David Pressman
David Pressman is a former U.S. ambassador to Hungary known for his outspoken criticism of the current Hungarian government's erosion of democratic institutions and the rule of law. In a recent interview, he highlighted the corruption and manipulation of power under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, arguing that the situation in Hungary is not a reflection of conservatism but a troubling shift towards authoritarianism. Pressman has emphasized the importance of understanding the narratives constructed by the Hungarian government, which he claims obfuscate the reality of corruption and the concentration of wealth among a select elite.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hungary | 4 | 3.00 | 0.23% | +10% | 9,660,351 | 24,110 | $160,000 | 399$ |
| Bulgaria | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 6,948,445 | 4,457 | $69,000 | 44$ |
| Slovakia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 5,459,642 | 2,184 | $110,000 | 44$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 6.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 18,624 | $2,700,000 | 741$ |
| France | 1 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 33,611 | $2,700,000 | 1,390$ |
| Spain | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 19,465 | $1,400,000 | 583$ |
| Vietnam | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 97,338,583 | 58,462 | $340,000 | 204$ |
| Totals | 10 | 299,321,321 | 160,913 | $7,479,000 | 3,405$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Spain:
David Pressman was the U.S. ambassador to Hungary who supported LGTBI rights and attended Pride events.
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United Kingdom:
David Pressman was a vocal critic of the Hungarian government’s democratic backsliding and foreign policy positions.
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Hungary:
David Pressman is a former US ambassador who accused Antal Rogán of abusing his power during his ministership.
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Vietnam:
David Pressman was the U.S. Ambassador to Hungary who criticized Antal Rogan's actions.
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Hungary:
David Pressman claimed that Antal Rogán abused his power during his ministership.
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France:
David Pressman served as a diplomat in Hungary and regularly denounced systemic corruption.
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Hungary:
David Pressman stated that Antal Rogán abused his power during his ministership.
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Hungary:
David Pressman was characterized by Szijjártó as an 'opposition activist' and was said to have dictated parts of a report critical of Hungary.
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Slovakia:
David Pressman was the former U.S. ambassador to Hungary and a critic of Orbán's democratic backsliding.
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Bulgaria:
David Pressman was a former U.S. ambassador who attended the pride events in Budapest.
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