Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban accused his "opponents" on Friday—two days before Sunday’s parliamentary elections—of engaging in an "organized attempt to use chaos, pressure, and international demonization to overturn the Hungarian people’s decision," according to AFP and MTI.
They "are conspiring with foreign intelligence services, will stop at nothing" to "seize power," Orban stated on Facebook, denouncing "threats of violence" against his supporters, "fabricated allegations of electoral fraud," and "pre-organized demonstrations" even before the votes were counted.
Viktor Orban, in power since 2010, is running for a fifth term, while his conservative and pro-European rival, Peter Magyar—who is far ahead in independent polls—has, in turn, warned against U.S. attempts to influence the election, in the context of U.S. Vice President JD Vance’s visit to Budapest this week. A number of experts point to evidence of Russia’s ongoing efforts to interfere in Viktor Orbán’s campaign, AFP notes.
On Thursday evening, U.S. President Donald Trump once again expressed his support for his closest ally in the EU on his Truth Social platform.
"Hungary: VOTE FOR VIKTOR ORBAN. He is a true friend, a fighter, and a WINNER, and he has my full and complete support," Trump wrote. "VIKTOR ORBAN WILL NEVER DISAPPOINT THE GREAT PEOPLE OF HUNGARY. I AM WITH HIM UNTIL THE END!" he added.
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