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Trump Ally Viktor Orbán Concedes Defeat in Hungary Election

Apr 13, 2026Center Left

Voters in Hungary ousted long-serving Prime Minister Viktor Orbán after 16 years in power, marking a stunning defeat for the close ally of both President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The winner, Péter Magyar, has pledged to rebuild Hungary’s relationships with the European Union and NATO.

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