US EditionTrump Sweetens Pro-Orban Endorsement with Promises of Economic Aid to Hungary
Trump promised U.S. economic support for Hungary if Viktor Orbán wins, adding late momentum to a race where polls show Peter Magyar ahead.
- On Friday, President Donald Trump pledged to use the "full Economic Might of the United States" to strengthen Hungary's economy if Prime Minister Viktor Orbán wins Sunday's parliamentary election.
- Orbán, who has governed for 16 years, faces an unprecedented electoral challenge from Peter Magyar, the conservative Tisza party leader, amid polling showing the economy is paramount for 20% of voters.
- Campaign intensity has surged, with 20,000 supporters attending Magyar's rally in Győr on Thursday, while around 2,000 gathered in Debrecen to hear Orbán warn followers not to "put everything at risk."
- Incumbent government officials allege foreign interference and an "organized attempt to use chaos," while opposition members have surfaced evidence of Russian meddling to support the current leadership.
- Voters head to the polls on Sunday to determine the country's direction, a pivotal vote that could end Orbán's long tenure or validate his alignment with Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Trump backs Orban in Hungary election, vows US economic support if nationalist leader wins
BUDAPEST, April 11 — US President Donald Trump made a late intervention in Hungary’s bitter election campaign yesterday, as nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban battles for votes against a pro-European opponent leading him in polls.Trump vowed to bring US “economic might” to Hungary if Orban’s party secures a victory over his arch-rival Peter Magyar in Sunday’s election.The comments added late drama to the campaign finale that saw Orban and M…
Trump sweetens pro-Orban endorsement with promises of economic aid to Hungary
"My Administration stands ready to use the full Economic Might of the United States to strengthen Hungary's Economy, as we have done for our Great Allies in the past, if Prime Minister Viktor Orban and the Hungarian People ever need it."
Shortly before the election in Hungary, Trump actively intervenes in the election campaign: he offers economic support if Orban wins. Meanwhile, the opposition is ahead in polls and increases the pressure on the incumbent.
Trump Promises to Help Hungary Economically as Ally Orbán Faces Tough Re-election Battle
AP Photo/Evan Vucci In a Friday Truth Social post, President Donald Trump said the United States is prepared to “invest” in Hungary’s economy in a glowing endorsement of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán — even as his own administration has backed significant cuts to domestic programs. Trump wrote on Friday afternoon: My Administration stands ready to use the full Economic Might of the United States to strengthen Hungary’s Economy, as we have done for…
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