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title: "Trump Administration Considers Orbán for UN Secretary-General"
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# Trump Administration Considers Orbán for UN Secretary-General

*Reports suggest the US is seeking Russian and Chinese support for the Hungarian leader's candidacy.*

**Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): 

- Trust 60 of 100, higher is better. Central claim attributed to WSJ report, with multiple outlets corroborating this attribution.
- Craft 60 of 100, higher is better. Reporting is largely based on digests, with limited original analysis or direct quotes from affected parties.
- Hype 45 of 100, lower is better. Headlines suggest a definitive Trump plan, while the body indicates it's a consideration or proposal.

Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology.

**The short version**

- The Trump administration is considering Viktor Orbán as a candidate for UN Secretary-General, according to reports.
- The US is reportedly seeking support for Orbán's candidacy from Russia and China.
- Viktor Orbán has indicated he would only run for the position if his election was guaranteed.
- The current UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has a term ending on December 31.

The Trump administration is reportedly considering Viktor Orbán, the former Prime Minister of Hungary, as a candidate for the position of UN Secretary-General. The Wall Street Journal is cited as the primary source for these reports. The US is said to be attempting to secure support for Orbán's potential candidacy from both Russia and China.

Viktor Orbán has indicated that he would only consider running for the role if his election was assured. The current UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, is nearing the end of his term, which concludes on December 31. Reports suggest that while some US officials acknowledge the idea might seem unusual, discussions with Moscow and Beijing are taking place.

## Disagreements on Veto Power

While some reports suggest that France and the United Kingdom might be hesitant to use their veto power against a majority decision, others indicate they could be ready to veto Orbán's candidacy. La Repubblica stated that France and the United Kingdom would be ready for a veto, whereas in.gr reported that France and Britain would be cautious in using their veto right.

## What the coverage left out

None of the left-rated digests mention the specific number of votes Viktor Orbán might secure in the Security Council, a detail provided by the full report from in.gr. None of the centre-rated digests mention the specific number of votes Viktor Orbán might secure in the Security Council, a detail provided by the full report from in.gr.

## Who covered it

Shares of the 83 covering outlets with a published leaning rating:

- Left: 37% (31)
- Centre: 22% (18)
- Right: 41% (34)

172 of 255 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-10-27T01:15:13.147945+00:00.

**Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 9 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-10-27T01:30:11.033Z.

## How the sides framed it

### Left

- Left-rated reports focused on the origin of the idea, attributing it to Donald Trump and his desire for a UN Secretary-General who appeals to the MAGA movement. These reports highlighted that the US is attempting to persuade China and Russia to support Orbán's candidacy. Several left-rated outlets, including in.gr and La Repubblica, mentioned that France and the UK might be ready to veto the nomination. The reports also noted Orbán's stance on immigration and his conflicts with the European Union. Some left-rated sources, such as censor.net and Daily News Hungary, explicitly stated that the Trump administration is pushing for Orbán's appointment.

### Centre

- Centre-rated reports led with the core news that the Trump administration is considering Viktor Orbán for the UN Secretary-General position, often citing the Wall Street Journal. These reports frequently mentioned the potential backing from Russia and China. Several centre-rated outlets, including The Hill and ANSA, noted that Orbán's selection remains uncertain. Mannheimer Morgen and News Facts Network highlighted that the Trump administration believes Orbán could win support from the US, Russia, and China.

### Right

- Right-rated reports focused on the US actively seeking support for Viktor Orbán's leadership at the UN, with Observador and IOL Portugal stating that the US is trying to gather support from Russia and China. La Razón and OKDIARIO reported that Trump wants his ally in command of the UN. Several right-rated outlets, including ABC and La Tercera, described the move as Trump betting on or boosting Orbán's candidacy. Protothema noted that Russia and China were positive about a joint candidacy. Some reports, like La Nación, mentioned that Orbán is a card Trump could play to unlock the race for the UN leadership.

## Factuality profile of the covering outlets

These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true.

- veryLow: 2
- low: 1
- mixed: 16
- high: 56
- unknown: 173
- veryHigh: 7

## Verification scope

This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true.

## Original reporting this was written from

- [kosova.info](https://kosova.info/administrata-trump-mbeshtet-orbanin-per-kreun-e-okb-se) — Administrata Trump Mbështet Orbanin Për Kreun E OKB-Së
- [flash.gr](https://flash.gr/wsj-o-tramp-skeftetai-na-stirixei-ton-ormpan-gia-epomeno-geniko-grammatea-toy-oie-1088173) — WSJ: Trump Considering Backing Orban for Next UN Secretary-General
- [Folha de S.Paulo](https://redir.folha.com.br/redir/online/emcimadahora/rss091/*https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/mundo/2026/10/governo-trump-defende-nos-bastidores-candidatura-de-viktor-orban-a-lideranca-da-onu-diz-jornal.shtml) — USA Defend Orbán Candidacy for UN, Says Newspaper
- [Dagens Nyheter.](https://dn.se/varlden/uppgifter-vita-huset-vill-se-orban-som-fn-chef) — Data: White House Wants to See Orbán as UN Chief
- [Documento](https://documentonews.gr/article/wsj-o-trab-skeftetai-na-proteinei-ton-viktor-orban-gia-geniko-grammatea-tou-oie) — WSJ: Trump Considering Nominating Viktor Orbán for UN Secretary-General
- [The Blaze](https://theblaze.com/news/trump-ally-united-nations-leader) — Longtime Trump ally may run for the top job at the United Nations, WSJ claims
- [Conservative Review](https://conservativereview.com/longtime-trump-ally-may-run-for-the-top-job-at-the-united-nations-wsj-claims-2678147333.html) — Longtime Trump ally may run for the top job at the United Nations, WSJ claims
- [Business AM](https://businessam.be/trump-team-overweegt-viktor-orban-als-secretaris-generaal-van-de-vn) — Trump Team Considers Viktor Orbán as UN Secretary-General
- [in.gr](https://in.gr/2026/10/26/world/oie-o-tramp-thelei-ena-geniko-grammatea-pou-na-aresei-sto-maga-kinima-kai-proothei-ton-viktor-ormpan) — UN: Trump Wants a Secretary General Who Appeals to the MAGA Movement – And Promotes Viktor Orbán
- [parapolitika.gr](https://parapolitika.gr/diethni/article/1812147/orban-i-kuvernisi-trab-skeftetai-na-ton-proteinei-gia-geniko-grammatea-tou-oie-ti-anaferei-dimosieuma-tis-wsj) — Orban: Trump Administration Considering Nominating Him for UN Secretary-General - WSJ Report
- [Profit.ro](https://profit.ro/povesti-cu-profit/vecini/prietenia-cu-trump-renteaza-viktor-orban-indemnat-sa-candideze-la-postul-de-secretar-general-al-onu-22888307) — Friendship with Trump Renounces. Viktor Orban, Urged to Run for UN Secretary General
- [ORF.at News](https://orf.at/stories/3446240) — Trump Sees Orban as New UN Secretary-General
- [Gazeta Do Povo](https://gazetadopovo.com.br/mundo/orban-na-onu-trump-busca-apoio-de-russia-e-china-para-emplacar-aliado-na-chefia-das-nacoes-unidas) — Trump Wants Support From Russia and China to Put Orbán at the Head of the UN
- [MeaCulpa](https://meaculpa.gr/wsj-o-tramp-skeftetai-ton-ormpan-gia-tin-igesia-toy-oie-to-paraskinio-me-rosia-kai-kina) — WSJ: Trump Considers Orban for UN Leadership – The Background with Russia and China
- [www.ertnews.gr](https://ertnews.gr/eidiseis/diethni/wsj-i-kyvernisi-tramp-skeftetai-na-proteinei-ton-viktor-ormpan-gia-geniko-grammatea-tou-oie) — WSJ: Trump Administration Considering Nominating Viktor Orbán for UN Secretary-General
- [abc](https://abc.es/internacional/eleccion-proximo-secretario-general-onu-giro-extravagante-20261026184527-nt.html) — The Election of the Next UN Secretary General Takes an Extravagant Turn: Trump Loves Viktor Orbán
- [mladina.si](https://mladina.si/252124/trump-zeli-da-zdruzene-narode-vodi-orban) — Trump Wants Orban to Lead the United Nations
- [La Repubblica](https://repubblica.it/esteri/2026/10/26/news/orban_segretario_onu_trump_usa_russia_cina-425676956) — Orbán Secretary UN, Trump's Crazy Idea: Even Russia and China Could Say Yes
- [Gazeta](https://wiadomosci.gazeta.pl/polityka/7,198013,33100059,wiceszef-msz-rosji-o-kandydaturze-orbana-na-sekretarza-generalnego.html) — Russian Deputy Foreign Minister on Orban's Candidacy for UN Secretary General: There Are No Restrictions
- [noticiaslatam.lat](https://noticiaslatam.lat/20261026/eeuu-estudia-impulsar-a-viktor-orban-para-dirigir-la-onu-con-el-apoyo-de-rusia-y-china-revelan-1175603463.html) — The US Is Studying to Push Viktor Orban to Lead the UN with the Support of Russia and China, Reveal Media
- [OKDIARIO](https://okdiario.com/internacional/trump-quiere-aliado-viktor-orban-mando-onu-dice-que-rusia-china-lo-apoyarian-20634039) — Trump Wants His Ally Viktor Orbán in Command of the UN and Says Russia and China Would Support Him
- [RTL Info](https://rtl.be/actu/monde/international/le-candidat-maga-ideal-trump-voudrait-propulser-cet-ex-dirigeant-europeen-la/2026-10-26/article/804613) — "The Ideal MAGA Candidate": Trump Would Like to Propel This Former European Leader to the Head of the UN
- [Liberation](https://liberation.fr/international/les-etats-unis-envisagent-viktor-orban-pour-succeder-a-antonio-guterres-a-la-tete-de-lonu-20261026_YIATIIAM3BHQZMOM5HUSLNCBD4) — The United States Envisages Viktor Orbán to Succeed António Guterres as Head of the UN
- [olympia](https://olympia.gr/1671816/diethni/wsj-oi-ipa-proothoyn-ton-ormpan-gia-geniko-grammatea-toy-oie-os-koino-ypopsifio-me-ti-rosia-kai-tin-kina) — WSJ: US Promotes Orban for UN Secretary-General as Joint Candidate with Russia and China
- [la Nacion](https://lanacion.com.ar/estados-unidos/orban-candidato-la-carta-que-podria-jugar-trump-para-destrabar-la-carrera-para-liderar-la-onu-nid26102026) — Orban Candidate? The Card Trump Could Play to Unlock the Race to Lead the UN
- [knews.media](https://knews.media/2026/10/26/viktor-orban-encouraged-by-us-to-run-for-un-secretary-general-position) — Viktor Orban Encouraged by US to Run for UN Secretary-General Position
- [suedtirolnews.it](https://suedtirolnews.it/politik/trump-sieht-orban-als-neuen-uno-generalsekretaer) — Trump Sees Orbán as the New UN Secretary-General
- [vienna.at](https://vienna.at/trump-sieht-orban-als-neuen-uno-generalsekretaer/10583153) — Trump Wants to Nominate Orbán as UN Secretary-General
- [Hot News](https://hotnews.ro/candidatul-ideal-in-linia-maga-viktor-orban-impins-de-la-spate-de-sua-sa-candideze-la-sefia-celei-mai-mari-organizatii-din-lume-2387153) — "The Ideal Candidate in the Line MAGA. Viktor Orban, Pushed From the Back of the US to Run for Head of the World's Largest Organization - HotNews.ro
- [Stirile Pro TV](https://stirileprotv.ro/stiri/international/wsj-sua-il-vor-pe-viktor-orban-la-conducerea-onu-pe-care-il-considera-candidatul-conservator-ideal.html) — WSJ: USA Wants Viktor Orban to Lead the UN, Which They Consider "the Ideal Conservative Candidate"
- [Banker.az](https://banker.az/media-abs-viktor-orbana-bmt-bas-katibi-v%c9%99zif%c9%99sin%c9%99-mumkun-namiz%c9%99d-kimi-baxir) — Media: US Considers Viktor Orban as Possible Candidate for UN Secretary-General
- [The Hill](https://thehill.com/policy/international/6172596-world-leaders-scoff-orban-unsg) — World leaders scoff at Trump mulling Orbán as UN secretary-general
- [Unknown](https://english.pravda.ru/news/world/170740-orbans-low-un-segs-prospects-europe-resistance) — Hungary's Orban tipped for UN top job: A European headache awaits
- [Moncloa](https://moncloa.com/2026/10/26/trump-orban-secretario-general-onu-3455869) — Orbán UN Secretary General: Trump and Moscow Back His Candidacy, According to WSJ
- [El Pais](https://elpais.com/internacional/2026-10-26/orban-lider-de-la-onu-las-filtraciones-sobre-los-candidatos-de-trump-revelan-el-bloqueo-para-elegir-secretario-general.html) — UN Leader Orbán? The Leaks on Trump Candidates Reveal the Blockade to Elect Secretary General
- [Kringvarp Føroya](https://kvf.fo/greinar/2026/10/26/usa-vil-hava-viktor-orban-til-st-adalskrivara) — US Wants Viktor Orbán as UN Secretary-General
- [Unknown](https://ethnos.gr/World/article/425563/wsjotramptheleitonormpangiaepomenoepikefalhstoyohe) — WSJ: Trump Wants Orban as Next UN Chief
- [연합뉴스-Yonhap News Agency](https://yna.co.kr/view/AKR20261027000400072) — "U.S. Pushes 'European Trump' Orban for UN Secretary-General... Concerns Over Defending Dictators" <WSJ>
- [StartItUp.sk](https://startitup.sk/usa-podporuju-na-post-generalneho-tajomnika-osn-viktora-orbana-napisal-list-wsj) — US Supports Viktor Orbán for UN Secretary-General, WSJ Letter Writes
- [Novi list](https://novilist.hr/novosti/svijet/trump-zeli-orbana-na-celu-un-a-rusija-i-kina-podrzavaju-ideju) — Trump Insults Orbán at the UN: "Rusija I Kina Podržavaju Ideju"
- [Pantau.com](https://pantau.com/geopolitik/375259/as-dilaporkan-dukung-viktor-orban-jadi-sekjen-pbb-rusia-dan-china-disebut-siap-beri-dukungan) — The US Reportedly Backs Viktor Orban for UN Secretary-General, Russia and China Reportedly Ready to Support
- [Delo](https://delo.si/novice/svet/donald-trump-si-na-celu-zdruzenih-narodov-zeli-viktorja-orbana) — Donald Trump Wants Viktor Orbán to Lead the United Nations
- [veridica.ro](https://veridica.ro/stiri/viktor-orban-ar-fi-favoritul-lui-trump-la-conducerea-onu) — Viktor Orban Would Be Trump's Choice for the UN Chief
- [pelop.gr](https://pelop.gr/tramp-orban-oie-genikos-grammateas-rosia-kina) — Trump: Plan for Orban at the UN with Russia and China
- [News.ro](https://news.ro/externe/sua-vor-ca-viktor-orban-candidatul-conservator-ideal-sa-candideze-la-conducerea-onu-dezvaluie-wsj-1922400626002026101722888084) — USA Wants Viktor Orban, the Ideal Conservative Candidate, to Run for UN, Reveals WSJ
- [RTV Slovenija](https://rtvslo.si/svet/s-in-j-amerika/trumpova-vlada-naj-bi-na-celu-zdruzenih-narodov-zelela-orbana/798147) — Trump Administration Reportedly Wants Orban to Lead the United Nations
- [Newsit.gr](https://newsit.gr/kosmos/wsj-o-ntonalnt-tramp-thelei-ton-viktor-ormpan-gia-gg-tou-oie/4807779) — WSJ: Donald Trump Wants Viktor Orbán for UN Secretary-General
- [donald.pl](https://donald.pl/artykuly/sB94JgPu/wsj-trump-chce-zeby-orban-zostal-szefem-onz-jako-wspolny-kandydat-usa-rosji-i-chin) — WSJ: Trump Wants Orban to Head the UN as a Joint Candidate of the US, Russia and China
- [Newser](https://newser.com/story/398809/us-reportedly-pushing-a-long-shot-to-lead-un.html) — US Reportedly Pushing a Long Shot to Lead UN
- [LVZ - Leipziger Volkszeitung](https://lvz.de/politik/viktor-orban-als-un-chef-trumps-plan-zur-zerstoerung-der-vereinten-nationen-FNSIBRZ3XRFYJFBDX3WQ72MQH4.html) — Viktor Orban as Head of the UN: Trump's Plan to Destroy the United Nations?
- [La Razón](https://larazon.es/internacional/podria-orban-estar-frente-onu-trump-impulsa-candidatura-primer-ministro-hungria_202610266adf5fcea9eeee544aad3f00.html) — Could Orbán Be at the Head of the UN? Trump Boosts the Candidacy of the Former Prime Minister of Hungary
- [Quotidiano Nazionale](https://quotidiano.net/esteri/trump-vuole-orban-segretario-dellonu-letj4djz) — "Trump Wants Orban Secretary of the UN. He Counts on the Support of Russia and China"
- [Интерфакс-Украина](https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1226206.html) — Sybiha criticizes idea of ​​nominating Orbán for UN Secretary-General
- [Naftemporiki](https://naftemporiki.gr/kosmos/2180359/wsj-o-tramp-thelei-ton-ormpan-os-epomeno-epikefalis-toy-oie) — WSJ: Trump Wants Orban as Next UN Chief
- [TotalNews Agency USA Español](https://totalnewsagency.com/2026/10/26/trump-impulsa-a-un-aliado-de-putin-para-dirigir-la-onu-orban-el-candidato-que-inquieta-a-europa) — Trump Urges a Putin Ally to Lead the UN: Orbán, the Candidate Who Troubles Europe
- [rt-english.com](https://rt-english.com/news/647751-trump-un-us-russia-china) — US wants Orban to be next UN chief – WSJ
- [nachrichten.at](https://nachrichten.at/politik/aussenpolitik/trump-sieht-ungarns-ex-premier-als-neuen-uno-generalsekretaer;art391,4225864) — Trump Sees Hungary's Ex-Premier as a New UN Secretary-General
- [cotidianul.ro](https://cotidianul.ro/viktor-orban-propunerea-administratiei-trump-pentru-conducerea-organizatiei-natiunilor-unite) — Viktor Orban, Trump Administration Proposal for United Nations Leadership
- [SINDOnews.com](https://international.sindonews.com/read/1765017/42/didukung-china-dan-rusia-trump-dukung-pencalonan-orban-sebagai-sekjen-pbb-1793020221) — Backed by China and Russia, Trump Endorses Orban Nomination as UN Secretary General
- [Kyiv Post](https://kyivpost.com/post/88188) — Trump to Nominate Viktor Orbán as UN Secretary General
- [thepressroom.gr](https://thepressroom.gr/diethni/ormpan-gia-genikos-grammateas-toy-oie-i-kybernisi-tramp-proothei-tin-ypopsifiotita-toy) — Orban for UN Secretary General? Trump Administration Advances Candidacy of Former Hungarian Prime Minister
- [t-online](https://t-online.de/nachrichten/ausland/internationale-politik/id_101497976/mit-russland-und-china-trump-will-wohl-viktor-orban-zum-un-chef-machen.html) — With Russia and China: Trump Apparently Wants to Make Viktor Orbán the UN Leader
- [Aktuálně.cz](https://zpravy.aktualne.cz/zahranici/trump-putin-a-si-maji-plan-chteji-ovladnout-osn-vytahli-prekvapive-jmeno/r~aaa293d8b9889b444825560042de943d) — Trump, Putin, and Xi Have a Plan. They Want to Take over the UN. They Pulled Out a Surprising Name.
- [The Press Project](https://thepressproject.gr/wsj-oi-ipa-proothoun-ton-orban-gia-geniko-grammatea-tou-oie) — WSJ: US Nominates Orban for UN Secretary-General - The Press Project - News, Analysis, Radio, Television
- [Libre](https://libre.gr/2026/10/26/wsj-o-orban-gia-genikos-grammateas-tou-o) — WSJ: Trump Promotes Orban for UN Secretary-General… with Support From Russia, China
- [Norge IDAG](https://idag.no/viktor-orban-kan-bli-ny-generalsekretar-i-fn/19.54025) — – Viktor Orban Could Become the New Secretary-General of the UN
- [Joe.My.God.](https://joemygod.com/2026/10/wsj-wh-advocates-orban-for-un-secretary-general) — WSJ: WH Advocates Orban For UN Secretary-General
- [Kreiszeitung](https://kreiszeitung.de/politik/un-generalsekretaer-trump-erwaegt-mit-china-russland-viktor-orban-als-kandidaten-zr-94558798.html) — New UN Secretary-General? Trump Government Brings Orbán Into Play – Support From Russia and China
- [NOS](https://nos.nl/artikel/2636746-hongaarse-oud-premier-orban-op-trumps-lijstje-voor-nieuwe-vn-chef) — Former Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán on Trump's List for New UN Chief
- [CNN Greece](https://cnn.gr/kosmos/story/558807/wsj-to-perivallon-tramp-stirizei-tin-ypopsifiotita-tou-ormpan-gia-geniko-grammatea-tou-oie) — WSJ: Trump's Entourage Supports Orbán's Candidacy for UN Secretary-General
- [Pentapostagma](https://pentapostagma.gr/kosmos/7395874_wsj-ton-biktor-ormpan-proothei-i-kybernisi-tramp-gia-ti-thesi-toy-gg-toy-oie) — WSJ: Trump Administration Nominates Viktor Orban for UN Secretary-General Position
- [europost.gr](https://europost.gr/oie-o-ntonalnt-tramp-thelei-ton-viktor-ormpan-gia-ti-thesi-toy-epikefalis-ta-sovara-empodia-gia-tin-eklogi-toy-kai-to-schedio-toy-amerikanoy-proedroy-gia-rosia-kai-kina) — UN: Donald Trump Wants Viktor Orban for the Position of Leader - The Serious Obstacles to His Election and the US President's Plan for Russia and China
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- [La Tercera](https://latercera.com/mundo/noticia/trump-apuesta-por-orban-como-nuevo-secretario-general-de-la-onu) — Trump Bets on Orbán as the New UN Secretary General
- [istories.media](https://istories.media/news/2026/10/26/administratsiya-trampa-nachala-prodvigat-viktora-orbana-na-dolzhnost-novogo-genseka-oon-wsj) — Trump's Administration Has Begun to Promote Victor Orban to the Position of the New UN Gensack.
- [ceskenoviny.cz](https://ceskenoviny.cz/zpravy/2893266) — The US Supports Orbán for the Post of UN Secretary-General, Wrote WSJ | ČeskéNoviny.cz
- [OnAlert](https://onalert.gr/kosmos/oie-i-kyvernisi-tramp-proothei-gia-gg-ton-viktor-ormpan-pontarei-sti-sygkatathesi-rosias-kai-kinas/828825) — UN: Trump Administration Promotes Viktor Orban for Secretary-General - "Betting" on Russia and China's Consent
- [6yka.com](https://6yka.com/svijet/tramp-zeli-orbana-na-mjestu-generalnog-sekretara-un-a) — Trump Wants Orban as UN Secretary-General
- [hodpress.hu](https://hodpress.hu/orban-viktort-javasoljak-ensz-fotitkarnak) — Is Viktor Orbán Being Proposed as UN Secretary-General?
- [vz.ru](https://vz.ru/news/2026/10/26/1468000.html) — Moscow Allowed Orban to Be Nominated as a UN Gynecologist
- [Interfax.ru](https://interfax.ru/russia/1125026) — At the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Russian Federation Believes that Orban Is Likely to Be a Candidate for the Post of United Nations Gynecologist.
- [n1info.rs](https://n1info.rs/svet/wsj-tramp-zeli-orbana-na-celu-un) — WSJ: Trump Wants Orban to Head the UN
- [daryo.uz](https://daryo.uz/2026/10/26/aqsh-viktor-orbanga-bmt-bosh-kotibi-bolishni-taklif-qildi-wsj) — US Offers Viktor Orbán to Become UN Secretary-General
- [bankingnews.gr](https://bankingnews.gr/index.php?id=907282) — Scenario Bomb: Viktor Orbán to Head the UN with the Blessings of the US?
- [Javanews.al](https://javanews.al/zyrtaret-e-trump-mbeshtesin-kandidaturen-e-orban-per-sekretar-te-pergjithshem-te-okb-se) — Zyrtarët e Trump mbështesin kandidaturën e Orban për sekretar të përgjithshëm të OKB-së
- [Iefimerida](https://iefimerida.gr/kosmos/wsj-o-tramp-proothei-ton-ormpan-gia-geniko-grammatea-toy-oie) — WSJ: Trump Promotes Orban for UN Secretary-General - With the Blessings of Russia and China - iefimerida.gr
- [rijekadanas.com](https://rijekadanas.com/trumpova-administracija-orban-glavni-tajnik-un-a) — Trump Wants Orbán to Head the UN? Russia and China in the Game
- [mannheim24.de](https://mannheim24.de/politik-wirtschaft/traumkandidat-fuer-maga-trump-will-orban-laut-bericht-zum-un-generalsekretaer-machen-zr-94558675.html) — "The Dream Candidate for MAGA: Trump Wants to Make Orbán the UN Secretary-General According to His Report
- [ieidiseis.gr](https://ieidiseis.gr/kosmos/897978/tramp-viktor-ormpan-genikos-grammateas-oie) — Trump: He Wants Orban as UN Secretary-General with Russia's Support
- [mindenszo.hu](https://mindenszo.hu/a-minielnok-mar-tombol-orban-viktor-lehet-az-ensz-uj-fotitkara) — The MINI President Is Already Raging - Viktor Orbán Could Be the New UN Secretary-General - Minden Szó
- [unimedia.info](https://unimedia.info/ro/news/ac07410567600a75/trump-il-considera-pe-orban-candidatul-ideal-pentru-una-dintre-cele-mai-importante-functii-din-lume-rusia-si-china-au-sustinut-ideea.html) — Trump Considers Orban "the Ideal Candidate for One of the Most Important Functions in the World: Russia and China Supported the Idea
- [Habertürk](https://haberturk.com/dunya/abd-nin-eski-macaristan-basbakani-orban-i-bm-genel-sekreterligi-icin-destekledigi-iddiasi-3922635) — Allegations that the US Is Supporting Former Hungarian Prime Minister Orban for the UN Secretary-General Position
- [blitzquotidiano.it](https://blitzquotidiano.it/politica/politica-mondiale/orban-candidato-a-segretario-onu-wall-street-journal-sostenuto-da-usa-russia-e-cina-3808056) — Orban Running for UN Secretary?
- [der Standard AT](https://derstandard.at/story/3000000345984/trump-wirbt-offenbar-bei-russland-und-china-fuer-viktor-orban-als-un-generalsekretaer) — Trump Appears to Promote Viktor Orbán as UN Secretary-General to Russia and China
- [der Standard DE](https://derstandard.de/story/3000000345984/trump-wirbt-offenbar-bei-russland-und-china-fuer-viktor-orban-als-un-generalsekretaer) — Trump Appears to Promote Viktor Orbán as UN Secretary-General to Russia and China
- [topky.sk](https://topky.sk/cl/11/9539555/Trump-ma-pre-sefa-OSN-prekvapiveho-kandidata--Do-hry-chce-dostat-Viktora-Orbana) — Trump Has a Surprising Candidate for UN Chief: He Wants to Get Viktor Orbán Into the Game
- [Daily News Hungary](https://dailynewshungary.com/orban-trump-un-secretary-general) — Could Viktor Orbán become UN Secretary-General? Trump administration reportedly wants him to
- [Euronews](https://euronews.com/2026/10/26/trump-officials-back-orban-bid-for-un-secretary-general-wsj-reports) — Trump considers Orbán as UN chief, WSJ reports
- [TV9 Hindi](https://tv9hindi.com/world/trump-viktor-orban-un-secretary-general-russia-china-support-3945824.html) — Will Dictator Viktor Orban Be the Next UN Secretary-General? A Friend of Putin and Trump
- [IOL Portugal](https://cnnportugal.iol.pt/viktor-orban/secretario-geral-da-onu/trump-quer-viktor-orban-como-secretario-geral-da-onu-china-e-russia-terao-apoiado-a-ideia/20261026/6adf31dad34e9a786e75dd3c) — Trump Wants Viktor Orbán as UN Secretary General. China and Russia Will Have Supported the Idea
- [Unknown](https://dimokratia.gr/kosmos/760283/schedio-tramp-gia-viktor-ormpan-stin-igesia-toy-oie-me-tis-eylogies) — Trump's Plan for Viktor Orban to Lead the UN with the "Blessings" of Russia and China
- [Defence24](https://defence24.pl/geopolityka/wsj-administracja-trumpa-promuje-kandydature-orbana-na-sekretarza-generalnego-onz) — Will the US Support Orban for a Key UN Position?
- [Observador](https://observador.pt/2026/10/26/estados-unidos-querem-viktor-orban-na-lideranca-da-onu-e-estao-a-tentar-recolher-apoio-da-russia-e-china) — United States Wants Viktor Orbán in the UN Leadership and Are Trying to Gather Support From Russia and China
- [Sapo](https://sapo.pt/artigo/estados-unidos-querem-viktor-orban-na-lideranca-da-onu-6adf32d1e6b9fd91ec9c9fe1) — United States Wants Viktor Orbán in UN Leadership
- [Agenpress](https://agenpress.it/2026/10/26/orban-candidato-alla-guida-dellonu-sul-tavolo-lipotesi-di-un-sostegno-congiunto-di-usa-russia-e-cina) — Orban Candidate to Lead the UN. On the Table the Hypothesis of Joint Support From USA, Russia and China
- [tvp.info](https://tvp.info/96131178/prezydent-usa-donald-trump-rozwaza-poparcie-kandydatury-bylego-premiera-wegier-viktora-orbna-na-sekretarza-generalnego-onz) — Orbán to Head the UN? Trump Is Considering Supporting His Candidacy.
- [wmn.hu](https://wmn.hu/cikk/68430) — Could Orban Be UN Secretary General? According to WSJ, the US Would Nominate, Russia and China Would Support the Ex-Prime Minister
- [.týždeň - iný pohľad na spoločnosť](https://tyzden.sk/svet/140418/trumpova-administrativa-udajne-presadzuje-orbana-na-celo-osn-pocita-s-podporou-ruska-a-ciny) — The Trump Administration Is Reportedly Pushing for Orbán to Head the UN, Counting on the Support of Russia and China - What Does This Mean According to M. Gálisová
- [iDNES.cz](https://idnes.cz/zpravy/zahranicni/osn-generalni-tajemnik-kandidati-viktor-orban-madarsko-spojene-staty-cina-rusko.A261026_093938_zahranicni_kha) — Orbán as the New UN Chief? Russia and China May Raise Their Hands for the Americans' Idea
- [naTemat.pl](https://natemat.pl/672967,orban-ma-dostac-naprawde-ciepla-posade-od-trumpa-putina-i-chinczykow) — Orbán Is About to Get a Really Cushy Job. From Trump, Putin, and the Chinese
- [aripaev.ee](https://aripaev.ee/uudised/2026/10/26/wsj-usa-uritab-viktor-orbanit-uro-etteotsa-sattida) — WSJ: US Trying to Put Viktor Orban at the Head of the UN
- [Uued Uudised](https://uueduudised.ee/viktor-orbanist-voib-saada-uro-peasekretar) — Viktor Orbán Could Become UN Secretary-General
- [Hospodárske Noviny](https://hnonline.sk/svet/96309950-trump-ma-pre-orbana-novy-plan-chce-ho-na-cele-osn-rata-aj-s-podporou-ruska-a-ciny) — Trump Has a New Plan for Orbán. He Wants Him at the Head of the UN, and He Also Counts on the Support of Russia and China
- [TVR MOLDOVA](https://tvrmoldova.md/article/93c8e1221de2383d/trump-il-promoveaza-pe-viktor-orban-la-functia-de-secretar-general-al-onu.html) — Trump Promotes Viktor Orban as UN Secretary General
- [gaceta.es](https://gaceta.es/mundo/trump-estudia-impulsar-a-viktor-orban-como-proximo-secretario-general-de-la-onu-con-el-respaldo-de-rusia-y-china-20261026-1128) — Trump Studies Promoting Viktor Orbán as Next UN Secretary General
- [serbestiyet.com](https://serbestiyet.com/featured/trumpin-bm-genel-sekreterligi-adayi-viktor-orban-252259) — Trump's Nominee for UN Secretary-General: Viktor Orbán - Serbestiyet
- [News Facts Network](https://newsfactsnetwork.com/news/trump-team-considers-orban-for-u-n-chief-with-possible-russia-china-support) — Trump Team Considers Orbán for U.N. Chief With Possible Russia-China Support
- [newsweek.ro](https://newsweek.ro/international/fostul-premier-al-ungariei-viktor-orban-pion-al-lui-putin-in-ue-incurajat-de-trump-sa-candideze-la-sefia-onu) — Fostul Prime Minister Al Ungariei Viktor Orban, Pion Al Lui Putin În UE, Încurajat De Trump Să Candideze La șEfia ONU • Newsweek România
- [frognews.bg](https://frognews.bg/novini/tramp-iska-orban-generalen-sekretar-oon-tarsi-podkrepata-rusiia-kitai.html) — Trump Wants Orban for UN Secretary-General, Seeks Support From Russia and China
- [nsuzivo.rs](https://nsuzivo.rs/region-i-svet/tramp-sprema-veliko-iznenadjenje-za-svet-orban-pred-funkcijom-koja-bi-mogla-da-promeni-odnose-velikih-sila) — Trump Is Preparing a Big Surprise for the World! Orbán Faces a Function that Could Change the Relations of the Great Powers
- [Naslovi.net](https://naslovi.net/2026-10-26/telegraf/donald-tramp-nasao-novu-poziciju-za-viktora-orbana-da-li-ce-ga-evropa-podrzati/42530094) — Trump Has a New Plan: Orban Is Coming to the Head of the United Nations?
- [Protothema](https://protothema.gr/world/article/1900781/o-trab-proothei-ton-viktor-orban-gia-geniko-grammatea-tou-oie-thetikoi-gia-koini-upopsifiotita-rosia-kai-kina) — Trump Promotes Viktor Orban for UN Secretary-General, Russia and China Positive for Joint Candidacy
- [Unknown](https://novayagazeta.eu/articles/2026/10/26/vashington-predlozhil-vydvinut-orbana-na-dolzhnost-genseka-oon-moskva-i-pekin-podderzhali-ideiu-wsj-news) — Washington Has Proposed Nominating Orban for the Post of UN Secretary General. Moscow and Beijing Supported the Idea
- [Mediafax](https://mediafax.ro/externe/trump-ar-pregati-o-mutare-surpriza-la-onu-viktor-orban-impins-in-cursa-pentru-postul-de-secretar-general-23831668) — Trump Would Prepare a Surprise Move at the UN: Viktor Orbán, Pushed Into the Race for the Post of Secretary General
- [Life.ru](https://life.ru/p/dazhe-tramp-mozhet-ne-pomoch-politolog-nazval-prepyatstviya-dlya-orbana-na-puti) — Even Trump May Not Help: a Political Scientist Has Identified Obstacles to Orban on His Way to the United Nations.
- [ANSA](https://ansa.it/sito/notizie/mondo/2026/10/26/orban-candidato-a-segretario-onu-lo-sostengono-gli-usa-la-russia-e-la-cina_a2b77bc8-c903-4028-b80a-7c6c0f3b1a59.html) — 'Orban Candidate for UN Secretary, US, Russia and China Support It'
- [republika.mk](https://republika.mk/vesti/svet/trampramp-saka-orban-da-stane-generalen-sekretar-na-on-se-ochekuva-poddrshka-od-rusija-i-od-kina) — Trump Lobbies Orban to Become UN Secretary-General: Support Expected From Russia and China
- [Новая газета - Novayagazeta.ru](https://novayagazeta.ru/articles/2026/10/26/wsj-ssha-vydvinuli-viktora-orbana-na-post-genseka-oon-ego-kandidaturu-uzhe-podderzhali-v-moskve-i-pekine-news) — WSJ: The U.S. Has Nominated Victor Orban for the Position of United Nations Gynecologist, Already Supported in Moscow and Beijing - New Gazette
- [vz.lt](https://vz.lt/verslo-aplinka/2026/10/26/wsj-d-trumpo-administracija-v-orbana-nori-matyti-jt-generalinio-sekretoriaus-poste-591872) — WSJ: D. The Trump Administration W. Orban Wants to See UN Secretary-General
- [Twice.hu](https://twice.hu/hirek/orban-viktor-ensz-fotitkar-trump) — Donald Trump Wants Viktor Orbán to Head the UN: Russia and China May Also Support the Plan
- [Presse-citron](https://presse-citron.net/viktor-orban-lancien-premier-ministre-hongrois-pourrait-devenir-le-secretaire-general-de-lonu) — Viktor Orbán, Former Hungarian Prime Minister, Could Become UN Secretary General
- [Onet](https://wiadomosci.onet.pl/swiat/sikorski-reaguje-na-doniesienia-mediow-w-sprawie-orbana-zacytowal-slowa-zony/k5emm2c) — Sikorski Reacts to Media Reports About Orban. He Quoted the Words of His Wife
- [censor.net](https://censor.net/en/news/4030346/orb-n-is-being-touted-for-the-position-of-un-secretary-general-what-is-known) — Trump administration is pushing for Orbán to become UN Secretary-General. Russia and China support this,
- [realitatea.md](https://realitatea.md/anunt-surpinzator-de-la-administratia-trump-il-propune-pe-orban-pentru-functia-de-secretar-general-al-onu) — Surprising Announcement From Trump Administration: Proposes Orbán for UN Secretary General
- [kecsup.hu](https://kecsup.hu/2026/10/felfele-bukhat-orban-viktor-a-wall-street-journal-szerint-ensz-fotitkarnak-jelolnek) — Viktor Orbán May Fall to the Top, According to the Wall Street Journal, He Would Be Nominated for UN Secretary-General
- [WIN](https://worldisraelnews.com/could-next-un-chief-be-a-pro-israel-trump-aligned-dream-maga-candidate) — Could next UN chief be a pro-Israel, Trump-aligned 'dream MAGA' candidate?
- [nin.rs](https://nin.rs/svet/vesti/127286/tramp-predlaze-orbana-za-sefa-un-dobice-navodno-podrsku-i-rusije-i-kine) — Wall Street Journal: US Nominates Viktor Orban as UN Secretary-General with Support From Russia and China
- [ugytudjuk.hu](https://ugytudjuk.hu/cikk/2026-10-26_ember-most-jovok-az-ensz-bol-a-wall-street-journal-szerint-trump-orban-viktort-ultetne-a-szervezet-elere) — Man, I'm Just Coming From the UN! - According to the Wall Street Journal, Trump Would Put Viktor Orbán at the Head of the Organization
- [vasarnap.hu](https://vasarnap.hu/2026/10/26/orban-viktor-ensz-fotitkar-lehet) — Could Viktor Orbán Become UN Secretary-General?
- [Medyascope](https://medyascope.tv/2026/10/26/yanlis-okumadiniz-trumpin-bm-genel-sekreterligi-icin-istedigi-isim-orban) — You Read that Right: Trump's Preferred Candidate for UN Secretary-General Is Orbán.
- [charter97.org](https://charter97.org/ru/news/2026/10/26/703182) — Trump Wants to Put Orban at the Head of the UN.
- [Telegrafi](https://telegrafi.com/administrata-trump-e-sheh-orbanin-si-kreun-e-ardhshem-te-okb-se) — Does the Trump Administration See Orban as the Next UN Head?
- [24ur.com](https://24ur.com/novice/tujina/bo-orban-prevzel-vodenje-zdruzenih-narodov.html) — Will Orban Take over the Leadership of the United Nations?
- [liga.net](https://news.liga.net/ua/politics/news/wsj-administratsiia-trampa-prosuvaie-orbana-na-posadu-henseka-oon) — WSJ: Trump Administration Promotes Orban as UN Secretary General
- [Bani.md](https://bani.md/trump-pregateste-bomba-diplomatica-viktor-orban-propus-la-sefia-onu-cu-binecuvantarea-moscovei-si-beijingului) — Trump Prepares Diplomatic Bomb! Viktor Orban, Proposed to the UN Chief with the Blessing of Moscow and Beijing
- [Digi 24](https://digi24.ro/stiri/externe/sua/trump-il-considera-pe-orban-candidatul-ideal-pentru-una-dintre-cele-mai-importante-functii-din-lume-rusia-si-china-au-sustinut-ideea-4008851) — Trump Considers Orban "the Ideal Candidate for One of the Most Important Functions in the World. Russia and China Supported the Idea
- [Magyar Hang](https://hang.hu/kulfold/amerikai-lapertesules-szerint-trumpek-ensz-fotitkarnak-szanjak-orbant-193322) — According to an American Newspaper Report, Trump Intends to Nominate Orbán for UN Secretary-General
- [Stirile Antena 1 Observator](https://observatornews.ro/extern/trump-il-vrea-pe-viktor-orban-secretar-general-al-onu-mizand-pe-sprijinul-rusiei-si-chinei-wsj-670319.html) — Trump Wants Viktor Orban Secretary General of the UN, Betting on the Support of Russia and China
- [Клуб 'Z'](https://clubz.bg/181013) — Trump Wants Orban to Lead the UN with the Support of Russia and China
- [ИноСМИ.Ru](https://inosmi.ru/20261026/orban_oon-280824588.html) — The US Made an Unexpected Offer. Russia and China Don't Mind (The Wall Street Journal, U.S.A.)
- [vecernji.ba](https://vecernji.ba/svijet/trump-nudi-orbanu-jednu-od-najmocnijih-funkcija-na-svijetu-2007627) — Trump Offers Orbán One of the Most Powerful Positions in the World?
- [Tichys Einblick](https://tichyseinblick.de/kolumnen/aus-aller-welt/trumps-mann-fuer-un-orban) — Trump's Man for the Leadership of the UN: Viktor Orbán
- [hromadske.ua](https://hromadske.ua/en/heopolityka/273168-trump-administration-pushes-former-hungarian-pm-orban-for-un-chief-wsj-reports) — Trump administration pushes former Hungarian PM Orbán for UN chief, WSJ reports
- [El Plural](https://elplural.com/politica/internacional/trump-busca-trabajo-derrotado-orban-anima-postularse-secretario-general-onu_802382102) — Trump Seeks Work for the Defeated Orbán and Encourages Him to Run for UN Secretary General
- [News.de](https://news.de/politik/860129158/donald-trump-un-machtplan-mit-viktor-orban-an-der-spitze-er-setzt-bewusst-auf-chaos-analysten-gehen-auf-abstand/1) — Donald Trump: UN Whirlwind Around the US President – He Deliberately Relies on "Chaos"
- [lrytas.lt](https://lrytas.lt/pasaulis/ivykiai/2026/10/26/news/ziniasklaida-d-trumpo-administracija-remia-v-orbano-kandidatura-i-jt-vadovus-44640649) — Media: Trump Administration Supports Orban's Candidacy for UN Leadership
- [Polsat News](https://polsatnews.pl/wiadomosc/2026-10-26/viktor-orban-sekretarzem-generalnym-onz-media-chca-tego-usa-rosja-i-chiny) — Orban to Head the UN? Media: There Is Agreement Among the Three Powers
- [Unknown](https://english.nv.ua/nation/white-house-pitches-u-n-secretary-general-bid-to-viktor-orban-wsj-50653310.html) — U.S. encourages Viktor Orbán to run for U.N. secretary-general
- [Unknown](https://obozrevatel.com/section-politics-news/news-v-administratsiyi-trampa-khochut-bachyty-orbana-na-choli-oon-rosiya-i-kytay-mozhut-pidtrymaty-yoho-kandydaturu-wsj-26-10-2026.html) — In Trump's Administration, They Want Orban at the Head of the United Nations: Russia and China Can Support His Candidacy – WSJ
- [Gândul](https://gandul.ro/international/viktor-orban-candidat-secretar-general-onu-21045197) — UN Secretary-General Viktor Orbán, Supported by the US, Russia and China
- [De Morgen](https://demorgen.be/nieuws/droomkandidaat-van-de-maga-conservatieven-amerikaanse-regering-zou-viktor-orban-als-nieuwe-secretaris-generaal-verenigde-naties-willen~be0e0596) — ‘Dream Candidate of the MAGA Conservatives’: US Government Reportedly Wants Viktor Orbán as New United Nations Secretary-General
- [www.dnevnik.bg](https://dnevnik.bg/sviat/2026/10/26/4971648_trump_iska_viktor_orban_nachelo_na_oon/?ref=rss) — Trump Wants Viktor Orban to Lead the UN
- [Unknown](https://chosun.com/international/international_general/2026/10/26/4PIEH2D2YRAGPHBWFNQGWEJ4JA) — WSJ: “U.S. Pushes Hungary’s Ildemocratic Dictator Orbán for Next UN Secretary-General”
- [Portfolio](https://portfolio.hu/gazdasag/20261026/torok-gabor-itthon-is-uj-jatszma-lehetne-orban-viktor-ensz-fotitkarsaga-871972) — Gábor Török: Viktor Orbán's UN Secretary-General Could Be a New Game at Home Too
- [echo24.cz](https://echo24.cz/a/HwhJD/zpravy-svet-trump-chce-orbana-do-cela-osn-pocita-s-podporou-ruska-a-ciny-pise-wsj) — Trump Wants Orbán to Head the UN. He Is Counting on the Support of Russia and China, Writes WSJ
- [ТСН.ua](https://tsn.ua/politika/trampa-prosuvaye-orbana-na-posadu-novoho-henseka-oon-iaki-krayiny-mozut-pidtrymaty-yoho-kandydaturu-wsj-3199603.html) — Trump Promotes Orban to the Post of New UN Secretary General: Which Countries Can Support His Candidacy
- [Avaz.ba](https://avaz.ba/vijesti/globus/1083026/tramp-sprema-orbanu-novu-funkciju-mogao-bi-preuzeti-jednu-od-najvaznijih-pozicija-u-svijetu) — Trump Is Preparing a New Position for Orban: He Could Take on One of the Most Important Positions in the World
- [NEWSru.co.il](https://newsru.co.il/press/26oct2026/orban_202.html) — WSJ: Trump Is Promoting Orban's Candidacy for the Post of Secretary-General of the United Nations
- [srpskainfo.com](https://srpskainfo.com/svijet/kina-sad-i-rusija-dale-podrsku-orban-pozvan-da-se-kandiduje-za-generalnog-sekretara-un) — Viktor Orbán Invited to Run for UN Secretary General
- [inforesist.org](https://inforesist.org/wsj-tramp-prodvigaet-viktora-orbana-na-post-genseka-oon) — WSJ: Trump Is Promoting Victor Orban to the Post of UN Gynecologist.
- [Telegram.hr](https://telegram.hr/politika-kriminal/trump-rezira-senzacionalan-politicki-povratak-orbana-uz-podrsku-rusije-i-kine-zeli-ga-progurati-na-celo-un-a) — Trump Is Directing the Political Return of Orban, with the Support of Russia and China, He Wants to Push Him to the Head of the UN
- [15min.lt](https://15min.lt/naujiena/aktualu/pasaulis/trumpas-i-itakinga-posta-siulo-orbana-tikisi-kinijos-ir-rusijos-pritarimo-57-2792370) — Trump Nominates Orban for Influential Post: Hopes for China and Russia's Support
- [Ilta-Sanomat](https://is.fi/ulkomaat/art-2000012366104.html) — WSJ: Great Powers Want Viktor Orbán to Be UN Secretary-General
- [Aktual24](https://aktual24.ro/trump-il-vrea-pe-viktor-orban-in-fruntea-onu-si-s-a-aliat-cu-rusia-si-china-pentru-a-pregati-o-candidatura-comuna-a-fostului-lider-maghiar) — Trump Wants Viktor Orbán to Lead the UN and Has Allied with Russia and China to Prepare a Joint Candidate for Former Hungarian Leader
- [atvbl.rs](https://atvbl.rs/vijesti/svijet/vasington-predlozio-orbana-za-generalnog-sekretara-un/2363388) — Washington Nominates Orban as U.N. Secretary-General
- [Unknown](https://eurointegration.com.ua/news/2026/10/26/7248558) — WSJ: Trump, with the Support of Russia and China, Promotes Viktor Orban to the Post of UN Secretary General
- [romaniatv.net](https://romaniatv.net/donald-trump-l-ar-vrea-pe-viktor-orban-secretar-general-al-onu-rusia-si-china-ar-fi-deschise-propunerii-wsj_9879073.html) — Donald Trump Would Like Viktor Orbán Secretary General of the UN. Russia and China Would Be Open to the Proposal (WSJ)
- [ZN.UA Зеркало недели](https://zn.ua/ukr/usa/ssha-prosuvajut-orbana-na-posadu-henseka-oon-wsj-.html) — US Promotes Orban as UN Secretary General
- [Israel Hayom](https://israelhayom.com/2026/10/26/trumps-un-gambit-could-viktor-orban-become-secretary-general) — Trump's UN gambit: Could Viktor Orban become secretary-general?
- [Telegraf – Najnovije vesti](https://telegraf.rs/vesti/svet/4421153-donald-tramp-nasao-novu-poziciju-za-viktora-orbana-da-li-ce-ga-evropa-podrzati) — Donald Trump Found a New Position for Viktor Orbán: Will Europe Support Him?
- [Eesti Rahvusringhääling](https://err.ee/1610176912/meedia-trumpi-administratsioon-tahab-esitada-orb-ni-uro-juhiks) — Media: Trump Administration Wants to Nominate Orbán for UN Chief
- [Pénzcentrum](https://penzcentrum.hu/vilag/20261026/kiszivargott-trump-es-putyin-az-ensz-elere-javasolna-orban-viktort-1207867) — Leaked: Trump and Putin Would Recommend Viktor Orbán to Head the UN
- [Adevarul](https://adevarul.ro/stiri-externe/in-lume/donald-trump-l-ar-vrea-pe-viktor-orban-la-2566486.html) — Donald Trump Would Like Viktor Orbán to Lead the UN, with the Support of Russia and China
- [Akşam](https://aksam.com.tr/dunya/bm-genel-sekreterligi-icin-dikkat-ceken-isim-abdnin-orban-plani-ortaya-cikti/haber-1709198) — The Name that Stands Out for the UN Secretariat General! US Orban Plan Revealed
- [Haberler](https://haberler.com/guncel/wsj-abd-nin-orban-i-bm-genel-sekreterligi-icin-20365668-haberi) — The Wall Street Journal Claimed that the US Is Backing Orban for the UN Secretary-General Position.
- [GuildHall](https://ghall.com.ua/2026/10/26/wsj-russia-china-and-the-us-want-to-make-viktor-orb-n-the-new-head-of-the-un) — WSJ: Russia, China and the US want to make Viktor Orbán the new head of the UN
- [Net.hr](https://net.hr/danas/svijet/viktor-orban-kao-sef-un-a-ima-potporu-tri-glavne-svjetske-sile-f655ca2a-d0ff-11f1-96ed-9600040c8f8e) — Viktor Orban as UN Chief? He Has the Support of Three Major Powers: 'He Is a Dream Candidate'
- [Dnes.bg](https://dnes.bg/a/2-svyat/739895-sasht-shte-nominirat-viktor-orban-za-generalen-sekretar-na-oon) — US to Nominate Viktor Orban for UN Secretary-General - News From Dnes.bg
- [snn.ir](https://snn.ir/fa/news/1477332/%DA%AF%D8%B2%DB%8C%D9%86%D9%87-%D8%AF%D9%88%D9%84%D8%AA-%D8%AA%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%85%D9%BE-%D8%A8%D8%B1%D8%A7%DB%8C-%D9%BE%D8%B3%D8%AA-%D8%AF%D8%A8%DB%8C%D8%B1%DA%A9%D9%84-%D8%B3%D8%A7%D8%B2%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%86-%D9%85%D9%84%D9%84-%DA%A9%DB%8C%D8%B3%D8%AA) — Who Is the Trump Administration's Choice for the Post of UN Secretary-General?
- [Dnevnik](https://dnevnik.si/novice/svet/trumpova-administracija-zeli-viktorja-orbana-na-celu-zdruzenih-narodov-2836298) — Trump Administration Wants Viktor Orban to Lead the United Nations
- [economx.hu](https://economx.hu/belfold/2026/10/26/orban-viktor-politikai-jovo-ensz-fotitkar-usa-terv) — Would Viktor Orbán Continue His Political Career Abroad?
- [maszol.ro](https://maszol.ro/kulfold/The-Wall-Street-Journal-Trump-kormanya-Orbant-tamogatna-az-ENSZ-fotitkari-posztjaert-zajlo-versenyben) — The Wall Street Journal: The Trump Administration Would Support Orban in the Race for the Post of UN Secretary-General
- [i24NEWS](https://i24news.tv/en/news/international/artc-us-encourages-viktor-orban-to-run-for-un-secretary-general-as-joint-us-russia-and-china-pick-report) — US encourages Viktor Orbán to run for UN secretary-general as joint US, Russia, and China pick
- [pmo.ee](https://pmo.ee/8571265) — Trump Administration Wants to Nominate Orbán as UN Secretary General
- [kikar.co.il](https://kikar.co.il/world-news/trump-orban-un-secretary-general-candidacy) — The Last Gift: The Surprising Role Trump Is Considering for Orban - and It Will Also Help Israel
- [24 HU](https://24.hu/kulfold/2026/10/26/donald-trump-orban-viktor-ensz-fotitkar-breaking) — Wall Street Journal: Trumps Would Nominate Viktor Orbán for UN Secretary-General
- [babel.ua](https://babel.ua/news/131250-wsj-administraciya-trampa-prosuvaye-orbana-na-posadu-novogo-genseka-oon-pro-ce-mozhut-ogolositi-pislya-viboirv-u-ssha) — WSJ: Trump Administration Promotes Candidate of Hungarian Express Orban as New UN Secretary General
- [LiFO](https://lifo.gr/now/world/o-biktor-ormpan-genikos-grammateas-toy-oie-me-tis-eylogies-ipa) — Viktor Orban UN Secretary-General with US Blessings?
- [Privátbankár.hu](https://privatbankar.hu/cikkek/nemzetkozi/megvan-orban-viktor-uj-munkahelye.html) — Does Viktor Orbán Have a New Job?
- [Novinky.cz](https://novinky.cz/clanek/zahranicni-trump-prosazuje-orbana-do-cela-osn-40604889) — Trump Pushes Orban to Head UN
- [standartnews.com](https://standartnews.com/svyat/tramp-gotvi-politicheska-senzaciya-orban-mozhe-da-oglavi-oon-651221.html) — Trump Is Preparing a Political Sensation. Orban Can Head the UN - World — News Standard
- [mfor.hu - Menedzsment Fórum](https://mfor.hu/cikkek/kulpolitika/sajtoertesules-fontos-poziciot-szerezhet-orban-viktor.html) — Press Release: Viktor Orbán May Gain an Important Position
- [KSML.fi – Keskisuomalainen](https://ksml.fi/uutissuomalainen/9900694) — WSJ: US, China and Russia Want Orbán to Be UN Secretary-General
- [Hämeen Sanomat](https://hameensanomat.fi/uutissuomalainen/9900694) — WSJ: US, China and Russia Want Orbán to Be UN Secretary-General
- [Index](https://index.hu/kulfold/2026/10/26/ensz-wall-street-journal-velemeny-orban-viktor-ensz-fotitkar) — According to the Wall Street Journal, Washington Is Nominating Viktor Orbán for UN Secretary-General
- [Blikk.hu](https://blikk.hu/politika/vilagpolitika/orban-viktor-ensz-fotitkar-trump-adminisztracio/xzyrywy) — Trump Wants Viktor Orbán to Head the UN – They Could Also Negotiate with Moscow and Beijing
- [rmf24.pl](https://rmf24.pl/fakty/swiat/news-viktor-orban-sekretarzem-generalnym-onz-chiny-rosja-i-usa-ma,nIdn,1023363) — Viktor Orban as UN Secretary General? China, Russia, and the US Have a Plan
- [IndexHR](https://index.hr/vijesti/clanak/trumpova-administracija-gura-orbana-za-novog-sefa-una/2849677.aspx) — Orban to Be the New UN Chief?
- [BAON](https://baon.hu/orszag-vilag/2026/10/orban-viktor-lehet-az-ensz-kovetkezo-fotitkara) — Could Viktor Orbán Be the Next UN Secretary-General?
- [kisalfold.hu](https://kisalfold.hu/orszag-vilag/2026/10/orban-viktor-lehet-az-ensz-kovetkezo-fotitkara) — Could Viktor Orbán Be the Next UN Secretary-General?
- [delmagyar.hu](https://delmagyar.hu/orszag-vilag/2026/10/orban-viktor-lehet-az-ensz-kovetkezo-fotitkara) — Could Viktor Orbán Be the Next UN Secretary-General?
- [haon.hu](https://haon.hu/orszag-vilag/2026/10/orban-viktor-lehet-az-ensz-kovetkezo-fotitkara) — Could Viktor Orbán Be the Next UN Secretary-General?
- [szon.hu](https://szon.hu/orszag-vilag/2026/10/orban-viktor-lehet-az-ensz-kovetkezo-fotitkara) — Could Viktor Orbán Be the Next UN Secretary-General?
- [Világgazdaság](https://vg.hu/kozelet/2026/10/orban-viktor-ensz-fotitkar-jeloles-trump-putyin-kina) — Viktor Orbán's Career Is About to Take an Incredible Turn: the Former Prime Minister Could Be Nominated for UN Secretary-General, Donald Trump Has Reportedly Already Taken Steps - Putin and Xi Jinping's Support Could Also Be Crucial
- [topwar.ru](https://topwar.ru/292361-ssha-schitajut-chto-viktor-orban-javljaetsja-luchshim-kandidatom-na-post-genseka-oon.html) — The US Believes that Viktor Orban Is the Best Candidate for the Post of UN Secretary General
- [BNR Nieuwsradio](https://bnr.nl/nieuws/internationaal/10614351/wsj-trump-schuift-orban-naar-voren-als-nieuwe-secretaris-generaal-vn) — WSJ: Trump Puts Forward Orbán as New UN Secretary-General
- [Heti Világgazdaság](https://hvg.hu/itthon/20261026_ensz-fotitkar-orban-viktor-ertesules-wall-street-journal) — WSJ: Trumps Would Make Viktor Orbán UN Secretary-General
- [Lietuvos Radijas ir Televizija](https://lrt.lt/naujienos/pasaulyje/6/3094016/ziniasklaida-trumpo-administracija-remia-orbano-kandidatura-i-jt-vadovus) — Media: Trump Administration Supports Orban's Candidacy for UN Leadership
- [Aftenposten](https://aftenposten.no/verden/i/qyoGQE/wsj-trump-administrasjonen-vil-ha-orban-som-fn-sjef) — WSJ: Trump Administration Wants Orbán as UN Chief
- [the deep dive](https://thedeepdive.ca/trump-administration-pushes-orban-as-joint-us-russia-china-pick-for-uns-top-job) — Trump Administration Pushes Orbán as Joint US-Russia-China Pick for UN's Top Job
- [Actualno.com](https://actualno.com/europe/viktor-orban-moje-da-stane-generalen-sekretar-na-oon-trymp-go-buta-rusija-i-kitaj-ne-sa-protiv-news_2654686.html) — Viktor Orban Could Become UN Secretary General: Trump Is Pushing Him, Russia and China Are Not Against It
- [Rzeczpospolita](https://rp.pl/polityka/art45394501-donald-trump-chce-by-viktor-orban-pokierowal-onz-em-rosja-i-chiny-sa-za) — Donald Trump Wants Viktor Orbán to Lead the UN. Russia and China Are "In Support"
- [phonline.ro](https://phonline.ro/scenariu-exploziv-sua-rusia-si-china-s-ar-fi-inteles-sa-l-puna-pe-viktor-orban-in-fruntea-onu) — Explosive Scenario: USA, Russia and China Would Have Agreed to Put Viktor Orban at the Forefront of the UN
- [Anadolu Ajansı](https://aa.com.tr/en/americas/trump-administration-floats-former-hungarian-prime-minister-for-un-secretary-general-report/4100538) — Trump administration floats former Hungarian prime minister for UN secretary-general: Report
- [aljazeera.net](https://aljazeera.net/news/2026/10/26/%d9%88%d9%88%d9%84-%d8%b3%d8%aa%d8%b1%d9%8a%d8%aa-%d8%ac%d9%88%d8%b1%d9%86%d8%a7%d9%84-%d8%a5%d8%af%d8%a7%d8%b1%d8%a9-%d8%aa%d8%b1%d9%85%d8%a8-%d8%aa%d8%b1%d8%b4%d8%ad) — Wall Street Journal: Department of Tremp Candidature of Orbán as Secretary-General of the United Nations
- [Unknown](https://glavcom.ua/world/world-politics/tramp-hotuje-orbana-na-posadu-henseka-oon-zmi-diznalisja-detali-1151395.html) — Trump Prepares Orban for UN Secretary General: Media Learned Details
- [VINnews](https://vinnews.com/2026/10/25/trump-administration-pushes-viktor-orban-as-joint-u-s-russia-china-candidate-for-u-n-secretary-general) — Trump Administration Pushes Viktor Orbán as Joint U.S.-Russia-China Candidate for U.N. Secretary-General
- [Apa](https://apa.az/europe/wsj-abs-viktor-orbani-bmt-nin-bas-katibi-vezifesine-namized-kimi-gorur-1008200) — WSJ: US Sees Viktor Orbán as Candidate for UN Secretary-General
- [unn.ua](https://unn.ua/news/ssha-rosiia-ta-kytai-prosuvaiut-orbana-na-posadu-henseka-oon-wsj) — US, Russia and China Promote Orban as UN Secretary General
- [Raw Story](https://rawstory.com/trump-un-2678143072) — 'What a joke': Shock after Trump stokes 'deliberate chaos' at UN with endorsement
- [Korrespondent.net](https://korrespondent.net/world/4923272-ssha-prodvyhauit-orbana-na-post-henseka-oon-smy) — The U.S. Is Promoting Orban as a UN Gynecologist.
- [fakti.bg](https://fakti.bg/world/1093900-sasht-vijdat-orban-kato-kandidat-za-generalen-sekretar-na-oon) — US Sees Orban as Candidate for UN Secretary-General
- [EADaily](https://eadaily.com/ru/news/2026/10/26/wsj-ssha-prizvali-orbana-vstupit-v-gonku-za-post-genseka-oon) — WSJ: The U.S. Called on Orban to Enter the UN Gender Race
- [Berliner Morgenpost](https://morgenpost.de/politik/article413505957/erst-abgewaehlt-dann-hochbefoerdert-trump-will-orbC3A1n-an-die-un-spitze-hieven.html) — First Voted Off, Then Promoted? Trump Wants to Bring Orbán to the UN Top
- [Hamburger Abendblatt](https://abendblatt.de/politik/article413505957/erst-abgewaehlt-dann-hochbefoerdert-trump-will-orbC3A1n-an-die-un-spitze-hieven.html) — Trump Wants to Bring Orbán to the UN Top: First Voted Off, Then Promoted?
- [Westdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung](https://waz.de/politik/article413505957/erst-abgewaehlt-dann-hochbefoerdert-trump-will-orbC3A1n-an-die-un-spitze-hieven.html) — Trump Wants to Bring Orbán to the UN Top: First Voted Off, Then Promoted?
- [wr.de](https://wr.de/politik/article413505957/erst-abgewaehlt-dann-hochbefoerdert-trump-will-orbC3A1n-an-die-un-spitze-hieven.html) — Trump Wants to Bring Orbán to the UN Top: First Voted Off, Then Promoted?
- [Westfalenpost](https://wp.de/politik/article413505957/erst-abgewaehlt-dann-hochbefoerdert-trump-will-orbC3A1n-an-die-un-spitze-hieven.html) — Trump Wants to Bring Orbán to the UN Top: First Voted Off, Then Promoted?
- [nrz.de](https://nrz.de/politik/article413505957/erst-abgewaehlt-dann-hochbefoerdert-trump-will-orbC3A1n-an-die-un-spitze-hieven.html) — Trump Wants to Bring Orbán to the UN Top: First Voted Off, Then Promoted?
- [Thüringer Allgemeine](https://thueringer-allgemeine.de/politik/article413505957/erst-abgewaehlt-dann-hochbefoerdert-trump-will-orbC3A1n-an-die-un-spitze-hieven.html) — Trump Wants to Bring Orbán to the UN Top: First Voted Off, Then Promoted?
- [Ostthüringer Zeitung](https://otz.de/politik/article413505957/erst-abgewaehlt-dann-hochbefoerdert-trump-will-orbC3A1n-an-die-un-spitze-hieven.html) — Trump Wants to Bring Orbán to the UN Top: First Voted Off, Then Promoted?
- [tlz.de](https://tlz.de/politik/article413505957/erst-abgewaehlt-dann-hochbefoerdert-trump-will-orbC3A1n-an-die-un-spitze-hieven.html) — Trump Wants to Bring Orbán to the UN Top: First Voted Off, Then Promoted?
- [ikz-online.de](https://ikz-online.de/politik/article413505957/erst-abgewaehlt-dann-hochbefoerdert-trump-will-orbC3A1n-an-die-un-spitze-hieven.html) — Trump Wants to Bring Orbán to the UN Top: First Voted Off, Then Promoted?
- [braunschweiger-zeitung.de](https://braunschweiger-zeitung.de/politik/article413505957/erst-abgewaehlt-dann-hochbefoerdert-trump-will-orbC3A1n-an-die-un-spitze-hieven.html) — Trump Wants to Bring Orbán to the UN Top: First Voted Off, Then Promoted?
- [Politico](https://politico.com/news/2026/10/26/donald-tusk-viktor-orban-united-nations-secretary-general) — 'Funny': Tusk laughs off report that MAGA is eyeing Orbán for UN top job
- [Jerusalem Post](https://jpost.com/international/article-912846) — 'MAGA conservatives' dream candidate': Trump administration eyes Orban as next UN chief
- [Hungarian Conservative](https://hungarianconservative.com/articles/current/orban-un-secretary-general-trump-us-russia-china) — Trump Admin Wants Orbán as Joint US–Russia–China Candidate to Lead UN
- [telex.hu](https://telex.hu/kulfold/2026/10/26/orban-viktor-lehet-a-kovetkezo-ensz-fotitkar) — Would the Americans Recommend Orbán as UN Secretary-General? – Sources Told the Wall Street Journal
- [transtelex](https://transtelex.ro/kulfold/2026/10/26/orban-viktor-lehet-a-kovetkezo-ensz-fotitkar) — Would the Americans Recommend Orbán as UN Secretary-General? – Sources Told the Wall Street Journal
- [444.hu](https://444.hu/2026/10/26/a-wall-street-journal-szerint-a-trump-adminisztracio-orban-viktort-latna-szivesen-az-ensz-fotitkari-poszton-kozos-amerikai-kinai-orosz-jeloltkent) — According to the Wall Street Journal, the Trump Administration Would Like to See Viktor Orbán as a Joint US-Chinese-Russian Candidate for the Post of UN Secretary-General.
- [news-pravda.com](https://news-pravda.com/russia/2026/10/25/2694277.html) — The US administration believes that former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban would be a suitable candidate for the post of UN Secretary General
- [Magyar Nemzet](https://magyarnemzet.hu/kulfold/2026/10/orban-viktor-lehet-az-ensz-fotitkara) — Could Viktor Orbán Be the Next UN Secretary-General?
- [Origo](https://origo.hu/kulpol/2026/10/wall-street-journal-orban-viktort-az-ensz-fotitkaranak-jelolik) — Wall Street Journal: Viktor Orbán Nominated for UN Secretary-General
- [Ynet News](https://ynetnews.com/article/zp4r0jaxx) — Report: Trump wants to promote former Hungarian PM for UN secretary-general position
- [Wall Street Journal](https://wsj.com/opinion/viktor-orban-u-n-secretary-general-china-russia-us-d968fcaf) — Viktor Orbán, U.N. Secretary-General?

## Questions

**Who is being considered for UN Secretary-General?**

Reports indicate that the Trump administration is considering Viktor Orbán, the former Prime Minister of Hungary, for the position of UN Secretary-General. The current Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, is nearing the end of his term on December 31.

**Which countries are reportedly supporting Orbán's candidacy?**

According to reports, the United States is seeking support for Viktor Orbán's potential candidacy from Russia and China. Some reports suggest that Russia and China are open to the idea of a joint candidacy.

**What is Viktor Orbán's stance on running for the position?**

Viktor Orbán has indicated that he would only be willing to run for UN Secretary-General if his election was assured. He has not yet officially announced his candidacy.

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