The U.S. Ambassador to Hungary David Pressman delivered a poignant speech at a Pride event in Budapest, condemning Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's government's discriminatory rhetoric. Addressing the LGBTQ+ community gathered at his residence, Pressman spoke passionately about their challenges. He also highlighted the insidious nature of fear-mongering tactics employed by those seeking to undermine democracy. While drawing attention to the detrimental impact of Orbán's policies, Pressman said, "Fear is something those who seek to undermine democracy trade on, and their currency is too often you and your families.” Highlighting Hungary's concerning alignment with anti-democratic practices, Pressman criticized the government's emulation of authoritarian regimes like Russia. He also revealed that his original plan to deliver the speech in Hungary's parliament was thwarted by a senior member of Orbán's party. This shows the kind of hostility that is being faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in the country. As a gay man raising two children with his partner in Hungary, Pressman's personal stake in the fight for equality was palpable. However, this isn't the first clash between Pressman and Orbán. There has been a Twitter war between the two. #Queer Up The World View