JD Vance visits Viktor Orban ahead of Hungary's high-stakes parliamentary elections
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Vice President JD Vance traveled to Hungary to support Prime Minister Viktor Orban ahead of parliamentary elections.
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US Vice President JD Vance traveled to Hungary on Monday to support nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban ahead of a closely contested parliamentary election. Vance's visit signals the Trump administration's alignment with Orban, who has often been at odds with other Western leaders. The Vice President is scheduled to meet with Orban and deliver a speech emphasizing US-Hungary relations, with discussions also covering bilateral ties, Europe, and Ukraine. This high-profile backing from the American Vice President could influence the outcome of Hungary's upcoming elections.
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Vice President Vance is scheduled to meet Orban and deliver a speech on US-Hungary relations.
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