Trump Praises Orbán as Polls Show Election Risks for Hungary PM

U.S. Vice President JD Vance called President Donald Trump during the Day of Friendship event in Budapest on April 7, 2026, where Trump praised Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Current polls indicate that Orbán's incumbent Fidesz party may lose to the opposition Tisza party led by Peter Magyar in the upcoming parliamentary elections on April 12. The U.S. leaders' support for Orbán comes amidst his close ties to Russia and immigration policies, contrasting with other European nations. Trump's influence could affect voter sentiment as Hungary approaches key electoral decisions.