JD Vance due in Hungary to back Orban's re-election bid
The US vice-president's visit is the latest show of White House support for the Hungarian leader.
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The US vice-president's visit is the latest show of White House support for the Hungarian leader.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance visited Budapest to support Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's re-election bid, urging Hungarians to back Orbán and criticizing progressivism and EU influence.
JD Vance's diplomatic trip to Hungary was overshadowed by a controversial leak of a phone call between Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Vice President JD Vance flew to Hungary to deliver President Donald Trump's support to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán ahead of tightly contested parliamentary elections.
US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Hungary to support Prime Minister Viktor Orban's campaign ahead of the general election on Sunday, stating he was 'here to help'.
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