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VP JD Vance And PM Viktor Orban Hold A Joint Press Conference in Budapest, Five Days Before The Hungarian Election

U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban address the media during a joint press conference at the Prime Minister's Office in Budapest, Hungary, on April 7, 2026. The state visit occurs five days before Hungary's general election scheduled for April 12, 2026, which is considered a significant challenge to Orban's leadership. (Photo by Balint Szentgallay/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13545387
Date Taken	7 April 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Balint Szentgallay/NurPhoto
Category	Politics
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Balint Szentgallay/NurPhoto

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