The incident at the Presidential Palace involved police officers during the arrest of Mariusz Kamiński and Maciej Wąsik. They were staying in the palace when authorities acted, prompting emotional reactions from some female staff members who worked there, as described by Marcin Mastalerek, head of the President of the Republic of Poland’s Office, to Polsat News.
“Yes, it happened in my office.”
On Tuesday, PiS politicians and former heads of the CBA, Mariusz Kamiński and Maciej Wąsik, were detained by police while staying at the presidential palace.
Mastalerek confirmed questions about whether Kamiński and Wąsik were held and handcuffed in his office.
“Yes, it happened in my office. I was abroad on a trip and did not arrive until the evening. I was not in the Palace that day.”
– the minister stated.
Asked how presidential palace officials perceived the detention, Mastalerek replied that the events appeared to reflect frustration with an earlier morning action and the police response. He described the incident as a display of frustration at the police’s failure to apprehend the MPs before 11 a.m. to make the arrest.
– he said.
They made women cry!
According to him, the conduct of some officers toward Wąsik and Kamiński affected the women working in the palace, causing emotional distress.
The frustration following the morning’s unsuccessful operation and the police behavior led to visible upset among staff.
He added that the incident occurred after police, while escorting Kamiński away, tapped him against the door frame.
When asked whether the conduct was intentional or accidental, Mastalerek replied that reports had indicated the president described it as brutal. He emphasized that a presidential visit requires a minimum standard of tone and behavior.
– he stated. He called the officers’ conduct disgraceful.
“Why did Kamiński hit the door frame when he left?”
Mastalerek expressed bewilderment over why the officers did not proceed politely, given they were aware of the whereabouts of Kamiński and Wąsik, and did not request the head of the President’s Chancellery to accompany them.
Questions were raised about the large police presence at the palace, the actions taken in the minister’s office, and why Kamiński struck the door frame. He asked why women cried and whether there was a lack of cultural conduct.
– he asked.
He argued that in the Kamiński and Wąsik case, the situation touched on questions of justice and due process.
“This case is not closed yet.”
The president’s ability to intervene or influence the situation was discussed. The minister noted a broader context, mentioning a debate about constitutional boundaries and media authorities, and expressing hope that future outcomes would align with the president’s position on parliamentary mandates and accountability.
– he answered.
The minister was asked whether a second act of mercy might lead to Kamiński and Wąsik’s release. He suggested that if the president had something to announce, it would be communicated. He noted that there are other options, but he did not provide details, stressing that the case was not closed and that time might reveal the president’s reasoning as correct and a potential release for the two MPs, who should be free given their lack of justification for imprisonment.
– he said.
Responding to speculation about a possible pardon for both PiS politicians, Mastalerek noted that doubts remained about its likelihood.
Shattered confidence in SOP?
When asked whether the president still trusted the SOP officers who protected him, Mastalerek affirmed his trust and highlighted the officers’ dedication and responsibility.
He stated that any officer protecting the president would put themselves at risk, and that the president would not give up this protection.
– he stressed.
Mastalerek added that the SOP operates under the Ministry of the Interior and Administration. Personal protection and palace security are two distinct areas, with SOP leadership directing police actions and assigning duties.
– he noted.
He reaffirmed strong confidence in SOP personnel.
– emphasized the presidential minister.
The piece concluded by inviting readers to consider related analyses about how the operation unfolded and ongoing debates surrounding security and public accountability in the presidential context.
Source: wPolityce