Following President Donald Trump’s announcement of an additional 5,000 U.S. troops for Poland, Mateusz Morawiecki urged the current government to step aside and avoid jeopardizing the diplomatic gains made by President Karol Nawrocki.
Trump’s Decision and Nawrocki’s Role
On Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced via Truth Social his decision to send 5,000 additional troops to Poland. He linked this move to the election of Karol Nawrocki as president, noting his previous endorsement of Nawrocki during the 2025 election.
Mateusz Morawiecki credited this development directly to President Nawrocki’s effective outreach to allies. Addressing the current government, Morawiecki warned: “Do not ruin what President Nawrocki has achieved today; stop speaking, stop acting, as you might only make things worse.”
President Nawrocki thanked Trump for his friendship toward Poland and the tangible results of his decision, affirming his ongoing commitment to the Polish-American alliance.
Government Stance on Joint Efforts
Government officials emphasize that the U.S. president’s decision is the result of cooperation between various power centers. Prime Minister Donald Tusk expressed gratitude to those involved in the negotiations, including President Nawrocki, ministers, and allies in the United States.
Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz stated that the collective determination of the president, the National Security Bureau, the government, and the military ensured that Poland emerged from the situation strengthened.
Clarifying Military Rotations
The announcement followed recent uncertainty regarding U.S. military presence in Poland. Reuters and CNN had previously reported that the Pentagon planned to cancel the rotational deployment of 4,000 troops, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth considering broader reductions in Europe.
While the Polish government denied reports of a force reduction, officials acknowledged that ongoing U.S. reorganizations might shift individual brigade assignments. Kosiniak-Kamysz confirmed that Polish officials, including himself and military commanders, had conducted intensive meetings in Washington, D.C., to maintain a force level of approximately 10,000 troops.
