With Donald Trump back in the White House, the globalist cash spigot is finally shutting off. His administration is slashing USAID—the bloated foreign aid arm long used to push Washington’s agenda overseas—prompting cheers from Hungary, where Prime Minister Viktor Orbán sees a golden opportunity for economic growth, stronger defense, and freedom from foreign interference.
Elon Musk didn’t mince words, posting on X:
“USAID is a criminal organization. Time for it to die.”
And it’s not just about cutting waste—though stopping taxpayer dollars from funding absurd projects like shrimp on treadmills is long overdue. This is about uprooting a deeply entrenched system that has funneled billions into “spreading democracy” abroad, often with disastrous consequences.
A New Era in Geopolitics
Ahead of a Brussels summit on European security, Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó declared, “A new era in geopolitics has dawned.” He pointed out Hungary’s commitment to real defense spending—something Trump has long demanded of NATO allies, calling for them to invest at least 5% of GDP. Many European leaders are panicking, fearing Trump will push Ukraine into a peace deal on unfavorable terms, while others scramble to prove their relevance in a shifting global order.
One thing is clear: The U.S. is done playing world policeman, and Trump is prioritizing America first. No government agency has done more to stoke conflict and meddle in foreign affairs than USAID, and its downfall marks a turning point.
Szijjártó’s message goes beyond defense—it’s about Europe stepping out of Washington’s shadow and charting its own course. No more dictates from the U.S. State Department. No more ideological strings attached to foreign cash.
Orbán: Time to Look Beyond Europe
Viktor Orbán isn’t just celebrating this shift—he’s seizing the moment. In a Kossuth Radio interview, he vowed to make 2025 a “fantastic” year by raising wages, strengthening the middle class, and ensuring pensioners are protected. But he made one thing crystal clear: Hungary won’t be shackled to Europe’s sinking economy.
“We cannot be trapped in a declining European economy. Our partnerships with China, South Korea, and the Arab world will provide the growth opportunities we need.”
With Germany in economic freefall—a direct result of Merkel-era policies—Hungary is wisely looking eastward. Geopolitical expert Dr. Ágnes Bernek recently reinforced this strategic pivot, stating:
“Eurasia and Africa are the ‘global islands,’ and whoever dominates them dominates the world.”
USAID Shutdown Shakes Hungary’s ‘Independent’ Media
As Trump’s cuts take effect, their impact is already rippling through Hungary. The left-wing media—long propped up by Washington’s funding—has taken a major hit. Recent reports show Hungarian outlets lost HUF 173 million ($440,000) earmarked for “independent” journalism. But as Orbán’s political director, Balázs Orbán, rightly questioned:
“Just how independent are these outlets if funded by a leftist U.S. agenda?”
David Pressman, the former U.S. ambassador to Budapest and a staunch opponent of Orbán, had personally overseen these payouts, funneling millions to left-liberal media. But now? Pressman is out, and his influence is gone.
At an MCC conference last year, Donald Trump Jr. told Hungarian journalist Zoltán Szalai that Pressman’s meddling was “unprecedented” and “ridiculous.” He promised things would change “the second my father wins.”
And change is happening—fast. Few expected Trump to move this aggressively, but in Hungary, relief is palpable. With USAID out of the picture and America focusing on its own interests, strong nations can finally stand on their own, forging alliances that benefit them—not Washington’s bureaucrats.
Better allies, stronger economies, and a future free from globalist interference—2025 is already looking like a turning point.
