Warren Davidson: Hungary’s Migration Policy Inspired Donald Trump’s Immigration Approach

Republican Congressman Warren Davidson from Ohio also spoke on stage at CPAC Hungary 2025. He discussed migration, the importance of borders, and more. According to Davidson, Hungary serves as an inspiration to the world because it has defended its culture and history. In an interview with Magyar Nemzet, he expressed hope that peace talks in the Russia–Ukraine war will soon bring results.

Hungary Is a Refuge

Davidson was skeptical about the future of U.S.–EU relations. He emphasized that America must defend its existing way of life and not conform to new ideologies.

Vice President Vance shared his concerns in Munich about U.S.–EU relations. NATO membership means protecting what defines our Western values—freedoms. In America, the Bill of Rights guarantees freedom of speech, free press, the right to assemble and to protest. When it comes to gun rights, Europe lags behind, although national policies differ,

the politician said, stressing civil liberties as common values. 

He added that during the Cold War, people viewed the Soviet Union as the greatest threat. Now, some are fleeing hostile regimes from the UK, France, or Poland—to Hungary.

They are literally fleeing behind the former Iron Curtain. Vice President Vance highlights this, and U.S. policy is now aiming to say: enough—let’s return to defending our way of life.

Davidson’s statements make clear his critical stance on U.S. involvement in the Russia–Ukraine war. While he acknowledges that Russia’s invasion was unjust and supports Ukraine’s right to self-defense, he opposes long-term American military and financial commitments. He expressed his hope that the peace talks will bring a prompt result.

Putin effectively controls Eastern Ukraine and decides when the war ends. I think Donald Trump was very disappointed that President Putin didn’t respond, despite their long-standing relationship.

 Warren Davidson added: 

The American president asked him to end the war and negotiate.

According to the politician, if Donald Trump had remained in office, this war would not have started. Now that it has dragged on for three years, it urgently needs to end.

He also criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky:

As for President Zelensky—who told him it was a good idea to use Donald Trump, especially in front of cameras in the Oval Office? That may have been the dumbest thing he could do. It was a major setback for Ukraine, but perhaps he had no other choice.

The American politician reiterated 

I hope the peace talks will soon bring results, because many people are dying needlessly.

Cover photo: U.S. Congressman Warren Davidson (Photo: Sandor Csudai)