The decision by the American side to cease contacts with Sejm Marshal Włodzimierz Czarzasty prompted an exchange of posts between Prime Minister Donald Tusk and U.S. Ambassador Tom Rose. What did the American diplomat write to the head of the Polish government?
Earlier, Tom Rose published a statement on the X platform in which he referred to Włodzimierz Czarzasty’s remarks about U.S. President Donald Trump.
“Effective immediately, we will have no further dealings, contacts, or communications with Marshal of the Sejm Czarzasty, whose outrageous and unprovoked insults directed against President Trump @POTUS has made himself a serious impediment to our excellent relations with Prime Minister Tusk and his government.” the U.S. ambassador stated.
In response to the diplomat’s post, the head of the Polish government wrote back: “Mr.Ambassador Rose, allies should respect, not lecture, each other. At least this is how we, here in Poland, understand partnership.” The Sejm Speaker thanked Tusk for these words.
That was not the end of the exchange. The U.S. ambassador himself replied to Tusk. Below is the full text of the post:
“Dear Mr. Prime Minister — I’m assuming your thoughtful and well-articulated message was sent to me by mistake, because surely you intended it for the Speaker of the Sejm, Włodzimierz Czarzasty, who’s despicable, disrespectful and insulting comments about President Trump
@POTUS were so potentially damaging to your government. Mr. Prime Minister, I have nothing but the greatest respect and admiration for your lifetime of bold leadership and for your decades of contributions that strengthened the U.S.–Poland relationship. You Sir have truly been a model ally and great friend of the United States. And I know you agree that insulting and degrading the
@realDonaldTrump President of the United States— the greatest friend Poland has ever had in the White House, is the last thing any Polish leader should do. As I’m sure you also know, I will always defend my President without hesitation, exception or apology.