Trump urges Hungarians to ‘get out and vote for’ ally Orbán as election looms
By Sophie Brams
Published on April 10, 2026.
President Donald Trump has endorsed Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, calling for his reelection as a "truly strong and powerful Leader". The endorsement comes after Vice President Vance visited Budapest to shore up support for Orbán ahead of the parliamentary elections on April 12. Orbán has served as Hungary's prime minister since 2010 and has been criticized for his close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin and opposition to Ukraine joining the European Union. The upcoming elections are seen as a referendum on Hungary's global standing.
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