BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — U.S. Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday urged Hungarians to back Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in upcoming elections, dubbing the populist leader a defender of “Western civilization” during a visit to Hungary meant to help push Orbán over the finish line.

Vice President J.D. Vance warned against communism and creeping far-left ideology during his speech in Budapest, Hungary, this week. addressed a crowd in Budapest, Hungary Tuesday as he rallied in support of Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s re-election campaign.

Vice President JD Vance visited Hungary to show support for Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, a self-proclaimed proponent of "illiberal democracy."

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Vance's remarks came during a visit to Budapest to boost the chances of Orban, who faces the toughest challenge of his rule in an April 12 election.

Vice President JD Vance arrived in Budapest Hungary on Tuesday to support Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s reelection bid, ahead of Sunday's vote.

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Vice President J.D. Vance faces criticism after forgetting the name of Cardinal Christophe Pierre during a live interview in Hungary, amid tensions over U.S. involvement in the Hungarian election and concerns about Russian influence in Orbán's government.