Trump optimistic about Hungarian election winner Magyar, says they share similar views on immigration
US President Trump praised Peter Magyar, the winner of the Hungarian parliamentary election who ousted long-time leader Viktor Orban. Trump noted they share similar views on immigration, calling Magyar a 'good man'.
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(CNA, Washington, 14th) US President Donald Trump stated in an interview with ABC News today that he appreciates the winner of the Hungarian parliamentary election, Peter Magyar, and said that the political newcomer who defeated nationalist leader Viktor Orban "will do very well."
AFP reported that Hungary's incumbent Prime Minister Viktor Orban lost the election held on the 12th, ending his 16-year rule. Voters handed a decisive victory to the Respect and Freedom (Tisza) party led by Peter Magyar with a record turnout. Orban had previously been backed by Donald Trump and maintained close ties with Russia.
Trump told ABC News reporter Jonathan Karl: "I think this new guy will do very well, he's a good man." Karl posted this conversation on the social media platform X.
According to Karl, Trump pointed out that Magyar was previously a member of Orban's party and shares similar views with him on immigration issues.
However, Trump's running mate JD Vance visited the Hungarian capital Budapest last week to campaign for Orban, praising the 62-year-old leader as a "model" for Europe.
Orban's defeat in Hungary is seen as a blow to global nationalists and indicates that the appeal of the Trumpist movement in Europe is gradually waning, leading to speculation as to whether being too close to Trump could become a political liability. (Translators: Kao Chao-fen / Editor: Chang Cheng-chien) 1150415
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(CNA, Washington, 14th) US President Donald Trump stated in an interview with ABC News today that he appreciates the winner of the Hungarian parliamentary election, Peter Magyar, and said that the political newcomer who defeated nationalist leader Viktor Orban "will do very well."
AFP reported that Hungary's incumbent Prime Minister Viktor Orban lost the election held on the 12th, ending his 16-year rule. Voters handed a decisive victory to the Respect and Freedom (Tisza) party led by Peter Magyar with a record turnout. Orban had previously been backed by Donald Trump and maintained close ties with Russia.
Trump told ABC News reporter Jonathan Karl: "I think this new guy will do very well, he's a good man." Karl posted this conversation on the social media platform X.
According to Karl, Trump pointed out that Magyar was previously a member of Orban's party and shares similar views with him on immigration issues.
However, Trump's running mate JD Vance visited the Hungarian capital Budapest last week to campaign for Orban, praising the 62-year-old leader as a "model" for Europe.
Orban's defeat in Hungary is seen as a blow to global nationalists and indicates that the appeal of the Trumpist movement in Europe is gradually waning, leading to speculation as to whether being too close to Trump could become a political liability. (Translators: Kao Chao-fen / Editor: Chang Cheng-chien) 1150415
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