Trump ally Orban sees government fall despite Vance visit
By Jonathan Carter
Published on April 12, 2026.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has conceded to the party led by Péter Magyar, ending his 16-year reign as leader after more than 16 years. Despite a last-minute push from Vice President Vance during a rally for Orbán, the Tisza party had more than 52 percent of the vote compared to Orbán's 38% for his governing Fidesz party. The result comes as a blow to President Trump, who has long defended Orbán’s populist politics and conservative policies. The election was seen as a referendum on whether or not to support Ukraine in its war against Russia, while Orban has consistently thwarted EU efforts to end Hungary's dependence on Russian fossil fuel imports.
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