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Associated PressApr 11, 2026Wire Service

Trump likes to back winners in foreign elections. The upcoming vote in Hungary will test his clout

Secretary of State Rubio endorsed Viktor Orbán, citing a close relationship despite his past concerns regarding democratic erosion in Hungary.

Trump likes to back winners in foreign elections. The upcoming vote in Hungary will test his clout
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President Donald Trump and his administration are breaking historical diplomatic norms by overtly endorsing and financially leveraging foreign elections in favor of far-right and conservative allies, most notably ahead of Hungary's upcoming vote.

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