JD Vance visits Budapest to boost Hungary’s Viktor Orbán campaign ahead of election

On 2026-04-07, U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrived in Budapest for a two-day visit intended to signal the Trump administration's support for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and his Fidesz party ahead of Hungary's April 12 parliamentary election. The visit was also framed by his office as a discussion of U.S.-Hungary relations and shared values.