JD Vance faced an embarrassing moment on Tuesday during his visit to Hungary when his attempt to get Donald Trump on speakerphone went awkwardly wrong in front of a crowd of 5,000.
Vance, 41, was at a rally supporting Hungary’s far-right Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and hoped to impress the audience by putting the former U.S. president on the line. Instead, Trump, 79, initially failed to answer, leaving Vance holding his phone to the podium’s microphone as the crowd watched.
Trying to lighten the mood, Vance told the audience, “Before I started my remarks, I actually had a special guest who asked me to give him a call. Let’s hope he actually answers. This could get very embarrassing.” Moments later, the call went straight to voicemail, amplifying the awkwardness.
When Trump finally picked up, the discomfort lingered. “Hello, Mr. President, how are ya?” Vance asked. Trump replied, “Hi. Hey JD, could you give me a second? I’m just… uh,” trailing off as he noticed the cheering crowd on the line.
Vance quickly added, “You’re on with about 5,000 Hungarian patriots, and I think they love you even more than they love Viktor Orbán.” Observers noted that Trump sounded noticeably irritated at first, though his tone brightened once he heard the applause.
JD Vance puts an annoyed Trump on speakerphone at a Viktor Orbán rally:
"Hi. JD, could you give me a second? I'm just... uh..." pic.twitter.com/nVpRmpTNYu
The exchange sparked online commentary, with some users joking that Trump was clearly annoyed with Vance’s call but instantly transformed when he realized the crowd’s enthusiasm. Others speculated humorously that the timing might not have been ideal for the former president.
Trump then praised Orbán, calling him “a fantastic man” and highlighting his strong leadership. “He’s kept your country secure and done a tremendous job,” Trump said. “I like him a lot, and if I didn’t think he did a good job, I wouldn’t be making this call.”
This moment came on the same day Trump issued a dramatic warning to Iran, threatening that “a whole civilization will die” within hours. He later stepped back from the brink following a public appeal from Pakistan’s Prime Minister for more time to explore last-minute diplomatic negotiations.
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