‘Backfired’: JD Vance brutally mocked by Dems as strongman he backed finally ousted
Senator Chris Murphy said Vance’s campaign appearance may have backfired and argued that Orbán’s defeat offered a political lesson.
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Senator Chris Murphy said Vance’s campaign appearance may have backfired and argued that Orbán’s defeat offered a political lesson.
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148 stories · 48–51 · updated Sep 25, 2026
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The article reports that Vice President JD Vance campaigned for Viktor Orbán before Orbán lost Hungary’s election, prompting Democrats to criticize Vance and some Republican senators to avoid discussing the race. Senator Chris Murphy said the episode “seems to have backfired” and might affect whether Republican candidates want Vance campaigning for them.
Senator who criticized Orbán and said Vance’s trip surprised her
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Senator who said Vance’s trip may have backfired
President associated in the article with Orbán and the MAGA movement
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Senator who briefly responded to questions about the election
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