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Trump endorses Hungary's Orban for re-election ahead of April poll
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on February 5, 2026
1 min readLast updated: February 5, 2026
Quick Summary
Trump endorses Hungarian PM Viktor Orban for re-election, calling him a strong leader ahead of Hungary's April 12 vote.
Trump Backs Viktor Orban for Re-election in Hungary's April Vote
Trump's Support for Orban
WASHINGTON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday endorsed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban ahead of that country's April 12 election, calling his ally "a truly strong and powerful Leader" in a social media post.
Background on Viktor Orban
(Reporting by Costas Pitas and Susan Heavey'; editing by Michelle Nichols)
Key Takeaways
- •Trump endorses Viktor Orban for Hungary's April election.
- •Orban is described as a strong leader by Trump.
- •The endorsement was made via social media.
- •The election is scheduled for April 12.
- •The endorsement highlights US-Hungary relations.
Frequently Asked Questions about Trump endorses Hungary's Orban for re-election ahead of April poll
1What is a social media post?
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