Trump administration encourages former Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán to seek UN secretary-general post, with Russia and China reportedly supportive

The Trump administration has encouraged former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to run for UN secretary-general, The Wall Street Journal reports, adding that Russia and China are reportedly supportive of a joint candidacy.

Orbán is reportedly interested but reluctant to run unless he is confident he can win. Trump and Vance are expected to support him, and an announcement could come after the U.S. midterm elections.