President Karol Nawrocki left the White home after 13:30 local time, after nearly 2 hours of conversation with Donald Trump. First, there was a gathering at the Oval Office, then a larger group of talks during a working breakfast. The atmosphere of the gathering was good, and both leaders emphasized close relations between Poland and the US.
More soldiers
When asked about the future of American troops stationed in Poland, Donald Trump replied: I think so. Or do you know something I don't? If anything, we can place more soldiers there if [Poles] want to. They've long wanted more military presence..
Trump besides stressed that relations between the US and Poland are unique and stronger than always before, pointing out that it was besides the consequence of his good contacts with Karol Nawrocki, whom he supported in the election campaign. As he added, supporting the current president of Poland was an honor for him, and Nawrocki himself, in his opinion, is doing a large job.
President Nawrocki expressed his gratitude to Donald Trump for inviting him to the White home so shortly after his inauguration. He noted the excellent relations between the 2 countries. – It means that Polish-American relations are very strong, very important. I don't think our relation has always been so strong before. He stressed.
The president of Poland pointed out that the presence of American troops in the country is simply a reason for public satisfaction and a clear signal towards Russia that both countries stay united. – This is the first time in the past of Poland, in the 20th and 21st centuries erstwhile Poles are happy that we have abroad soldiers in Poland. American soldiers are part of our society. – he said.
Tusk and Sikorski comment
Prime Minister Donald Tusk has already commented on Donald Trump's message on the continued presence of American troops in Poland.
President Trump has just declared that the United States did not intend or plan to retreat American troops from Poland in the future. These are crucial words that confirm the timeless nature of our alliance – wrote the Prime Minister on the X platform on Wednesday.
Radosław Sikorski, Deputy Prime Minister and Head of the Ministry of abroad Affairs besides referred to the U.S. President's declaration.
It is good that president Trump confirmed the continued stationing of American troops in Poland. In matters of security, deterring Putin and supporting Ukraine, the government, the president and the opposition talk with 1 voice said on social media.
