Trump Endorses Orbán As Budapest Warns Brussels "Keep Your Hands Off Our Elections"

Donald Trump has publicly endorsed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán for re-election, praising his strong leadership. Trump highlighted improved U.S.-Hungary relations under his administration, crediting Orbán's efforts. The endorsement, posted on Truth Social, reiterated Trump's support dating back to 2022. Orbán has reciprocated, consistently supporting Trump and portraying him as a champion of their shared values. Orbán sees Hungary as a conservative stronghold against a liberal European mainstream. Ahead of the Hungarian election, Orbán warned the European Commission against interfering. Orbán's camp accuses the EU of covertly pressuring social media platforms to influence the election. The U.S. House Judiciary Committee amplified these concerns, alleging EU interference in several European elections. The committee's report claims the EU pressured platforms to censor content, targeting conservative parties. EU officials deny the accusations, asserting they only reminded platforms of rules to address disinformation. This situation highlights rising tensions surrounding foreign influence in elections and the role of social media.