Trump and Vance back Orbán ahead of Hungary’s election
US vice-president travels to Budapest in show of support for prime minister and Maga ally
US vice-president travels to Budapest in show of support for prime minister and Maga ally

White House and Kremlin make positive comments about Magyar despite previously endorsing Orbán

Orbán’s election defeat is a blow to Trump and Maga

Péter Magyar is ready to recommit to Nato and EU if he becomes prime minister after spring elections

Hungary’s illiberal champion has benefited from the misjudgments and complacency of other leaders

Ally-turned-foe close to victory in April 12 election, potentially unseating Hungary’s long-serving leader

US president grants relief to fellow rightwing populist after moving to punish Russia over lack of peace deal with Ukraine