AP NewsWatch

I'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.