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VP JD Vance And PM Viktor Orban Hold A Joint Rally In Budapest, 5 Days Before The Hungarian Election.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban attends a joint rally with U.S. Vice President JD Vance to mark Hungarian American Friendship Day at a sports arena in Budapest, Hungary, on April 7, 2026. The state visit takes place five days before Hungary's general election scheduled for April 12, which is viewed as a significant challenge to Orban's leadership. (Photo by Balint Szentgallay/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13546004
Date Taken	7 April 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Balint Szentgallay/NurPhoto
Category	Politics
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Balint Szentgallay/NurPhoto

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