politics
April 13, 2026
Newsom digs at Vance as Democrats celebrate Orban’s loss
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) took a shot at Vice President JD Vance in the wake of Hungary’s election on Sunday.
TL;DR
- Gavin Newsom criticized JD Vance after Viktor Orban lost the Hungarian election, calling Vance a 'lightweight'.
- JD Vance had campaigned for Orban, predicting his victory before the election.
- Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries also commented on Orban's loss, targeting Vance and 'MAGA extremists'.
- Hillary Clinton congratulated Peter Magyar and Hungarians on the election outcome, calling it a victory for democracy.
- Vance had previously stated the U.S. would work with whoever won the Hungarian election.
- Peter Magyar indicated a TISZA-led government would view the U.S. as a key partner.