"Orban, who has held or been near power since the late 1990s, has become a figurehead for the global far-right and is running for his fifth consecutive term leading the eastern European nation as prime minister."
"Despite accusations that Orban and his Fidesz party have engineered state capture by taking control of Hungary's justice system, its media and its universities, the Trump administration has looked to Orban's Hungary as a blueprint for success."
"Hungary is consistently ranked as the most corrupt nation in the 27-member EU and is also ranked among the very poorest in the bloc."
"Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto stated, 'This visit clearly shows that there is a new golden age in US-Hungary relations.'"
Vice President JD Vance is campaigning for Viktor Orban in Hungary, where Orban seeks a fifth term amid declining poll numbers. Orban's leadership has been controversial, marked by his alignment with Putin and claims of transforming Hungary into an 'illiberal' democracy. Despite accusations of undermining democratic institutions, the Trump administration views Orban's approach as a model. Hungary is noted for high corruption and low economic standing within the EU. Vance's visit signifies a strengthening of US-Hungary relations, focusing on migration, security, and economic cooperation.
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