"The top U.S. diplomat praised Orban's leadership, signed a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with his government and defended issuing Hungary an exemption from U.S. sanctions despite Orban's decision to continue buying Russian energy. "We want this country to do well," said Rubio standing alongside Orban during a news conference in Budapest, "especially as long as you're the prime minister and the leader of this country." "President Trump is deeply committed to your success, because your success is our success," Rubio added."
"In a post on Truth Social last week, Trump endorsed Orban for the April elections and called him a "truly strong and powerful Leader" and "a true friend, fighter, and WINNER." Rubio's support for Orban marks the latest example of the Trump administration working to keep in power right-wing populist leaders who have praised President Donald Trump and are seen as ideologically aligned. In summer, political neophyte Karol Nawrocki narrowly won a presidential runoff in Poland."
Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Budapest, praised Prime Minister Viktor Orban and signed a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement. Rubio defended granting Hungary an exemption from U.S. sanctions despite Orban's continued purchases of Russian energy. Rubio said, "We want this country to do well," and invoked President Trump's support, calling Orban's success mutual. President Trump endorsed Orban on Truth Social, praising him as a strong leader and ally. Polling shows Orban trailing, while conservative opponent Peter Magyar has gained support with an anti-corruption message and launched a campaign promising to restore Western orientation and end Orban's nearly 16-year rule.
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