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US Vice President JD Vance visits Budapest to support Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán ahead of the national election.

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Summary

US Vice President JD Vance has reportedly arrived in Budapest for a two-day visit, during which he waded into Hungary's heated election campaign just days before the vote. The Hungarian government has reportedly hailed the visit as a "new golden age" in relations with Washington. The intervention comes as Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán faces the possibility of defeat.

Key Facts

  • US Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha Vance are visiting Budapest for a two-day trip.[1]unverified
  • The Hungarian government has described the visit as a "new golden age" in relations between Washington and Budapest.[1]unverified
  • Vance entered into the country's heated election campaign days before Hungarians cast their ballots.[1]unverified

Locations

BudapestHungary, Central Europe
47.50, 19.04
WashingtonUnited States, North America
38.91, -77.04

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US Vice President JD Vance has reportedly arrived in Budapest for a two-day visit, during which he waded into Hungary's heated election campaign just days before the vote. The Hungarian government has reportedly hailed the visit as a "new golden age" in relations with Washington. The intervention comes as Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán faces the possibility of defeat.

  • • US Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha Vance are visiting Budapest for a two-day trip.
  • • The Hungarian government has described the visit as a "new golden age" in relations between Washington and Budapest.
  • • Vance entered into the country's heated election campaign days before Hungarians cast their ballots.