BREAKING NEWS:“Trump Blessing” for Viktor Orbán: U.S. President Sends Support Ahead of Hungarian Elections.

U.S. President Donald Trump has sent a public message of support to Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, wishing him the “best of luck” in his election campaign this year — a gesture that highlights the close personal and political ties between the two leaders.

On January 9, 2026, Orbán shared on social media a letter from Trump dated December 10, 2025, in which the American president praised the Hungarian leader’s leadership and underscored the strength of U.S.–Hungary relations.

Warm Words and Shared Values.

In the letter, Trump thanked Orbán for their recent meeting at the White House and described their relationship as part of a “Golden Age of U.S.–Hungarian relations.”

He commended Orbán’s commitment to principles like faith, family, and national sovereignty, calling his leadership an example for others to follow.

Trump also expressed his desire to deepen cooperation in key areas such as defense, energy, and combating illegal migration.

Trump concluded by thanking Orbán for inviting him to Hungary and saying his team would be in touch about scheduling a visit.

He wrapped up his letter with a heartfelt wish for success in the Hungarian election campaign.

Diplomatic and Political Context

The friendly message comes against the backdrop of evolving geopolitical and economic cooperation between Washington and Budapest.

In a bilateral meeting in November 2025, Trump granted Hungary a one-year exemption from U.S. sanctions on Russian energy, helping Hungary avoid potentially sharp increases in energy prices.

Although discussions also touched on potential financial assistance, Trump later denied that a specific U.S. financial backstop had been agreed, contradicting earlier Hungarian claims that Washington might provide as much as $20 billion in support.

Hungary’s Political Climate.

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, a dominant figure in Hungarian politics for over 16 years, now faces one of the most competitive elections of his career.

Economic stagnation, rising living costs, and political controversies have boosted his opposition, leading many analysts to describe the April 2026 vote as a critical moment for Hungary’s future.

Trump’s letter — publicly shared amid growing domestic political pressure — is likely to be interpreted as a show of international support for Orbán at a sensitive time.

Implications for U.S.–EU Relations.

Trump’s public embrace of a foreign leader running for re-election is unusual for a U.S. president, especially given that Hungary’s governance under Orbán has drawn criticism in Europe and beyond for democratic backsliding and confrontations with EU institutions over issues like migration, rule of law, and ties with Russia.