Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s 16-year rule came to a crushing end despite being propped up by Donald Trump’s administration who sent US Vice President JD Vance to support Orban
Hungarian Prime Ministr Viktor Orban suffered a crushing defeat and sent shockwaves across the world as Donald Trump humiliatingly loses his top ally in Europe.
Hungarians signalled they wanted an end to Orban’s 16-year rule and instead voted to give Tisza party leader Peter Magyar a thumping majority. Orban’s rule was characterised by pivoting away from the European Union in favour of Trump and Russia’s Vladimir Putin.
But when it appeared clear a crushing defeat was at hand, Orban conceded, commenting: “The election results are not final yet but the situation is understandable and clear. The election result is painful for us, but clear. The responsibility and possibility of governing was not given to us. I have congratulated the winner.
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It was clear the defeat struck a bitter nerve in Moscow, wth Kirill Dmitriev sharing his view in a reply to Tommy Robinson’s claim the election loss meant Hungary had “fallen.” Dmitriev said: “This will just accelerate the collapse of the EU. Check if I am right in 4 months.”
Orban’s loss will prove to be a humiliation for the Trump administration, who sent Vice President JD Vance to prop up the Hungarian’s flagging campaign. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer commented on the news with a warning, saying: “Pay attention, Donald Trump. Wannabe dictators wear out their welcome.”
House of Representatives Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said: “Far-right authoritarian Viktor Orban has lost the election. Trump sycophants and MAGA extremists in Congress are up next in November.”
Other world leaders celebrated Magyar’s win as an opportunity to reset Hungary’s relationship with the rest of Europe. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who had been a target of Orban’s ire, said on X/Twitter: “Congratulations to @magyarpeterMP and the TISZA party on their landslide victory. It is important when a constructive approach prevails. Ukraine has always strived for good-neighbourly relations with every European country, and we are ready to advance our cooperation with Hungary.”
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said: “Congratulations @MagyarPeterMP on your election victory. This is an historic moment, not only for Hungary, but for European democracy. I look forward to working with you for the security and prosperity of both our countries.”
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