Hungary’s election campaign has entered its final stretch, with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán seeking to hold on to power as voters prepare to go to the polls on Sunday.
Opposition candidate Péter Magyar has urged his supporters not to become complacent, warning that some voters are still undecided ahead of election day. The contest remains closely watched as both sides make a final push in the closing days of the campaign.
Overnight, US president Donald Trump again publicly backed Orbán, repeating his endorsement before the vote. Trump urged Hungarians to “get out and vote” for Orbán and said he would be “with him all the way.”
The latest intervention is not the first time Trump has weighed in on Orbán’s political fortunes. The two leaders have had a longstanding relationship, with Trump’s support featuring prominently in previous Hungarian campaign moments as well.
In the statement shared by Trump, he described Orbán as a “highly respected” prime minister and praised him as a “truly strong and powerful Leader” with a “proven track record of delivering phenomenal results.” He said Orbán works hard to “Protect Hungary, Grow the Economy, Create Jobs, Promote Trade, Stop Illegal Immigration, and Ensure LAW AND ORDER!”
Trump also said relations between Hungary and the United States had reached “new heights of cooperation and spectacular achievement” under his administration, and that he looked forward to continuing to work closely with Orbán. He noted that he had endorsed Orbán for re-election in 2022 and was “honored” to do so again.
The statement added that election day is Sunday, April 12, 2026, and ended with a full endorsement of Orbán’s bid for another term as prime minister.
As campaigning heads into its last hours, Orbán is trying to secure another mandate, while Magyar’s team is seeking to keep momentum and persuade undecided voters to turn out. With the race still active and attention growing at home and abroad, the outcome will depend on whether either side can convert late support into votes on Sunday.
