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Trump Backs Orbán Ahead of Hungary's 2026 Election

10/14/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán during a peace summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, signaling support ahead of Hungary's April 2026 parliamentary election.
Trump praised Orbán as a great leader and stated, "We’re behind you 100 percent," signaling confidence in Orbán's performance in the 2026 election.
Orbán, for his part, urged Europe to follow Trump's example and emphasized negotiations for peace in the Middle East.

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U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán during a peace summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, signaling support ahead of Hungary's April 2026 parliamentary election.
Trump praised Orbán as a great leader and stated, "We’re behind you 100 percent," signaling confidence in Orbán's performance in the 2026 election.
Orbán, for his part, urged Europe to follow Trump's example and emphasized negotiations for peace in the Middle East.