As he backs Orban in Budapest, Vance claims EU meddling in Hungary [View all]

By Humeyra Pamuk and Anita Komuves
April 7, 202612:07 AM EDT
Updated 4 hours ago

UDAPEST, April 7 (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President JD Vance lashed out on Tuesday at what he called "disgraceful" European Union interference in Hungary's ​election, even as he openly endorsed Prime Minister Viktor Orban, a close ally of both President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, days before the vote.

Vance's visit to ‌Budapest came ahead of Sunday's election, which independent public opinion polls show Orban is likely to lose. The trip - and the rare endorsement by a sitting U.S. official - underscored how crucial Trump deems the veteran Hungarian nationalist's reelection ...

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/vice-president-vance-visits-hungary-boost-orban-ahead-pivotal-election-2026-04-07/