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Hungary Just Humiliated Donald Trump (w/ Sarah Longwell & Bill Kristol) | Bulwark Podcast

2026-04-13 News & Politics
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Orbán's loss in Hungary was so overwhelming he couldn't cheat his way out of it. But the decisive defeat for both Putin and authoritarianism may also suggest that the vibes they are a changin'. For instance, at home, Trump had to take down his Jesus post because of the backlash from across the political spectrum. People can see he's flailing on the war and the economy. Plus, Vance has a the stink of a loser, Dems can learn some campaigning tricks from Peter Magyar, the Melania-Epstein mystery continues, Trump and Marco are likely to regret those images from the UFC fight, and The Bulwark remains Team Pope Leo. Bill Kristol joins special guest host, Sarah Longwell. Be the hope around the corner — in your neighborhood, nationwide. Learn more and volunteer https://bethehope.us/47QUGIa Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/ BULWARK and use promo code BULWARK at checkout Show Notes: This week's Focus Group pod with sad, mad GOP base voters: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sad-mad-gop-base-with-amy-walter/id1586423406?i=1000760806416 Bill's "Bulwark on Sunday" with Sarah Matthews: https://youtube.com/live/K-OCTsAnnUc?feature=share Monday's "Morning Shots," with David Baer from Budapest: https://open.substack.com/pub/thebulwark/p/maga-international-goes-down-in-flames-orban-magyar-hungary-trump-elections-iran-war-peace-talks-pakistan-strait-hormuz-blockade?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web Pre-order Sarah’s book, How to Eat an Elephant, coming in September!: https://static.macmillan.com/static/smp/how-to-eat-an-elephant-9781250464170/ Chapters: 00:00:24 Hungary Election Shock Result 00:01:51 Why Orban’s Defeat Matters 00:03:51 Global Impact And Putin Angle 00:05:27 Who Is Peter Magyar 00:08:26 Building A Winning Opposition Movement 00:10:37 Lessons For The United States 00:13:03 JD Vance And Trump Back Orban 00:14:59 Global Backlash Against Authoritarianism 00:21:37 Signs Of Trump Weakening 00:25:58 Economic Frustration And Voter Anger 00:26:57 Ad Break – DeleteMe 00:34:21 JD Vance Struggles And Foreign Policy Chaos 00:44:22 Trump Turmoil And Democratic Strategy Become a Bulwark Youtube Plus Member here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG4Hp1KbGw4e02N7FpPXDgQ/join

Top Comments (10)

@Shnuki222 2026-04-13

I'm in Warsaw Poland. I watched the Hungarian elections live. I jumped up and down and lost my mind with happiness 😊

414 17 replies
@T_Tom_76 2026-04-13

Greetings to US from free Hungary!

394 28 replies
@adelbudd67 2026-04-13

His grassroots strategy of going all over rural Hungary is something the Dems need to pay attention to. He was up against a lot of money and he trampled them.

272 56 replies
@YvetteBozzini 2026-04-13

Bashing Pope Leo and Bruce Springsteen while praising Orban...I thought Trump was supposed to be some kind of media genius.

154 22 replies
@Luv-x8k 2026-04-13

Let's support Jon Ossoff in Georgia! It's critical.

141 8 replies
@jfd53Bee 2026-04-13

Pope Leo came fro Chicago. Only a fool messes with someone from Chicago who is on a Mission from God.

123 8 replies
@PolyglotPfannkuchen 2026-04-13

Excellent news for Hungary, Ukraine, and Europe. May the US have similarly good news come November.

123 3 replies
@Lovedogs-q8r 2026-04-13

I’m not a religious person but I would go see Pope Leo. I respect his beliefs.

110 3 replies
@ruthweis691 2026-04-13

He hates the pope because the pope speaks decency, empathy, sympathy, honesty, etc.

74 3 replies
@dottypetrosky1184 2026-04-13

Inviting JD Vance to any event is the "kiss of death". Congrats to the Hungarian people!

44 3 replies

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