JD Vance defends backing 'great guy' Orbán's campaign after landslide defeat
Hungary's leader was a "great guy" who did a "very good job", the US vice-president said, but he was sure he could work with Péter Magyar.
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Hungary's leader was a "great guy" who did a "very good job", the US vice-president said, but he was sure he could work with Péter Magyar.
Vice President JD Vance faces sharp criticism from European right-wing populists after his support for Hungarian leader Viktor Orbán's reelection campaign backfired, leading to Orbán's defeat.
Reports indicate that Vice President JD Vance's influence in Trump-aligned political circles is waning following his failed support for Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and other political setbacks.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his far-right Fidesz party suffered a decisive defeat to Péter Magyar and his center-right, pro-European Tisza party, marking a significant political shift in Hungary.
European far-right parties are reassessing their endorsements of U.S. figures like Donald Trump and JD Vance following Orbán's defeat in Hungary's elections.
Orbán's defeat impacts U.S. conservatives, highlighting the limits of authoritarian power and raising questions about U.S. involvement in foreign elections.
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