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In latest effort to tip scale in Orban’s favor, Trump says he’s ready to use US economy to boost Hungary

By Jacob Magid 10 April 2026, 11:45 pm
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Jacob Magid is The Times of Israel's US bureau chief

In his latest effort to boost Hungarian strongman Viktor Orbán ahead of his election next week, US President Donald Trump says his “administration stands ready to use the full economic might of the United States to strengthen Hungary’s economy… if Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and the Hungarian people ever need it.”

“We are excited to invest in the future Prosperity that will be generated by Orbán’s continued Leadership!” Trump writes on Truth Social.

Orban is believed to be polling below rival Péter Magyar, but the longtime Hungarian leader’s critics fear he may try to tamper with the results of the election.

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