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Trump Backs Orbán in Controversial Hungarian Election

4/10/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán ahead of the April 12 elections.
Trump called Orbán a "true friend" and urged voters to support him.
The race features Orbán against Peter Magyar's pro-EU Tisza Party, which advocates anti-corruption reforms.
Analysts view the election as a US-EU proxy battle, with Orbán accusing the EU of trying to influence the outcome.

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U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán ahead of the April 12 elections.
Trump called Orbán a "true friend" and urged voters to support him.
The race features Orbán against Peter Magyar's pro-EU Tisza Party, which advocates anti-corruption reforms.
Analysts view the election as a US-EU proxy battle, with Orbán accusing the EU of trying to influence the outcome.