Sławomir Mentzen, a member of Poland’s Confederation party, accused PiS leader Jarosław Kaczyński of being both a liar and a lout after Kaczyński’s remarks about people with autism.
Politician Mentzen Accuses Kaczyński of Being a Lout
On Polsat News, Mentzen said that PiS president Jarosław Kaczyński is not only a liar but also a lout, alleging that Kaczyński exploits his own condition to attack him.
Mentzen Explains Why He Used the Slur
Mentzen said he called Kaczyński a lout because the former suggested that people with autism spectrum disorder should be cured before entering public life. He cited Kaczyński’s statements that those on the spectrum should not participate in public affairs.
Mentzen Highlights Support He Gave to Autistic Community
Mentzen recalled many people, including parents of autistic children, who approached him for guidance and praised his public disclosure. They said his remarks gave them hope to live normally, achieve success, and increase self‑confidence.
Mentzen Calls Kaczyński a Regular Liar
During the interview he stated that Kaczyński “uses lies as a political tool,” accusing him of repeatedly inventing falsehoods, including claims that Mentzen supported lockdowns or “banderaism.”
Mention of the Irreversible Nature of Autism
Mentzen emphasized that autism cannot be cured and that those with the condition are born and remain as they are, claiming no one—especially Kaczyński—should decide their future paths.