A few years ago, Orbán said that politicians who have failed at home go to the UN with deviant individual ambitions.

The Wall Street Journal reported that Donald Trump's team may nominate Viktor Orbán for the UN Secretary-General position, potentially with support from Russia and China. U.S. officials have approached Orbán, encouraging him to consider the role, although he has not yet made a decision. Orbán has not dismissed the possibility of running, reflecting on past comments about UN positions. He previously stated that UN decisions are often disregarded by states and criticized the ambitions of certain politicians seeking global governance. The WSJ suggests that if nominated, Orbán could have a strong chance of being elected, especially with backing from major powers. However, he has stipulated that he would only accept the nomination if victory could be assured, emphasizing his identity as a national rather than international politician.