US Vice President JD Vance will visit Hungary on April 7-8, 2026, during the final week of campaigning ahead of the country's parliamentary election scheduled for April 12. According to White House announcements reported by multiple sources, Vance will hold talks with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and deliver remarks on the "rich partnership between the United States and Hungary." The visit comes as Orbán's 16-year grip on power faces its biggest challenge, with the opposition Tisza party led by Péter Magyar reportedly leading Orbán's Fidesz party in opinion polls. The Trump administration has been a vocal supporter of Orbán's conservative agenda, with President Donald Trump publicly endorsing the Hungarian prime minister in February 2026, stating: "I proudly supported Viktor in the 2022 elections, and it is an honour to do so again."
I proudly supported Viktor in the 2022 elections, and it is an honour to do so again.