Trump administration promotes Orbán for UN Secretary-General: "The dream candidate of MAGA conservatives"
The Trump administration is promoting Viktor Orbán for the position of UN Secretary-General, according to a report based on sources from three countries. Orbán has expressed interest but has not yet decided whether to run. Washington estimates that Russia and China will support him. Another test vote will be held in the Security Council on Wednesday.
The Trump administration is promoting the candidacy of former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán for the position of UN Secretary-General, according to a report based on sources from three countries. American officials raised the idea with Orbán and encouraged him to enter the race; he has expressed interest but no final decision has been made. Washington estimates that Russia and China will also support the move, aiming to make him a joint candidate of the three powers. A State Department official described Orbán as "the dream candidate of MAGA conservatives." One of the key questions is how Britain and France, which hold veto power, will act. On Wednesday, another test vote will be held in the Security Council, which will also examine the candidacy of Emirati diplomat Lana Nusseibeh. Antonio Guterres' term ends on December 31.