Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) traveled to Barcelona, Spain, where he called on progressive parties from around the world to unite and, in remarks at the event, linked President Donald Trump to a broader group of right-wing movements abroad. Alex Soros was among those at the gathering and said the summit brought together thousands from over 100 countries and organizations.
Murphy wrote on X: “I am in Barcelona today to help unite progressive parties from around the world in a defense of democracy and a war against corruption. A first of its kind event. Necessary to beat back the forces of fascism.”
Murphy also delivered a speech where he stated:
This is a moment, my friends, where progressives around the world have to unite. Trump, Orban, Le Pen, the AfD, the remnants of Bolsonaro—these right-wing movements, they learn from each other. They copy one another’s tactics of democratic destruction, and they count
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