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JD Vance due in Hungary to back Orban's re-election bid

The US vice-president's visit is the latest show of White House support for the Hungarian leader.

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  • Primary development: JD Vance due in Hungary to back Orban's re-election bid
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Updates

Update at 02:47 UTC on 2026-04-07

France 24 reported US Vice President JD Vance flew to Hungary on Monday to back nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban ahead of a closely contested parliamentary election. Vance said talks would cover bilateral ties, Europe and Ukraine. H.

Sources: France 24

Update at 08:59 UTC on 2026-04-07

CNBC reported Viktor Orbán has said the EU is a greater threat to Hungary than Russia. As an election defeat looms, U.S. Vice President JD Vance is visiting to support him.

Sources: CNBC