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Trump Says He Was Unfazed by Hungary’s Election Result

Hungary, BudapestWednesday, April 15, 2026

Donald Trump Remains Unfazed by Viktor Orban’s Defeat in Hungary

  • No Worry Over Loss
    Trump told an ABC News interviewer that he was not concerned when Viktor Orban lost the Hungarian election.

  • Confidence in New PM
    He believes that Peter Magyar, the center‑right candidate who won, will do a good job.

  • Campaign Focus
    Trump admitted he did not really focus on the campaign, saying: “I didn’t think it would change much if I had gone to Hungary instead of Vice President JD Vance.” He noted Orban’s support was “behind substantially” and that he was not deeply involved.

  • Previous Support
    The former president had backed Orban up to the vote and even spoke briefly at a rally in Hungary last week.

  • Historic Shift
    Despite Orban’s 16‑year rule, Hungarians turned out in record numbers for a pro‑European Union platform led by Peter Magyar.

  • New Political Direction
    Trump’s comments come as Hungary moves toward a more EU‑friendly government, signaling a shift away from Orban’s long rule.

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