U.S. Vice President Vance phones President Trump, praises Viktor Orban and urges Hungarians to defend sovereignty

U.S. Vice President Vance called President Donald Trump from the stage at a Budapest ceremony, then told attendees the United States stands with Hungary and praised Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s policies on families, investment and energy security. “I am here for a simple reason, because I admire what you are fighting for,” Vance said.

On the call, President Trump greeted the crowd and expressed support for Orban, and Vance used the occasion to emphasize economic ties and U.S. investment in Hungary. Vance said the two countries are cooperating on areas ranging from energy security to trade and cultural ties and described increased U.S. investment in Hungary.

Vance criticized what he called the “far‑left ideology” present in some universities, media and bureaucracies, linking such ideas to social unrest and arguing they undercut the West’s future. He urged Hungarians to prioritize sovereignty and family policies, saying leaders who defend borders and support families deserve electoral support.

Vance repeatedly framed his remarks as expressions of friendship rather than directives: he said he did not intend to tell Hungarians specifically who to vote for, but he encouraged attendees to consider sovereignty and national interest when they vote. He closed by urging Hungarians to go to the polls in the upcoming election and by reiterating U.S. support for Hungary.

The event featured extended applause for both speakers and concluded with musical accompaniment.