Nicușor Dan, the independent presidential candidate, is accused by the American publication Townhall of undermining Romania-US relations and supporting Putin's agenda

The editorial in Townhall describes Nicușor Dan as a threat to the Romania-US partnership, suggesting that he has links to George Soros and an ambiguous attitude towards Russia. The author warns that a Dan victory could erode Romania's pro-Western stance, weakening coordination with the US in the face of Russian aggression. Dan is also accused of dishonesty in foreign funding and manipulating public opinion, emphasizing that Romanians deserve a leader who will defend national sovereignty.