Jesus died on the cross -- so we can actually have a path to salvation, one by God's grace through faith and not by works.

::::::::However, this doesn't mean that the message of the law is "entirely different" from Christ -- in fact, the total opposite. The law pointed people to Christ, that it's impossible to follow it and that they need Jesus. Also, through sacrifices, God provided a way for the Jews' sins to be forgiven. By dying on the cross, our past, present, and future sins are forgiven if we trust in Christ, without need for sacrifices. God will judge everyone in the end, but right now, we live in the age of grace, and the Mosaic Law has been fulfilled through Christ. '''Also,''' the Mosaic Law was never intended to be required of all people everywhere -- only the Israelites before Christ.

::::::::If I'm understanding [https://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=User_talk:1990%27sguy&curid=139936&diff=1517413&oldid=1517408 Rob] correctly, I agree that many actions by people in the Bible are not condoned by God, but the Mosaic Law isn't one of them. It came from God to set the Israelites apart from other nations (Exodus 19:5) and reveal their sinfulness to them (Galatians 3:19; Romans 3:20), among other reasons.

::::::::For the record, I believe the adultress story is a valid part of the Bible. Others here disagree. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 17:15, 19 April 2019 (EDT)
:::::::::Moses spoke to Lord face to face as a man speaketh to his friend (Exodus 33:11) and "found grace in thy sight" (Exodus 33:13); the New Testament says "No man hath seen God at anytime" (John 1:27). Now, unless you think there are contradictions in the Bible, one has to explain Hebrews 12:14 (without holiness no one will see the Lord) and more specifically, 1 Cor. 2:13, "comparing spiritual things with spiritual".
:::::::::In conclusion, (a) Moses was saved; (b) the Law of Moses could not save then, and it can not save now; (c) Christ has existed from everlasting to everlasting, before the foundations of the earth were laid; (d) ye are not under law, but under grace. [[User:RobSmith|RobS]][[User talk:RobSmith|''Deep Six the Deep State!'']] 17:36, 19 April 2019 (EDT)
:::::::::Roman Catholic theology explains the difference between the Perfect Will of God and the Permissive Will of God (for example, God allowing David to marry Bethsheba after David committed adultery and murdered her husband). And while the Mosaic Law may be an expression of the Perfect Will of God, it nevertheless still cannot save. [[User:RobSmith|RobS]][[User talk:RobSmith|''Deep Six the Deep State!'']] 17:44, 19 April 2019 (EDT)

Many thanks that makes things much clearer. [[User:Timber|Timber]] ([[User talk:Timber|talk]]) 19:29, 19 April 2019 (EDT) I greatly appreciate that you both have offered such a thorough explanation. [[User:Timber|Timber]] ([[User talk:Timber|talk]]) 19:31, 19 April 2019 (EDT)

== Cyrus ==
Hi 1990'sguy,

I don't think we need flashy photos of anti-Christian celebrities, which promote their lifestyles to our kids. [[User:DouglasA|DouglasA]] ([[User talk:DouglasA|talk]]) 13:54, 19 April 2019 (EDT)

:I'll ask Andy about this. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 13:58, 19 April 2019 (EDT)

::We could get a less "flashy" photo I suppose, but we are here to educate people of all ages. While I may not approve of her lifestyle, I don't really see an problem with including it, since this helps to educate our readers. It is not at all uncommon for use to include photos of people on pages talking about them. And actually, this "flashy" photo may be well suited, since it demonstrates that she is all about the show. --[[User:DavidB4|DavidB4]] ([[User talk:DavidB4|TALK]]) 14:27, 19 April 2019 (EDT)
:::This is becoming a real problem for CP, since deviant sex seems to be the Democratic party's key plank in the 2020 elections. Ignoring their issues is fraught with problems. They must be tastefully addressed; and we shouldn't pass up the opportunity to straighten out readers. [[User:RobSmith|RobS]][[User talk:RobSmith|''Deep Six the Deep State!'']] 16:09, 19 April 2019 (EDT)

== Edit war ==

Hi 1990'sguy, you have twice blocked me for edit warring. I don't like being quarrelsome but with due respect to your seniority I don't think you really understand what edit warring is. My reverts had an explanation and yours did not. You tended to ignore
the Conservapedia Guidelines. Also you didn't issue any warning, or suggest starting a discussion. I have edited on Wikipedia for several years and have a clean record there, I'd also note, the highly undemocratic exercise of administrative power here. [[User:Timber|Timber]] ([[User talk:Timber|talk]]) 16:24, 21 April 2019 (EDT)

:The fact is the Barack Obama article has been the way it is for years, and several editors (RobS and Pokeria, for example) support it, at least overall, and oppose your changes. Also, you admit you're not a conservative. And you think you can just come in and unilaterally make edits that others oppose? That's not how it works here. Continuing to revert will only get you indefinitely banned -- I hope you realize I'm being extremely gracious by only giving short blocks.

:Also, CP makes no apology for not being "democratic." We're a conservative encyclopedia with a conservative point of view, which includes support for natural law and republicanism over mob-rule democracy that Aristotle, the Ancient Roman Republicans, and the U.S. founding fathers opposed. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 16:57, 21 April 2019 (EDT)

::::Thanks -[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]]. I have no quarrel with this site's extreme right wing ideology but I do quarrel with its failure at times to implement its own policy of truth and verifiablity and the way some editors use of gossip and dubious sources. Also most of the editors I have dealt with recently are very slippery politicians–that is they avoid answering any comment or question. By the way the Barack Obama article is contradictory. [[User:Timber|Timber]] ([[User talk:Timber|talk]]) 18:18, 21 April 2019 (EDT) Additionally most edits made by you and others do not have an explanation. [[User:Timber|Timber]] ([[User talk:Timber|talk]]) 18:25, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
:::::ach ach <choke> WaPo, NYT & CNN aren't dubious sources? they don't use gossip? Liberal commie scholars and Marxist PhD's aren't dubious sources? As to edit summaries, you gotta earn your stripes. [[User:RobSmith|RobS]][[User talk:RobSmith|''Deep Six the Deep State!'']] 18:46, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
:::::C'mon. Be reasonable and realistic. The ''NYT'' White House correspondent thinks ''Edelweiss'' is a Nazi anthem. Never in my life has there been such an open opportunity for citizen journalists as right now. [[User:RobSmith|RobS]][[User talk:RobSmith|''Deep Six the Deep State!'']] 18:49, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
::::::@Timber: I'm not particularly interested in the Barack Obama dispute -- what I care about is avoiding edit warring and making sure we give due treatment to material which has been in the articles for a long time. Thus, the content should be discussed on the talk page. On Wikipedia, not having a consensus for changes similar to yours is good enough explanation for reverting, so CP isn't actually too much different. Regarding the behavior of other editors, you might just be experiencing their differing personalities, that's all. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 18:51, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
:::::::@1990'sguy, he's not learning his lesson, I've given him a long block, not just for the edit warring, but also for his pretentious attitude, especially on this edit summary: [https://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Michelle_Obama&diff=1518377&oldid=1518376] [[User:Shobson20|Shobson20]] ([[User talk:Shobson20|talk]]) 19:18, 21 April 2019 (EDT)

::Personally, I have no objection to moving the sections on natural born citizenship to [[Early life and career of Barack Hussein Obama]] where it can be debated or sources challenged. The lesson here is, work somebody else put much time into should not be overwritten just cause some liberal communist doesn't like it or it isn't sanctioned by [[fake news]] [[mainstream media]] sources. [[User:RobSmith|RobS]][[User talk:RobSmith|''Deep Six the Deep State!'']] 17:08, 21 April 2019 (EDT)

:::@RobS: It might be worth considering moving some of that content into the [[Early life and career of Barack Hussein Obama]] article. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 17:14, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
::::Let Timber do it, and we can seriously vet sources and wording on the Talk page there. [[User:RobSmith|RobS]][[User talk:RobSmith|''Deep Six the Deep State!'']] 17:16, 21 April 2019 (EDT)

== Look at this edit ==

Please look at this edit: [https://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Conservapedia&diff=1519161&oldid=1516763 1990'sguy and Conservapedia]. [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 13:39, 24 April 2019 (EDT)
:Thanks, Conservative, I really appreciate it! --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 13:57, 24 April 2019 (EDT)
::That's great, I only wish the essays I made about Christian virtues could get this kind of notability. [[User:Shobson20|Shobson20]] ([[User talk:Shobson20|talk]]) 14:26, 24 April 2019 (EDT)
:::I recommend linking them in the "See also" sections of relevant articles and continuing to work on them. That might make Andy or Cons more likely to promote them on the main page. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 18:38, 24 April 2019 (EDT)

== What happened to you user page? ==

Your page was vaped by [[User:Conservative]], on or about April 22. It was then recreated as a blank page, also by Cons, on April 23. Do you know anything about this? I recall that you had a lot of interesting things to say on your user page. Do you have a backup copy? Alas, I don't normally checkpoint other people's user pages, so I don't have a copy. (Though I do have a checkpoint copy of your talk page.) [[User:SamHB|SamHB]] ([[User talk:SamHB|talk]]) 12:51, 26 April 2019 (EDT)
:I asked Cons to do it -- don't worry, I have all the information saved, and I could recreate it if I want. I thought I should be more "low-key" on wikis, and I did the same to my Wikipedia user page (which I also have a copy of). --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 13:34, 26 April 2019 (EDT)

== Question. ==

Hello. Is it possible to write about artists? {{unsigned|RinatMilow}}

:You may write about what you want on the following conditions:
:#Everything is sourced with reliable sources -- no exceptions
:#This is a conservative encyclopedia, so nothing from a non-conservative perspective, wherever applicable
:#Absolutely no plagiarism, including from Wikipedia
:#Know all of CP's rules and guidelines (you can find them at the top of my talk page)
:I hope this helps. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 10:28, 4 May 2019 (EDT)

I wrote an article,tried to do it right.

[[User:RinatMilow|RinatMilow]]
:This website does not do self-promotion. You can write about artists like Picasso, Dali, Michaelangelo, etc, but I noticed that you're doing promoting yourself on this (deleted) and other websites. Not here. [[User:Karajou|Karajou]] ([[User talk:Karajou|talk]]) 11:00, 4 May 2019 (EDT)

I don't promote anything anywhere where to me what to write, it is especially my personal right. I'm not upset. I'm not upset that the article didn't fit.
[[User:RinatMilow|RinatMilow]]

== Donald Trump's achievements keep rolling in ==

'''The ''[[New York Times]]'' FINALLY Admits:''' The World is Turning [[Nationalism|Nationalist]] [[Populism|Populist]].[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQOgUVsUQJQ]

The ''New York Times'' article admitted that this statement of [[Donald Trump]] was prophetic: "We gonna win so much you may even get tired of winning and you'll say please, please Mr. President, It's too much winning! We can't take it anymore!"[[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 13:34, 27 May 2019 (EDT)

:Trump has been very successful as a president so far, especially considering that Republicans opposed much of his agenda in 2017/2018 and the divided Congress now. The EU elections went well -- the League outperformed exit polls by a lot, becoming the largest party in Italy and tied as the largest in the EU Parliament, and the Brexit Party also won more seats than predictions I saw beforehand. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 13:43, 27 May 2019 (EDT)

::The Greens continue to gain, at the expense of Social Democrats. This is reflective of a younger, climate orientated group of socialists, just as radical, more single issue oriented and naive, trying to throw off the history established Socialist parties. [[User:RobSmith|RobS]][[User talk:RobSmith|''Deep Six the Deep State!'']] 16:06, 27 May 2019 (EDT)

== Article suggestion ==

Consider creating this article: [[Donald Trump achievements: Religious freedom]][[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 11:08, 1 July 2019 (EDT)
:It might be a good split-up article. All religious freedom achievements are currently at [[Donald Trump achievements: Religious liberty, gender issues, and other social policies]]. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 11:19, 1 July 2019 (EDT)
::I might split the article into [[Donald Trump achievements: Religious freedom and LGBTQ]] and [[Donald Trump achievements: Healthcare, welfare, housing, and affirmative action]] -- I might have to rework the article titles, among other changes, before I actually implement this. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 11:27, 1 July 2019 (EDT)

§== Could you delete this file? ==

I uploaded this file from the mobile version of the website and the title messed up, could you remove the pic? I already uploaded the correct one. [[:File:' 'Copied from' '- https---commons-wikimedia-org-wiki-File-Luis Pardo Villalón - Armada de Chile-png--br--' 'Original source' '- http---www-armada-cl-custom-pilotopardo-pilotopardo-html--br--' 'License' '- Th 2019-07-01 04-37.png|file]] --[[User:Capitalist.Chile|Capitalist.Chile]] ([[User talk:Capitalist.Chile|talk]]) 16:38, 4 July 2019 (EDT)
:Done! --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 23:10, 4 July 2019 (EDT)

== Salute to America ==

'Salute to America' articele - this was not a copy of Wikipedia, but independent research. Your deletion is merely censorship. too bad for conservapedia. I was on a roll... [[User:Let us eat lettuce|Let us eat lettuce]] ([[User talk:Let us eat lettuce|talk]]) 18:30, 6 July 2019 (EDT)

:That's a ridiculous response that will get you no respect from conservatives. I cross-checked [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Salute_to_America&oldid=905110556 the Wikipedia article], and you indeed copied the article (not the whole thing but only a condensed version. Your wording changes were far too minor to not consider it plagiarism. You also cited the same sources (from the MSM, by the way) for the same sentences.
:If you create an original article, citing conservative media sources (you know, the kind of information that will actually get censored on Wikipedia and other leftist websites), it won't get deleted. Another admin already deleted a previous article of yours for plagiarism, and I already (and kindly) warned you. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 18:36, 6 July 2019 (EDT)
::Okay, you're "right". but my research was original. maybe the same sources, is all. [[User:Let us eat lettuce|Let us eat lettuce]] ([[User talk:Let us eat lettuce|talk]]) 18:47, 6 July 2019 (EDT)
:::The second version is even worse than the first (for a different reason). It's a stub; the wording is sloppy, poor, and vague; and you didn't cite any sources. If you cannot create a quality article citing multiple conservative media sources (Breitbart, TNA, Daily Caller, Daily Wire, Free Beacon, etc.) without having to consult Wikipedia or plagiarizing, you probably shouldn't create articles.
:::You saw my message on your talk page, as well as the welcome template with the various links. We're giving you multiple chances to improve. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 19:15, 6 July 2019 (EDT)
::::Don't make up rules. There is nothing that requires the use of "conservative media sources" in either the [[Conservapedia:Commandments|commandments]], the [[Conservapedia:Guidelines|guidelines]], the [[Conservapedia:Editing article and talk pages|manual of style]], or the [[Conservapedia:How to create and maintain high-quality articles|general guidance on "high-quality" articles]].

::::Your preferences are not policy. [[User:JohnZ|JohnZ]] ([[User talk:JohnZ|talk]]) 08:25, 7 July 2019 (EDT)
:::::The 1990'sguy just deleted the article without contributing a thing. On the article talk page, I had encouraged others to collaborate. Not much collaboration here. [[User:Let us eat lettuce|Let us eat lettuce]] ([[User talk:Let us eat lettuce|talk]]) 08:37, 7 July 2019 (EDT)
::::::JohnZ, you don't get to decide what Conservapedia policy is (especially not if you're trying to force liberal POV again as you usually do). That's for the admins to decide, not you. [[User:Northwest|Northwest]] ([[User talk:Northwest|talk]]) 08:38, 7 July 2019 (EDT)
:::::::@Let us eat lettuce: "encouraging others to collaborate" does not equal making others write 99% of an article (because it was a tiny, vague stub), or making a great effort to completely revamp the article because it was plagiarized.
:::::::@JohnZ: I never said citing from the conservative media is a website requirement, but it's necessary if you want to create a quality article from a conservative point of view. And keep in mind that I told this to an editor who copied from Wikipedia, including, but not only, the citations (many new users do this, and I gave advice on how to write a good article). --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 12:39, 7 July 2019 (EDT)
::::::::I don't get it anyway. What's the purpose of creating a Salute to America article? Is he going to create separate articles for every Forth of July celebration since 1776? Is there not enough news happening this Summer to write about? Is there not enough [[Trump news]] to write on?
::::::::If someone wants to trash Trump, be it on Wikipedia or here, don't be so lame and obvious about it. Get creative. Use some subtlety, ambiguity, and imagination. Goosestepping to liberal fascist talking points won't get you there. [[User:RobSmith|RobS]][[User talk:RobSmith|''Deep Six the Deep State!'']] 13:13, 7 July 2019 (EDT)

==Nitpicking I know but==
Boris Johnson is not as yet The Prime Minister of the UK.--[[User:Chewy Suarez|Chewy Suarez]] ([[User talk:Chewy Suarez|talk]]) 13:48, 23 July 2019 (EDT)
:I know -- his term starts tomorrow (really, in only a few hours now), but CP is a small wiki with few editors, so it's good to make all the necessary edits at once, and he'll become PM is so short a time from now that it really doesn't matter. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 13:51, 23 July 2019 (EDT)

==Too fast on the trigger==
A couple of new editors have contributed some useful, albeit problematic, content. By reverting them instantly you may be scaring them off from participating further. My suggestion: try letting things develop and/or engage with them to develop proper editing skills. [[User:RobSmith|RobS]][[User talk:RobSmith|''Deep Six the Deep State!'']] 13:53, 28 July 2019 (EDT)

Most wikis have adopted a Don't Bite the Newbies policy. [[User:RobSmith|RobS]][[User talk:RobSmith|''Deep Six the Deep State!'']] 13:59, 28 July 2019 (EDT)

:That's fair. That said, I don't want being friendly to newcomers to compromise CP's quality. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 14:10, 28 July 2019 (EDT)

::Well, we need the newcomers to help improve quality. CP has nearly 50,000 articles now, and all could use some level of maintenance or improvement. We need to be more welcoming to newcomers and recognize there are different levels of editing skills. People volunteering their time should be treated with respect, engaged, and recruited into specific tasks to help improve the project. [[User:RobSmith|RobS]][[User talk:RobSmith|''Deep Six the Deep State!'']]

:::I agree, but if they create an account and immediately start changing the POV of articles, plagiarize from Wikipedia, or make other unencyclopedic edits, we need to let them know. It's a two-way street -- we need to be welcoming, but the new user needs to be willing to learn and grow (I've seen new users unwilling to do that). --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 14:21, 28 July 2019 (EDT)
::::This is where the rule of thumb, ''Discuss first, then revert'' comes in. Granted, there are users who insert commie agitprop that needs to be reverted instantly without discussion. Citations formatted from Wikipedia can be useful, the content needs to be reviewed. It's not a blanket rule. It's the speed at which a newbie is engaged that is intimidating (I'd recommend [https://www.researchgate.net/publication/221367707_Don't_bite_the_newbies_How_reverts_affect_the_quantity_and_quality_of_Wikipedia_work perusing]).
::::Here's were the subject matter a user is working on applies. If the user shows interest in conservative subjects, for instance, they may be only 14 years old and their understanding of conservativism is not fully developed. But they have enthusiasm for the subject. Being reverted can have a devastating effect. [[User:RobSmith|RobS]][[User talk:RobSmith|''Deep Six the Deep State!'']] 14:37, 28 July 2019 (EDT)
:::::I won't argue over this any further -- it's not worth arguing over. I will try not to "bite" new users and to be more engaging with them -- that said, I hope you and Conservative don't go too far in the other direction. We can't go so far in that direction that edits that clearly violate CP guidelines and reduce its quality are tolerated purely to avoid offending someone. The user should be treated respectfully and kindly, but they should also be expected to learn from their mistakes and change their editing, if there is a problem. It's a two-way street. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 19:00, 28 July 2019 (EDT)

== Added post ==

Hi 1990'sguy, just wanted to say thank you for your suggestions about my articles: I'll keep them in mind in the future.

I know many of my contributions are rather boring ones, but my hope is to not just write about what I know, but create articles superior to their WP counterparts. Whatever helps steer more viewers this direction. -Teakin88
:You're welcome! I agree that your articles are better than Wikipedia's, and I think you've been a big help to CP. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 13:58, 29 July 2019 (EDT)
==Cornell University==
What portions of the article do you believe were copied? They seem completely different to me. Thanks, [[User:GChang|GChang]] ([[User talk:GChang|talk]]) 15:12, 2 August 2019 (EDT)
:See [https://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Cornell_University&diff=prev&oldid=1546023#Organization this] vs. [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cornell_University&oldid=906741697#Organization_and_administration this] -- you clearly copied (as in, you knowingly took -- plagiarized -- content on WP and added it to CP). Rearranging certain paragraphs doesn't undo that fact that it's blatant plagarism. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 15:17, 2 August 2019 (EDT)
::I have made a side by side comparison at [https://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=User%3AGChang%2FCU&diff=1546189&oldid=1546188]. I will hold off on editing until you identify what material constitutes impermissible copying from Wikipedia. Some of what I did was based on past editing of Conservapedia, and not from Wikipedia. By the way, footnotes and facts are not copyrighted. Most sentences as well as the overall structure of the article is completely different. Outline what you find to be copying and I will avoid those areas. Thank you. [[User:GChang|GChang]] ([[User talk:GChang|talk]]) 18:26, 2 August 2019 (EDT)
:::Stop making sandbox pages when they're unnecessary. I have the permalinks above. The first four paragraphs on your CP version plus the sixth paragraph are identical to the paragraphs in that section of the Wikipedia article. You didn't even change the wikilinks from the WP page (hence the large number of red links on the CP page), though not including those red links wouldn't change the fact it's plagiarism. Changing the paragraphs' order or combining them -- as you did -- also doesn't change the fact that it's plagiarism. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 20:44, 2 August 2019 (EDT)
::::I made the sandbox changes so that you can see all of the differences. I don't see how they would be viewed as the same. [https://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=User%3AGChang%2FCU&diff=1546189&oldid=1546188] Please look it over and give some feedback. Thanks, [[User:GChang|GChang]] ([[User talk:GChang|talk]]) 12:15, 17 August 2019 (EDT)

== Minuteman has blocked me over Fredogate (Chris Cuomo) page, can someone help? ==

Can someone please help so I can improve the page I started? I've been blocked by Minuteman for creating the Fredogate page. No explanation was given and I find his censoring very frustrating since this incident some media personalities call Fredogate, is widely covered in youtube.--[[User:Bearbrau|Bearbrau]] ([[User talk:Bearbrau|talk]]) 19:19, 14 August 2019 (EDT)

:You are unblocked. Minuteman is a bot (not a human editor), and its block was accidental. You apparently made some edit that fit within the bot's computerized criteria for making blocks. The bot's human owner unblocked you, and the fact you're writing on my talk page shows that you've already been unblocked. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 19:27, 14 August 2019 (EDT)

== Slovakia ==
Hello, I saw your edits on [[Slovakia]]. Thank you for taking time to correct my edits but I need to say I don't think writing "Slovakia (...) formed in 1993" is accurate.
*First, Slovakia is a name ascribed to the territory historically occupied by (mainly) Slovaks (slightly smaller than the territory of present-day Slovakia), so I think we should make that distinction somewhere in the beginning of the article. Thus, Slovakia (as a historical region) formed much earlier then 1990s.
*Secondly, Slovak Republic was legally created on January 1, 1969 as the Slovak Socialist Republic, then part of communist "federation" (it was not true federation, of course, but it was considered a separate legal entity), then turned from being a communist to democratic state in 1990 with its name constitutionally changed to Slovak Republic on March 1, 1990. On January 1, 1993, Slovak Republic as well as Czech Republic become independent states with Czechoslovak Republic no longer in existence.--[[User:RobSteff|RobSteff]] ([[User talk:RobSteff|talk]]) 18:08, 18 August 2019 (EDT)

:I changed it. Thanks! --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 18:27, 18 August 2019 (EDT)

::Thank you!--[[User:RobSteff|RobSteff]] ([[User talk:RobSteff|talk]]) 13:57, 19 August 2019 (EDT)

== 700,000+ page views for Donald Trump achievements ==

700,000+ page views for Donald Trump achievements. Congratulations! [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 23:20, 19 August 2019 (EDT)

:Thanks! --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 06:52, 20 August 2019 (EDT)

== Great work in fixing those links! ==

Great work in fixing the Declaration of Independence links!--[[User:Aschlafly|Andy Schlafly]] ([[User talk:Aschlafly|talk]]) 22:46, 24 August 2019 (EDT)
:Thanks! --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 22:48, 24 August 2019 (EDT)

== Template on Nationalism ==

Do you think a template on nationalism, as a counterweight to the template on globalism, would work well?--[[User:Aschlafly|Andy Schlafly]] ([[User talk:Aschlafly|talk]]) 22:06, 1 September 2019 (EDT)
:I think it would be helpful -- it could include links to articles like [[Border wall]], [[Economic nationalism]], [[Self-governance]], [[sovereignty]], [[National conservatism]], [[Euroskepticism]], [[Patriotism]], [[Subsidiarity]], [[Founding Fathers]], and [[U.S. Constitution]], among others. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 22:25, 1 September 2019 (EDT)

== The Dixiecrat, Conservative Democrat, and Reagan Democrat Pages ==

'''"Dixiecrat was the informal term for Southern Democrats who in 1948 refused to support President Harry S. Truman for reelection because he was too liberal on racial issues."'''

Shouldn't it say because he was too conservative on racial issues since it was the '''liberal''' Democrats who were against civil rights?
:Truman desegrated the Armed Forces in 1947, so this one appears correct.

Oh. Because I thought that it was conservatives who were for desegregation and liberals who were for segregation. That's why I had a hard time understanding why it said Truman was too liberal on racial issues since the liberals were segregationists.
:Believe it or not, there are liberal segregationists. It is not a demarcation line between liberal and conservative.
::The phrase "because he was '''too liberal''' on racial issues" kind of got me and I thought it was insisting that liberals were for desegregation and conservatives weren't.
:::The 1947 desegregation order marks a turning point in the liberal movement, but many liberals and alleged "liberals" (white folks riding the Democrat, anti-Republican welfare state and gravy train) remained segregationists, or at least racists.
::::This point deserves expanding on cause of recent developments: Many whites who wear the "liberal" label do so for government goodies, not social equality of blacks. We see it right now in support of various democrat candidates. Biden is buoyed by the black vote right now, and Biden ''is not'' promising a basketful of government goodies. Sanders, Warren, Kamala Harris, Cory Booker and Buttigieg are all promising wholesale government goodies, and getting the support of white "alleged liberals" - not blacks. Being "liberal" with other people's money, and being for civil rights and social equality, '''are not''' synonymous. Blacks know this more than anyone.

::::This was true during the [[New Deal Coalition]], the [[Great Society]], and today. Handing out food stamps to whites as well as blacks is not slave reparations, although since Great Society times whites who didn't qualify for food stamps viewed it as such. Or the creation of the [[Department of Housing and Urban Development]] in 1964, was viewed than as a poverty program for dispossessed blacks, yet today most of the funding goes to whites. Black's view white liberals as dishonest leeches, who plunder resources supposedly earmarked for them. The only thing they have in common is opposing Republicans who want to cut and balance the budget.

::::Blacks today are indeed the conservative, moderate, or centrist wing of the Democrat party, while white liberals are the [[far left]], handing the election to Trump. It will be one more grievance Blacks have against white Democrat liberals when it is all over. [[User:RobSmith|RobS]][[User talk:RobSmith|De Plorabus Unum]] 13:59, 22 September 2019 (EDT)

Doesn't this:

'''"The Dixiecrats went back to the Democrats, where they came into increasingly more conflict with the liberal sections of the party, and eventually abandoned the Democratic Party for the Republican Party after the presidency of Lyndon Johnson."'''

play into the liberal narrative that the racist conservatives switched parties and Dixiecrats were conservatives when in fact they were racist southern liberals?
:That's a misreading, but one this one needs some touching up. As is, it's a basic restatement of the [[fake news]] media, academia, and DNC false narrative of a Southern Strategy; Dixiecrat was basically a one-hit-wonder in 1948, when Democrats were divided 3 ways, Progressives, Dixiecrats, and Regular Democrats. What page is this on?

That's on the [[Dixiecrat]] page.

I also have a hard time understanding the Time Magazine picture from 1968 on [[Curtis LeMay]] when it says "Revolt of the '''Right'''."
:Curtis LeMay was George Wallace's VP pick in 1968; he was also [[Robert MacNamara]]'s (JFK & LBJ's defense secretary) boss during the Korean War. His nickname was the "Mad Bomber". Both Nixon & Humphrey were running as "Peace candidates". I don't recall Le May's politics off the top of my head, though I'm fairly certain he was not a Republican. Again, that's Prof. Jensen's work, and IMO, [[fake news]] from the 1960s intended to smear conservatives as warmongers, as usual (in fact, most conservatives are peaceniks and isolationists). We're in agreement, the page needs an overhaul.

On the [[Reagan Democrats]] page, this feeds into the narrative that the racists jumped ships:

'''"Most were working men and women who had come to feel that the Democratic party was no longer championing them, but favored blacks instead."'''
:i see nothing wrong with this statement; and it's corroborated by the Stan Greenberg poll cited here just prior to the 1992 election: [https://www.salon.com/2016/01/31/the_clintons_sordid_race_game_no_one_will_say_it_but_the_clintons_rise_was_premised_on_repudiating_black_voters/ The Clintons’ sordid race game: No one will say it, but the Clintons’ rise was premised on repudiating black voters], Corey Robin, ''Salon'', Jan 31, 2016.

On the [[Conservative Democrat]] page, it says:

'''"A few former Dixiecrats, including Strom Thurmond and Jesse Helms, were early converts to the Republican Party, foreshadowing a long trend of conservatives leaving the Democrats and joining the Republicans that continued through the 1980s and 1990s."'''
:Good point; looks like Prof. Jensen's work; [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiprVX4os2Y Prof. Carol Swain of PragerU] refutes the notion three switched and says only one. And Helms association as a Dixiecrat I'd have to look into. There's much of Prof. Jensen's work I've been meaning to revise, beginning with [[New Deal Coalition]] and [[Conservative Coalition]] which carries a lot of the historical revisionist basis for the alleged GOP Southern Strategy.

I thought only 3 Dixiecrats ever switched. The rest remained Democrats until they died. There was no switch and the Dixiecrats were not conservatives. They were liberals. Can you please explain why these pages insist they were conservatives who were opposed to the liberals when it's us, the conservatives who were for civil rights and the liberals who were against it or clarify the edits on the pages made by DavidB4-bot? And on Joe Biden's page, it says '''a coalition of liberals and George Wallace supporters''' and I thought they were one and the same. --[[User:Classical Liberal|Classical Liberal]] ([[User talk:Classical Liberal|talk]]) 10:10, 21 September 2019 (CDT)
:Dixiecrats were racist Southern New Dealers; there were both conservatives and liberals among them. Most importantly, they were anti-Republican, a legacy of Reconstruction. And as Prof. Swain says, only one Senator ever switched. Strom Thurmond himself was a liberal.

I don't understand how conservatives could be among the Dixiecrats. Conservatives were against the New Deal.

:To understand the meaning of Dixiecrat, one should read the articles on 1948 and 1964 Democratic conventions, and the 1964 Mississippi Freedom Party. Johnson didn't want a replay of 1948 in 1964. Hubert Humphrey cut his teeth as a civil rights leader in his 1948 speech (as [[David Horowitz]] also was inspired). By 1964, the Dixiecrat movement was dead, and only Strom Thurmond - a Southern New Deal liberal - left the party to join the GOP). [[User:RobSmith|RobS]][[User talk:RobSmith|De Plorabus Unum]] 15:22, 21 September 2019 (EDT)

:Thanks for letting me know about this. I'll see what we can do to improve CP's coverage on this topic. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 14:51, 21 September 2019 (EDT)

::Dixiecrat is basically one of the those journalistic terms that takes on its own life and lives on in infamy; in 1948 Truman, [[Henry Wallace]], and Strom Thurmond all claimed the mantle of Democrat; the press assigned labels to distinguish them.
::Strom Thurmond would be the first to deny he was a "Dixiecrat', given the definition journalists assigned to it. He'd argue he was Democrat, loyal to the Democrat party ideals and traditions.
::[[Cokie Roberts]], who just died and her obituary lauds her as a feminist pioneer in political journalism, reared as the daughter of a longtime Democrat Majority Leader, doesn't mention she was reared by her father [[Hale Boggs]] (signer of the [[Southern Manifesto]]) in the Dixiecrat tradition. Cokie Roberts, raised in a Dixiecrat household by parents who'' both'' served in the House (her mother succeeded her father), owed her entire success and career to the political education she received from her parents, and never rebelled against it.

::Which of coarse brings us to a discussion of Louisiana Democrat politics and its godfather, Huey "Every Man a King (except blacks)" Long, his place in the history of American Socialism, and his successors in Louisiana-style politics and demagoguery, notable among several, [[James Carville]]... [[User:RobSmith|RobS]][[User talk:RobSmith|De Plorabus Unum]] 15:39, 21 September 2019 (EDT)
[[Image:Gop-plank.JPG|thumb|275px|1936 cartoon shows GOP building its platform from the conservative planks abandoned by the Democrats]]
:And I have one more question. On the [[Conservative]] page, is this picture accurate?
::I'm not exactly sure of Prof. Jensen's reasoning there; I'd say it is related to the Democrat Congress in 1931 turning down Herbert Hoover's relief efforts at the start of the Great Depression, paving the way to blaming Hoover for the Depression in the 1932 election. But some it can go back as far as the creation of the Federal Reserve Board after the 1912 elections, or even the Cross of Gold speech of William Jennings Bryan in 1896. "Sound Money" in that context refers to an anti-inflationist gold standard; I don't know when Democrats ever were "Sound Money" anti-inflationists, other than when they nixed Hoover's relief efforts or passed the Federal Reserve Act (but even there, that's debatable whether the Federal Reserve Act was inflationary or for maintaining a rigid gold standard).

::On the whole, I've debated with myself for years about removing some of Prof. Jensen's work, cause I regard him as a qualified historian. Only when I'm armed with the facts do I challenge some of his biases or excesses. And he does have a habit of using what I regard as biased fake news sources going back as far as 1936. [[User:RobSmith|RobS]][[User talk:RobSmith|De Plorabus Unum]] 21:55, 21 September 2019 (EDT)

Thank you for the info. I'm learning a lot from on here and I'm still learning. I'm just trying to get a better understanding is all. I love your and 1990'sguy's edits. Keep up the good work guys!
[[User:Classical Liberal|Classical Liberal]] ([[User talk: Classical Liberal|talk]]) 22:20, 21 September 2019 (CDT)
:Thank you, I appreciate it! And thanks for coming to my talk page to discuss it and get a better understanding! --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 07:38, 22 September 2019 (EDT)

==Thank you==
Thank you for tidying up the link to [[Alister Hardy]] on the page on the [[Templeton Prize]]. [[User:Carltonio|Carltonio]] ([[User talk:Carltonio|talk]]) 11:41, 26 September 2019 (EDT)
:You're welcome! --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 11:44, 26 September 2019 (EDT)

== Let's start off on a clean slate as far as User: BernieandTrumpfan==

I put the below post on the talk page of User: BernieandTrumpfan:

Tell you what. Let's just start off with a clean slate. I deleted my previous remarks. I don't forsee deleting any more of your content. I just thought the errors of fact in these articles were not by accident: [[Agnosticism, deism, and confusion]] and [[List of Social Darwinists]]. I will assume your edits are good faith henceforth plus 1990sguy said he would review your future edits.

I think I probably was too quick on the draw in determining some of your errant edits were made in bad faith (agnosticism has caused many people to become insane with the footnotes not supporting that, Yasser Arafat is a social Darwinist, etc.). My apologies if I made a mistake.

I will not restore those articles two articles above because they had some quality issues, but I did restore the mainspace articles/essays I could find. I turned [[Atheism and chaos]] into an essay.[[User:Wikignome72|Wikignome72]] ([[User talk:Wikignome72|talk]]) 21:50, 1 October 2019 (EDT)
:I restored all but 2 of BernieandTrump fan articles/essays.[[User:Wikignome72|Wikignome72]] ([[User talk:Wikignome72|talk]]) 09:26, 2 October 2019 (EDT)

== Ted Cruz edit ==
Calm down, please. At that time, I used the 'Stop Left Wing Newspeak' extension. It automatically changes some words. I reverted it immediately, and changed the preferences of the extension. Please do not lose your temper over a minor mistake. I am only trying to improve Conservapedia, and your unpleasant reaction has put me off a little. -- [[User:Toby Chester|Toby Chester]] ([[User talk:Toby Chester|talk]]) 01:40, 4 October 2019 (UTC)

==Something you might be able to use==
[[File:Trump-wage-growth-1.jpg |right|300px|thumb|Wage growth among low income workers has been double that of high income workers under President Trump. ''Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics'']]
You might be able o use this somewhere. [[User:RobSmith|RobS]][[User talk:RobSmith|De Plorabus Unum]] 22:51, 5 October 2019 (EDT)
:Will do! --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 22:53, 5 October 2019 (EDT)
== Why right-wing populism will triumph ==

*[https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/whats-behind-the-rise-of-radicalism-here-are-some-theories/2019/10/09/d88f4c62-eac2-11e9-9c6d-436a0df4f31d_story.html What’s behind the rise of radicalism? Here are some theories] By Megan McArdle, ''Washington Post'', Oct. 9, 2019

*[https://quillette.com/2019/05/27/how-progressivism-enabled-the-rise-of-the-populist-right/ How Progressivism Enabled the Rise of the Populist Right], [[Eric Kaufmann]], ''Quillette'', 2019

*[https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2019/09/08/shawn-rosenberg-democracy-228045 The Shocking Paper Predicting the End of Democracy], By RICK SHENKMAN, ''Politico'', September 08, 2019

*[https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2017/08/10/the-rise-of-populism-shouldnt-have-surprised-anyone/ The rise of populism shouldn’t have surprised anyone], ''Washington Post'', 2017

*[https://www.businessinsider.com/global-recession-could-boost-far-right-populism-in-us-worldwide-2019-8 Trump rode an 'us versus them' populism all the way to the White House. A global recession could take it to dangerous levels], ''Business Insider'', 2019

*[https://www.euractiv.com/section/digital/interview/civic-tech-expert-the-alliance-between-new-media-and-anti-establishment-forces-is-powerful/ Civic tech guru: Trump, Breitbart and populism are ‘the new normal’], 2017

I thought you might find these articles interesting.[[User:Wikignome72|Wikignome72]] ([[User talk:Wikignome72|talk]]) 12:28, 28 October 2019 (EDT)

:Thanks! --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 12:30, 28 October 2019 (EDT)
::It seems like the media elites are starting to come out of their denialism and are beginning to recognize that right-wing populism is not a temporary blip on the radar.[[User:Wikignome72|Wikignome72]] ([[User talk:Wikignome72|talk]]) 12:34, 28 October 2019 (EDT)

== Fred Schiele ==

Thank you for correcting my mistakes in [[Fred Schiele]] article. Didn't notice the Louisiana people category. --[[User:Orb|Orb]] ([[User talk:Orb|talk]]) 13:41, 30 October 2019 (EDT)
:You're welcome. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 18:52, 3 November 2019 (EST)

==Thank you for the categorisations==
Thank you for adding the categorisations to the article I started on [[Erich von Daniken]]. I wonder whether this article could also be added to the category "Pseudoscience"? After all, in the article [[Pseudoscience]], the ancient astronaut theory is listed as a pseudo-science! [[User:Carltonio|Carltonio]] ([[User talk:Carltonio|talk]]) 16:35, 3 November 2019 (EST)
:Sure, that might be appropriate. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 18:52, 3 November 2019 (EST)
== Congratulations! ==
Congratulations, your account has been promoted to Sysop! Please feel free to post to the Main page from time to time.--[[User:Aschlafly|Andy Schlafly]] ([[User talk:Aschlafly|talk]]) 16:27, 11 November 2019 (EST)
:Thank you very much, Andy! --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 16:34, 11 November 2019 (EST)
::Congratualations! And with political polarization occuring, perhaps you will develop a loyal opposition that will obsess over you!

::BY the way, maybe a [[Donald Trump 2020]] article would be a good article to create.[[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 21:59, 25 November 2019 (EST)
:::This is my favorite Sysop user page: https://www.conservapedia.com/User:BethanyS I just incorporated her GIF on my user page. I am a big fan of GIFs - especially [https://www.conservapedia.com/Essay:_The_transitional_animal_the_flying_kitty%3F THIS ONE]![[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 22:08, 25 November 2019 (EST)

==Question==
Hi, I'm new and I'd like to ask a question or two. I want to help document knowledge without liberal or atheist interference.

First question: How can I add a page? I'd like to add a page to document liberal uncivil behavior.
:There are already pages on [[Liberal bigotry]], [[Liberal intolerance]], and [[Liberalism and racism]]. [[User:Shobson20|Shobson20]] ([[User talk:Shobson20|talk]]) 21:15, 19 November 2019 (EST)

Second, and last: How long does it take to become a Sysop, to stop far-left trolls from harming Conservapedia? I'm willing to put in a lot of effort.
:Make enough substantive edits long enough and prove yourself to be a true conservative, and you will get blocking rights. [[User:Shobson20|Shobson20]] ([[User talk:Shobson20|talk]]) 21:15, 19 November 2019 (EST)

Thanks.--[[User:Ay|Ay]] ([[User talk:Ay|talk]]) 20:13, 19 November 2019 (EST)

:It took me over three years, 45,000 edits, and ~100-150 article creations to be promoted to admin. It also requires integrity (no sock accounts) and always using sources when adding info. Also, remember that this is an encyclopedia, so don't use hyperbolic or over-the-top language. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 21:28, 19 November 2019 (EST)

== I hope you agree with this edit I made to one of your articles ==

I hope you agree with [https://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Donald_Trump_achievements:_Foreign_policy_(2019)&curid=151805&diff=1599943&oldid=1599936 THIS EDIT] I made to one of your articles.[[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 19:43, 27 November 2019 (EST)

:I disagree. No matter what, this is a significant action, so no matter what we do, it should either be listed as an achievement or failure. I've seen both supportive and critical articles on this from strongly conservative sources (Breitbart, The New American, etc.). Both sides (conservatives, specifically) have made convincing arguments. Thus, I prefer to give the "pro" side the benefit of the doubt to avoid inflating the "failure" section of the sub-article.

:Also, I don't think the fact that the other countries won't like the policy should matter to us. Trump's foreign policy doctrine is America First, so by definition, other countries won't like some U.S. policies (NATO, Paris agreement, immigration, foreign aid, etc.). Thus, that fact alone isn't very important. Also, some sources I read noted the policy is rather modest in scope.

:A good argument against the policy is that the U.S. is engaging in liberal-leaning neocon "human rights" promotion. That's a very valid argument, and some of the sources I cited noted this argument. Also, I believe homosexuality is a sinful practice that is contrary to Scripture (Romans 1:26-27, 1 Corinthians 6:9, 1 Timothy 1:10).

:With good arguments for and against -- and with the policy being significant either way -- I'd prefer to keep it in the "achievements" section rather than put it in the "failure" section. I think it has to be in one or the other. Because this is a notable policy change, I strongly think we must keep it in the article no matter what.

:I hope this clarifies my position on this. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 20:42, 27 November 2019 (EST)

::Also, if you look further down, I listed the achievements of how Pompeo refused to fly the homosexual flag over U.S. embassies, and how he created a natural law commission (homosexuality is counter to natural law). --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 21:23, 27 November 2019 (EST)
:::For 200+ years the USA was anti-homosexuality in its laws. I am assuming the founding fathers didn't have a right to engage in homosexuality in the Constitution. So it is essentially is a states rights issue constitutionally.

:::Here is what The Nation claims is true: "Take the scholarship on the colonial era, with which Eskridge begins his account. During the 1600s, the American colonies adopted sodomy (or “buggery”) laws that prohibited bestiality as well as anal sex between either a man and a woman or between two men. (New Haven Colony was rare in including sexual acts between women as part of its sodomy prohibition.) Punishment–which included death–was draconian, but the laws were very rarely enforced. Historians know of less than ten executions for sodomy throughout the seventeenth century. Of those few, almost all involved assault or sex with animals. These laws were not directed in any particular way toward homosexuality. Indeed, they couldn’t be–the idea that there was a type of person who was a homosexual didn’t even emerge until the late nineteenth century."[https://www.thenation.com/article/we-colonials-sodomy-laws-america/]

:::I was told by someone fairly knowledgeable about this topic of homosexuality that the research shows the more society is against homosexuality, the less there is of it. This makes sense because even Kinsey admitted that homosexuality among Orthodox Jews is rare. And there was a culture in New Guinea where they didn't even know homosexuality existed until the Western missionaries told them about homosexuality. From Conservapedia's [[Religious Upbringing and Culture Affects Rates of Homosexuality]] article: "However, in another group of Dani who were genetically related, homosexuality was totally unknown. Missionaries report that when they were translating the Bible into Dani for this group, their tribal assistants, who knew their own culture intimately, were nonplused by references to homosexuality in Romans 1; they did not understand the concept."

:::And the fruit of a society being more tolerant of homosexuality is not good (Diseases, gender imbalances in terms of marriageable people, etc. ). And in the Western World and in Asian developed countries, the fertility rates is below replacement levels and homosexuality is certainly not helping this problem. Graying populations is going to create big problems in terms of caring for the aged, pension plans, societies being less productive, Muslim terrorism if countries open the floodgates of Muslim immigration due to labor shortages, etc.

:::So it is very hard to call decriminalization an achievement. About the only thing you can say is that it frees up police resources.

:::Personally, since the Bible says in Romans 1 that he gives men/women over to a depraved mind who fail to acknowledge Him and some engage in homosexuality, you can regard homosexuality as a quasi type of punishment. To explain what I mean, here is what a pastor said, "From the foregoing man has fallen into a debased state, and God's yearning is to teach, guide and bestow his abundant mercy so that he is reconciled back to Him, by seeing and coming into His covenant. Therefore to "give man up" is to withdraw His teaching, guidance, and mercy and allow man continue in his wickedness"[https://ebible.com/questions/197-what-does-it-mean-that-god-will-give-them-over-to-a-debased-mind][[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 22:48, 27 November 2019 (EST)

::::I agree with everything you said above. The problem is that every now and then, there's a Trump Administration policy announcement that's in a gray area, where it's very hard to decide whether it should be listed as an achievement or a failure because generally strong conservatives whose opinions I respect disagree with each other. Because they're significant actions, there's no way that I will just ignore the action, so I need to decide whether to list it as a success or failure. When I decide this question, I try to note that not all consistent conservatives agreed with each other.

::::I also liked how the information debunked leftist homosexual activists' hysterical claims about the Trump Administration's policies.

::::Do you think I should move the information into a "failure" section? It will stay in the article no matter what because it's a significant action, but I'm open to listing it as a failure. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 23:04, 27 November 2019 (EST)
As far as American conservatives coming down on both sides of the fence, I would say that American conservatism has largely been a failure on social conservatism side (abortion, education, etc.). So a conservatism that doesn't conserve isn't conservative at all. It is argued that many conservatives weren't willing to fight and sully their uniforms and flew the flag of surrender quickly in term of social conservatism. Many people are so-called conservatives because they want respectability and social approval, so they quickly cave when opposition comes. Now [[Phyllis Schlafly]] was willing to get into the political trenches and fight for what she believed, but this wasn't true of American conservatism as a whole from 1960s up until Trump. But now you can see that Trump has given many conservatives a fighting spirit. Eventually, given their higher fertility rates, conservatives will likely win the culture war in the USA. But there has been a long period of defeatism. The problem essentially is that the label of "conservative" is ill-defined so people who are not conservative can easily call themselves conservative.

I just found out that sodomy laws didn't appear to exist in European countries such as England, Germany, France until after 1500. There were obviously Christians before 1500 so to call sodomy laws conservative in terms of Western Civilization would be a stretch. My guess is that the Reformation was a big influence in terms of countries eventually passing sodomy laws. And the spread of theologically conservative Protestantism does tend to cause countries/societies to be less tolerant of homosexuality. I know the Russian Orthodox church influenced Russia to be anti-homosexuality in its laws, but I don't know what the other Eastern Orthodox countries are like.

On the whole, since the most truly conservative portion of mankind's history was the garden of Eden before the fall, I would list the decriminalization of homosexuality as a failure! There was no homosexuality before the fall! [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 23:21, 27 November 2019 (EST)
:I do think that social conservatives did a respectable job in fighting abortion pre-Trump after Roe vs. Wade was passed, but Trump appointing another conservative to SCOTUS could put them over the finish line on the abortion issue.[[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 23:24, 27 November 2019 (EST)
::I think the biggest reason why social conservatives lost so many battles was the advent of the baby boomers. You had a lot of prosperous young people by historical standards and many of them abandoned God. And so the sexual revolution, cultural Marxism, etc. came into American society. But again, conservatives are having more babies post the advent of the pill and so eventually conservatives could win the culture war. [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 23:28, 27 November 2019 (EST)
:::I moved the information into a failure section. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 23:52, 27 November 2019 (EST)
:::Also, if you have other good sources I can cite in those entries, please let me know. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 00:03, 28 November 2019 (EST)
Thanks! By the way, ranking #3 for Donald Trump achievement is certainly an accomplishment. The White House website ranks #1 and #2 for that search result. And as Hillary found out, it is tough to compete with Trump so coming in 3rd place is pretty good!

Here is a suggestion. Why don't you take the failures out of the Donald Trump achievement articles. The failures are non-relevant to those articles. And given the current political polarization, I doubt someone going to a Donald Trump achievement article wants failures listed in the article. I think at most you should put in the fact that some victories were partial victories. [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 00:09, 28 November 2019 (EST)

:I won't take the failures out, and they are relevant. One can't fully analyze and assess the Trump Administration's successes and achievements without also knowing it's failures. It gives a broader picture from a conservative perspective. People didn't think much about Reagan's illegal alien amnesty bill signing in 1986, but that failure has come back to hurt the U.S. and (partially) his legacy. We cannot whitewash that failure from his presidency, and we should not ignore any Trump Administration failure (but the vast majority of the administration's actions have been achievements, as the articles show).

:I already note in most of the failure sections that many of them were not the fault of Trump himself but rather of Congress and lower-ranking administration officials who didn't fully share his agenda. I'll consider also noting that some of them were partial victories. I want my article series to be comprehensive. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 00:18, 28 November 2019 (EST)
My guess is that Trump's failures are often the result of Paul Ryan being an impendiment for awhile such as the late building of the expansion border wall.

In addition, the Mueller probe and the impeachment farce were kind of like [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1dKsmV3fIU the hedgerows] that slowed down the Allies advancement for awhile after D-Day. Imagine what Trump would have gotten accomplished if he picked Bill Barr as his first attorney general instead of Jeffrey Sessions.[[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 00:41, 28 November 2019 (EST)
:I will see what I can do to make the "failure" section less of a distraction, but it needs to stay no matter what because it's relevant and provides context. Also, I think personnel has been Trump's biggest mistake as president -- many people in his administration opposed his conservative agenda and tried to turn him into another Bush. However, Trump has had many more successes/achievements than failures and setbacks. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 09:14, 28 November 2019 (EST)
::Anne Coulter said Trump hiring the wrong people was one of his shortcomings. I don't know why this is happening.[[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 10:40, 28 November 2019 (EST)
I just read this:

"There are many reasons behind the sluggish hiring.

On Capitol Hill, Republicans blame Democrats for slow-walking nominees.

"They've continuously forced procedural hurdles on nominees for no reason other than to stall confirmations, launching more filibusters against this president's cabinet than any other in history," Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said last month.

To be sure, one cause of the slowdown stems from systemic problems in the Washington nomination process.

The White House is subjecting candidates to rigorous vetting -- one person familiar with the process described it as "brutal." They say the process has discouraged a number of candidates, especially those coming from the banking industry with deep financial ties.

"It was bad enough during the Obama administration, but it has gotten worse, and worse, and worse," said one banking lawyer, who noted he knew at least two people who dropped out of the process because of the tougher scrutiny."[https://money.cnn.com/2017/06/07/news/economy/trump-staffing-vacancies/index.html]

I am guessing given the heat put on Trump personnel by the media, some job candidates decline to be hired.[[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 10:50, 28 November 2019 (EST)
:Here is an satirical article which describes what I mentioned above: [https://babylonbee.com/news/conservative-slams-liberals-for-supporting-policies-hell-support-five-years-from-now Conservative Slams Liberal Policies He'll Support Five Years From Now].

:Many conservatives are too easily cowed by spurioous charges of being a racist, etc. etc. and cave into liberal demands. In short, many conservatives crave social approval and respect rather than being moored by biblical principles. I saw an interview of British conservatives and they said they now support views that they totally rejected several years ago and the reason was obvious. They craved the approval of men and had no firm principles.[[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 11:03, 28 November 2019 (EST)

::It seems that conservatives (overall) are less bold than leftists when it comes to pressing forward with their agenda. A leftist will come to power, make many significant changes, and then when a conservative replaces them, they only partially revert those changes. The cycle then repeats itself. I'm glad that Trump has been more aggressive in pressing with his agenda than other Republican presidents like the Bushes.

::Many of the setbacks Trump has seen during his presidency are more accurately described as "setbacks" rather than "failures." They are still relevant to someone wanting to evaluate how effective his presidency was at advancing conservative principles, so I revised the articles accordingly. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 13:38, 29 November 2019 (EST)
:::Your Trump articles are very informative. If Trump wins by a very razor thin margin, I will credit you with putting him over the top![[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 17:31, 29 November 2019 (EST)

== Check the online place where we chat ==

Please check the online place where we chat. I will be online there now. [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 22:02, 29 November 2019 (EST)
:I saw. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 22:19, 29 November 2019 (EST)

== Nice headline! ==

Very nice headline! Please feel free to post more headlines in the future.--[[User:Aschlafly|Andy Schlafly]] ([[User talk:Aschlafly|talk]]) 23:02, 8 December 2019 (EST)
:Thank you, Andy! --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 08:11, 9 December 2019 (EST)

== Finding accurate sources to help explain cases of children who claim to remember past lives ==

Just wondering, since you seem to know how everything works in Conservapedia and can find accurate sources to back information, do you know any reliable sources that can provide a rational explanation for the multiple cases of children who claimed to remember past lives? This seems like an interesting topic for the [[Reincarnation]] page that I'm possibly adding more information to, and I'm hoping to find a scientific reason to make sense of all the obscure cases. Or are all these just individual cases of parental abuse in the seeking of publicity? Thanks! -[[User:Liberaltears|Liberaltears]]

:Reincarnation isn't a topic that I haven't studied very deeply, but here are some good sources from some good websites that I recommend: [https://www.gotquestions.org/past-lives-reincarnation.html 1],[https://answersingenesis.org/world-religions/new-age-movement-pantheism-monism/ 2] I would also check [https://carm.org/ carm.org] --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 20:22, 24 December 2019 (EST)

::Thank you! -[[User:Liberaltears|Liberaltears]]

Nice unblock! MERRY CHRISTMAS!--[[User:Aschlafly|Andy Schlafly]] ([[User talk:Aschlafly|talk]]) 00:39, 25 December 2019 (EST)
:Thank you Andy, and Merry Christmas to you too! --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 09:46, 25 December 2019 (EST)

== I'm Only Curious ==

I had heard that many ancient Egyptian pharaohs were in deed overweight due to their diets and sedentary lifestyles. I was told that the same applies to most Roman emperors, medieval royalty, and historical dictators. Additionally, I also remember hearing that being overweight was long a status symbol in history. I had also heard that they had quite the meat, carbohydrate, honey, dairy, and candy based diets. Is that true? If not, what were their diets mostly high in? ([[User:King Conservative|King Conservative]] ([[User talk:King Conservative|talk]]) 17:52, 11 January 2020 (EST)King Conservative)

:What does that have to do with government regulation of what you can eat? The government making a legal statute requiring people to eat healthy is as bad (from a liberty standpoint) as a legal statute requiring people to go to McDonald's three times a day. It's good to eat healthy, but it shouldn't be something imposed upon people by the government. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 17:56, 11 January 2020 (EST)

== About earning user rights ==

How can I, as a editor, earn [[conservapedia:user rights|user rights]]? For instance, in the future, I'd like to have the edit and upload flags. How do you earn those two and how many edits are required in order for that to happen? --[[User:AHills6|'''A''']][[User talk:AHills6|'''Hills''']][[Special:Contributions/AHills6|'''6''']] 21:43, 13 February 2020 (EST)

:I'm not 1990'sguy, but I don't think we have any officially published criteria for specific promotions. Generally, these privileges are granted senior editors who have contributed a significant amount. Just make good, high-quality contributions, and they will probably come eventually. Until then, you can request image uploads here: [[CP:IUR]]. We are processing them rather slowly right now, but we'll get to your requests eventually. --[[User:DavidB4|DavidB4]] ([[User talk:DavidB4|TALK]]) 22:00, 13 February 2020 (EST)
::Thank you for your help [[user:DavidB4|DavidB4]]. --[[User:AHills6|'''A''']][[User talk:AHills6|'''Hills''']][[Special:Contributions/AHills6|'''6''']] 22:04, 13 February 2020 (EST)

== 2019 Chilean State of Emergency ==

Thanks for all the material and pictures, after taking a break I'm back and think it's time to change the title of the page to 2019-20 Violent Chilean Protests (Chile Awakes Movement) to counter the leftist lies that have branded this episode simply as Peaceful Protests and for this Conservapedia page to appear in the top 10 google results along with Wikipedia's '2019–20 Chilean protests'
--[[User:Bearbrau|Bearbrau]] ([[User talk:Bearbrau|talk]]) 17:19, 25 February 2020 (EST)

== Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Mike Bloomberg, and Ted Turner ==

Do you think any of those four people have connections to organized crime syndicates? If so, why and if not, why not? ([[User:King Conservative|King Conservative]] ([[User talk:King Conservative|talk]]) 13:26, 10 April 2020 (EDT)King Conservative)

:I'm not 1990'sguy, but I would recommend you see [[Clinton body count|this page]] and [[Jeffrey Epstein|this page]] for some brief information on Clinton crimes. As for Bloomberg, I don't know too much, and I haven't done research into Ted Turner. Also, as for 1990'sguy, the user's last edits were almost three months ago ([[Special:Contributions/1990'sguy|see here]]). --[[User:Liberaltears|Liberaltears]]'''''[[User talk:Liberaltears|Your reminder that Biden committed quid pro joe]]''''' 13:37, 10 April 2020 (EDT)
: Ok. Thanks. ([[User:King Conservative|King Conservative]] ([[User talk:King Conservative|talk]]) 14:02, 10 April 2020 (EDT)King Conservative)

::You're welcome! If you ever have more questions, you can ask on my talk page if other editors aren't always frequently around on their talk pages. --[[User:Liberaltears|Liberaltears]]'''''[[User talk:Liberaltears|Your reminder that Biden committed quid pro joe]]''''' 14:05, 10 April 2020 (EDT)

:Reminder of Conservapdia Commandments 1, 2, and 5.
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:I think we're just being trolled in advance of the 2020 elections to discredit CP as a biased source. [[User:RobSmith|RobS]][[User talk:RobSmith|De Plorabus Unum]] 16:11, 10 April 2020 (EDT)

::Wait, did I do anything wrong, RobSmith? --[[User:Liberaltears|Liberaltears]]'''''[[User talk:Liberaltears|Your reminder that Biden committed quid pro joe]]''''' 16:16, 10 April 2020 (EDT)
:::No. Nothing wrong with being tolerant of others' views. But I have detected a pattern in recent weeks of trolling to paint CP as 'extreme' in certain viewpoints in advance of the 2020 elections. We have two examples just today of using categories, [[:Category:Men]] and [[:Category:Criminals]]. These categorizations of certain individuals are needlessly controversial.

:::[https://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Michael_Cohen&diff=prev&oldid=1419238 See this past categorization], for example. (A} No one asserts that [[Michael Cohen]], a lifelong Democrat, is a conservative; (B} more importantly, I have good reason to suspect the miscategorization of certain individuals as being "Pro-2nd Amendment" is to make it easy to galvanize anti-2nd Amendment activists against Michael Cohen and others by simply clicking on the category link. There's no evidence anywhere I can find Michael Cohen ever spoke about the 2nd Amendment, pro or con. [[User:RobSmith|RobS]][[User talk:RobSmith|De Plorabus Unum]] 17:35, 10 April 2020 (EDT)

::::Oh yeah, I see your point, RobSmith. Also, just wondering, why did you mention something about a [[DNC]] attempt to promote division among Republicans after I requested creating [[Template:Republican establishment|this template]]? And speaking of promoting division, did you find it suspicious what [[User:Geopolitician|Geopolitician]] was doing a while ago, labeling [[Nikki Haley]] and [[Ted Cruz]] as [[RINOs]]? And lastly, out of topic, but generally at least how many edits does it take to be granted extra tags? --[[User:Liberaltears|Liberaltears]]'''''[[User talk:Liberaltears|Your reminder that Biden committed quid pro joe]]''''' 18:22, 10 April 2020 (EDT)

==Main Page News==
Hi, the news on the main page talks about Jimmy Kimmel saying that he's a bigot because of Trump, but the video shows a statement where he doesn't talk about Trump at all. Fix please. [[User:Libcons|Libcons]] ([[User talk:Libcons|talk]]) 18:13, 24 June 2020 (EDT)

== Welcome back! ==

Welcome back 1990'sguy! —[[User:Liberaltears|Liberaltears]]'''''[[User:Liberaltears/mail|May Dataclarifier be well!]]''''' 14:20, 9 July 2020 (EDT)

hey! I'm not sure who to report this problem to but when editing on mobile the captcha question doesn't appear. the captcha text box does appear but it's impossible to see what the question is until I either use a laptop or the desktop version of chrome.. {{unsigned|Mikephshdj}}

Great to see you around again, 1990'sguy! How have you been doing? (by the way, I believe your previous reply here disappeared following some server errors) —[[User:Liberaltears|<code>Liberaltears</code>]]'''''[[User:Liberaltears/mail|May D.C., his mother, and I.S. be all well!]]''''' Wednesday, 20:35, 22 September 2020 (EDT)
:Yes, I noticed -- the previous comments were removed for whatever reason. I'm doing well. I left because of an increase in my off-wiki workload, and now, with a more stable situation, I'll be slowly working to update some important articles (sadly, not the "Donald Trump achievements" series). --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 19:52, 27 September 2020 (EDT)
::Oh, alright. For the Donald Trump achievements series, I'll mainly focus on the foreign policy part for this year. And it's good to hear that you're doing well! (by the way, I'm replying from a sock I account I just created a few hours ago because I can't log in from my normal one) [[User:TemporarysockofLT|TemporarysockofLT]] ([[User talk:TemporarysockofLT|talk]]) 19:58, 27 September 2020 (EDT)
:::The same thing happened to me -- I would have made these edits earlier, and that's why I created another "1990'sguy" account a few hours ago. Try changing your password on the old account and pressing the checkmark to stay logged in (on the same page where you type your new password). --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 20:01, 27 September 2020 (EDT)
::::The problem is that the login process won't work; normally when logging in, once I enter in my username and the correct password, the top right should show links to my user page, talk page, etc. However, when I try doing so, the "Create account  Log in" links still show up as if I'm not logged in. If I press the back button and try logging in again, an error notice pops up saying that I need to enable cookies. Apparently it seems that creating accounts work despite logins not functioning properly. [[User:TemporarysockofLT|TemporarysockofLT]] ([[User talk:TemporarysockofLT|talk]]) 20:06, 27 September 2020 (EDT)
:::::That's the exact same problem I had -- instead of typing in your username and password, click on "forgot my password" button and do the process for changing it. Once you have created a new password, click the "stay logged in for 30 days" button and try to log in with the new password. Worked for me. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 20:11, 27 September 2020 (EDT)
::::::Hmm, interesting. I'll see if that works, and as of typing this sentence, I need to go, and won't be using this temporary sock account again. If I can't get back to my normal account, I may create another sock account in a few days for editing (assuming I have several hours of free time). Thank you 1990'sguy for your suggestion! [[User:TemporarysockofLT|TemporarysockofLT]] ([[User talk:TemporarysockofLT|talk]]) 20:16, 27 September 2020 (EDT)

::::::Success! Thank you very much 1990'sguy, your suggestion seems to work, as I registered this account with an email address; since my original Liberaltears account had been registered without one, I can't get on to that, though I can use this for the meantime. [[User:AnotherLTsockaccount|AnotherLTsockaccount]] ([[User talk:AnotherLTsockaccount|talk]]) 18:15, 28 September 2020 (EDT)

== Conservapedia priorities ==

Please see [[Conservapedia:Project Priorities]] and update, protect, etc. as, of course, you see fit.--[[User:Amorrow|Amorrow]] ([[User talk:Amorrow|talk]]) 23:47, 19 January 2021 (EST)

==Proposal==
We would appreciate your input at [[Conservapedia:Community_Portal#Proposal]]. Thanks. [[User:RobSmith|RobS]][[User talk:RobSmith|Free Kyle!]] 19:59, 1 February 2021 (EST)

== Is blocking BorisJohnson for 2 years necessary? ==

While [https://conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Bisexual&diff=prev&oldid=1781352 this edit] removed a section, I'm not as certain if [https://conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Asexuality&diff=prev&oldid=1781313 this one] and [https://conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Feminism&diff=prev&oldid=1781349 this one] necessarily constitutes vandalism. Also, Andy set the precedent of generally not blocking for more than six months. —[[User:Liberaltears|<code>'''LT'''</code>]]'''''[[User:Liberaltears/mail|May D.C., his mother, and I.S. be all well!]]''''' Saturday, 14:46, July 24, 2021 (EDT)
:I adjusted the block to six months. Thanks. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 14:47, July 24, 2021 (EDT)
::Also, welcome back! It's been a number of months without you editing here. —[[User:Liberaltears|<code>'''LT'''</code>]]'''''[[User:Liberaltears/mail|May D.C., his mother, and I.S. be all well!]]''''' Saturday, 14:50, July 24, 2021 (EDT)
:::Thanks! --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 14:50, July 24, 2021 (EDT)

== Quick Edit! ==

That was a quick edit! I couldn't believe my eyes in seeing a category there already! Thank you.--[[User:Aschlafly|Andy Schlafly]] ([[User talk:Aschlafly|talk]]) 22:53, July 24, 2021 (EDT)
:You're welcome, Andy! --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 22:53, July 24, 2021 (EDT)

== ChenXiansheng ==

I don't think you should have blocked ChenXiansheng for a month; not all of his edits may be helpful, but I know he's a good-faith user with some differing viewpoints. For example, [https://conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Conversion_therapy&diff=1774706&oldid=1772586 this edit] by him that you undid [https://conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Conversion_therapy&diff=1781889&oldid=1780897 here] wasn't incorrect, and it makes the article seem somewhat more balanced. However, given some of his editing habits that can certainly use improvisation, I'll leave a note on his talk page. I still think you should unblock him and also follow a general habit of ''guidance'' for users like him rather than outright blocking. Thanks! —[[User:Liberaltears|<code>'''LT'''</code>]]'''''[[User:Liberaltears/mail|May D.C., his mother, and I.S. be all well!]]''''' Monday, 20:59, July 25, 2021 (EDT)
:The block is a bit long for an alleged offense committed 10 days ago already. It will be the new school year before he can return. One month is excessive anyway for an editor who was not warned ahead of time. [[User:RobSmith|RobS]][[User talk:RobSmith|Free Kyle!]] 21:56, July 25, 2021 (EDT)
::I will reduce the block to a day. CP is a consistent-conservative website, and it's important that our content reflects that. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 22:05, July 25, 2021 (EDT)
:::Thank you. He's a youthful offender, and we'd like time to rehab him. Thanks again. [[User:RobSmith|RobS]][[User talk:RobSmith|Free Kyle!]] 22:24, July 25, 2021 (EDT)

== Something that might interest you ==

Hi 1990'sguy, I started an article on the [[Reece Committee]], which was re-enacted (the one in the previous Congress being the Cox Committee) by the House in the 82nd Congress and investigated subversive activities in tax-exempt foundations. [https://fascinatingpolitics.com/2019/12/22/the-reece-committee-on-foundations-conspiratorial-nonsense-or-an-expose-of-a-threat-to-the-nation/comment-page-1/ This FascinatingPolitics article] and [https://thenewamerican.com/cutting-off-the-toxic-funding-flow/ this one] by ''The New American'' provide a good background, though more extensive research will need to be done to expand the article with much more interesting details. Since you may have some detailed knowledge of perhaps a few of the globalist/left-wing organizations which the Reece Committee investigated, perhaps you can help add on to this page if you have the time?

Thanks! —[[User:Liberaltears|<code>'''LT'''</code>]]'''''[[User:Liberaltears/mail|May D.C., his mother, and I.S. be all well!]]''''' Sunday, 23:53, August 7, 2021 (EDT)

:Hello Liberaltears, thank you for creating this article and asking me to help work on it. I will try to expand/improve the article, but I also have little time to spare for that. Thanks. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 19:51, August 8, 2021 (EDT)
::You're welcome! And another detail I noticed related to this is that the forty-nine GOP representatives in 1953 who voted against the resolution which created the select committee (roll call vote [https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/83-1953/h61 here]) included [[Peter Frelinghuysen, Jr.]], who was a [https://politicalgraveyard.com/geo/NJ/cfr.html member of the Council on Foreign Relations]. —[[User:Liberaltears|<code>'''LT'''</code>]]'''''[[User:Liberaltears/mail|May D.C., his mother, and I.S. be all well!]]''''' Monday, 20:16, August 8, 2021 (EDT)
:::Great observation -- thanks! --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 21:41, August 10, 2021 (EDT)

War on Sovereignty

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The '''War on Sovereignty''' is a term used to describe the push by [[liberal]]s, [[globalist]]s, and [[Marxism|Marxists]]<ref>[https://www.theepochtimes.com/chapter-seventeen-globalization-communism-at-its-core_2795606.html Chapter Seventeen: Globalization – Communism at Its Core]. ''The Epoch Times''. February 9, 2019. Retrieved April 26, 2019.</ref> to undermine and eventually do away with [[national sovereignty]], [[autonomy]], [[self-governance]], and national identity, replacing it with a "global community" or "consensus" and a [[one-world government]]. They have several methods to advance this agenda, including mass migration, so-called [[Free trade|"free" trade]] agreements, and international organizations. The War on Sovereignty is a subset of the broader [[War on Freedom]].

Due to rebellion against [[God]],<ref name="Rebellion"/> naive belief in the [[Idea of Progress]], and support for [[big government]] policies, the globalist [[establishment]] of [[liberal elite]]s seeks to gradually but steadily do away with sovereignty and merge the world into a single unified political organization. In the process, they and the organizations they affiliate with either attack the notion of sovereignty or redefine it for their own purposes.

Contrary to the claims of some naive or ill-intentioned critics, the War on Sovereignty is not some "[[conspiracy theory]]" that its promoters are malevolently plotting in secret as a short-term project. In reality, liberals and globalists see it as a benign and [[Gradualism|long-term]] goal openly grounded upon one of the basic philosophical views accepted in contemporary mainstream society.

==Overview==
===The founding fathers and sovereignty===
[[File:George Washington by Gilbert Stuart, 1797.jpg|thumb|250px|[[George Washington]], like the other founding fathers, highly valued American sovereignty and autonomy in world affairs]]
The [[founding fathers]] of the [[United States]] cared deeply about preserving national sovereignty, since a sovereign U.S. government would serve the American people alone and protect their [[unalienable rights]], and let them govern themselves.<ref name="Groves2010">Groves, Steven (December 3, 2010). [https://www.heritage.org/american-founders/report/why-does-sovereignty-matter-america Why Does Sovereignty Matter to America?] ''The Heritage Foundation''. Retrieved November 27, 2017.</ref> In fact, they chose to declare independence because [[United Kingdom|Britain]] was not respecting their right to self-government.<ref name="Groves2010"/> In [[George Washington's Farewell Address|his farewell address]] in September 1796, [[George Washington]] warned his fellow Americans against becoming entangled in international treaties and alliances, as he knew it would end American sovereignty:
{{cquote|...a passionate attachment of one nation for another produces a variety of evils. ...

As avenues to foreign influence in innumerable ways, such attachments are particularly alarming to the truly enlightened and independent patriot. How many opportunities do they afford to tamper with domestic factions, to practice the arts of seduction, to mislead public opinion, to influence or awe the public councils. Such an attachment of a small or weak towards a great and powerful nation dooms the former to be the satellite of the latter.

Against the insidious wiles of foreign influence (I conjure you to believe me, fellow-citizens) the jealousy of a free people ought to be constantly awake, since history and experience prove that foreign influence is one of the most baneful foes of republican government. But that jealousy to be useful must be impartial; else it becomes the instrument of the very influence to be avoided, instead of a defense against it. Excessive partiality for one foreign nation and excessive dislike of another cause those whom they actuate to see danger only on one side, and serve to veil and even second the arts of influence on the other. Real patriots who may resist the intrigues of the favorite are liable to become suspected and odious, while its tools and dupes usurp the applause and confidence of the people, to surrender their interests.

The great rule of conduct for us in regard to foreign nations is in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connection as possible. So far as we have already formed engagements, let them be fulfilled with perfect good faith. Here let us stop. Europe has a set of primary interests which to us have none; or a very remote relation. Hence she must be engaged in frequent controversies, the causes of which are essentially foreign to our concerns. Hence, therefore, it must be unwise in us to implicate ourselves by artificial ties in the ordinary vicissitudes of her politics, or the ordinary combinations and collisions of her friendships or enmities.

Our detached and distant situation invites and enables us to pursue a different course. If we remain one people under an efficient government. the period is not far off when we may defy material injury from external annoyance; when we may take such an attitude as will cause the neutrality we may at any time resolve upon to be scrupulously respected; when belligerent nations, under the impossibility of making acquisitions upon us, will not lightly hazard the giving us provocation; when we may choose peace or war, as our interest, guided by justice, shall counsel.

Why forego the advantages of so peculiar a situation? Why quit our own to stand upon foreign ground? Why, by interweaving our destiny with that of any part of Europe, entangle our peace and prosperity in the toils of European ambition, rivalship, interest, humor or caprice?<ref>[http://avalon.law.yale.edu/18th_century/washing.asp Washington's Farewell Address 1796]. ''The Avalon Project -- Yale Law School''. Retrieved November 27, 2017.</ref><ref>[https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/GPO-CDOC-106sdoc21/pdf/GPO-CDOC-106sdoc21.pdf Washington's Farewell Address]. ''Government Publishing Office''. Retrieved November 27, 2017.</ref>}}

In addition to Washington, [[Gouverneur Morris]] expressed strong support for nationalism. At the [[Constitutional Convention]] in 1787, He criticized "Citizens of the World" and called for constitutional restrictions on foreigners such as a ban on holding office.<ref>[http://avalon.law.yale.edu/18th_century/debates_809.asp Madison Debates – Tuesday August 9, 1787]. ''The Avalon Project''. Retrieved December 8, 2018.</ref> The founding fathers also made many other statements advocating for liberty and patriotism in general.<ref>Bleau, Hannah (July 4, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/04/13-patriotic-quotes-from-americas-founding-fathers/ 13 Patriotic Quotes from America’s Founding Fathers]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 4, 2019.</ref>

[[Conservative]]s and [[nationalist]]s continue to support national sovereignty and autonomy for the same reasons – because they are the equivalent of limited and accountable government.<ref name="Hayward2016">Hayward, John (June 17, 2016). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2016/06/17/anti-nationalism-end-sovereignty/ Progressives’ Hatred of Nationalism Pushes US Towards the End of Sovereignty]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 27, 2017.</ref> They note that with national sovereignty, the government is close to the people, who themselves are sovereign, and protects their rights.<ref name="Hayward2016"/> Nationalism itself is a positive concept, being closely associated with [[limited government]], [[individual liberty]], tolerance, and national cohesion.<ref name="Hazony2018"/> It recognizes the diversity in the world but avoids the enmity that results from having different cultures living under a single government.<ref name="Hazony2018">Hazony, Yoram (August 24, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-liberty-of-nations-1535120837 The Liberty of Nations]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved August 25, 2018.</ref>

===Reasons for the War on Sovereignty===
[[File:European Union flag.png|thumb|200px|The [[European Union]] is a regional example of an unaccountable international globalist government]]
Liberals and globalists understand that if a global government or "community" with many international treaties is created, as is already happening, the government is raised to a level where it is aloof from the people and it cannot be held accountable by them,<ref name="Hayward2016"/> ending self-governance.<ref>[https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/north-america/item/33808-globalist-model-to-crush-self-government-behind-the-deep-state Globalist Model to Crush Self-Government | Behind the Deep State]. ''The New American''. October 21, 2019. Retrieved October 21, 2019.</ref> This is because in an international community, the individual member-nations are members of multiple international organizations and are bound by numerous treaties that restrict their sovereignty.<ref name="Groves2010"/><ref name="Hayward2016"/> These international organizations and treaties have the final say on nations' domestic and foreign policies,<ref name="Groves2010"/> and voters in the individual nations cannot choose or enact any policies that go against the requirements of the treaties and organizations.<ref name="Hayward2016"/> As international organizations hold such a large amount of power over their member nations, that power tends to corrupt them even if they were originally founded with good intentions (see [[John Dalberg-Acton, 1st Baron Acton|Lord Acton]]'s famous quote).<ref>Thompson, Arthur (September 19, 2017). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z39c-qzsVS0 What Trump Didn't Say at U.N. -- 1:20–2:00]. ''TheJohnBirchSociety -- YouTube''. Retrieved May 9, 2018.</ref> Additionally, globalism, when implemented, requires a powerful and super-centralized government to make the system survive.<ref>[https://theconservativetreehouse.com/2019/09/03/chaos-in-uk-parliament-as-globalists-from-both-parties-attempt-to-block-pm-johnsons-brexit/ Chaos in UK Parliament as Globalists From Both Parties Attempt to Block PM Johnson’s Brexit…] ''The Conservative Tree House''. September 3, 2019. Retrieved September 5, 2019. "Globalism writ large requires Big Government, central planning, and full control of systems by political elites. Socialism requires exactly the same structure. Through globalism you have multinational corporations, financial elites, making rules for the underclass. Socialism requires the exact same top-down distribution process."</ref>

Liberals, who oppose [[limited government]], also tend to oppose and harshly criticize nationalism and sovereignty.<ref name="Hayward2016"/> If [[United States Congress|Congress]] – in the specific case of the United States – chooses to hand over its power to international organizations, the American people will be increasingly unable to control policy through elections.<ref name="Hayward2016"/>

Liberals also believe that – consistent with their belief in the "[[Idea of Progress]]" – since the state of humanity is improving, national sovereignty is outdated and should be replaced with a world government where all of humanity will be united and will be at peace with each other.

Destroying national identity and patriotism – along with other aspects of traditional Western culture – is a major goal of [[Cultural Marxism]],<ref>Warner, Gerald (February 4, 2015). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/02/04/for-the-first-time-in-history-conservatives-are-at-the-forefront-of-the-cultural-revolution/ For the First Time in History, ‘Conservatives’ Are at the Forefront of the Cultural Revolution]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 25, 2017.</ref><ref>[https://www.gotquestions.org/cultural-Marxism.html What is cultural Marxism?] ''GotQuestions''. Retrieved December 25, 2017.</ref> which has been described as "the cultural branch of globalism."<ref>[https://www.westernmastery.com/2017/03/23/cultural-marxism-is-the-1-enemy-of-western-civilization/ Cultural Marxism is the #1 Enemy of Western Civilization]. ''Western Mastery''. March 23, 2017. Retrieved December 25, 2017.</ref> In his book ''The Authoritarian Personality'', Marxist [[Theodor Adorno]] described patriotism as a "pathological phenomena" that must be done away with.<ref>Salerno, Joseph T. (January 7, 2016). [https://mises.org/blog/cultural-marxism-explained-7-minutes Cultural Marxism Explained in 7 Minutes]. ''Mises Institute''. Retrieved December 25, 2017.</ref> The Left recognizes that destroying patriotism and national identity – essentially synonymous with national sovereignty – is a step toward establishing a [[Marxism|Marxist]] world order.

Theologically conservative/orthodox Christians believe that the ultimate reason for the War on Sovereignty is rebellion against God leading up to the [[Antichrist]] – rather than submit to God and recognize that unity and world peace can only come through Him, liberal globalists seek to create a one-world [[utopia]] themselves and glorify humanity rather than God.<ref name="Rebellion">Multiple references:
*Hohmann, Leo (October 16, 2016). [https://www.wnd.com/2016/10/is-globalism-actually-demonic/ Is Globalism Actually Demonic?] ''WND''. Retrieved December 26, 2017.
*Castle, Darrell (May 7, 2018). [https://www.conservativenewsandviews.com/2018/05/07/clergy/global-collective-new-god/ The Global Collective – Our New God]. ''Conservative News and Views''. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
See also:
*[https://www.gotquestions.org/Christian-globalization.html Should a Christian be opposed to globalization?] ''[[GotQuestions]]''. Retrieved December 26, 2017.
*[https://www.gotquestions.org/one-world-government.html Does the Bible prophesy a one-world government and a one-world currency in the end times?] ''[[GotQuestions]]''. Retrieved December 26, 2017.</ref> Because, in their view, Christianity is "exclusionary" – including, but not limited to, its claim that faith in Jesus is the only way to Heaven – liberals consider it antithetical to the universal values required to "govern the Earth."<ref>Duke, Selwyn (December 1, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/culture/faith-and-morals/item/34193-intellectual-dark-web-professor-says-christianity-contrary-to-values-needed-to-govern-earth Intellectual Dark Web Professor Says Christianity Contrary to Values Needed to “Govern” Earth]. ''The New American''. Retrieved December 1, 2019.</ref>

===Admissions of the War on Sovereignty===
[[File:David Rockefeller - NARA - 1953.jpg|thumb|200px|[[David Rockefeller]], a prominent 20th-century globalist and strong proponent of the War on Sovereignty]]
Liberals and globalists have publicly admitted their push against national sovereignty and for a one-world government. For example, Arnold J. Toynbee, a British historian and researcher, stated in 1931 that "if we are frank with ourselves, we shall admit that we are engaged on a deliberate and sustained and concentrated effort to impose limitations upon the sovereignty and independence of the fifty or sixty local sovereign independent States which at present partition the habitable surface of the earth and divide the political allegiance of mankind."<ref name="Jasper2004">Jasper, William F. (May 17, 2004). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/foreign-policy/item/15121-the-war-on-sovereignty The War on Sovereignty]. ''The New American''. Retrieved November 27, 2017.</ref> He also stated that "the local national state, invested with the attributes of sovereignty … is an abomination of desolation standing in the place where it ought not," and that he wished to transfer sovereignty to "some institution embodying our society as a whole."<ref name="Jasper2004"/> Furthermore, he admitted that elites lie about their support for sovereignty in order to do away with it:{{cquote|I will merely repeat that we are at present working, discreetly but with all our might, to wrest this mysterious political force called sovereignty out of the clutches of the local national states of our world. And all the time we are denying with our lips what we are doing with our hands...<ref name="Jasper2004"/>}}

In addition, Denis Healey, a British chancellor of the exchequer speaking about the [[Bilderberg group]] meeting he attended, stated in 2001 that "to say we were striving for a one-world government is exaggerated, but not wholly unfair", and that "we felt that a single community throughout the world would be a good thing."<ref name="PlotGlobalism">Newman, Alex (June 4, 2014). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/18406-bilderberg-where-big-business-and-big-government-plot-globalism Bilderberg: Where Big Business and Big Government Plot Globalism]. ''The New American''. Retrieved November 26, 2017.</ref><ref name="WhatToKnow">Sanburn, Josh (June 9, 2016). [http://time.com/4362872/bilderberg-group-meetings-2016-conspiracy-theories/ What to Know About the Bilderberg Group's Secret Annual Meeting]. ''TIME''. Retrieved November 26, 2017.</ref> The Bilderberg group's website itself states that "in the context of a globalised world, it is hard to think of any issue in either Europe or North America that could be tackled unilaterally."<ref name="TrumpWhy?">Newman, Alex (June 2, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/north-america/item/26162-top-trump-officials-attend-globalist-bilderberg-summit-why Top Trump Officials Attend Globalist Bilderberg Summit. Why?] ''The New American''. Retrieved November 26, 2017.</ref><ref>[http://www.bilderbergmeetings.org/brief-history.html Background -- BRIEF HISTORY]. ''Bilderberg Meetings''. Retrieved November 26, 2017.</ref> [[Hillary Clinton]], who also attended Bilderberg meetings,<ref>[https://clinton.presidentiallibraries.us/items/show/14610 FOIA 2008-0637-F - Bilderberg Conferences]. ''Clinton Digital Library. Retrieved November 29, 2017. 
See also:
*[https://www.wnd.com/2008/06/66442/ Obama, Clinton staying mum on Bilderberg globalist confab]. ''WND''. June 7, 2008. Retrieved November 29, 2017.</ref> stated in a 2013 speech in Brazil that "my dream is a hemispheric common market, with open trade and open borders, some time in the future."<ref>Multiple references:
*Wolfgang, Ben (October 8, 2016). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/oct/8/hillary-clinton-dreams-open-borders-leaked-speech-/ Clinton admitted she’s for ‘open borders’ in paid, private speech: WikiLeaks]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved November 29, 2017.
*Westwood, Sarah (October 7, 2016). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/open-trade-and-open-borders-hacked-emails-contain-transcripts-of-clinton-paid-speeches/article/2603971 'Open trade and open borders': Hacked emails contain transcripts of Clinton paid speeches]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved November 29, 2017.
*Hahn, Julia (October 7, 2016). [https://www.breitbart.com/2016-presidential-race/2016/10/07/leaked-hillary-clinton-speech-to-foreign-bank-my-dream-is-a-hemispheric-common-market-with-open-trade-and-open-borders/ Leaked Hillary Clinton Speech to Foreign Bank: ‘My Dream Is a Hemispheric Common Market with Open Trade and Open Borders’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 29, 2017.</ref>

According to Walt Rostow – a U.S. government official who served in several important positions during the Kennedy and Johnson administrations including [[National Security Advisor]] – in his 1960 book ''The United States in the World Arena'', it is "an American interest to see an end to nationhood as it has been historically defined."<ref name="Jasper2004"/> After a trip to [[Moscow]] in the [[USSR]] that same year, he restated that the ultimate goal of U.S. foreign policy is "the creation of a world order which really can’t stop very short of world law and some form of world government."<ref name="Jasper2004"/>

In his 2002 memoir, businessman [[David Rockefeller]], a [[liberal]] Republican who was deeply involved in the [[Bilderberg group]], [[Council on Foreign Relations]], and the [[Trilateral Commission]], admitted that "some [people] even believe we are part of a secret cabal working against the best interests of the United States, characterizing my family and me as 'internationalists' and of conspiring with others around the world to build a more integrated global political and economic structure — one world, if you will. If that’s the charge, I stand guilty, and I am proud of it."<ref name="DeepState2018"/><ref name="Perloff2009"/>

In Europe, [[Europhile]] politicians openly and regularly voice their opposition to national sovereignty ("nationalism") and self-governance ("populism"), including but not limited to [[Emmanuel Macron]],<ref>Multiple references:
*Williams, Thomas D. (September 20, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/20/frances-macron-positions-himself-as-globalist-anti-trump-at-un-meeting/ France’s Macron Positions Himself as Globalist ‘Anti-Trump’ at UN Meeting]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 20, 2017.
*Friedman, Victoria (January 3, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/01/03/frances-macron-tells-eu-fellow-citizens-resist-nationalists-eurosceptics-2018/ France’s Macron Tells EU ‘Fellow Citizens’ to Resist ‘Nationalists’, Eurosceptics in 2018]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 3, 2018.
*Hale, Virginia (April 18, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/04/18/macron-eu-enforce-liberalism-bloc/ Macron Calls for ‘European Sovereignty’, Urges EU to Purge ‘Populism’ Across the Continent]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 18, 2018.
*Boylan, Dave (April 25, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/apr/25/emmanuel-macron-tells-congress-keep-eyes-wide-open/ Macron tells Congress: Keep ‘eyes wide open’ to overcome dangers of terrorism, nationalism]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 25, 2018.
*Hale, Virginia (May 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/12/macron-integration-eu-migrant-quotas/ Macron, Merkel Call for ‘Full Force’ EU Integration, Vow Brussels Won’t Tolerate Resistance to Migrant Quotas]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
*Rose, Michel; Jones, Gavin (June 21, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-france-macron/frances-macron-urges-europeans-to-fight-leprosy-of-populism-idUSKBN1JH1NM France's Macron warns of populism "leprosy," Italy hits back]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 3, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (June 22, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/22/macron-attacks-italy-warns-euroscepticism-spreading-like-leprosy/ Macron Attacks Italy’s New Govt, Warns Euroscepticism Is Spreading ‘Like Leprosy’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 22, 2018.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-france-eu-italy-hungary/frances-macron-says-he-is-main-opponent-to-anti-immigrants-orban-salvini-idUSKCN1LE1BE France's Macron says he is 'main opponent' to anti-immigrants Orban, Salvini]. ''Reuters''. August 29, 2018. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
*Williams, Thomas D. (August 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/29/macron-declares-war-on-salvini-orban-bloc-i-am-their-chief-adversary/ Macron Declares War on Salvini-Orban Bloc, ‘I Am Their Chief Adversary’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
*Lane, Oliver JJ (March 5, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/03/05/macron-attacks-brexit-calls-european-federalism-pre-election-war-cry/ Macron Attacks Brexit, Calls for ‘European Federalism’ in Pre-Election War Cry]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 5, 2019.</ref> [[Angela Merkel]],<ref>Multiple references:
*Deacon, Liam (January 24, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/01/24/merkel-davos-attacks-walls-poison-populism-defends-globalism/ Merkel at Davos: Attacks ‘Walls’ and ‘Poison’ of Populism, Defends Globalism]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 24, 2018.
*Shaw, C. Mitchell (June 8, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/29237-merkel-calls-for-eu-to-lead-the-world-as-it-is-reorganized Merkel Calls for EU to Lead the World As It Is "Reorganized"]. ''The New American''. Retrieved June 8, 2018.
*Duke, Selwyn (December 31, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/31054-killing-nationalism-merkel-says-nations-should-give-up-sovereignty Killing Nationalism: Merkel Says Nations Should Give Up Sovereignty]. ''The New American''. Retrieved December 31, 2018.</ref> [[Guy Verhofstadt]],<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cqc7cqK-MeI Nigel Farage ; Mr Verhofstadt is EU 'high priest' appointment for Brexit]. ''YouTube''. September 20, 2016. Retrieved May 20, 2018.</ref> UN Secretary-General António Guterres,<ref>Multiple references:
*Starr, Penny (January 1, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/01/01/un-sec-gen-makes-new-year-proclamation-world-must-unite-fight-nationalism-xenophobia-climate-change/ U.N. Chief Issues ‘Red Alert’ Against Nationalism, Xenophobia, Climate Change for 2018]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 5, 2018.
*Kent, Simon (September 22, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/09/22/u-n-chief-guterres-calls-for-improved-world-governance/ U.N. Chief Guterres Calls for ‘Improved World Governance’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 22, 2020.</ref> [[Donald Tusk]],<ref>Friedman, Victoria (November 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/11/12/tusk-eu-trump-not-tuned-in-strong-united-europe-claims-nationalism-fundamental-threat-eu/ EU President: Trump Not ‘Tuned in’ to ‘Strong, United’ Europe, Claims Nationalism a ‘Fundamental Threat’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 12, 2018.</ref> and German foreign minister Heiko Maas.<ref>Hale, Virginia (May 18, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/18/germany-un-seat-fight-populism/ Germany Will Use UN Seat ‘to Promote Openness and Fight Populism’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 18, 2018.</ref> Additionally officials such as Macron,<ref>Multiple references:
*Hale, Virginia (April 17, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/04/17/macron-europe-migration-destiny-africa/ Macron: Europe Entering Age of ‘Unprecedented’ Mass Migration, ‘Shares Destiny’ with Africa]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 18, 2018.
*Hale, Virginia (May 1, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/01/macron-migrant-violence-terror-europe-fault-not-linked-mass-immigration/ Macron: Migrant Violence, Terror Is Europe’s Fault, ‘Not Linked’ to Mass Immigration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 1, 2018.</ref> [[Jean-Claude Juncker]],<ref>Multiple references:
*Hale, Virginia (November 28, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/11/28/eu-president-without-millions-african-migrants-europe-lody/ EU President: Without Millions of African Migrants, Europe Will Be Lost]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 28, 2017.
*[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2016/08/23/eu-boss-borders-are-worst-invention-ever-made-by-politicians.html EU boss: 'Borders are the worst invention ever made by politicians']. ''Fox News'' (from ''The Sun''). August 23, 2016. Retrieved May 5, 2018.
*Kassam, Raheem (August 22, 2016). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2016/08/22/eu-prez-juncker-borders-worst-invention-ever/ EU Prez Juncker: ‘Borders Are The Worst Invention Ever’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 5, 2018.
*Barnato, Katy (August 23, 2016). [https://www.cnbc.com/2016/08/23/national-borders-worst-invention-ever-eu-chief.html National borders ‘worst invention ever’: EU chief]. ''CNBC''. Retrieved May 5, 2018.</ref> along with the UN,<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (January 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/01/12/new-united-nations-boss-plan-promote-global-mass-migration/ New United Nations Boss Unveils Plan to Promote Global Mass Migration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 12, 2018.
*Williams, Thomas D. (April 3, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/04/03/u-n-easter-message-migration-inevitable-desirable-necessary/ UN Easter Message: Migration Is ‘Inevitable – Desirable – Necessary’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 3, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (May 20, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/20/un-migration-boss-attacks-trump-mass-migration-national-interest/ United Nations Migration Chief Attacks Trump, Claims Mass Migration in ‘National Interest’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 20, 2018.</ref> openly promote and speak positively of mass migration. Among other statements (discussed below), [[George Soros]] admitted his opposition to sovereignty when he criticized Hungarian Prime Minister [[Viktor Orbán]] in 2015, stating that "[Orbán's] plan treats the protection of national borders as the objective and the refugees as an obstacle," while "our plan treats the protection of refugees as the objective and national borders as the obstacle."<ref name="Obstacle">Multiple references:
*Hallett, Nick (November 2, 2015). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/11/02/soros-admits-involvement-in-migrant-crisis-national-borders-are-the-obstacle/ Soros Admits Involvement In Migrant Crisis: ‘National Borders Are The Obstacle’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 11, 2017.
*Chumley, Cheryl (November 4, 2015). [https://www.wnd.com/2015/11/george-soros-admits-hes-toppling-eu-borders/ George Soros admits he's toppling EU borders]. ''WND''. Retrieved June 14, 2018.
*Gergely, Andras (October 30, 2015). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-10-30/orban-accuses-soros-of-stoking-refugee-wave-to-weaken-europe Orban Accuses Soros of Stoking Refugee Wave to Weaken Europe]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved June 14, 2018.</ref> [[Barack Obama]] has made similar statements.<ref>Munro, Neil (July 17, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/economics/2018/07/17/obama-abolish-the-nation-state/ Obama: Abolish the Nation-State!] ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 17, 2018.</ref> Liberal globalists such as Macron<ref name="TrueDane">Duke, Selwyn (September 2, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/29937-giddy-globalists-france-s-macron-says-true-dane-true-frenchman-does-not-exist Giddy Globalists: France’s Macron Says True Dane, True Frenchman “Does Not Exist”]. ''The New American''. Retrieved September 2, 2018.</ref><ref>Hale, Virginia (August 30, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/30/macron-denmark-true-dane-frenchman/ Macron Tells Denmark ‘No Such Thing as a True Dane, True Frenchman’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 30, 2018.</ref> and German president [[Frank-Walter Steinmeier]]<ref>Hale, Virginia (August 25, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/25/germans-immigration-country-president/ German President Declares There are ‘No Native Germans, We are a Nation of Immigrants’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 2, 2018. See also:
*Hale, Virginia (March 6, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/03/06/21st-century-borders-german-president/ No Place in 21st Century for Closing Borders – German Bundestag President]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 6, 2019.</ref> have made statements [[Liberal denial|denying]] the uniqueness and nature of their own nations, and Macron has claimed to support a "far-reaching, humanist reform of globalization."<ref name="KillNation">Multiple references:
*Hale, Virginia (August 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/29/macron-kill-nationalism-salvini-eu/ Globalist Macron Vows to Kill Nationalism, While Italy’s Salvini Declares EU ‘Filth’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
*[https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/the-ministry-and-its-network/events/ambassadors-week/ambassadors-week-edition-2018/article/speech-by-president-emmanuel-macron-ambassadors-conference-2018 Speech by President Emmanuel Macron - Ambassadors’ Conference 2018]. ''Diplomatie.gouv.fr''. Retrieved September 2, 2018.</ref> In 2018, Macron held an international event promoting globalism.<ref>Virgil (November 11, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/11/11/virgil-frances-macron-attacks-americas-trump-and-americans-help-pay-for-it/ Virgil: France’s Macron Attacks America’s Trump, and Americans Help Pay For It]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 12, 2018.</ref> [[Pope Francis]] also has promoted globalism and attacked national sovereignty, in contradiction with the [[Roman Catholic Church]]'s doctrine of [[subsidiarity]].<ref>Byas, Steve (January 8, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/item/31136-pope-francis-continues-to-promote-globalism Pope Francis Continues to Promote Globalism]. ''The New American''. Retrieved January 8, 2019. See also:
*Montagna, Diane (May 2, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/pope-francis-calls-for-new-supranational-authorities-to-enforce-UN-goals Pope Francis calls for new ‘supranational’ authorities to enforce UN goals]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved May 4, 2019.
*Williams, Thomas D. (May 3, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2019/05/03/pope-decries-excessive-demands-national-sovereignty/ Pope Decries ‘Excessive Demands’ for National Sovereignty]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 4, 2019.
*Wolverton, Joe (May 9, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/culture/item/32245-pope-francis-calls-for-end-of-sovereignty-and-establishment-of-global-government Pope Francis Calls for End of Sovereignty and Establishment of Global Government]. ''The New American''. Retrieved May 10, 2019.
*Newman, Alex (September 18, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/culture/education/item/33448-pope-global-village-should-educate-children Pope: “Global Village” Should Educate Children]. ''The New American''. Retrieved September 18, 2019.
*Williams, Thomas D. (October 4, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2020/10/04/pope-francis-denounces-rise-of-populist-nationalism/ Pope Francis Denounces Rise of Populist Nationalism]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 4, 2020.
*Williams, Thomas D. (October 4, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2020/10/04/pope-francis-calls-for-giving-united-nations-organization-real-teeth/ Pope Francis Calls for Giving United Nations Organization ‘Real Teeth’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 4, 2020.
*Neill, Steven (October 6, 2020). [https://thenewamerican.com/in-new-encyclical-pope-francis-calls-for-globalism-and-criticizes-capitalism/ In New Encyclical, Pope Francis Calls for Globalism and Criticizes Capitalism]. ''The New American''. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
*Cummings McLean, Dorothy (October 16, 2020). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/pope-francis-calls-for-a-global-education-pact-with-humanity-at-its-center Pope Francis calls for a global education pact with humanity at its center]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved October 21, 2020.</ref> Members of [[Jeremy Corbyn]]'s [[Shadow Cabinet]] explicitly called for the abolition of the nation-state,<ref>Montgomery, Jack (August 12, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/08/12/labour-mp-abolish-all-countries-socialist-utopia-not-achieved-through-national-barriers/ Labour MP: ‘Abolish All Countries’, Socialist Utopia ‘Not Achieved Through National Barriers’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 12, 2019.</ref> and far-left [[Ilhan Omar]] called for the UN to take over U.S. immigration policy along its southern border.<ref>Multiple references:
*Miguel, Luis (August 30, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/immigration/item/33278-ilhan-omar-let-s-put-the-un-in-charge-of-america-s-migration-crisis Ilhan Omar: Let’s Put the UN in Charge of the Southern Border]. ''The New American''. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
*Shaw, Adam (August 29, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/omar-calls-for-un-to-handle-migration-crisis-at-the-southern-border Omar calls for UN to handle migration crisis at the southern border]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 29, 2019.
*Caplan, Joshua (August 30, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2019/08/30/ilhan-omar-united-nations-should-handle-southern-border-crisis/ Ilhan Omar: United Nations Should Handle Southern Border Crisis]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 30, 2019.</ref> [[Joe Biden]] advocated for the "Build Back Better" economic plan, a United Nations program that promotes central planning and other socialistic policies.<ref>Multiple references:
*Newman, Alex (September 5, 2020). [https://thenewamerican.com/build-back-better-biden-rips-off-orwellian-un-slogan/ “Build Back Better”: Biden Rips Off Orwellian UN Slogan]. ''The New American''. Retrieved November 5, 2020.
*Alic, Haris (August 20, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2020/08/20/biden-goes-global-build-back-better-plan-modeled-united-nations-disaster-relief-program/ Biden Goes Global: ‘Build Back Better’ Plan Modeled After United Nations Disaster Relief Program]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 5, 2020.
*[https://thenewamerican.com/alex-newman-biden-adopts-un-build-back-better-push-for-new-world-order/ Biden Adopts UN “Build Back Better” Push for New World Order | Behind the Deep State]. ''The New American''. September 14, 2020. Retrieved November 5, 2020.
*Delingpole, James (May 31, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/05/31/delingpole-build-back-better-the-latest-code-phrase-for-green-global-tyranny/ Delingpole: ‘Build Back Better’ – The Latest Code Phrase for Green Global Tyranny]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 5, 2020.
*Jasper, William F. (January 28, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/globalist-sock-puppet-biden-and-his-new-world-order-build-back-better-and-great-reset-themes/ Globalist Sock-puppet Biden and His “New World Order,” “Build Back Better,” and “Great Reset” Themes]. ''The New American''. Retrieved January 31, 2021.</ref>

==Strategy to achieving world government==
{{See also|One-world government}}
While many of those who either disbelieve or deny the existence of a "War on Sovereignty" imagine it as a very speedy attempt to instantly unite the world into a global government, those who are actively pushing for a one-world government are pursuing [[Gradualism|a relatively longsuffering strategy]] that will slowly merge all the countries of the world into each other prior to the official establishment of any world government. They believe this strategy to be the only way it can be successfully achieved. [[Zbigniew Brzezinski]], [[Jimmy Carter]]'s [[National Security Advisor]], an Obama campaign advisor, and a member of the [[Council on Foreign Relations]] and [[Trilateral Commission]], admitted this, stating that "we cannot leap into world government in one quick step. The precondition for genuine globalization is progressive regionalization."<ref name="Perloff2009"/> Organizations such as the EU and NAFTA are examples of this "progressive regionalization."<ref name="Perloff2009"/>

Additionally, Richard N. Gardner, a former U.S. State Department official, wrote in 1974 that a world government could not be established in one step. Rather, he argued that "in short, the ‘house of world order’ will have to be built from the bottom up rather than from the top down," and that "an end run around national sovereignty, eroding it piece by piece, will accomplish much more than the old fashioned assault."<ref name="DeepState2018"/><ref>Multiple references:
*McManus, John F. (July 17, 2009). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/2666-hillary-clinton-lets-cfr-cat-out-of-the-bag Hillary Clinton Lets CFR Cat Out of the Bag]. ''The New American''. Retrieved December 31, 2017.
*Gardner, Richard N (April 1974). [http://www.apfn.org/pdf/191627-1974-CFR-R-N-Gardner-Hard-Road-to-World-Order-OCR-by-MatRoX.pdf The Hard Road to World Order]. ''Foreign Policy''. Retrieved January 7, 2018.</ref> Gardner's strategy has been fully adopted by globalists, and international organizations such as the [[World Bank]], [[International Monetary Fund]], [[World Trade Organization]], [[Paris climate agreement]], regional supranational organizations like the EU,<ref name="RegionalOrders">Newman, Alex (November 5, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/print-magazine/item/30542-creating-a-new-world-order-out-of-regional-orders Creating a New World Order Out of Regional Orders]. ''The New American''. Retrieved November 5, 2018.</ref><ref>Jasper, William F. (August 21, 2013). [https://thenewamerican.com/global-merger-piece-by-piece/ Global Merger Piece by Piece]. ''The New American''. Retrieved November 5, 2020.</ref> and the numerous disarmament treaties are all examples of this strategy in action – eroding sovereignty bit by bit until all the countries of the world are so integrated by the complicated web of international organizations and treaties that the official establishment of a world government can be accomplished seamlessly and would rather be a mere recognition of ''de facto'' reality.

Prominent globalists such as [[Hillary Clinton]] and [[John Kerry]] have warned their European allies that they are trying to enact the globalist agenda too quickly to succeed.<ref>Duke, Selwyn (November 25, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/item/30731-clinton-and-kerry-machiavelli-warn-destroy-europe-more-slowly Clinton and Kerry Machiavelli Warn: Destroy Europe More Slowly]. ''The New American''. Retrieved November 25, 2018.</ref>

==Liberal distortions of sovereignty==
Besides establishing international treaties and organizations, liberals and globalists advance their one-world agenda by distorting the meaning of national sovereignty, either through false attacks or by changing its definition to make it compatible with their globalist worldview so they can claim to support sovereignty.

===False attacks===
Many liberals have attempted to delegitimize nationalism and sovereignty, equating it with "[[racism]]," "[[xenophobia]]," "[[nativism]]," and even "[[fascism]]."<ref name="Hayward2016"/> They have also equated it with "imperialism," "white supremacism,"<ref>Perlman, Merrill (September 25, 2017). [https://www.cjr.org/language_corner/sovereign-trump-united-nations.php A war of words over sovereignty]. ''Columbia Journalism Review''. Retrieved November 27, 2017.</ref> or "authoritarianism."<ref>Duke, Selwyn (January 19, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/after-toppling-trump-biden-and-big-tech-will-now-target-nationalism-overseas/ After Toppling Trump, Biden and Big Tech Will Now Target Nationalism Overseas]. ''The New American''. Retrieved January 31, 2021.</ref> In addition, they have attacked and criticized policies promoting sovereignty, such as low immigration levels, [[border wall]]s, and putting a nation's own citizens before immigrants – but when they do this, they do so without mentioning sovereignty, instead making emotionalistic or superficial statements like "that’s not who we are," for example, or even deriding those who promote such policies.<ref name="Hayward2016"/> Not only are such attacks false, as nationalism and sovereignty can be mutually exclusive with racism, fascism, and even nativism sometimes, but the attacks are also hypocritical, as the Left supports fascist planned economy policies and has [[Liberal intolerance|an intolerance]] for opposing viewpoints;<ref name="Hayward2016"/> in addition, while the Democrats under [[Joe Biden]] seek to dismantle the US-Mexico border wall (built at the direction of President Trump) and kill border construction jobs<ref>[https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/01/bidens-actions-stop-building-southern-border-wall-costing-jobs-money-making-entire-country-less-safe-already/ Biden’s Actions to Stop Building the Southern Border Wall Cost Jobs and Money While Making the Entire Country Less Safe] at the Gateway Pundit</ref> to allow more illegal immigrants into the United States,<ref>[https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/01/bidens-order-stop-border-wall-construction-will-costly-also-likely-illegal/ Biden’s Order to Stop Trump’s Border Wall Construction Will Be Costly and Also It’s Likely Illegal] at the Gateway Pundit</ref> they simultaneously seek to build a permanent security fence around the [[United States Capitol]] building to keep out opponents of their illegitimate regime.<ref>Two references:
*[https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/01/pelosis-house-dc-officials-announce-plans-erect-permanent-security-fence-around-us-capitol-week-democrats-ended-construction-border-security-fence/ DC Officials Announce Plans to Erect Permanent Security Fence Around US Capitol – In Same Week Democrats Ended Construction of Border Security Fence] at the Gateway Pundit
*[https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/01/hypocrisy-democrat-calls-plan-surround-us-capitol-permanent-fence-keep-lawmakers-safe/ What Hypocrisy? Democrat Calls for Plan to Surround US Capitol with Permanent Fence to Keep Lawmakers Safe] at the Gateway Pundit</ref>

===Changing definitions===
In addition to blatantly attacking nationalism and sovereignty, many liberals and globalists distort the definition of sovereignty to make it compatible with their globalist worldview, allowing them to claim to support sovereignty while continuing to push for global governance in reality. While national sovereignty is something that a country either has or does not have, with no middle ground – according to Professor Jeremy Rabkin of [[Cornell University]], "a sovereign state is one that acknowledges no superior over its own government — or as the Declaration of Independence put it, with proper piety, no superior 'among the powers of the Earth.'"<ref name="Jasper2004"/> According to [[conservative]] [[John Bolton]], American sovereignty's usual definition is "our collective right to govern ourselves within our Constitutional framework."<ref name="Bolton2009">Bolton, John R. (February 2, 2009). [https://www.aei.org/articles/the-coming-war-on-sovereignty/ The Coming War on Sovereignty]. ''American Enterprise Institute''. Retrieved October 8, 2019.</ref> However, many liberals and globalists have created their own definition of "sovereignty" that resembles a "middle ground" approach that in reality allows for globalism.<ref name="Jasper2004"/>

An example of this fake "sovereignty" is the [[George W. Bush|Bush Administration]]'s plans for [[Iraq]] when planning for the nation's future after the [[Iraq War]]. Not only did the Bush Administration support handing the country over to the UN, but it effectively admitted that Iraq would not be a truly sovereign nation while verbally stating otherwise.<ref name="Jasper2004"/> According to then-Secretary of State [[Colin Powell]] in 2004: "They will be sovereign, but I think as a result of agreements, as a result of ... [UN] resolutions that are passed, there will be some constraints on the power of this sovereignty."<ref name="Jasper2004"/> While stating that Iraq would be "sovereign," they effectively admitted that their [[newspeak]] definition of "sovereignty" was synonymous with one-world globalism.<ref name="Jasper2004"/>

Another example of the fake definition of "sovereignty" comes from Stewart Patrick of the [[Council on Foreign Relations]] in his 2017 book ''The Sovereignty Wars''. The thesis of his book, according to the globalist [[Council on Foreign Relations]] website is that "the United States can protect its sovereignty while advancing American interests in a global age."<ref name="CFRSovereigntyWars">[https://www.cfr.org/book/sovereignty-wars The Sovereignty Wars]. ''Council on Foreign Relations''. Retrieved November 27, 2017.</ref> In reality, Stewart promotes a globalist worldview where nations must make "sovereignty bargains", twists the definition of sovereignty to mean more than autonomy and independence, and attacks the [[Trump Administration]] for actually taking steps to preserve national sovereignty such as by announcing its exit from the [[Paris climate agreement]].<ref name="CFRSovereigntyWars"/> In a 2017 op-ed, he made the same globalist arguments, stating that "sovereignty" also demands "fundamental responsibilities", and he used policies pursued by [[George W. Bush]] and [[Barack Obama]] – both globalist presidents who both lived in the early 21 century when globalism was the main international ideology – as examples to prove his point.<ref>Patrick, Stewart (September 23, 2017). [https://www.usnews.com/opinion/world-report/articles/2017-09-23/what-donald-trump-got-right-and-wrong-about-sovereignty-at-the-un Trump's Sovereignty Doctrine]. ''U.S. News & World Report''. Retrieved December 3, 2017.</ref>

At the beginning of the [[Obama Administration]], one notable policy proposal representing the views of liberals and globalists was titled ''A Plan for Action: A New Era of International Cooperation for a Changed World: 2009, 2010, and Beyond''.<ref name="Bolton2009"/> The plan promoted what it called "responsible sovereignty," and, among other statements, stated that "Global leaders increasingly recognize that alone they are unable to protect their interests and their citizens–national security has become interdependent with global security," and that the U.S. must, therefore, submit itself to "a rule-based international system that rejects unilateralism and looks beyond military might."<ref name="Bolton2009"/> In other words, this plan, while claiming to support "sovereignty," in actuality promotes EU-style globalism and "global governance" that would do away with real national sovereignty.<ref name="Bolton2009"/>

French President Emmanuel Macron has sometimes expressed support for "European sovereignty," referring to a unified EU where real sovereignty no longer exists, and he has made such statements alongside his explicit attacks on nationalism and patriotism.<ref name="TrueDane"/><ref name="KillNation"/> Similarly, some globalists have advocated for a "league of democracies" – in place of the UN – which would more stealthily undermine national sovereignty.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://thenewamerican.com/alex-newman-deep-state-seeks-league-of-democracies-for-globalism/ Deep State Seeks “League of Democracies” for Globalism | Behind the Deep State]. ''The New American''. Retrieved November 5, 2020.
*Newman, Alex (August 25, 2020). [https://thenewamerican.com/with-un-discredited-globalists-pursue-league-of-democracies/ With UN Discredited, Globalists Pursue “League of Democracies”]. ''The New American''. Retrieved November 5, 2020.</ref>

A likely reason why liberals and globalists have adopted a new definition of "sovereignty" is because of the growth of nationalism and anti-internationalism in the world among the public.<ref name="Jasper2004"/> Needing to satisfy those who wish to preserve the [[self-governance]] and independence of the founding fathers, and having contempt for such people, globalists claim they support sovereignty – something which will help assure their maintaining of power so they can continue to undermine national sovereignty.<ref name="Jasper2004"/>

This distortion of the meaning of sovereignty can also occur when politicians give the impression that they are nationalist by holding one or two policy positions that appeal to supporters of national sovereignty when those politicians actually take strongly globalist positions overall.<ref>Miguel, Luis (July 8, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/32794-don-t-be-fooled-tulsi-gabbard-is-a-globalist-in-sheep-s-clothing Don’t Be Fooled: Tulsi Gabbard Is a Globalist in Sheep’s Clothing.] ''The New American''. Retrieved July 8, 2019. See also:
*Newman, Alex (October 8, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/australia/item/33617-australian-leader-slams-globalism-sort-of Australian Leader Slams Globalism ... Sort Of]. ''The New American''. Retrieved October 8, 2019.</ref>

==Examples of the War on Sovereignty==
[[File:European migrant crisis in Slovenia.jpg|thumb|250px|Middle Eastern migrants traveling through Slovenia in 2015 with the assistance of the police and armed forces, a result of the EU's [[open borders]] policies.]]
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*International organizations, such as the [[United Nations]],<ref>Multiple references:
*Jasper, William F. (October 11, 2012). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/item/13126-the-united-nations-on-the-brink-of-becoming-a-world-government The United Nations: On the Brink of Becoming a World Government]. ''The New American''. Retrieved January 18, 2019.
*Newman, Alex (January 6, 2016). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/tech/environment/item/22267-un-agenda-2030-a-recipe-for-global-socialism UN Agenda 2030: A Recipe for Global Socialism]. ''The New American''. Retrieved December 26, 2017.
*Jasper, William F. (October 11, 2012). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/item/13126-the-united-nations-on-the-brink-of-becoming-a-world-government The United Nations: On the Brink of Becoming a World Government]. ''The New American''. Retrieved December 26, 2017.
*Durden, Tyler (September 29, 2015). [http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2015-09-29/un-just-unleashed-global-goals-elites-blueprint-united-world The UN Just Unleashed "The Global Goals" - The Elites' Blueprint For A "United World"]. ''Zero Hedge''. Retrieved December 26, 2017.
*Byas, Steve (October 24, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/item/30440-united-nations-day-day-of-shame United Nations Day — Day of Shame]. ''The New American''. Retrieved October 24, 2018.
*Ludwig, E. Jeffrey (November 5, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/the-united-nations-wants-a-one-world-government-in-less-than-twelve-years The United Nations wants a one-world government in less than twelve years]. ''LifeSiteNews'' (from the ''American Thinker''). Retrieved November 6, 2018.
*Newman, Alex (November 12, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/30614-un-demands-ban-on-trump-style-nationalist-populism UN Demands Ban on Trump-style “Nationalist Populism”]. ''The New American''. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
*Ludwig, E. Jeffrey (November 23, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/watch-out-un-is-planning-world-domination-under-the-radar Watch out: UN is planning world domination under the radar]. ''LifeSiteNews'' (from the ''American Thinker''). Retrieved November 27, 2018.
*Gennarini, Stefano (March 4, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/new-un-reforms-will-result-in-member-states-losing-power-bureaucrats-gaining-control New UN reforms will result in member-states losing power, bureaucrats gaining control]. ''LifeSiteNews'' (from ''C-Fam''). Retrieved March 6, 2019.
*[https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/item/33111-behind-the-deep-state-alex-newman-agenda-2030-the-next-great-leap-lorward Agenda 2030: The Next "Great Leap Forward" - Behind the Deep State]. ''The New American''. August 13, 2019. Retrieved August 13, 2019.
*[https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/item/33636-reorganizing-humanity-the-tyrannical-designs-of-the-uns-agenda-21-and-agenda-2030-william-f-jasper Reorganizing Humanity?: The Tyrannical Designs of the UN's Agenda 21 and Agenda 2030]. ''The New American''. October 9, 2019.Retrieved October 9, 2019.
*Newman, Alex (October 22, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/print-magazine/item/33603-un-to-america-we-re-the-boss UN to America: We’re the Boss]. ''The New American''. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
*Newman, Alex (October 22, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/print-magazine/item/33604-un-globalism-to-replace-americanism UN Globalism to Replace Americanism?]. ''The New American''. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
*[https://thenewamerican.com/un-deep-state-plan-for-world-government-behind-the-deep-state/ UN: Deep State Plan for World Government | Behind the Deep State]. ''The New American''. October 26, 2020. Retrieved November 5, 2020.
See also:
*[https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/constitution/item/33502-behind-the-deep-state-alex-newman-un-human-rights-vs-god-given-rights UN "Human Rights" vs. God-given Rights in US - Behind The Deep State]. ''The New American''. September 24, 2019. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
*[https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/foreign-policy/item/33840-what-s-wrong-with-the-united-nations What's Wrong with the United Nations?] ''The New American''. October 23, 2019. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
*Jasper, William F. (October 24, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/print-magazine/item/33606-un-inciting-youth-rent-a-mobs-for-globalism UN Inciting Youth Rent-a-mobs for Globalism]. ''The New American''. Retrieved October 24, 2019.
*Byas, Steve (October 24, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/foreign-policy/item/33841-october-24-un-day-the-day-of-shame October 24 UN Day — The Day of Shame]. ''The New American''. Retrieved October 24, 2019.
*[https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/33848-what-you-didn-t-know-about-the-united-nations What You Didn’t Know About the United Nations]. ''The New American''. October 24, 2019. Retrieved October 24, 2019.
*Scaliger, Charles (November 6, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/print-magazine/item/33798-act-now-to-live-poor-the-un-s-plan-for-you Act Now To Live Poor: The UN’s Plan for You]. ''The New American''. Retrieved November 6, 2019.
*Rosiak, Luke (November 12, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/obama-clinton-alumni-serve-at-un-continuing-liberal-influence-over-international-affairs-during-trump-era_3144302.html Obama, Clinton Alumni Serve at UN, Continuing Liberal Influence Over International Affairs During Trump Era]. ''The Epoch Times'' (from ''The Daily Caller''). Retrieved November 12, 2019.
*[https://thenewamerican.com/child-raping-un-peace-troops-nwo-military-exposed/ Child-raping UN “Peace” Troops (NWO Military) Exposed]. ''The New American''. December 28, 2020. Retrieved January 1, 2021.</ref> [[European Union]],<ref>Multiple references:
*Newman, Alex (August 20, 2013). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/item/16343-the-eu-regionalization-trumps-sovereignty The EU: Regionalization Trumps Sovereignty]. ''The New American''. Retrieved November 28, 2017.
*Newman, Alex (November 14, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/30645-euro-globalists-pursue-eu-military-for-empire-of-peace Euro-Globalists Pursue EU Military for “Empire of Peace”]. ''The New American''. Retrieved November 14, 2018.
*Byas, Steve (November 14, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/30647-brexit-difficulty-best-course-is-not-to-get-into-globalist-deals-such-as-european-union Brexit Difficulty: Best Course Is Not to Get Into Globalist Deals Such as European Union]. ''The New American''. Retrieved November 14, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (December 13, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/12/13/eu-none-member-states-big-enough-pursue-national-interest/ EU: ‘None of Our Member-States Is Big Enough to Pursue Their Own National Interests’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
*Jasper, William F. (May 10, 2013). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/15360-united-states-of-europe United States of Europe]. ''The New American''. Retrieved May 29, 2019.
*Byas, Steve (December 19, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/34382-poland-s-national-sovereignty-challenged-by-eu Poland’s National Sovereignty Challenged by EU]. ''The New American''. Retrieved December 20, 2019.
See also:
*Duke, Selwyn (January 28, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/31321-rallying-the-troops-globalist-intellectuals-warn-that-the-eu-is-coming-apart Rallying the Troops, Globalist “Intellectuals” Warn That the EU is “Coming Apart”]. ''The New American''. Retrieved January 29, 2019.
*Wolverton, Joe (May 14, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/32347-swiss-referendum-requires-voters-to-decide-between-guns-or-globalism Swiss Referendum Requires Voters to Decide Between Guns or Globalism]. ''The New American''. Retrieved May 14, 2019.
*Barnes, Fred (September 26, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/american-independence American independence]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved September 28, 2019.</ref> [[Paris climate agreement]], [[World Trade Organization]],<ref>Multiple references:
*Gomez, Christian (July 12, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/foreign-policy/item/29522-new-bilateral-trade-agreements-are-still-under-globalist-wto-authority New "Bilateral" Trade Agreements Are Still Under Globalist WTO Authority]. ''The New American''. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
*Byas, Steve (May 17, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/foreign-policy/item/29074-wto-ruling-demonstrates-dangers-of-multilateral-trade-agreements WTO Ruling Demonstrates Dangers of Multilateral Trade Agreements]. ''The New American''. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
*Jasper, William F. (May 27, 2015). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/constitution/item/20954-wto-ruling-blasts-u-s-sovereignty-tpp-threatens-more-of-same WTO Ruling Blasts U.S. Sovereignty; TPP Threatens More of Same]. ''The New American''. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
*Byas, Steve (September 13, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/foreign-policy/item/30060-wto-hopes-to-get-stronger-via-high-number-of-disputes WTO Hopes to Get Stronger Via High Number of Disputes]. ''The New American''. Retrieved September 13, 2018.
See also:
*Gomez, Christian (September 7, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/north-america/item/30007-new-nafta-deal-with-canada-this-month New NAFTA Deal With Canada This Month?] ''The New American''. Retrieved September 7, 2018.</ref> [[NATO]],<ref>Multiple references:
*McManus, John F. (November 22, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/reviews/opinion/item/27443-the-truth-about-nato The Truth About NATO]. ''The New American''. Retrieved December 26, 2017.
*McManus, John F. (December 18, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/reviews/opinion/item/34379-nato-s-real-purpose NATO’s Real Purpose]. ''The New American''. Retrieved December 18, 2019.</ref> the [[Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe]],<ref>Jasper, William F. (October 15, 2020). [https://thenewamerican.com/international-election-monitors-arrive-in-us-led-by-soros-activist-and-merkel-cfr-flunky/ International Election Monitors Arrive in US — Led by Soros Activist and Merkel-CFR Flunky]. ''The New American''. Retrieved October 21, 2020.</ref> and [[NAFTA]],<ref>Scaliger, Charles (November 28, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/print-magazine/item/27457-naftas-realignment-of-political-power NAFTA's Realignment of Political Power]. ''The New American''. Retrieved November 28, 2017.</ref> which place restrictions on a nation's autonomy and independence. These include regional supranational organizations, which act as a steppingstone for further world integration.<ref name="RegionalOrders"/> The difficulty to achieving [[Brexit]] because of globalist opposition is another example.<ref>Byas, Steve (September 25, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/33506-britain-s-struggle-to-leave-the-eu-demonstrates-the-tenacity-of-globalists Britain’s Struggle to Leave the EU Demonstrates the Tenacity of Globalists]. ''The New American''. Retrieved September 25, 2019.</ref>
*The [[International Criminal Court]], which is allowed in some areas to try American soldiers – outside of American courts.<ref name="Groves2010"/>
*National governments, including the U.S., submitting their armed forces under the command of international organizations and punishing soldiers such as [[Michael New]] who refuse to submit to those organizations.
*During the [[European migrant crisis]], caused and even promoted by [[European Union]] elites and other globalists,<ref>Newman, Alex (August 20, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/print-magazine/item/29717-globalists-created-the-refugee-crisis Globalists Created the Refugee Crisis]. ''The New American''. Retrieved August 20, 2018. See also:
*Delingpole, James (September 16, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/09/16/delingpole-civil-war-is-coming-to-europe-warns-german-politician/ Delingpole: ‘Civil War Is Coming to Europe’ Warns German Politician]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 16, 2018.
*Murray, Douglas (2018). [https://www.amazon.com/Strange-Death-Europe-Immigration-Identity/dp/1472958055/ ''The Strange Death of Europe: Immigration, Identity, Islam'']. London: Bloomsbury Publishing. ISBN 978-1472958051.</ref> the people of Europe had little ability to change Europe's [[open borders]] policies, despite their strong disapproval of the situation.<ref name="Hayward2016"/> Europe's elites used the ensuing chaos to advance their globalist agenda<ref>Newman, Alex (March 22, 2016). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/22793-refugee-crisis-using-chaos-to-build-power Refugee Crisis: Using Chaos to Build Power]. ''The New American''. Retrieved December 11, 2017.</ref> and wipe out Europe's Christian roots.<ref>Multiple references:
*Newman, Alex (August 20, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/print-magazine/item/29716-globalists-using-mass-migration-to-de-christianize-the-west Globalists Using Mass Migration to De-Christianize the West]. ''The New American''. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
*[https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/30636-bill-jasper-alex-newman-deep-state-flooding-west-with-islamic-refugees Why is the Deep State Flooding the West with Islamic "Refugees"?] ''The New American''. November 13, 2018. Retrieved November 13, 2018.</ref>
*The push for globalist immigration policies such as increasingly higher immigration levels, the "[[Free Movement of People]]" as practiced in the EU, [[amnesty]] for [[illegal immigrants]], and support for [[open borders]] and opposition to border security and [[border wall]]s.<ref>Multiple references:
*Jasper, William F. (August 7, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/print-magazine/item/29715-no-borders-no-nation No Borders, No Nation]. ''The New American''. Retrieved August 15, 2018.
*[https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/immigration/item/30420-christian-gomez-bill-jasper-deep-state-using-immigration-to-build-nau Deep State Using Immigration to Build North American Union]. ''The New American''. October 23, 2018. Retrieved October 23, 2018.
*[https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/30650-bil-jasper-alex-newman-new-world-order-wants-mass-migration-west Why the New World Order Wants Mass Migration into the West]. ''The New American''. November 14, 2018. Retrieved November 14, 2018.
See also:
*Jasper, William F. (October 23, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/immigration/item/30429-trump-hungary-s-orban-to-stand-alone-against-signing-dangerous-un-migration-compact Trump, Hungary’s Orban to Stand Alone Against Signing Dangerous UN Migration Compact?] ''The New American''. Retrieved October 23, 2018.
*Friedman, Victoria (December 21, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/12/21/eu-un-back-illegal-mass-migration-says-hungarian-govt/ EU, UN Back Illegal Mass Migration, Says Hungarian Govt]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 21, 2018.
*Cuthbertson, Charlotte (May 29, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/communism-expert-on-whats-behind-the-push-for-open-borders_2941964.html Communism Expert on What’s Behind the Push for Open Borders]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved May 29, 2019.
*Rappaport, Nolan (July 9, 2019). [https://thehill.com/opinion/immigration/452080-democrats-calling-for-decriminalization-of-illegal-entry-abandoning Democrats calling for decriminalization of illegal entry abandoning national sovereignty]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 9, 2019.
*Newman, Alex (December 1, 2016). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/24744-new-un-chief-to-europe-ignore-voters-open-the-borders New UN Chief to Europe: Ignore Voters, Open the Borders]. ''The New American''. Retrieved September 22, 2020.</ref> Both globalist European politicians, including President of the European Commission [[Jean-Claude Juncker]],<ref>Hale, Virginia (November 28, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/11/28/eu-president-without-millions-african-migrants-europe-lody/ EU President: Without Millions of African Migrants, Europe Will Be Lost]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 28, 2017.</ref> and American politicians including U.S. Representative [[Luis Gutierrez]]<ref>Binder, John (November 28, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/28/21-times-exiting-rep-luis-gutierrez-touted-open-borders/ 21 Times Exiting Rep. Luis Gutierrez Touted Open-Borders]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 28, 2017.</ref> and Speaker of the House [[Paul Ryan]],<ref>Hahn, Julia (October 17, 2015). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2015/10/17/paul-ryans-open-borders-push-luis-gutierrez-exposed-2013-video/ Paul Ryan’s Open Borders Push With Luis Gutierrez Exposed in 2013 Video]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 28, 2017.</ref> have advocated for globalist immigration policies. Globalists have tried to force the [[Israel]]i government to accept mass migration.<ref>Glick, Caroline (April 4, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2018/04/04/caroline-glick-israel-turns-corner-protecting-sovereignty/ Caroline Glick: Israel Turns the Corner on Protecting Its Sovereignty]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 4, 2018.</ref> This push is seen in international agreements.<ref>Multiple references:
*Cadman, Dan (May 8, 2018). [https://cis.org/Cadman/Beware-Immigration-Provisions-International-Agreements Beware of Immigration Provisions in International Agreements]. ''Center for Immigration Studies''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.
*Cadman, Dan (July 24, 2018). [https://cis.org/Cadman/OpenBorders-Agendas-and-AntiAmerican-Bias-Underwritten-US-Taxpayers Open-Borders Agendas and Anti-American Bias, Underwritten by U.S. Taxpayers]. ''Center for Immigration Studies''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.</ref>
*A left-wing environmentalist agenda, including from the UN, which seeks to fight climate change by implementing socialist policies and centralizing authority.<ref>Multiple references:
*Newman, Alex (August 19, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/print-magazine/item/29720-un-environmental-schemes-advance-world-government UN “Environmental” Schemes Advance World Government]. ''The New American''. Retrieved August 19, 2018.
*[https://www.thenewamerican.com/tech/environment/item/30658-bill-jasper-alex-newman-deep-state-using-environmentalism-build-global-government Deep State Using Environmentalism to Build Global Government]. ''The New American''. November 15, 2018. Retrieved November 15, 2018.
*Starr, Penny (November 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/11/29/u-n-secretary-rise-of-nationalism-threatens-fight-against-climate-change/ U.N. Secretary: Rise of Nationalism Threatens Fight Against Climate Change]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
*[https://www.thenewamerican.com/tech/environment/item/30904-alex-newman-bill-hahn-cop24-fantic-globalists-work-restrict-liberty At UN COP24 Climate Summit, Frantic Globalists Work to Restrict Liberty]. ''The New American''. December 12, 2018. Retrieved December 12, 2018.
*Newman, Alex (December 15, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/tech/environment/item/30931-un-boss-use-climate-action-to-transform-world UN Boss: Use “Climate Action” to “Transform World”]. ''The New American''. Retrieved December 15, 2018.
*Murphy, James (January 6, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/congress/item/31113-ocasio-cortez-s-green-new-deal-represents-the-true-wishes-of-democrats-and-globalists Ocasio-Cortez’s “Green New Deal” Represents the True Wishes of Democrats and Globalists]. ''The New American''. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
*Newman, Alex (January 7, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/print-magazine/item/30976-using-the-climate-to-transform-the-world Using the Climate to Transform the World]. ''The New American''. Retrieved January 7, 2019.
*Newman, Alex (January 8, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/print-magazine/item/30977-wealth-redistribution-and-globalism-for-the-climate Wealth Redistribution and Globalism, for the Climate]. ''The New American''. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
*Tolleson, T. Dan (March 8, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/reviews/item/31680-carbon-tax-free-trade-agreements-steps-toward-world-government Carbon Tax, “Free Trade” Agreements: Steps Toward World Government?] ''The New American''. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
*Starr, Penny (May 6, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/05/06/un-humans-could-cause-extinction-of-1-million-species-globalism-will-fix/ UN: Humans Could Cause Extinction of 1 Million Species, Globalism Will Fix]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 6, 2019.
*Jasper, William F. (October 8, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/tech/environment/item/33618-one-world-under-the-un-cfr-globalists-push-un-global-pact-for-the-environment One Green World Under the UN? CFR Globalists Push UN Global Pact for the Environment]. ''The New American''. Retrieved October 8, 2019.
*Sobieski, Daniel John (October 23, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/green-new-deal-is-a-new-version-of-agenda-21-the-plan-to-destroy-us-way-of-life Green New Deal is a new version of Agenda 21, the plan to destroy US way of life]. ''LifeSiteNews'' (from the ''American Thinker''). Retrieved October 23, 2019.
See also:
*Newman, Alex (March 18, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/tech/environment/item/31778-un-summit-seeks-new-world-order-to-transform-the-way-we-live UN Summit Seeks “New World Order” to “Transform the Way We Live”]. ''The New American''. Retrieved March 18, 2019.
*Lowry, Rich (August 30, 2019). [https://www.nationalreview.com/2019/08/amazon-fires-g-7-summit-misinformed-action/ The Amazon Scam]. ''National Review''. Retrieved September 1, 2019.
*Skurkiss, Peter (September 10, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/climate-change-core-to-european-central-banks-mission-says-new-head Climate change ‘core’ to European Central Bank’s mission, says new head]. ''LifeSiteNews'' (from the ''American Thinker''). Retrieved September 10, 2019.
*Polumbo, Brad (September 23, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/the-shut-down-dc-climate-protests-are-a-trojan-horse-for-socialism The climate change protests are a Trojan horse for socialism]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
*Newman, Alex (November 30, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/tech/environment/item/34186-un-cop25-climate-summit-promises-more-global-governance UN COP25 “Climate” Summit Promises More “Global Governance”]. ''The New American''. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
*Kent, Simon (December 3, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/environment/2019/12/03/danish-academic-u-n-might-use-military-to-enforce-climate-agenda/ Danish Academic: U.N. Might Use Military to Enforce Climate Agenda]. ''Breitbart News''. December 3, 2019.
*Duke, Selwyn (December 5, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/tech/environment/item/34241-u-n-military-action-to-enforce-climate-agenda-it-may-happen-says-academic UN Military Action to Enforce Climate Agenda? It May Happen, Says Academic]. ''The New American''. Retrieved December 5, 2019.
*Kent, Simon (December 11, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/environment/2019/12/11/climate-activists-cheer-as-al-gore-slams-uks-stupid-brexit-decision/ Climate Activists Cheer as Al Gore Slams UK’s ‘Stupid’ Brexit Decision]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 11, 2019.
*Kent, Simon (September 27, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/09/27/world-leaders-fear-end-of-times-tell-u-n-to-act-on-coronavirus-and-climate-or-face-doom/ World Leaders Fear End of Times: Tell U.N. to Act on Coronavirus and Climate or Face Doom]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
*Murdoch, Anthony (October 1, 2020). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/rockefeller-foundationfunded-prof-govts-could-use-lockdowns-to-tackle-climate-emergency Rockefeller Foundation–funded prof: Govts could use lockdowns to tackle ‘climate emergency’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved October 22, 2020.</ref> Liberal globalists claim that climate change is such a pressing concern that a country's national sovereignty should be irrelevant so the world can "solve" it.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://twitter.com/FranklinFoer/status/1165275312147615745 Franklin Foer]. ''Twitter''. August 24, 2019. Retrieved August 25, 2019.
*Foer, Franklin (August 24, 2019). [https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2019/08/amazon-fires-show-limits-sovereignty/596779/ The Amazon Fires Are More Dangerous Than WMDs]. ''The Atlantic''. Retrieved August 25, 2019.</ref>
*Support for a unified international currency, such as the [[Euro]], which restricts the financial and economic independence of individual nation-states.<ref>Multiple references:
*Scaliger, Charles (August 20, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/print-magazine/item/29721-manage-the-money-manage-the-world Manage the Money, Manage the World]. ''The New American''. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
*[https://www.thenewamerican.com/economy/item/34073-alex-newman-enslaving-humanity-under-a-global-currency-behind-the-deep-state Enslaving Humanity Under a Global Currency | Behind The Deep State]. ''The New American''. November 19, 2019. Retrieved November 19, 2019.</ref> [[Europhile]]s have advocated for a Eurozone budget to further reduce national sovereignty and destroy populist political parties.<ref>Hale, Virginia (September 27, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/09/27/commission-eu-must-curb-national-sovereignty-kill-populism/ Commission: EU Must Curb National Sovereignty to Kill Populism]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 27, 2018.</ref>
*Support for so-called [[free trade|"free" trade]], which makes individual nations economically dependent on each other and thus reduces their autonomy.<ref>Multiple references:
*Scaliger, Charles (August 20, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/print-magazine/item/29719-free-trade-isn-t-really-about-trade “Free Trade” Isn’t Really About Trade]. ''The New American''. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
*[https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/north-america/item/32133-behind-deep-state-alex-newman-regional-governments-advance-nwo Regional Governments Advance New World Order - Behind the Deep State]. ''The New American''. April 29, 2019. Retrieved April 29, 2019.
*Gomez, Christian (September 13, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/foreign-policy/item/33405-bilateral-betrayal-the-road-to-globalist-serfdom Bilateral Betrayal: The Free Trade Route to Globalism]. ''The New American''. Retrieved September 13, 2019.
*[https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/item/34038-art-thompson-free-trade-agenda-for-new-world-order Free Trade = Agenda for New World Order]. ''The New American''. November 14, 2019. Retrieved November 14, 2019.</ref>
*Seeking to do away with national identity, which unites a country and makes it distinct from other countries.<ref>Kraychik, Robert (July 24, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2018/07/24/dennis-prager-leftists-dont-believe-in-national-identities/ Dennis Prager: Leftists ‘Don’t Believe in National Identities’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 26, 2018.</ref>
*Left-wing [[Judicial activism|activist judges]] who put advancing their policy or philosophical preferences above interpreting the constitution as the founding fathers intended.<ref>Kirkwood, R. Cort (December 20, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/immigration/item/30973-judges-continue-war-on-us-sovereignty-domestic-violence-now-asylum-claims Judges Continue War on U.S. Sovereignty: Gang Fears, Domestic Violence Now Asylum Claims]. ''The New American''. Retrieved December 20, 2018.</ref>
*UN education programs, which instill left-wing and Marxist values into children in the countries where they are implemented.<ref>Newman, Alex (February 6, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/print-magazine/item/31250-education-s-future-globalization-of-indoctrination Education’s Future: Globalization of Indoctrination]. ''The New American''. Retrieved February 6, 2019.</ref>
*Globalists used the "[[COVID-19]]" pandemic to promote one-world government and other internationalist and anti-sovereignty policies.<ref>Freiburger, Calvin (September 21, 2020). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/fauci-calls-for-strengthening-who-rebuilding-infrastructure-of-human-existence Fauci calls for strengthening WHO, ‘rebuilding infrastructure of human existence’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved September 22, 2020. See also:
*Hickson, Maike (September 28, 2020). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/bishop-schneider-coronavirus-response-has-signs-of-a-world-government Bishop Schneider: Coronavirus response ‘has signs of a world government’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved October 3, 2020.</ref> The World Economic Forum's "[[Great Reset]]" is an example of the globalist-left taking advantage of the coronavirus to undermine sovereignty and freedom.<ref>Multiple references:
*Newman, Alex (July 15, 2020). [https://thenewamerican.com/un-backed-great-reset-to-usher-in-new-world-order/ UN-Backed “Great Reset” to Usher in New World Order]. ''The New American''. Retrieved November 5, 2020.
*[https://thenewamerican.com/un-backed-great-reset-to-usher-in-new-world-order-2/ UN-Backed “Great Reset” To Usher in New World Order | Behind the Deep State]. ''The New American''. July 20, 2020. Retrieved November 5, 2020.
*Kent, Simon (October 14, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/10/14/world-economic-forum-outlines-its-great-reset-to-end-traditional-capitalism/ World Economic Forum Outlines Its ‘Great Reset’ to End Traditional Capitalism]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
*Wolfe, Raymond (November 2, 2020). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/the-great-reset-is-a-radical-attack-on-freedom-and-christian-values The ‘Great Reset’ is a radical attack on freedom and Christian values]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved November 5, 2020.
*Wolfe, Raymond (November 20, 2020). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/soviet-propaganda-expert-covid-isolation-blatantly-and-obviously-cover-for-social-control Soviet propaganda expert: COVID isolation ‘blatantly and obviously cover for social control’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
*Virgil (November 21, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2020/11/21/virgil-if-you-liked-the-new-world-order-youll-love-the-great-reset/ Virgil: If You Liked the ‘New World Order,’ You’ll Love ‘The Great Reset’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
*Newman, Alex (December 28, 2020). [https://thenewamerican.com/the-great-reset-deep-state-globalists-taking-over-the-world-and-you/ The Great Reset: Deep State Globalists Taking Over the World and You!] ''The New American''. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
See also:
*[https://thenewamerican.com/you-will-own-nothing-by-2030/ “You Will Own Nothing” By 2030]. ''The New American''. December 21, 2020. Retrieved January 1, 2021.</ref>
*The [[Defund the Police]] movement to create chaos and [[lawlessness]] and destroy American sovereignty.<ref>Goudsmit, Linda (June 21, 2020). [https://www.trevorloudon.com/2020/06/political-predators-threaten-america-with-extinction/ Political Predators Threaten America With Extinction]. ''TrevorLoudon.com''. Retrieved November 7, 2020.</ref>

Numerous other examples of the War on Sovereignty exist.<ref name="Jalsevac2017"/>

==Non-governmental organizations opposed to sovereignty==
Essentially every international governmental organization in existence – including the [[United Nations]], [[European Union]], [[World Trade Organization]], and others listed elsewhere in this article – explicitly or implicitly support the War on Sovereignty. However, numerous [[NGO|non-governmental organizations]] and lobbying groups also support doing away with national sovereignty and autonomy.

[[George Soros]], who wrote in 1998 that "the sovereignty of states must be subordinated to international law and international institutions"<ref name="Scarborough2016">Scarborough, Rowan (October 20, 2016). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/oct/20/hillary-clinton-embraces-george-soros-radical-visi/ Hillary Clinton embraces George Soros’ ‘radical’ vision of open-border world]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved December 11, 2017.</ref> and in 2009 that "sovereignty is an anachronistic concept originating in bygone times"<ref>Soros, George (October 28, 2009). [https://foreignpolicy.com/2009/10/28/the-peoples-sovereignty/ The People’s Sovereignty]. ''Foreign Policy''. Retrieved December 11, 2017.</ref> among other statements, funds several organizations that promote mass migration and undermine – and eventually seek to completely do away with – sovereignty and [[Border|national borders]], including the Columbia Global Policy Initiative, Global Policy Institute, International Migration Institute, and the [[Open Society Foundations]].<ref name="Obstacle"/><ref name="Scarborough2016"/><ref>Multiple references:
*Jasper, William F. (August 19, 2016). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/immigration/item/23893-hacked-docs-expose-soros-obama-un-refugee-invasion-network Hacked Docs Expose Soros-Obama-UN Refugee Invasion Network]. ''The New American''. Retrieved December 11, 2017.
*Tomlinson, Chris (August 20, 2016). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2016/08/20/soros-leaks-un-chief-behind-scenes-advocate/ Soros Leaks Refer To UN Chief As ‘Elite, Behind The Scenes’ Soros Advocate]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 11, 2017.
*Glick, Caroline (August 26, 2016). [https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2016/08/26/soross_campaign_of_global_chaos_131622.html Soros's Campaign of Global Chaos]. ''RealClearPolitics''. Retrieved December 11, 2017.
*Friedman, Victoria (January 15, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/01/15/soros-dominant-ideology-nationalism-eu-verge-breakdown/ Soros Pledges Renewed Fight Against ‘Dominant Ideology’ of Nationalism, Says EU ‘on Verge of Breakdown’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 20, 2018.
*Newman, Alex (July 3, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/29448-soros-demands-eu-sanctions-on-hungary-for-resisting-migration Soros Demands EU Sanctions on Hungary For Resisting Migration]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
See also:
*[https://www.rt.com/news/410652-george-soros-one-world-government/ ‘George Soros seeks a one world government to serve oligarchs, not the people’ – US State Senator]. ''RT''. November 22, 2017. Retrieved December 11, 2017.
*Pocius, Skomantas (June 4, 2018). [https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/orban-soros-and-the-unbridgeable-conflict-over-hungarian-sovereignty/ Orbán, Soros, and the Unbridgeable Conflict Over Hungarian Sovereignty]. ''The American Conservative''. Retrieved June 6, 2018.</ref> Other organizations also oppose and seek to undermine national sovereignty:

*[[Bilderberg group]]<ref name="PlotGlobalism"/><ref name="TrumpWhy?"/><ref>Jasper, William F. (July 24, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/print-magazine/item/32772-bilderberg-and-the-global-deep-state Bilderberg and the Global Deep State]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2019.</ref>
*[[Council on Foreign Relations]]<ref name="Perloff2009">Perloff, James (July 23, 2009). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/foreign-policy/item/1213-council-on-foreign-relations Council On Foreign Relations]. ''The New American''. Retrieved November 27, 2017.</ref><ref>Multiple references:
*Newman, Alex (February 25, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/25475-some-of-trump-s-picks-have-troubling-links-to-globalism-cfr Some of Trump's Picks Have Troubling Links to Globalism, CFR]. ''The New American''. Retrieved November 27, 2017.
*Byas, Steve (December 19, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/foreign-policy/item/30962-history-of-push-for-global-order-revealed-in-latest-foreign-affairs History of Push for Global Order Revealed in Latest Foreign Affairs]. ''The New American''. Retrieved December 19, 2018.
*Jasper, William F. (May 7, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/north-america/item/32218-council-of-councils-cfr-deep-state-convenes-latest-globalist-confab-on-world-order Council of Councils: CFR Deep State Convenes Latest Globalist Confab on “World Order”]. ''The New American''. Retrieved May 7, 2019.
*[https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/foreign-policy/item/32562-behind-the-deep-state-inside-cfr Inside the Council on Foreign Relations - Behind the Deep State]. ''The New American''. June 10, 2019. Retrieved June 10, 2019.
*Newman, Alex (October 23, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/33828-cfr-u-s-needs-more-mass-migration-bigger-welfare-state CFR: U.S. Needs More Mass Migration, Bigger Welfare State]. ''The New American''. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
*Jasper, William F. (January 27, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/bidens-cabinet-appointments-refilling-the-swamp-with-deep-state-globalists-from-the-cfr/ Biden’s Cabinet Appointments: Refilling the Swamp With Deep State Globalists From the CFR]. ''The New American''. Retrieved January 31, 2021.</ref>
*[[Trilateral Commission]]<ref name="DeepState2018"/><ref>[https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/item/32408-trilateral-commission-behind-the-deep-state Trilateral Commission | Behind the Deep State]. ''The New American''. May 21, 2019. Retrieved May 22, 2019.</ref>
*[[Bohemian Grove]]<ref name="SecretSocieties"/><ref>Adelmann, Bob (July 13, 2011). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/9468-bohemian-grove-where-the-elite-meet-to-eat-and-conspire Bohemian Grove: Where the Elite Meet to Eat (and Conspire)]. ''The New American''. Retrieved December 21, 2017.</ref>

Other nongovernmental organizations with similar goals and beliefs include the World Government Summit,<ref>Multiple references:
*Newman, Alex (February 21, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/asia/item/28339-creepy-world-government-summit-targets-america-freedom Creepy “World Government Summit” Targets America, Freedom]. ''The New American''. Retrieved February 21, 2018.
*Newman, Alex (February 22, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/asia/item/31542-at-world-government-summit-globalists-push-un-agenda-2030 At “World Government Summit,” Globalists Push UN Agenda 2030]. ''The New American''. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
*Jasper, William F. (April 4, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/print-magazine/item/31835-world-government-summit-what-you-re-not-supposed-to-see World Government Summit: What You’re Not Supposed to See]. ''The New American''. Retrieved April 4, 2019.
*[https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/asia/item/33033-behind-the-deep-state-alex-newman-world-government-summit World Government Summit - Behind the Deep State]. ''The New American''. August 6, 2019. Retrieved August 6, 2019.</ref> the World Affairs Council, the Aspen Institute, Le Cercle, the Brookings Institution, the Club of Rome, the [[Atlantic Council]], and the [[World Economic Forum]].<ref name="DeepState2018"/><ref>Jasper, William F. (September 23, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/asia/item/30146-globalists-and-communists-converge-at-davos-sponsored-tech-summit-in-china Globalists and Communists Converge at Davos-sponsored Tech Summit in China]. ''The New American''. Retrieved September 23, 2018.</ref> The World Assembly of Religions for Peace has also promoted globalist policies.<ref>Newman, Alex (September 5, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/culture/faith-and-morals/item/33346-global-alliance-of-religions-joins-push-for-un-agenda-2030 Global Alliance of Religions Joins Push for UN Agenda 2030]. ''The New American''. Retrieved September 5, 2019.</ref>

Many of these organizations are part of the [[deep state]] and are able to exert an extraordinary and disproportionate amount of influence on world affairs, especially since their membership rolls include highly influential figures from various fields and professions, including those from both U.S. political parties.<ref name="DeepState2018">Newman, Alex (January 8, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/print-magazine/item/27866-deep-state-behind-the-deep-state-cfr-trilaterals-bilderbergs Deep State Behind the Deep State: CFR, Trilaterals, Bilderbergs]. ''The New American''. Retrieved January 9, 2018.</ref><ref name="SecretSocieties">Newman, Alex (January 8, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/print-magazine/item/27870-deep-state-secret-societies-skull-and-bones-bohemians-illuminati Deep State: Secret Societies: Skull and Bones, Bohemians, Illuminati]. ''The New American''. Retrieved January 9, 2018. 
See also:
*[https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/item/27632-alex-newman-deep-state-role-secret-societies-in-deep-state-p4-of5 The Role of Secret Societies in the Deep State]. ''The New American''. December 21, 2017. Retrieved December 27, 2017.</ref><ref>[https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/item/27622-alex-newman-deep-state-behind-deep-state-cfr-bilderberg-trilaterals-p3-of5 Deep State Behind the Deep State: Council on Foreign Relations, Bilderberg, Trilaterals]. ''The New American''. December 20, 2017. Retrieved December 21, 2017.</ref> For example, Bilderberg group attendees have connections to essentially every major political, corporate, and media organization in the world, illustrating the massive effect the organization is, at least, potentially able to assert on world affairs.<ref>Lutz, Ashley (June 12, 2012). [https://www.businessinsider.com/this-chart-shows-the-bilderberg-groups-connection-to-everything-in-the-world-2012-6 This Chart Shows The Bilderberg Group's Connection To Everything In The World]. ''Business Insider''. Retrieved December 21, 2017.</ref> Many of the figures behind these organizations are also very influential in the world economy,<ref>[https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/item/27799-alex-newman-deep-state-money-men-rockefeller-rothschild-soros-p5-of5 Deep State Money Men: Rockefeller, Rothschild, Soros]. ''The New American''. Retrieved December 27, 2017.
See also:
*Vitali, Stefania; Glattfelder, James B.; Battiston, Stefano (October 26, 2011). [http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0025995 The Network of Global Corporate Control]. ''PLOS''. Retrieved December 27, 2017.</ref> and these organizations are and were funded by wealthy globalists such as Soros, the Rockefeller family, and the Rothschild family.<ref>Newman, Alex (January 8, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/print-magazine/item/27869-deep-state-follow-the-rothschild-soros-and-rockefeller-money Deep State: Follow the Rothschild, Soros, and Rockefeller Money]. ''The New American''. Retrieved January 9, 2018.</ref> Thus, these organizations represent powerful forces fighting against national sovereignty and for globalism and one-world government.<ref name="DeepState2018"/>

==Conservative reaction to the War on Sovereignty==
[[File:United Kingdom EU referendum 2016 area results.svg.png|thumb|200px|On June 23, 2016, the British people [[Brexit|voted to reverse]] the War on Sovereignty]]
While many people who claim to be "conservative" or libertarian<ref>Kraychik, Robert (August 1, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/radio/2018/08/01/henry-olsen-libertarianism-is-a-marxist-heresy-that-subverts-nations-to-markets/ Henry Olsen: ‘Libertarianism Is a Marxist Heresy’ that Subverts Nations to Markets]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 3, 2018.</ref> also support globalism, [[open borders]], and the War on Sovereignty, many consistent [[conservative]]s have also fought back against it. The election of [[Donald Trump]] as U.S. President in 2016 was a reaction against the War on Sovereignty, as seen by Trump's positions and actions as president, and it served as a setback to globalists<ref name="Jalsevac2017">Jalsevac, Steve (February 6, 2017). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/the-main-reason-for-the-hate-against-donald-trump The surprising real reason for the hate against Donald Trump]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved December 11, 2017.</ref> (see also: [[Donald Trump and nationalism]]). Some organizations, such as the [[John Birch Society]] and the [[Eagle Forum]], have also fought against the War on Sovereignty, along with conservative evangelical Christians<ref name="Rebellion"/> and Catholics.<ref>Multiple references:
*McLean, Dorothy Cummings (May 17, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/cdl.-burke-god-does-not-make-one-world-government-just-and-legitimate Cdl. Burke: God doesn’t make one-world government ‘just and legitimate’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved May 17, 2019.
*Williams, Thomas D. (May 16, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/05/16/conservative-catholics-gather-in-rome-to-oppose-global-one-world-order/ Conservative Catholics Gather in Rome to Oppose ‘Global One-World Order’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 17, 2019.</ref> [[Paleoconservative]]s, [[National conservatism|national conservatives]], and [[Economic nationalism|economic nationalists]] take the strongest stances in favor of national sovereignty.

In Europe, [[Euroskepticism]] and [[right-wing populism]] serve as the main sources of opposition to the War on Sovereignty, and they have been boosted by incidents such as the [[Eurozone Crisis]] and the [[European migrant crisis]]. Notable victories in Europe by Euroskeptics include the 2016 [[Brexit]] vote<ref>[https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/editorials/brexit-is-at-bottom-about-self-rule Brexit is, at bottom, about self-rule]. ''Washington Examiner''. March 24, 2019. Retrieved March 24, 2019.</ref> and the establishment of nationalist governments over [[Poland]], [[Hungary]],<ref>Shaw, Adam (September 25, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/hungary-joins-trumps-attack-on-open-borders Hungary joins Trump’s attack on 'open-borders' agenda at UN, says 'national interest comes first']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 25, 2019.</ref> and [[Italy]], among other countries.<ref>Jasper, William F. (December 11, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/30885-europe-in-revolt-people-vs-elites-on-migration-climate-taxes-brexit-and-more Europe in Revolt: People vs. Elites on Migration, Climate, Taxes, Brexit, and More]. ''The New American''. Retrieved December 11, 2018.</ref> The governments in the former two countries have fought against EU attempts at establishing greater centralization, undoing national sovereignty, and advancing open borders policies.<ref>Multiple references:
*Byas, Steve (December 26, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/27810-poland-objects-to-eu-attacks-on-its-national-sovereignty Poland Objects to EU Attacks on its “National Sovereignty”]. ''The New American''. Retrieved December 26, 2017.
*Montgomery, Jack (February 21, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/02/21/hungary-unites-poland-beat-brussels/ Hungary Unites With Poland To Fight Brussels]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (January 4, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/01/04/poland-hungary-unite-eurocrats-empire/ Poland and Hungary Unite Against Eurocrats: ‘We Don’t Want to Live in an Empire’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 5, 2018.
*Nelson, Soraya Sarhaddi (March 12, 2018). [https://www.npr.org/sections/parallels/2018/03/12/587949473/how-poland-and-hungary-are-forming-a-powerful-tag-team-against-brussels How Poland And Hungary Are Forming A Powerful Tag Team Against Brussels]. ''NPR''. Retrieved March 14, 2018.</ref> The "liberal international order" saw some decline.<ref>Duke, Selwyn (January 1, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/item/31066-is-the-liberal-international-order-2018-s-biggest-loser Is the “Liberal International Order” 2018’s Biggest Loser?] ''The New American''. Retrieved January 1, 2019.</ref>

In addition, despite the push for "one-world" globalism, the number of [[border wall]]s has been increasing around the world, and the number being built is accelerating.<ref name="Economist"/><ref name="FinancialTimes"/><ref name="WashingtonPost"/> By 2017, over 60 (and according to some sources, nearly or over 70) border walls existed around the world.<ref name="Economist">[https://www.economist.com/blogs/graphicdetail/2016/01/daily-chart-5 More neighbours make more fences]. ''The Economist''. January 7, 2016. Retrieved August 26, 2017.</ref><ref name="FinancialTimes">Greaves, Simon; Faunce, Liz (March 26, 2017). [https://www.ft.com/content/9d4d10cc-0e28-11e7-b030-768954394623 Rise of the border wall shows there is more that divides us]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved August 26, 2017.</ref><ref name="WashingtonPost">Samuel Granados, Samuel; Murphy, Zoeann; Schaul, Kevin; Faiola, Anthony (October 12, 2016). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/world/border-barriers/global-illegal-immigration-prevention/ Raising Barriers: A New Age of Walls · Episode 1]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved August 26, 2017.</ref><ref>Tomlinson, Simon (August 21, 2015). [https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3205724/How-65-countries-erected-security-walls-borders.html World of walls: How 65 countries have erected fences on their borders – four times as many as when the Berlin Wall was toppled – as governments try to hold back the tide of migrants]. ''Daily Mail''. Retrieved August 26, 2017.</ref><ref>Gainor, Cathy (August 26, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/map-border-walls-rise-around-the-world/article/2632607 Map: Border walls rise around the world]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 26, 2017.</ref><ref>Simmons, Ann M. (January 31, 2017). [https://www.latimes.com/world/mexico-americas/la-fg-border-barriers-snap-20170131-story.html Border walls aren't unheard of, but today they increasingly divide friends, not enemies]. ''Los Angeles Times''. Retrieved August 26, 2017.</ref> None of the barriers currently in operation existed before 1945, and their number slowly grew until the [[September 11, 2001 attacks]], after which the rate of wall building greatly accelerated.<ref name="FinancialTimes"/><ref name="WashingtonPost"/><ref>Friedman, Uri (May 19, 2016). [https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2016/05/donald-trump-wall-mexico/483156/ A World of Walls]. ''The Atlantic''. Retrieved August 26, 2017.</ref>

==See also==
*[[Nationalism vs. globalism]]
*[[Uniparty]]
*[[Fabian Socialism]]
*[[Creeping socialism]]
*[[Communism]]

==Further reading==
*Newman, Alex, and Rick Biondi. ''[https://www.amazon.com/World-Federalism-101-Rick-Biondi/dp/1501073338/ World Federalism 101]''. Self-Published, CreateSpace, 2014. ([https://thenewamerican.com/a-review-of-world-federalism-101/ book review])
*Thompson, Arthur R. ''[https://www.amazon.com/International-Merger-Foreign-Entanglements-Thompson/dp/1881919129 International Merger By Foreign Entanglements]''. Appleton, WI: John Birch Society, 2014. ([https://www.thenewamerican.com/reviews/books/item/17630-book-review-international-merger book review])
*Thompson, Arthur R. ''[https://www.jbs.org/store/shopjbs/in-the-shadows-of-the-deep-state In the Shadows of the Deep State: A Century of Council on Foreign Relations Scheming for World Government]''. Appleton, WI: John Birch Society, 2018. ([https://www.thenewamerican.com/print-magazine/item/30978-deep-dive-into-the-deep-state book review])
*[https://www.theepochtimes.com/chapter-seventeen-globalization-communism-at-its-core_2795606.html Chapter Seventeen: Globalization – Communism at Its Core], ''The Epoch Times'' (from ''How the Specter of Communism Is Ruling Our World'').

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