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mikewv

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1. Vance most likely helped the opposition

Reply to riversedge (Original post)

Wed Apr 8, 2026, 06:23 PM

Wednesday

The opposition candidate Péter Magyar railed against the visit and interfering with Hungary's election. The visit occurred while Orbán, who has been in power for 16 years, was trailing in polls following a double-digit deficit, marking his toughest challenge yet.

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Vance tries to boost ailing MAGA ally ahead of Hungary election [View all] riversedge Wednesday OP

Vance most likely helped the opposition mikewv Wednesday #1

I don't understand why this isn't a bigger scandal. Imagine if VP Harris had gone to France to rally for Macron? tulipsandroses Wednesday #2

Thank you! BaronChocula Wednesday #3

Impeccable timing and choice of allies, as usual. This story broke yesterday: Emrys Wednesday #4

The Dems need to call for a hearing tonekat Wednesday #5

That might be a good idea. Emrys Wednesday #6

A new poll conducted in Hungary mikewv Thursday #7