On Wednesday, Polish President Karol Nawrocki visited the White House at the invitation of US President Donald Trump. During the meeting, which took place in Washington, both leaders discussed cooperation in key areas, such as security and energy, and also emphasized the desire to further develop trade relations between Poland and the United States.
The meeting began with a symbolic gesture – eight fighters flew over the White House. Four of them, F-16 aircraft, commemorated the deceased Major Maciej Krakowianwhile four F-35 paid tribute to permanent and strong Polish-American cooperation. During the talks, there were also smiles and warm anecdotes, which were to emphasize the friendly atmosphere of the meeting.
Media about the meeting of Nawrocki and Trump. “Calmed down the fears of Poland”
The visit of the Polish president in Washington did not escape the attention of the world media. “Nawrocki's meeting with Trump shows not only Tusk's isolation, but also that the new Polish president is currently the only connector between Poland and the USA,” noted the Hungarian portal Pestisracok. “During the meeting in Washington, Tusk can in loneliness, in Warsaw, think about where he led Poland” – added in the article.
In turn, “The New York Times” decided that the meeting of leaders “helped calm the fears in Poland, that her voice is not heard. However, it also revealed the differences between the Polish government, headed by Prime Minister Donald Tusk, in the past criticizing Trump, and right -wing political forces allied with President Nawrocki.”
“The Guardian” also stated that the visit of Karol Nawrocki had tightened tensions with the government of Donald Tusk. “Nawrocki, the fierce critic of Tusk, who declared further support for Kiev, but opposes Ukraine's membership in NATO and pressed to increase benefits paid to Ukrainian refugees in Poland, signaled the intention to conduct foreign policy independent of the government,” wrote the British daily. “The Washington Post”, on the other hand, assessed the meeting of US and Poland leaders as “warm”.
