Mariusz Max Kolonko, a self-proclaimed “president of the Polish States of America,” threatened President Andrzej Duda in 2023, but prosecutors cannot act due to legal hurdles.
Threats Against President Duda
Mariusz Max Kolonko targeted President Andrzej Duda in two online statements in 2023, claiming Duda would be arrested and handed over to Wagner Group mercenaries. He also threatened Duda with prolonged torture if he were captured by Polish authorities, stating, “I will simply fuck you up, understand?”
Legal Obstacles
Polish prosecutors issued indictments for public insult and criminal threats in 2023 and 2024 but have been unable to proceed. The suspect is believed to be in the U.S., where authorities are reluctant to cooperate due to First Amendment protections.
Search for Kolonko
Prosecutors have not located Kolonko in the U.S., preventing them from requesting legal assistance. A spokesperson noted that while Kolonko could be pursued domestically, diplomatic cooperation is unlikely.
Who Is Mariusz Max Kolonko?
Kolonko was a TVP correspondent in the U.S. in the 1990s and later worked for TVN, TV4, and Superstacja. In recent years, he declared himself the “interim president of the Polish States of America” and runs a streaming platform, frequently commenting on Polish and international politics on X (formerly Twitter).