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World Leaders Reject Trump's UN Nomination of Viktor Orbán

Updated 2026-10-26 16:35 UTC 1 source Negative

President Trump’s consideration of nominating Viktor Orbán, former prime minister of Hungary and a close ally, as the next United Nations Secretary General drew widespread criticism from world leaders. The move was seen as politically motivated and met with skepticism.

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The Hill
World leaders scoffed at President Trump reportedly mulling the idea of nominating former Hungarian prime minister and Trump-ally Viktor Orbán as the United Nations Secretary General. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk called the possibility “funny,” adding “just a moment ago, he was a candidate for
2026-10-26 16:10 UTC
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