Polish readers show growing distrust in the US as main ally following Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s trip that skipped Warsaw.
Rubio’s Trip Sparks Trust Question
On Tuesday, we published an article based on Deutsche Welle material and German press commentary on the trip of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. It described visits to Budapest and Bratyslava and the fact that Warsaw was missing from the itinerary, despite Poland being considered one of the key partners of the United States in the region for years.
Under the article, we asked readers whether Poland should rely on the US as its main ally today.
Poll Shows Growing Polish Doubt
Readers indicated a distance from the United States. The difference between the answers is significant.
The most votes went to the “No” answer. This option was chosen by 79.53% of people, which is 8725 out of 10,971 voters (result from February 24, 2026). The “Yes” answer was marked by 16.93%, which translated to 1857 votes. The fewest people indicated the “I don’t know” option, which received 3.55%, or 389 votes. Remarkably, a total of 10,971 votes were cast.
Who is Marco Rubio?
Marco Rubio is one of the leading politicians of the Republican Party. Since January 2025, he has been leading American diplomacy.
Marco Rubio was born on May 28, 1971, in Miami to Cuban immigrant parents. By profession, he is a lawyer. For years, he was involved in Florida state politics, where from 2006-2008 he served as Speaker of the House of Representatives. From 2011-2025, he served in the US Senate as a representative from Florida, and on January 21, 2025, he was sworn in as the 72nd Secretary of State of the United States.
In the Republican primaries in 2016, he sought the presidential nomination, winning over 11% of the votes, and in subsequent years he strengthened his position within the Republican Party structures. In the Senate, he held leadership positions, including in committees dealing with intelligence and small business, and in 2024 he was mentioned among potential vice presidential candidates.
Rubio’s Diplomatic Focus
As Secretary of State, he is responsible for conducting American foreign policy and representing the United States on the international stage. In February 2025, he also took on the duties of Acting Administrator of the US Agency for International Development.
From the beginning of his term, he has focused on security issues, transatlantic relations, and policy towards Central and Eastern Europe.
