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\t\t<\/p>\n A major political shift is happening overseas, as Viktor Orban<\/strong><\/a>, a longtime ally of President Donald Trump<\/strong><\/a>, has just lost power in Hungary after 16 years as the country\u2019s leader.<\/p>\n Voters overwhelmingly chose Peter Magyar<\/strong> from the opposition Tisza Party in a huge election upset, and he is now expected to become Hungary\u2019s next Prime Minister.<\/p>\n Keep reading to find out more\u2026<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Magyar<\/strong>\u2018s party led with more than half the vote. He ran on campaign issues like corruption, health care and public transport.<\/p>\n Orban<\/strong> later admitted defeat, calling the result \u201cpainful\u201d<\/a> and called to congratulate his opponent on Sunday (April 12).<\/p>\n \u201cI congratulated the victorious party. We are going to serve the Hungarian nation and our homeland from opposition,\u2033 he said, via AP<\/em>.<\/p>\n K\u00f6sz\u00f6nj\u00fck Magyarorsz\u00e1g!<\/p>\n \u2014 Magyar P\u00e9ter (Ne f\u00e9ljetek) (@magyarpeterMP) April 12, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n \u2018\u2019Thank you, Hungary!\u2019\u2019 Magyar<\/strong> posted on X, along with sharing who has already rang to celebrate the win.<\/p>\n \u201cPrime Minister Viktor Orb\u00e1n<\/strong> has just called to congratulate us on our victory. French President @EmmanuelMacron and @ManfredWeber, President of the European People\u2019s Party, have just called to congratulate us on our victory. Germany\u2019s Chancellor @FriedrichMerz and NATO Secretary General @SecGenNATO have also phoned to congratulate us on our victory.\u201d<\/p>\n Orban<\/strong> built close ties with Trump<\/strong>, who publicly supported him<\/a>. <\/p>\n \u201cMy Administration stands ready to use the full Economic Might of the United States to strengthen Hungary\u2019s Economy, as we have done for our Great Allies in the past, if Prime Minister Viktor Orb\u00e1n<\/strong> and the Hungarian People ever need it. We are excited to invest in the future Prosperity that will be generated by Orb\u00e1n<\/strong>\u2019s continued Leadership!\u201d Trump<\/strong> wrote on TruthSocial<\/a> ahead of the vote.<\/p>\n He also had a friendly relationship with Vladimir Putin<\/strong>, and sought to further expand the country\u2019s ties with Russia.<\/a><\/p>\n At the same time, Donald Trump <\/strong>is speaking out and announcing a naval blockade amid failed Iran peace talks.<\/a><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\n