Trump, since returning to office, has followed Orbán’s autocratic playbook – the same playbook that led to a landslide loss for the 16-year incumbent Sunday.

Trump has endorsed Viktor Orbán and even sent his vice president to campaign for him ahead of Sunday’s election. It may not be enough.

After 16 years in power, the Hungarian prime minister is seeking a mandate to continue his ‘illiberal democracy’ that has clamped down on the press and judiciary while blocking…