Yesterday, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán visited Sharm El-Sheikh at the invitation of American President Donald Trump to witness the beginning of the peace process in Gaza. Orbán stood behind Trump as the president introduced his allies one by one. Trump spoke warmly of Orbán and even made a prediction about next year’s elections, though what he said may displease many.
Old allies
The relationship between Trump and Orbán is remarkably longstanding by modern political standards, nearly a decade old. While most people initially dismissed Trump’s re-election chances last year, viewing his rise as little more than a spectacle, Orbán had already declared his support for Trump in the summer of 2016, agreeing with his anti-immigration policies.
At the time, this step raised eyebrows in political circles, but it proved a smart move, even though Joe Biden defeated Trump in 2020, causing considerable strain in Hungarian-American relations.
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Given this old alliance, it was no surprise that the Carmelite Monastery in Budapest also received an invitation to yesterday’s peace summit in Sharm El-Sheikh, where key powers — the United States, Egypt, Turkey, and Qatar — brokered agreements on a ceasefire and steps towards peace.
PM Orbán and Egyptian president Abdel Fattah Saeed Hussein Khalil el-Sisi:
What does the agreement involve?
The agreement’s details include a ceasefire in Gaza, a prisoner exchange (including the release of the last Hungarian citizen held since 7 October 2023), Israeli withdrawal, and delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza. Further talks will follow regarding implementation, a final political solution, and Gaza’s reconstruction.
Trump, who has long played a peace-bringing role, recognised the importance of this step and rallied his allies around him. Viktor Orbán commented in a morning video that there is indeed a global peace-promoting network, whose representatives would be present.
Supporting Trump — literally
Trump did not just want people to attend; he wanted them to physically demonstrate their support. According to sources cited by HVG, the Americans specifically requested the invitees — including Orbán, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau — to stand behind the president. Trump then introduced each ally, offering words of support.
Orbán will win even bigger, Trump believes
Trump said of Orbán that he is fantastic, a wonderful leader. According to Trump, only his own opinion counts here, suggesting that without his backing in 2022, Orbán’s party, Fidesz, would not have won by “28 points”. The accuracy of this claim is uncertain; HVG notes that Fidesz gained 19% more votes on the list than opposition alliances, but won with a two-thirds majority due to the quirks of the Hungarian electoral system. In other words, Trump’s numbers are questionable.
However, Trump also looked to the future, predicting Orbán would perform even better in the next election and vowed to back him 100%. This means Trump expects Fidesz to govern with an even stronger two-thirds majority after 2026.
Tisza leads in the polls
Polls and experts believe this forecast is unlikely. All non-governmental polls show Péter Magyar’s Tisza leading Fidesz by a significant margin. Even Ágoston Sámuel Mráz, head of the government-leaning Nézőpont Institute, admits that a smear campaign against Péter Magyar has not been successful, though he later denied having made such a statement.
Both Trump and, intriguingly, his global political rival, Russian President Vladimir Putin, have openly supported Orbán. Putin says that if Hungarians want to remain Hungarian, they should back Orbán; otherwise, Ursula von der Leyen should be their choice. Putin added that if national forces grow stronger in Europe, the continent may experience a rebirth.
Putin flattered Trump
Recently, Putin praised Trump highly, suggesting that this year’s Nobel Peace Prize should have been awarded to the American president. Putin stated that Trump has done much to resolve complex crises. Trump himself shared these words on his Truth Social channel.
From Hungary’s side, Péter Szijjártó, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, had already spoken in September 2020 about how Trump deserved the Nobel Peace Prize, as he was the one who brought the so-called Abraham Accords to fruition.
Disappointed about the Nobel Peace Prize?
Reports say Trump was disappointed that the five-member Nobel Committee did not award him the prize. Perhaps this explains why Venezuelan laureate and leader of the local political resistance, Maria Corina Machado, immediately called to congratulate him. She told Trump the prize was actually his. Trump agreed in his account of the call but joked that he did not ask her to hand it over — though he added he might accept it if she offered. “She was very kind,” he said.
He also explained the prize was for 2024 activities, during which he was campaigning, and said the prize helped him a great deal.
Despite this, White House Communications Director Steven Cheung told the press that the Nobel Committee chose politics over peace in making their decision, according to the Anadolu Turkish news agency.
Trumpi is conman, he is a griffter….since he became president he made billions and destroyed the USA in the process. The Viktator is a little Trumpi…also made a lot of money for himself and his friends from corruption.
There is a factual error in this article. Mark Carney has been PM of Canada since March 14, 2025. He attended the conference in Egypt and not former PM Justin Trudeau. That wanted war criminal Vladimir Putin backs Viktor Orban as PM of Hungary speaks for itself as to the quality of Orban’s friends and backers.
That is probably what people say when they get viagra overdose. too much cheerleading for his “friend” but next year Hungary will get rid of this corrupted politician 😀
NOBEL anyone with a clue knows tits become a joke – especially conservitive americans. Nobody expected trump to win with left wing Nobel that thinks he is a NAzi. Over 20 years ago they gave a US president the prize – he had been elected, but hadnt even taken office yet, should tell you something. Trump has been elected twice – shot at twice- impeached twice- 95% of media out to destroy him along with highest and most powerful people in the US starting with BO, clinton,, heads of the DOJ, NSA, and the FBI. I’m sure he is crushed by the snub of anything from the failing EU that is doing everything to get Orban out with there guy installed. The horror going on in the EU/UK plays nightly on instagram by eyewitness accounts and is ingnored by the media. Thee of the biggest media stories in my life time and the 7 months trump took office. Someone pissed their pants on WIZZ , its a big story- one week it was going broke—the next week if was buying new aircraft. I still have no clue where the opposition stand on the major issues in hungary and the EU. Except his Poll numbers. Hilarys numbers were at 90% from the media when she lost to trump.
@TM – I do not understand. Marco Rubio, Rick Scott, Mike Waltz – the list goes on – they all wrote and signed a letter to the Nobel committee to support the nomination of María Corina Machado for the Peace Prize. Maybe you missed it:
https://www.rickscott.senate.gov/services/files/6B35DA8B-8FC9-4B05-BCC8-DB71EC9AD7DE
They “have rarely witnessed such courage, selflessness, and firm grasp of morality as we have in María Corina Machado. She has risked everything to rally the previously flagging spirits of the Venezuelan people. They have suffered 25 years of oppression, torture, murder, and economic deprivation at the hands of the Chavez-Maduro regime who has
systematically undermined democratic institutions and perpetuated a regional crisis of
monumental proportions. Machado stands as a beacon of hope and resilience”
“It is our firm belief that María Corina Machado’s courageous and selfless
leadership, and unyielding dedication to the pursuit of peace and democratic ideals,
make her a most deserving candidate for this prestigious award. Her efforts not only
highlight the urgent need for international solidarity in the face of aggressive and
expansive authoritarianism but also serve as a reminder of the power of individual
bravery in the quest for justice”
So many lies in one post. Just like Trump.
In a sane World, it would have been Trump and Orban to receive the Nobel Peace Prize jointly! But of course, the virus of cultural marxist liberal ideology has infected the West, including the anti-Orban commenters here, who would rather see ANTIFA organised PRIDE PARADES, lectures to kids in schools and public libraries by DRAG QUEENS, and PAKISTANI AND ARAB GROOMING GANGS raping 8-12 year old schoolgirls in the Ukraine, just like as do in the UK and the rest of the West!
Nice Joke! 😀
Trump has been sending American troops to liberal American cities to “tackle crime,” even though crime is at an all-time low. He’s setting up he’s military state, following Hitler’s playbook line by line. The man is a dangerous fool, and his dementia is worsening. No good can come from this.