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0:00I'm Ben Thomas with an AP News Minute. The Trump administration staged a major show of support for the re-election bid of Hungary's autocratic leader, Sakamegani, has details. Prime Minister Victor Warbond has become an icon of the global far right, but trails in the polls while seeking a fifth term. Vice President Vance visited Budapest today, five days before the vote, and before a joint rally. Let's hope he actually answers, but this is going to be very embarrassing. Called President Trump. I'm sorry, the person you were trying to reach has a voicemail box that has not been sent up yet. Okay. Vance tried again. Hello, Mr. President. How are you? Hi. And with the phone held up to the mic. I love Hungary, and I love that picture. I'll tell you, he's a fantastic man. The Vance visit and Trump call were unusual steps, since most politicians avoid taking direct roles in other nation's political campaigns. Sakamegani, Washington. And I'm Ben Thomas.
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