On October 25, 2026, it was reported that Donald Trump intends to propose Viktor Orban, the former Prime Minister of Hungary, for the position of UN Secretary-General. This information was published by The Wall Street Journal, citing sources within the US administration.
Orban's Candidacy and Support from Major Powers
According to reports, the Trump administration hopes that Russia and China will support Orban's candidacy. This could significantly affect the Hungarian politician's chances of success in the election for this position.
Orban's Doubts and Trump's Support
Orban himself has expressed interest in this proposal but has certain doubts about his chances of winning. It is expected that Trump, along with JD Vance, will publicly endorse Orban, likely after the upcoming midterm elections in the United States.