Trump Speaks by Phone at Rally Supporting Orban: 'I Love Hungary and Viktor'
During a phone call at a campaign rally in Budapest, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed his unwavering support for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, marking a significant moment for the Hungarian politician as he addressed a crowd of enthusiastic Fidesz party supporters.
U.S. President Donald Trump made headlines during a phone call at a campaign rally in Budapest, where he voiced his strong support for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban. This call was a pivotal moment for Orban, taking place at an event that attracted numerous supporters of the Fidesz party.
The information comes from the Ukrainian publication 'European Truth,' which cites news from Euractiv. According to the report, U.S. Vice President JD Vance, who is in Hungary to campaign for Orban, called Trump immediately after the Hungarian Prime Minister welcomed him on stage. This moment was marked by a bit of tension, as Trump's phone initially went to voicemail, creating an awkward situation right on the rally stage.
Vance, attempting to reach Trump, heard a female voice informing him that 'the person you are trying to reach has not set up their voicemail.' This situation elicited a smile from Vance, who tried again. When Trump finally answered the phone, he did not seem prepared for the conversation, asking Vance to 'hold on a second.' However, the loud cheers from the crowd gathered at the rally seemed to prompt him to change his mind.
During the conversation, Trump stated, 'I am a big fan of Viktor, I fully support him, and the United States fully supports him.' These words reaffirmed the close ties between Trump and Orban, both known for their conservative views and criticism of liberal trends in politics.
Trump also emphasized that Orban 'did not let people storm your country and invade it, as others have done.' This statement reflects Trump's stance on immigration policy, which has always been a key point of his political platform.
Concluding the call, Trump addressed the crowd through Vance's mobile phone, saying, 'I love Hungary, and I love Viktor.' These words became a symbol of the support Trump extends to Orban as Hungarian elections approach their conclusion.
It is worth noting that JD Vance also expressed his view that 'Brussels' interference' in Hungary's elections is outrageous. He stressed that external pressure on Hungarian politics should not influence the will of the Hungarian people. Vance also positively assessed Prime Minister Viktor Orban's position on the Russia-Ukraine war, indicating a shared perspective between the Hungarian government and the Trump administration.