The inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States wasn’t just a day of political celebration—it became a testament to resilience, community, and unexpected international friendships. While thousands of Trump supporters braved freezing temperatures and heavy snow to gather in Washington, D.C., the harsh weather forced some major changes to the event. Outdoor plans were scrapped, and many attendees were left scrambling for ways to watch this historic moment together. That’s when an unlikely hero stepped in: Polish broadcaster TV Republika.
A Warm Welcome on a Freezing Day
Initially, Trump’s inauguration was planned as a grand outdoor celebration with large screens set up for the public. But as weather forecasts predicted dangerous conditions, organizers moved the ceremony inside the Capitol Rotunda and cancelled the outdoor viewing areas. This left many supporters, who had travelled from across the country, without a place to gather.
THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN AN ARCTIC BLAST MOVED TRUMP’S INAUGURATION INDOORSpic.twitter.com/TfKTW6ROrZ
— Jack Poso 🇺🇸 (@JackPosobiec) January 23, 2025
Enter TV Republika, a Polish news network. Recognizing the situation, they opened the doors of their Washington studio and created a space for Trump supporters to watch the ceremony together. What could have been a cold and isolating day turned into a warm and communal experience, all thanks to this unexpected act of hospitality.
“This wasn’t just about opening our doors—it was about standing together,” said Tomasz Sakiewicz, the editor-in-chief of TV Republika. “We wanted to show that Poland and the U.S. share the same values: freedom, democracy, and family.”
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— Jack Poso 🇺🇸 (@JackPosobiec) January 20, 2025
Gratitude from Across the U.S.
The gesture didn’t go unnoticed. On social media, videos surfaced of Trump supporters expressing heartfelt thanks to TV Republika. One video posted by Human Events Daily, a popular conservative outlet, showed attendees describing how the network gave them a space to witness history together when other options had disappeared.
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— Human Events (@HumanEvents) January 20, 2025
“If it weren’t for TV Republika, we wouldn’t have had anywhere to go,” said one attendee in the video. The broadcaster was even called “a true friend of real Americans” by conservative media personalities, cementing its role in making the day special for many.
Ladies and gentlemen, our great friends from Poland have ridden to the rescue like the hussars they are
— Jack Poso 🇺🇸 (@JackPosobiec) January 20, 2025
Thank you to @michalrachon and @D_Tarczynski! https://t.co/ol3m68h4PY
More Than Just a Watch Party
But this wasn’t just about watching Trump’s inauguration. The gathering also became an opportunity for many Americans to learn about Poland’s own political challenges. Tomasz Sakiewicz and his team shared stories of how Poland’s current government is standing up for conservative values and battling what they see as threats to democracy from opposition forces.
For some attendees, this was the first time they’d heard about Poland’s political landscape. Many expressed solidarity and promised to support Poland in its efforts to defend its values, highlighting the shared struggles between conservatives in both countries.