Trump Defends Orban After Hungarian Election Loss

Regional outlets focus on how Trump’s reaction to Orban’s defeat and his feud with Meloni are forcing Europe’s far right to rethink their ties to him. They highlight that Trump’s praise for Orban, even after a loss, clashes with European leaders’ need to show they can win and govern on their own terms. They expect some right-wing parties to seek new partners or present themselves as allies, not followers, of any US figure.

• •Regional coverage notes Trump dismissed concerns about Orban’s defeat while still calling him a good man.
• •Reports say European far-right leaders fear being dragged down by association with Trump’s controversies.
• •Commentary describes Meloni’s stance as an attempt to show Italy is an ally, not a vassal, of Washington.
• •Regional outlets argue Trump’s comments on Iran and migration complicate European leaders’ efforts to manage those issues domestically.
• •Some European commentators predict new right-wing alliances in Europe that keep Trump at arm’s length.