Posted on 06/02/2025 8:36:45 AM PDT by RandFan
Poland elected a conservative nationalist, Karol Nawrocki, to lead the country as its next president, in an election that could have broad implications for the future of Europe
Nawrocki is set to take office Aug. 6.
Here’s what to know about the election:
Visit with Donald Trump last month
President Trump hosted Nawrocki at the White House last month, in a sign of support shortly before the election. The two men posed for photos, shaking hands and giving a thumbs-up gesture in the Oval Office.
Nawrocki told the Polish TV station TV Republika that Trump told him, “you will win,” Reuters reported.
“I read it as a kind of wish for my success in the upcoming elections, and also awareness of it, and after this whole day, I can say that the American administration is aware of what is happening in Poland,” Nawrocki added at the time.
The interview came after Nawrocki attended the National Day of Prayer at the White House.
CPAC endorsement
The Trump administration has signaled its support for the right-wing candidate in other ways.
When the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) hosted its first meeting in Poland last week, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem gave a clear endorsement of the conservative candidate.
“I just had the opportunity to meet with Karol, and listen: He needs to be the next president of Poland. Do you understand me?” she said at the start of her speech.
“We need you to elect the right leader,” Noem added. “You will be the leaders that will turn Europe back to conservative values.”
She also seemed to imply Nawrocki’s election would strengthen the country’s relationship with the U.S.
“If you [elect] a leader that will work with President Donald J. Trump, the Polish people will have an ally strong that will ensure that you will be able to fight off enemies that do not share your values,” Noem said.
“You will have strong borders and protect your communities and keep them safe, and ensure that your citizens are respected every single day,” she added. “You will continue to have a U.S. presence here, a military presence. And you will have equipment that is American-made, that is high-quality.”
Hungary and Poland...going the “Right” way.
Damn good news. I hope he continues living.
Nawrocki is Pole’s new prez, Duda, Duda,
He’s elected to replace old de Duda aye.
Warsaw every night, Krakow every day,
I’ll bet my money on the populist man,
Trzaskowski can just go away.
(The last Stephen Foster Duda song I’ll ever get to write.)
Everyone, please pray for South Korea next! We need strong ally in Asia that’s not just Japan — lest China and North Korea pester ever more….
Whew! Guess the lorry full of lib ballots got lost huh?
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I believe this result is best for Poland, Europe, America and Civilization.
Great. Tusk was a Euroglobohomo type.
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