Overview
- Trump issued the endorsement on Feb. 5 in a Truth Social post, calling Orbán a "truly strong and powerful leader."
- He praised Orbán’s record on immigration, law and order, jobs, trade and closer U.S.–Hungary ties during his administration.
- Hungary votes on April 12, and a Feb. 3 survey by 21 Kutatokozpon found the Tisza party seven points ahead of Fidesz.
- Orbán is viewed as Trump’s close ally and maintains ties with Moscow, with Hungary still heavily reliant on Russian oil and gas.
- Analysts say the endorsement fits a pattern of Trump publicly weighing in on foreign elections.