Former US President Donald Trump announced Monday, January 3, to bring his “
fullest support
” to the re-election campaign of ultra-conservative Hungarian leader Viktor Orban, “
a great leader, respected by all
”.
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Prime Minister Viktor Orban "
loves his country with all his heart and seeks security for his people
," greeted Donald Trump in a very laudatory statement, calling for support for the sovereignist leader in the April 2022 elections, which are expected to be extremely tight . Citing the “
remarkable work
” of Viktor Orban to “
protect Hungary, curb illegal immigration, create jobs
”, themes dear to the former American president, Donald Trump assured him of “
his fullest support
”. "
He is a great leader, respected by all
," he insisted.
When he was still in power, Donald Trump had received Viktor Orban in Washington, going against many European leaders, very critical of the Hungarian leader's positions on migrants and LGBT people.
Viktor Orban had meanwhile deplored the loss of "
major international support
" after the departure of Donald Trump from the White House.
Standing out from the many international condemnations, he also called for “
not to judge
” the United States after the assault on Capitol Hill by supporters of the Republican billionaire.