Exclusive: Vance plans Hungary visit in show of support for Orban ahead of tight election, sources say - Reuters

Vice President JD Vance is planning a visit to Hungary to express support for Prime Minister Viktor Orban ahead of an upcoming election, according to sources who spoke with Reuters. The trip represents a direct diplomatic gesture from the Trump administration toward Orban, whose government has faced international criticism over democratic backsliding and rule-of-law concerns. Vance's visit signals alignment with Orban's nationalist political stance and could influence the electoral dynamics in Hungary. The move underscores the Trump administration's closer alignment with right-wing European leaders compared to the previous approach taken by the Biden administration. This development comes as Orban navigates a competitive election environment in his country.