1/n A quick fact-check on recent posts claiming Karol Nawrocki is “the true representative of Poland” replacing PM Donald Tusk in talks with Trump. The narrative is misleading – here’s why. 🧵
https://twitter.com/wojpawelczyk/status/1955633824840204708
2/n In Poland, the Prime Minister leads the government and holds executive power. The President’s role is limited: signs/vetoes laws, represents Poland in some formal functions. The PM runs policy & foreign affairs in coordination with the cabinet.
3/n Nawrocki’s presence in a Trump-organised call does NOT mean he “replaces” Tusk internationally. It was a political gesture, not a constitutional mandate from “the majority of Poles.” The claim in viral posts is propaganda.
4/n Nawrocki is a conservative politician with ties to Poland’s right-wing and nationalist circles. His critics point to past associations with hooligan groups and controversial property dealings – hardly a “unity” figure.
5/n Poland’s current government is led by PM Donald Tusk’s centrist coalition, which controls the parliamentary majority. That’s where real day-to-day executive power lies – not in the President’s office.
6/n The viral post came from Jack Posobiec – a far-right US commentatorknown for spreading conspiracy narratives (Pizzagate, election denial). Treat his claims with extreme caution.
7/n The post amplified by Posobiec came from Wojciech Pawelczyk – ex-TVP host turned far-right online commentator. He has a record of pushing pro-Russian narratives & disinfo about the EU, NATO, and US politics. Not a neutral or credible source.
8/n Summary: Nawrocki is President, but not Poland’s “true representative” in the sense claimed. The PM leads the government; the President’s role is constrained. Don’t confuse political theatre with constitutional reality. #DisinfoWatch
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