“I would urge the Polish government and society not to take any actions that could weaken the strong bond between our two nations. I am confident that the United States will do nothing to jeopardize this relationship. When Donald Trump was first elected President, Poland was among the first countries he visited,” said Matt Schlapp, Chairman of CPAC, in an interview with Michał Rachoń.
Matt Schlapp was a guest on Michał Rachoń’s program on TV Republika, where he explained the significance of the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), one of the most prominent conservative gatherings in the U.S. During the gala of Gazeta Polska on Sunday, Schlapp and his wife, Mercedes Schlapp, were honored with the Republican Award. It was also announced during the event that CPAC will soon be held in Poland.
“CPAC Played a Major Role…”
At the beginning of the interview, Schlapp recalled that it had been 50 years since the election of Ronald Reagan, whom he referred to as a great American president.
He went on to say that Donald Trump should also be recognized as an outstanding president and emphasized CPAC’s role in Trump’s political career. “We were among the first conservative platforms to invite him to speak,” he noted.
Schlapp also clarified that CPAC is not a governmental institution but a political platform designed to promote sound public policy in the United States and, increasingly, around the world.
He further pointed out that CPAC reflects the diverse perspectives within the conservative movement, which have evolved over the years. While there were past disagreements among conservatives, he explained that unity has emerged due to common opposition to socialist and globalist policies.
“All of that was madness, and it was rejected. Today, conservatives stand in complete agreement,” he stated, referring specifically to EU policies on green energy.
The U.S. in Europe
Another key topic of discussion was America’s presence in Europe. The host referenced reports from German media about an audit conducted by the Polish government and the potential cancellation of major defense contracts with the U.S. in favor of agreements with European countries. Such a move, as he noted, could have significant implications for both security and transatlantic relations.
Schlapp emphasized the deep and long-standing relationship between Poland and the U.S., describing it as a unique bond. He suggested that globalist forces—particularly within the EU and especially Germany—would prefer to see Poland turn to Berlin for its strategic needs rather than Washington.
In closing, he issued an appeal to Poland. “I would encourage the Polish government and people to do everything they can to strengthen this great alliance rather than allowing external influences to weaken it. The United States will not undermine this relationship. When Donald Trump first became president, he delivered an incredible speech in Poland, emphasizing the shared values between our nations. One of the most important of these is our mutual understanding of security. I would do everything possible to strengthen this bond and would not take guidance from Germany on these matters.”