In a recent interview with Mandiner online, government commissioner assigned to investigate USAID funding in Hungary András László declared that the government’s goal is to prevent any foreign intervention in Hungarian elections. He explained that lessons learned from American practices and past experiences with the distribution of corrupt funds in Hungary have led to a decisive strategy aimed at curbing external meddling.
András noted that the new American administration has embarked on dismantling what he described as the Biden-era’s leftist policies and the vast corruption apparatus—efforts primarily spearheaded by initiatives under President Donald Trump and delegated to figures like Elon Musk. When the funding projects of USAID were uncovered, it sparked what he termed the largest corruption scandal in the Western world.
He stressed that despite the agency’s name suggesting a focus on development, USAID functioned as a far-reaching, left-liberal corruption machine. Numerous programmes emerged that, instead of furthering development goals, served extremist political agendas such as supporting illegal migration, promoting gender ideology, and advancing war propaganda. These actions were bolstered by thousands of journalists, media outlets, and a sprawling network of NGOs, all allegedly funded to undermine the national government and bolster a puppet regime.
‘Preventing such foreign interference is a matter of national sovereignty and democratic integrity’
András added that the system in Hungary was no different, with foreign funds channelled through various intermediaries, including media and NGOs that pretended to represent local interests. He emphasized that the investigation would reveal exactly who benefited from billions of dollars in funding and that it is crucial for Hungarian citizens to know which media outlets and organizations have been paid by this imperial corruption network.
The commissioner explained that the funds were not allocated through standard contract procedures; instead, various organizations were set up for specific tasks and funds were pooled together, then distributed by third parties to create an illusion of independent decision-making. This lack of transparency undermines accountability.
He concluded by warning that if this network is allowed to relocate its hub from Washington to Brussels and continues funneling corrupt money into Hungarian politics, it could impose severe financial and political burdens on both Hungary and the wider European community. According to András, preventing such foreign interference is a matter of national sovereignty and democratic integrity, echoing the government’s commitment to protect the electoral process.
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