Polish President Andrzej Duda’s controversial quote on treason was correctly identified by only 39% in a recent quiz, revealing widespread memory gaps.
Quiz Results Show Memory Gaps
A recent quiz asking participants to identify who said “Do you know why there is so much treason in Poland? Because no one has been hanged for treason in a long time” revealed surprising results. Of 29,321 votes, only 11,318 (39%) correctly identified Andrzej Duda as the speaker.
The other options presented were Grzegorz Braun, Robert Bąkiewicz, and Waldemar Żurek. The difference between correct and incorrect answers was 6,685 votes.
Controversial Quote From July 2025
The controversial statement was made by Polish President Andrzej Duda in July 2025 during an interview for Otwarta Konserwa, Nowy Ład, and Klub Jagielloński.
The quote sparked widespread discussion and became one of the most talked-about topics in media and political circles at the time, leaving a lasting impression on public memory.
Public Reaction and Media Coverage
The statement generated significant media coverage and political debate, demonstrating how one memorable quote can shape public discourse. Despite its impact, many participants in the quiz struggled to attribute it correctly.