US Vice President JD Vance traveled to Hungary this week to support Prime Minister Viktor Orban ahead of a closely contested parliamentary election. The visit underscores a growing alignment between the US and Hungary’s nationalist leader as Orban faces his most significant re-election challenge yet.
Vance’s trip is seen as a boost to Orban’s campaign in the final days before Sunday’s vote. Discussions are expected to cover bilateral ties, Europe, and Ukraine.
The Vice President is scheduled to meet with Orban and deliver a speech focusing on the relationship between the US and Hungary. The visit signals external investment in Orban’s potential victory, beyond just Russia.