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Trump Backs Orbán, Promises Economic Support Ahead of Election

4/14/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump expressed support for Viktor Orbán, Hungary's prime minister, ahead of the election and promised help.
He stated on Truth Social that his administration will use U.S. economic power to bolster Hungary's economy.
Orbán, trailing in polls against Péter Magyar, thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for his backing.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance also campaigned for Orbán, accusing EU officials of interfering in Hungarian politics.

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U.S. President Donald Trump expressed support for Viktor Orbán, Hungary's prime minister, ahead of the election and promised help.
He stated on Truth Social that his administration will use U.S. economic power to bolster Hungary's economy.
Orbán, trailing in polls against Péter Magyar, thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for his backing.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance also campaigned for Orbán, accusing EU officials of interfering in Hungarian politics.