Romanian nationalist leader shares bold views before presidential election

Head of five-year-old Romanian nationalist party AUR speaks up before major election. **George Simion** addresses Trump support and dismisses spy claims while promoting local leadership vision

November 22 2024 , 08:30 AM  •  1345 views

Romanian nationalist leader shares bold views before presidential election

From his Bucharest-based campaign office George Simion head of the nationalist Alliance for the Unity of Romanians (AUR) voiced support for Donald Trumpʼs comeback — just as Romania prepares for its presidential vote

In a mid-week press meeting Simion pushed back against claims of being a Russian operative; making his stance clear about Romanian leadership: “I would like for Romanians to feel that the leaders are rule-makers not simply rule-takers“

The AUR party (founded roughly 5 years ago) stands on four main principles:

  • Traditional family values
  • National identity
  • Religious faith
  • Personal freedoms

His statements come at a time when Romanian politics faces a cross-roads moment — with the upcoming presidential race drawing significant attention from both local and international observers