Trump vows US ‘economic might’ if Orban wins voteAFP, BUDAPESTUS President Donald Trump made a late intervention in Hungary’s bitter election campaign on Friday, as Hungarian 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 rival Peter Magyar in today’s election. US President Donald Trump, right, meets with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in the Cabinet Room of the White House on Nov. 7 last year. “Viktor Orban will be removed by the very same people... he has abandoned and betrayed: millions of Hungariaalm and dignity.”Orban’s government has repeatedly made accusations of foreign interference. “Hungary: GET OUT AND VOTE FOR VIKTOR ORBAN...

Source: Taipei Times April 11, 2026 20:18 UTC