Journalists from the so-called free press and other prominent political commentators, who are not PiS sympathizers, criticized a new recording featuring Donald Tusk, the leader of the Civic Platform, in which his approach to migration issues is outlined. In that recording, Tusk linked the riots in France to policies he says were facilitated by Jarosław Kaczyński, arguing that migrants from African and Arab countries were steered toward Poland.
There was a strong call for removing him from power to prevent what was described as a looming risk. The message was clear: Poles should regain control of their country and its borders.
Backlash on social media after Tusk’s message
The release sparked a wave of criticism across the internet from journalists and political commentators who do not align with PiS. Critics labeled the clip as a platform for xenophobic rhetoric and accused Civic Platform of trying to cash in on anti-immigrant sentiment. The term Islamic was portrayed by some as a negative cue designed to provoke fear.
A viewer shared, I don’t understand the purpose of Donald Tusk and his clip. It feels poorly aimed and I’m not sure who it’s supposed to reach. Greetings and please add me to the list.
The assessment continued: the clip is problematic not only on moral grounds but also politically, as it risks appealing to nationalist and xenophobic voters. There was a suggestion that the Civic Platform could have presented a stronger case against migration, avoiding a strategy that might alienate broader segments of the electorate.
In the discussion, questions were raised about which voters such a message would attract and whether the anti-immigrant stance would help or hinder their campaign goals.
The debate turned to who might be behind the choice of messaging. Some asked if the idea came from a particular adviser or a public figure close to the KO voters, while others urged immediate protest. The conversation highlighted concerns about uniting the opposition under a single leadership and how this might impact voters seeking change without endorsing xenophobia.
On social media, a few voices noted that a unified opposition-list strategy under Tusk’s leadership could be risky in the current climate, suggesting there are still alternative paths for voters seeking reform who oppose xenophobia. The discussion reflected a broader anxiety about electoral strategies and the potential consequences for open, multicultural cities.
Tusk’s clip quickly became a talking point across platforms, with memes and posts reflecting a mix of skepticism and political satire. Some comments hinted at possible electoral maneuvering ahead of elections and debated the political calculus of the agenda being promoted. [attribution: wPolityce]