Vance heads to Budapest to shore up Orban’s support before Sunday vote

US Vice President JD Vance travels to Budapest to demonstrate American support for Prime Minister Viktor Orban ahead of crucial parliamentary elections. This diplomatic visit underscores the strengthening political alliance between Washington and Hungary's far-right government, occurring at a critical moment as Orban faces unprecedented electoral competition. The visit signals potential shifts in US-European relations and raises questions about American engagement with increasingly authoritarian regimes.