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Vance Backs Orban Days Before Hungary's Tightest Election
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Vance Backs Orban Days Before Hungary's Tightest Election

US Vice President JD Vance traveled to Budapest to publicly shore up Viktor Orban's support ahead of Sunday's election, cementing the Trump administration's alignment with Europe's foremost far-right leader. Orban faces the most serious electoral challenge of his 16-year tenure, with opposition candidate Péter Magyar polling within striking distance. The visit signals Washington's willingness to openly intervene in a NATO ally's democratic process.

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Vance heads to Budapest to shore up Orban’s support before Sunday vote

Vance heads to Budapest to shore up Orban’s support before Sunday vote

Al Jazeera · Apr 7

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