Viktor Orbán, Hungary’s prime minister, and other European political figures have defended former U.S. President Donald Trump following his recent criminal conviction. Orbán described Trump as a “man of honour” despite the guilty verdict on 34 counts related to falsifying documents to cover up a hush money payment to a porn star before the 2016 election.
Trump made history as the first former U.S. president to be convicted of a crime when a New York City jury found him guilty. Orbán, a long-time ally of Trump, expressed his unwavering support on social media, stating, “As President, he always put America first, he commanded respect around the world and used this respect to build peace.” He added that the American people would make their own judgment in the upcoming November election.
Orbán has consistently supported Trump, reaffirming his endorsement of Trump’s bid to return to the White House in the 2024 election.
Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini also voiced strong support for Trump, labeling him a “victim of judicial harassment.” Salvini, leader of the far-right League party, accused the left of weaponizing the justice system against Trump and extended his “solidarity and full support” to the former president.
These endorsements highlight the continuing international political divide surrounding Trump, with his European allies standing by him despite his legal troubles.
