LIVE: JD Vance attends Hungarian-American Friendship Day rally

Orbán praised for blocking migration

Trump told the Budapest crowd that Orbán prevented Hungary from being "invaded" while other European nations "ruined their countries" by opening borders to unvetted foreigners.

Unconditional US alliance pledged

Trump declared the United States stands with Hungary "all the way" and described Orbán as a "fantastic man" who kept Hungarian people safe and the country strong.

Rejection of EU bureaucratic threats

Vance urged Hungarians to ignore Brussels bureaucrats and "listen to your hearts" rather than submit to distant officials who threaten to withhold funds and dictate governance.

Defense of democratic self-determination

Vance emphasized that only Hungarians should decide their future without outside pressure, stating that sovereignty is not a problem but "a necessary part of the solution."

Attack on progressive ideology

Vance identified a "far-left ideology" in universities and media that views Western civilization, Christianity, and national borders as illegitimate sources of oppression rather than liberation.

Christianity as foundation of freedom

Vance argued that biblical principles created history's most free and prosperous societies, warning that this legacy requires active defense against those merely "managing the decline" of Western civilization.

Energy security leadership

Vance highlighted that Hungary has lower energy costs than most European countries because Orbán prioritized energy security while other leaders subjected citizens to expensive green policies.

Pro-family economic model

Vance praised Hungary's worker-first policies and family subsidies, noting that record US investment flows to Hungary because it protects its own people while remaining open to business.