Trump administration reportedly considers Viktor Orbán for UN Secretary-General role

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly exploring a plan to nominate former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán as the next Secretary-General of the United Nations. According to reports citing the Wall Street Journal, Washington has reached out to Orbán to encourage his candidacy, aiming to position him as a consensus choice supported by the United States, Russia, and China.

Preliminary reports suggest that Moscow and Beijing are open to this potential leadership shift. While the proposal remains in an early stage without a formal nomination process initiated, it represents a significant effort by the current U.S. administration to reshape the direction of the UN. Trump and his Vice President, J.D. Vance, have long expressed admiration for Orbán’s political model, particularly his anti-immigration policies and opposition to contemporary cultural trends.

Viktor Orbán left office in April 2026 following an electoral defeat to Péter Magyar’s Tisa party, which concluded his 16-year tenure. Throughout his time as prime minister, his policies regarding the rule of law and migration caused friction with the European Union. Despite these past tensions, he maintained close ties with the Trump administration. There is currently no definitive decision on the matter, and the proposal remains an active subject of internal discussions.