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Trump wishes 'best of luck' to Hungary's Orban in election campaign

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Posted on January 9, 2026

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BUDAPEST, Jan 9 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump wished 'best of luck' to Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban, a long-time ally, in his election campaign in a letter posted by Orban on his

Trump Sends Best Wishes to Orban Ahead of Hungarian Election

Trump's Support for Orban's Election

BUDAPEST, Jan 9 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump wished 'best of luck' to Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban, a long-time ally, in his election campaign in a letter posted by Orban on his Facebook page on Friday.

Details of Trump's Letter

In the letter dated December 10, Trump also thanked Orban for an invitation to Hungary and said that his team will be "in touch" with regards to his schedule. The election will likely be held in April.

Implications for Hungary's Political Landscape

(Reporting by Krisztina Than and Anita Komuves; editing by Philippa Fletcher)

Key Takeaways

  • Trump sends a supportive letter to Orban.
  • Orban shares Trump's letter on Facebook.
  • The Hungarian election is expected in April.
  • Trump thanks Orban for an invitation to Hungary.
  • The letter emphasizes the strong US-Hungary alliance.

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