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Vice President Vance to Support Orban Before Election

3/26/2026

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U.S. Vice President JD Vance will visit Hungary on April 7–8 to support Prime Minister Viktor Orban ahead of the April 12 election.
The trip follows Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to Hungary last month.
A State Department cable emphasizes U.S.-Hungary ties amid competition from Russia and China.
U.S. President Donald Trump endorses Orban and praises his leadership.
The White House has not yet confirmed Vance's travel plans.

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U.S. Vice President JD Vance will visit Hungary on April 7–8 to support Prime Minister Viktor Orban ahead of the April 12 election.
The trip follows Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to Hungary last month.
A State Department cable emphasizes U.S.-Hungary ties amid competition from Russia and China.
U.S. President Donald Trump endorses Orban and praises his leadership.
The White House has not yet confirmed Vance's travel plans.