"Vance acknowledged the singular nature of his visit, stating, 'It's unprecedented for an American vice-president to come the week before an election.' He emphasized the need to show support for Orban, saying, 'We had to show that there are actually lots of friends across the world who recognise that Viktor and his government are doing a good job.'"
"Vance described the accusations of foreign interference as 'darkly ironic,' asserting, 'I find it darkly ironic that people are accusing me of engaging in some kind of foreign influence.' He insisted that his visit was not an attempt to interfere with the election process."
"A spokesperson for the German government responded to Vance's claims, stating, 'The fact that Vance was in Hungary already shows, or speaks for itself, who is interfering in what.' This highlights the tension between US and EU perspectives on the situation."
JD Vance criticized claims of US interference in Hungarian politics, calling them ironic. He visited Hungary to support Viktor Orban ahead of elections, where polls show the opposition Tisza party gaining strength. Vance emphasized the importance of Orban's government and denied any foreign interference. The German government countered Vance's assertions, suggesting his presence indicates interference. The EU plans to address concerns with Washington diplomatically, while Vance's visit marks an unprecedented engagement by an American vice-president before a Hungarian election.
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