“He is a strong and powerful leader”

“I was proud to support Viktor for his re-election in 2022 and I am honored to do so again. Viktor Orbán He is a true friend, fighter and WINNER, and he has my full support for his re-election as Prime Minister of Hungary. “He will never let down the great Hungarian people!” Trump wrote on his website. Truth Social.

Trump’s endorsement comes amidst controversy in Hungary, where the opposition leader, Péter Hungarianhas warned of the latest low blow that Orbán’s cabinet is preparing to sink the popularity of the opposition, favorite in the polls to replace the prime minister.

As Magyar reported on the social network He states that he has been receiving threats for some time, but assures that “he will not give in to blackmail.”

During his message on social networks, the president of the Hungarian party Tisza (Respect and Freedom) explains that “many journalists have received a link showing a room monitored by cameras, probably made with secret service equipment.”

Ignoring that controversy, the Republican assured in his message today that “relations between Hungary and the United States have reached new heights of cooperation and spectacular achievements” under his administration, “thanks in large part to Prime Minister Orbán,” who will travel to Washington next week.

Trump attributed to the Hungarian ruler a great ability to “protect Hungary, boost the economy, create jobs, promote trade, stop illegal immigration and guarantee public order.”

“I hope to continue working closely with him (Orbán) so that both countries we can continue moving forward along this extraordinary path of SUCCESS and cooperation,” the US president insisted.

Hungary holds legislative elections on April 12 in which, according to the vast majority of polls, ultranationalist Orbán’s party, Fidesz, could suffer a defeat after 16 years governing with absolute majorities.

Trump’s explicit support for Orbán’s candidacy ratifies the alliance that both have maintained for years. The Hungarian politician has become one of the main supporters of the American magnate’s positions in Europe.

Meetings between the two leaders are frequent: the last of them took place on November 7, 2025, when Trump received Orbán in Washington.

The next meeting will also be in the US capital on February 19 at the first meeting of Trump’s Peace Board to resolve world conflicts, starting with Gaza.

Orban was the first to confirm on social networks his attendance at the meeting of the organization, to which thirty countries have joined, including Israel, Argentina, Saudi Arabia and Egypt, and is viewed with suspicion by the international community.