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US Approves Visa for Polish Minister Amid Security Concerns

5/19/2026

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U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau called Zbigniew Ziobro’s visa request a national security issue.
Department officials approved the visa after Landau’s direction, enabling Ziobro to travel from Hungary to the United States.
Ziobro faces 26 charges in Poland for alleged misuse of a crime-victims fund, which he says are political.
Orban granted asylum and Magyar pledged extradition before the visa, while U.S. officials declined comment.

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U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau called Zbigniew Ziobro’s visa request a national security issue.
Department officials approved the visa after Landau’s direction, enabling Ziobro to travel from Hungary to the United States.
Ziobro faces 26 charges in Poland for alleged misuse of a crime-victims fund, which he says are political.
Orban granted asylum and Magyar pledged extradition before the visa, while U.S. officials declined comment.