By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/watch-trump-boasts-he-has-very-good-record-of-endorsing-foreign-leaders Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Trump boasts he has 'very good record of endorsing' foreign leaders World Feb 19, 2026 12:31 PM EST President Donald Trump used the Board of Peace opening to "endorse foreign leaders" on Thursday. Watch the clip in the video player above. In one of many tangents, Trump used his speech at the Board of Peace meeting to reinforce his support for various foreign leaders who are facing or were recently facing a contested election in their country. Many of the endorsements are part of Trump's pattern of embracing autocratic leaders who are part of a global pushback against democratic traditions. READ MORE: Rubio boosts Orbán's bid for another term during Budapest visit "I'm not supposed to be endorsing people, but I endorse, when I like people. You know, I've had a very good record of endorsing candidates within the United States, but now I endorse foreign leaders, including Viktor Orbán, who's here," Trump said, mentioning also Argentina's Javier Milei and the prime minister of Japan. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
President Donald Trump used the Board of Peace opening to "endorse foreign leaders" on Thursday. Watch the clip in the video player above. In one of many tangents, Trump used his speech at the Board of Peace meeting to reinforce his support for various foreign leaders who are facing or were recently facing a contested election in their country. Many of the endorsements are part of Trump's pattern of embracing autocratic leaders who are part of a global pushback against democratic traditions. READ MORE: Rubio boosts Orbán's bid for another term during Budapest visit "I'm not supposed to be endorsing people, but I endorse, when I like people. You know, I've had a very good record of endorsing candidates within the United States, but now I endorse foreign leaders, including Viktor Orbán, who's here," Trump said, mentioning also Argentina's Javier Milei and the prime minister of Japan. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now