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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Notable Quotes
"I'm looking forward to seeing my good friend Viktor, and we'll talk about any number of things related to the US-Hungary relationship."
— JD Vance , Politician
"I hope he wins, and I hope he wins big."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"The two leaders' friendship had created a 'new golden age' in relations."
— Péter Szijjártó , Politician
"In any matter where I can be of assistance, I am at your service."
— Viktor Orbán , Politician
"I appreciate Trump’s 'tornado'-style business approach."
— Viktor Orbán , Politician
Key People
Alexander Vucic is the President of Serbia.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
JD Vance is a United States Senator from Ohio and a prominent figure in conservative politics.
U.S. Secretary of State.
Prime Minister of Hungary.
Péter Magyar is the newly elected prime minister of Hungary.
Péter Szijjártó is the Hungarian Foreign Minister.
Russian Foreign Minister.
Viktor Orbán is the Prime Minister of Hungary, noted for his controversial political policies and influence in Central Europe.
President of Ukraine who attended a summit in Yerevan.
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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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