The prime minister began by discussing the past four years of U.S. Democratic leadership, which he described as a difficult period for Hungarian-American relations. He addressed the 2020 U.S. presidential election, stating, “If there had been no fraud, which should be unthinkable in a Western democracy, Donald Trump would have remained president. And if that had happened, there would be no Ukrainian-Russian war today.” He highlighted the ideological contrast between Democrats and Republicans, noting, “The Democrats are globalists, while the Republicans stand on national foundations.” PM Orbán argued that the Democrats pursue their agenda through networks, including those associated with George Soros, and described this influence as deeply entrenched in Brussels as well.
Prime Minister Orbán also pointed to the challenges posed by the Biden administration’s policies, which he said were often at odds with Hungary’s values and priorities. He criticized the U.S. ambassador to Hungary, David Pressman, for representing these globalist approaches, saying, “I never met him during his entire tenure—an almost unheard-of situation. His assignment was doomed to fail because it aimed to force Hungary into the globalist, liberal canon, which we could not accept.”
Looking forward, the prime minister expressed optimism for the future of Hungarian-American relations under Donald Trump’s presidency, describing the anticipated changes as a “fantastic, grand golden age.” He linked Hungary’s strong economic start to 2025 with Trump’s election victory, stating, “This marks the end of three years of destruction caused by war and the start of an era of rebuilding.” He emphasized the tangible benefits this shift would bring to Hungarian families and the national economy.
PM Orbán then turned his attention to European politics, emphasizing the need to combat globalist influences. He declared 2025 as a pivotal year for removing the influence of the Soros network from Europe, describing it as “the greatest political corruption scandal.” He asserted, “Brussels is in Soros’ pocket. They fund his network using our money, which we cannot tolerate,” expressing hope that other patriotic European leaders would join Hungary in restoring sovereignty across the continent.
On energy security, PM Orbán identified rising energy prices as the greatest risk to Hungary’s economy. He criticized EU sanctions on Russia, arguing that they have driven up costs and jeopardized stability. He reaffirmed Hungary’s commitment to defending the TurkStream pipeline, which he called “the lifeline of the Hungarian economy,” and emphasized the importance of smart energy policies until Hungary’s Paks II nuclear plant is completed in the early 2030s.
Prime Minister Orbán also highlighted Hungary’s leadership in advocating for peace in Ukraine, remarking, “When Hungary spoke of peace, it stood alone. Now, everyone is talking about it.” He welcomed the opportunity for Donald Trump to lead global efforts toward peace, calling it a task “too large for Hungary alone.”
In conclusion, the prime minister reiterated Hungary’s commitment to defending its sovereignty while fostering economic growth and stability. “A new era begins,” PM Orbán declared, “and Hungary is ready to lead in protecting national interests, ensuring peace, and building a prosperous future.”