Trump likes to back winners in foreign elections. The upcoming vote in Hungary will test his clout

Associated Press (AP) Political StrategyNews ReportEN 10 min read 100% complete April 11, 2026 at 08:23 AM

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Trump likes to back winners in foreign elections. The upcoming vote in Hungary will test his clout

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In his second term, President Trump has openly exerted political influence in foreign elections to a degree unmatched by previous U.S. leaders. He has endorsed and supported leaders in countries like Hungary, Argentina, and Honduras, sometimes using financial leverage or direct intervention to sway outcomes. In Hungary, Trump and his administration promoted the far-right Prime Minister Viktor Orbán through social media and a pre-election visit. Critics argue that Trump's actions prioritize political gains over U.S. interests and undermine relationships with other countries. The upcoming Hungarian election, where Orbán seeks a fifth term, will be a significant test of Trump's influence abroad. Orbán was the first European leader to endorse Trump in 2016 and has remained a close ally.

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Hungarian positions on key issues such as Ukraine felt “infused through a political U.S. rubric.”

quote — David Pressman, former U.S. ambassador to Hungary100% confidence

Trump backed a conservative former mayor for president in Honduras and pardoned a predecessor.

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Trump threatened to pull assistance to Argentina if its elections didn’t go his preferred way.

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The U.S. administration worked to prop up Argentina’s financial markets to the tune of $20 billion.

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Trump used social media and an election-eve trip to Budapest to promote Hungary’s far-right prime minister in his reelection campaign.

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Key Entities & Roles

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Ukraine 30% Budapest ×240% David Pressman 50% Argentina 60% Honduras 60% United States ×470% Viktor Orbán ×380% Hungary ×480% Donald Trump ×790%

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donald trump 100% hungary 90% viktor orban 90% foreign elections 90% political influence 80% election interference 70% u.s. foreign policy 70% political endorsements 60% far-right 50% internal politics 40%