Hungarian Government releasing a documentary on how Democrats funneled money through USAID to George Soros “to promote Democrat agendas such as illegal migration, transgenders and war stances”
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The Hungarian government, led by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, has announced plans to release a documentary exposing what it calls a major scandal involving the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The film, set to air on television in late 2025, aims to reveal how USAID allegedly funneled millions of dollars to fund ideological movements in Hungary, including support for liberal media, political organizations, and NGOs tied to George Soros’s Open Society Foundations (OSF). The Hungarian government claims these entities, often presenting themselves as independent, received foreign funds to promote agendas such as illegal migration, transgender rights, and pro-war stances aligned with U.S. Democratic Party interests.
The allegations stem from a broader narrative pushed by Orbán’s Fidesz party, which has long accused USAID and OSF of undermining Hungary’s sovereignty. According to pro-government sources, the documentary will build on claims amplified by U.S. figures like former President Donald Trump, who paused USAID’s foreign funding in early 2025, citing its use to push “woke” ideologies. Hungarian officials, including Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó, assert that USAID’s funding was part of a deliberate effort to influence Hungarian politics and destabilize the government.
Naturally, the Open Society Foundations have strongly denied these claims, calling them “manifestly false” and part of a campaign to discredit independent civil society funding. OSF maintains that it operates transparently, using its own resources to support human rights and democracy, and does not receive direct USAID funding to advance political agendas. Critics of the Hungarian government argue that the documentary is a continuation of Orbán’s efforts to suppress dissent, noting his administration’s history of targeting NGOs and media through laws like the 2018 “Stop Soros” legislation, which forced OSF to relocate its Budapest office to Berlin.
The documentary has already sparked significant attention on platforms like X, where posts about the alleged USAID scandal have garnered thousands of likes. Supporters of Orbán’s government view the film as a bold step to expose foreign interference, while critics see it as a politically motivated attack on democratic institutions. As Hungary prepares to release the documentary, the controversy underscores ongoing tensions between nationalist governments and international organizations advocating for liberal values.
With both sides entrenched, the film is likely to fuel further debate about foreign influence, sovereignty, and the role of global philanthropy in shaping national politics.