The political landscape is ablaze after Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s fiery comment, drawing sharp reactions from key figures, notably Senator Lindsay Graham, a staunch supporter of Ukraine.
In a pointed response to Tusk’s remarks, Senator Graham, a prominent Republican, weighed in on the issue, highlighting the gravity of the situation.
Dear Republican Senators of America. Ronald Reagan, who helped millions of us to win back our freedom and independence, must be turning in his grave today. Shame on you.
— Donald Tusk (@donaldtusk) February 8, 2024
Graham’s pointed question to Tusk—”If 7 million people illegally entered Poland, would you still prioritize Ukraine over Poland?”—echoed through the Senate chambers.
Quoting Tusk’s words from a February 8th post on the X platform, Graham expressed deep disappointment, evoking the legacy of Ronald Reagan and his commitment to freedom and independence. “I could care less what you think,” Graham retorted to Tusk, underscoring his unwavering stance.
Directly addressing the Polish Prime Minister, Graham emphasized the urgent need for secure borders, invoking Reagan’s hypothetical stance on the matter. While expressing solidarity with Ukraine and advocating for a stronger NATO, Graham drew attention to the pressing issues facing his own country, including the influx of 7 million illegal immigrants.
In a thought-provoking turn, Graham posed a rhetorical question: “If 7 million people illegally entered Poland, would you still prioritize Ukraine over Poland?”—a question that reverberates within the halls of power. “I am not going to put Ukraine, Israel, or anybody else ahead of America,” he added.
Senator @LindseyGrahamSC do @donaldtusk po tym, jak polski premier skrytykował Republikanów za wstrzymywanie pomocy dla Ukrainy: „Nie obchodzi mnie co Pan myśli (…) Czy gdyby 7 mln. ludzi nielegalnie wjechało do Polski nadal stawiałby Pan Ukrainę przed Polską?”@PR24_pl pic.twitter.com/vTPsCGFTlk
— Marek Wałkuski (@Marekwalkuski) February 11, 2024
Meanwhile, Nile Gardiner, a foreign policy analyst and former advisor to Margaret Thatcher, had already added fuel to the fire with his incisive commentary by saying “The man is a walking disaster for Poland and US/Polish relations.”