Why is ‘Deuce Bigalow’ rooting for Viktor Orban in Hungary?
A washed-up American comedian’s endorsement offers a window into Hungary’s central role in the global far right.
![American actor Rob Schneider appeared in a video endorsing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban shared on Orban’s X account. [Screengrab/Viktor Orban/X]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Rob-1769687024.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
A washed-up American comedian’s endorsement offers a window into Hungary’s central role in the global far right.
![American actor Rob Schneider appeared in a video endorsing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban shared on Orban’s X account. [Screengrab/Viktor Orban/X]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Rob-1769687024.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)






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Media reports indicate that the US and Russia are at odds over the terms of a ceasefire in war-torn Ukraine.
A draft regulation approved by European Union energy ministers would phase out Russian import contracts by January 2028.
Ukrainian president said he would attend if invited, although wary of Hungarian setting.
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Led by Erling Haaland, Norway thrash Moldova 11-1 in the qualifier, while Portugal hold off Hungary to win 3-2.