Mateusz Morawiecki, the former Polish prime minister, has claimed that the findings of the Hudson Institute’s report on Poland have sparked discussions in Washington. Speaking with Tomasz Sakiewicz on Telewizja Republika, Morawiecki stated that the report highlights a critical breach of democratic norms in Poland.
“A thin red line has been crossed, marking the distinction between a democratic and a non-democratic state,” he said, summarizing the report’s conclusions. He criticized actions taken by individuals associated with Donald Tusk and Adam Bodnar, claiming they are undermining the Republic. “Ninety percent of the media represent the views of one side, while the remaining 10% are persecuted,” he added.
Morawiecki is currently in Washington attending a gathering of conservative organizations. During his conversation with Sakiewicz, he noted that while American and European conservatives share similarities, Americans have their own unique perspective on politics. “Donald Trump says ‘America First,’ I say ‘Poland First.’ I will always fight for Polish interests until the end of my days,” he declared.
The discussion also touched on the Hudson Institute’s report regarding the rule of law in Poland. According to Morawiecki, the report has gained traction among U.S. policymakers and experts. “Detailed analyses by numerous American experts have addressed the current situation in Poland. Since 1989, there has not been such an attack on the rule of law, on the opposition, on normalcy, on the principles of democracy, and on freedom of speech,” he asserted.
He emphasized that the report states Poland has crossed fundamental democratic boundaries. “The difference between the meetings I had a month ago and those I am having now proves that the Hudson Institute’s report has made its way into public awareness and is reaching the American elite,” he said.
Morawiecki further alleged that there is an attack on freedom of speech, including imprisoning political opponents and targeting independent media. Addressing Tomasz Sakiewicz, he warned, “There are threats to shut down the main television network that serves as a platform for freedom.”
He also claimed that in the U.S., among his interlocutors, there is recognition that Donald Tusk and Adam Bodnar have taken drastic measures against Telewizja Republika. “It is evident that heavy state machinery has been mobilized against your station,” he concluded.