U.S. President Donald Trump greets Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán during a summit to support ending the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza after a ceasefire deal on Oct. 13, 2025, in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Why some populist supporters want a strong‑arm leader and others just want change

Defending democracy requires more than just countering populism in general. It requires recognizing and addressing the authoritarian currents that run through some forms of populist politics.

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