U.S. Vice President JD Vance has insisted he was right to stage a two-day campaign visit to back Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán just five days before he was voted out of office by opposition party Tisza's landslide victory. Vance described Orbán as a 'great guy' who did a 'very good job,' and noted that he was one of the few European leaders willing to stand up to the bureaucracy in Brussels. Despite his sadness over Orbán's loss, Vance expressed optimism that the U.S. would 'work very well' with the new government led by Péter Magyar. Magyar, critical of Vance's involvement, had warned against foreign interference in Hungarian elections. However, Vance emphasized that the U.S. remains a 'strong and important' NATO partner and indicated a readiness to engage with the new administration.
JD Vance Stands by Orbán After Defeat
JD Vance Stands by Orbán After Defeat
In a surprising move, U.S. Vice President JD Vance continues to support Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán despite his recent election loss.
After Viktor Orbán's significant electoral defeat, U.S. Vice President JD Vance affirmed his support for the former leader, referring to him as a 'great guy.' Vance expressed confidence in collaborating with the new government under Péter Magyar, who led the opposition party Tisza to victory. Despite criticisms of foreign interference in domestic elections, Vance believes the U.S. will maintain strong ties with Hungary.
