US EditionTrump endorses Hungary's Orban for re-election ahead of April poll
Trump praised Orbán as a strong leader and gave full endorsement amid a tight election race with 27% of voters undecided, according to recent polls.
- On Thursday, US President Donald Trump publicly backed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán ahead of the April 12, 2026 election, praising him as `a truly strong and powerful leader`.
- Facing his stiffest contest since 2010, a recent poll released on Tuesday showed the Tisza party holding a narrow lead over Fidesz, with many undecided voters remaining.
- The 21 Institute survey found Tisza at 35% and Fidesz at 28%, with decided-voter splits of 53% to 37%, while a Publicus Institute poll showed 48% backing Tisza and 40% Fidesz, and 27% undecided.
- Posting on Truth Social, US President Donald Trump said the United States–Hungary relationship reached `new heights of cooperation and spectacular achievement`, crediting Viktor Orbán's leadership.
- High undecided support and narrow margins mean the outcome is unpredictable with 27% undecided voters and Our Homeland projected to clear the 5% threshold by April 12, 2026.
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Orbán also warns the EU against trying to manipulate the election results. "Keep your hands off our elections!"
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