Trump cites Putin's approval and says Orban 'can save Western world' as he aligns himself with authoritarian leaders.
Donald Trump on Saturday turned to the words of an authoritarian in his latest effort to paint President Joe Biden as one.
“Even Vladimir Putin … says that Biden’s, and this is a quote, politically motivated persecution of his political rival is very good for Russia because it shows the rottenness of the American political system, which cannot pretend to teach others about democracy,” the former president told a packed stadium in New Hampshire.
Trump also basked in praise from Hungary’s authoritarian prime minister Viktor Orbán.
“Viktor Orbán, the highly respected prime minister of Hungary said Trump is the man who can save the western world,” Trump said. Later on he touted his relationship with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un, “who is very nice.”
“He’s not so fond of this administration, but he’s fond of me,” Trump said.
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