A heated controversy erupted today after comments made by Deputy Minister of Defense Cezary Tomczyk during a press conference, with critics accusing him of issuing threats against Karol Nawrocki, a presidential candidate.
Tomczyk’s remarks came as he addressed efforts by prosecutors to locate Marcin Romanowski, a former deputy minister, reportedly wanted for arrest. Calling for public assistance in finding Romanowski, Tomczyk mistakenly referred to Nawrocki before being corrected by a journalist. His subsequent response, “We’ll see about that,” has been interpreted by some as a veiled threat toward the presidential hopeful.
Adding to the controversy, Tomczyk was joined by Sławomir Nitras, who accused Nawrocki’s campaign team of actively aiding Romanowski’s evasion, despite providing no evidence to substantiate his claim. Critics labeled Nitras’ allegations as baseless and inflammatory.
The comments have sparked outrage among Nawrocki’s supporters, who denounce the statements as part of a broader smear campaign. The incident indicates the escalating tensions in Poland’s political landscape as the country gears up for the presidential election.