Vance stumps for authoritarian leader Viktor Orban ahead of Hungary’s national election

Source: NBC News Politics · Bias: Center Left

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Vice President JD Vance is in Hungary as a show of support for Prime Minister Viktor Orban and his reelection campaign. NBC News Senior Digital Reporter Alexander Smith is live from Budapest to analyze the Trump administration’s decision to weigh in and support the authoritarian leader.

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Vance stumps for authoritarian leader Viktor Orban ahead of Hungary’s national election
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Vance stumps for authoritarian leader Viktor Orban ahead of Hungary’s national election

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Vice President JD Vance is in Hungary as a show of support for Prime Minister Viktor Orban and his reelection campaign. NBC News Senior Digital Reporter Alexander Smith is live from Budapest to analyze the Trump administration’s decision to weigh in and support the authoritarian leader.