U.S. President Donald Trump wants it be known that Hungarians should re-elect Viktor Orban, in case it wasn't already abundantly clear. In truth, Trump has backed Orban at least twice before already this year. Whether the U.S. cheerleading for Orban this time will hold any sway, or backfire, is yet to be seen. But polling this year has consistenlly shown Orban to be facing an uphill battle against challenger Peter Magyar of the Tisza party. Last week, Orban infuriated many in the EU by blocking a 90 billion euro aid package ($143 billion Cdn) for Kyiv.

Source: CBC News March 26, 2026 18:06 UTC