During a recent press conference in Budapest, former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán shared insights into his trip to the United States, highlighting high-level engagements in Washington. The primary focus of his visit was official meetings, although Orbán chose not to disclose specific individuals he met or the topics discussed. Reports have suggested that these meetings coincided with the presence of U.S. President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in the capital, although official confirmations remain absent.
Orbán also participated in a FIFA World Cup match during his visit. He humorously noted that attending the event was financially manageable since it is only held every four years, adding that his travel and World Cup tickets were covered through private funds.
The former prime minister plans to elaborate on his U.S. trip at an upcoming address at the Bálványos Summer Camp in Romania. This visit occurs against the backdrop of growing political friction in Hungary, where Orbán has accused the current administration of eroding democratic principles.
Amid these tensions, several European political figures have raised alarms over Hungary’s political environment and the state of its rule of law. As of now, the Hungarian government has not issued a public response to these criticisms.