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Yeshiva World News · Oct 25, 2026

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The Trump administration is pushing former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to become the next United Nations Secretary-General, with Washington proposing him as a potential joint candidate backed by the United States, Russia, and China. Sources from three countries confirmed the discussions to The Wall Street Journal. The U.S. reportedly approached Orbán with the idea and encouraged him to enter the race. American officials believe Moscow and Beijing could support the proposal.

The Trump administration is pushing former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to become the next United Nations Secretary-General, with Washington proposing him as a potential joint candidate backed by the United States, Russia, and China. Sources from three countries confirmed the discussions to The Wall Street Journal. The U.S. reportedly approached Orbán with the idea and encouraged him to enter the race. American officials believe Moscow and Beijing could support the proposal.

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