Magyar meets Hungarian president as Trump says next PM 'a good man'
The man who ended Viktor Orbán's 16 years of continuous rule, Péter Magyar, is calling for a speedy transfer of power.
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The man who ended Viktor Orbán's 16 years of continuous rule, Péter Magyar, is calling for a speedy transfer of power.
Péter Magyar, who ended Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule, is set to meet Hungary's president, seeking a swift transfer of power. U.S. President Donald Trump described Magyar as a 'good man' and expressed confidence in his leadership.
Péter Magyar, who ended Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule, is calling for a speedy transfer of power. U.S. President Donald Trump praised Magyar as a 'good man' and expressed confidence in his leadership.
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