Hungarian foreign minister slams 'lecturing' Biden admin, hopes for return to Trump-era
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Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto says that Hungary is hoping that its relationship with the U.S. will improve to the "mutual respect" that was seen under President Trump.
"We had the best ever political relationship with the United States during the term of President Trump, the best ever political relationship. And I think the reason for that was that President Trump has based this bilateral relationship on mutual respect, and he did not have the intention to judge, to lecture or educate us," he said. "He concentrated on America to develop — America First — and he concentrated on the relationship of ours to develop as well, which can bring mutual benefit for both sides." Adam Shaw is a politics reporter for Fox News Digital, primarily covering immigration and border security.
He says that now, the Biden administration has sought to interfere with domestic issues, and highlighted a move in 2022 to end a bilateral tax agreement that prevented double taxation after Hungary reduced its corporate income tax. Last month, the U.S. also restricted visa-free travel for Hungarian passport holders, citing security concerns, and has also repeatedly criticized the government for its human rights record. He can be reached at adam.shaw2@fox.com or on Twitter.