MAGA At UN? Trump Admin Floats Viktor Orban For Secretary-General

What happened: Trump administration officials are floating former Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orban for UN Secretary-General, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The plan awaits a final decision. Key numbers: Orban served four consecutive terms as Hungary's prime minister starting in 2010. Why it matters: Russia and China are believed to be supportive, and the plan would make Orban their joint candidate. The WSJ cites emerging support but expects pushback from many European and other countries.

Trump administration officials are floating former Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orban for UN Secretary-General, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The plan awaits a final decision.

Russia and China are believed to be supportive, and the plan would make Orban their joint candidate. The WSJ cites emerging support but expects pushback from many European and other countries.