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Vance backs Orbán in visit ahead of Hungarian election
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1:35Now PlayingVice President JD Vance is in Hungary to show the Trump administration's support for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's reelection bid.
During a joint press conference in Hungary Tuesday, Vance praised Orbán as a statesman and accused European Union officials of trying to sway the election against him. The far-right leader and close Trump ally is trailing in many polls ahead of Sunday's vote.
Vance's appearance was a break with most politicians, who avoid taking an active role in the political campaigns of other countries.
The vice president later began his address to a crowd in Budapest by calling Trump, who offered his own praise for Orbán via speakerphone.
Vance's visit comes as Orbán is seeking a fifth term in office. He's facing a strong challenge from center-right candidate Peter Magyar, who has called the election a referendum on whether Hungary continues to align with Russia or with European democracies.
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