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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio signed a civil nuclear cooperation agreement involving the U.S. and Hungary on Monday.
During remarks at the signing ceremony, Rubio indicated that the U.S.-Hungary relationship, and the relationship between President Donald Trump and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, is very close.
The American diplomat described the relationship between the two nations as being “as close as I can possibly imagine it being.”
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio shakes hands with Hungary’s Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto after signing the U.S.-Hungary Intergovernmental Agreement on Civil Nuclear Cooperation in Budapest, Hungary, on Feb. 16, 2026. (Alex Brandon / POOL / AFP via Getty Images)
Rubio, during remarks delivered alongside Orbán, asserted, “Your success is our success.”
He noted that if Hungary ever faces financial problems, impediments to growth or threats to national stability, he knows “President Trump will be very interested” in “finding ways” to help.
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Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban shakes hands with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio after a joint press conference following talks during a visit on Feb. 16, 2026 in Budapest, Hungary. (Janos Kummer/Getty Images)
Trump has praised Orbán and backed him for re-election.
“Highly Respected Prime Minister of Hungary, Viktor Orbán, is a truly strong and powerful Leader, with a proven track record of delivering phenomenal results. He fights tirelessly for, and loves, his Great Country and People, just like I do for the United States of America. Viktor works hard to Protect Hungary, Grow the Economy, Create Jobs, Promote Trade, Stop Illegal Immigration, and Ensure LAW AND ORDER!” Trump declared on Truth Social this month.
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“Relations between Hungary and the United States have reached new heights of cooperation and spectacular achievement under my Administration, thanks largely to Prime Minister Orbán. I look forward to continuing working closely with him so that both of our Countries can further advance this tremendous path to SUCCESS and cooperation. I was proud to ENDORSE Viktor for Re-Election in 2022, and am honored to do so again. Viktor Orbán is a true friend, fighter, and WINNER, and has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election as Prime Minister of Hungary — HE WILL NEVER LET THE GREAT PEOPLE OF HUNGARY DOWN!” Trump added.
