Rafał Trzaskowski is described by some as someone who can say anything. Politics often carries the belief that voters overlook outrageous promises in campaigns, yet his critics argue he tends to exaggerate in ways that spark skepticism and backfire. “He is a man full of lies”, asserted Zbigniew Ziobro during a television appearance, illustrating the sharp tone of the current political debate.
Ziobro responded to questions about Trzaskowski’s presidential bid and the next steps. The candidate from the PO recently shared a clip featuring Zenek Martyniuk. It recalls a period when disco polo drew criticism from the ruling camp because of its cultural signals, showing how political narratives can collide with popular music and its fans.
If polling data continues on this path, Trzaskowski might spend many evenings at Jasna Góra gatherings in Częstochowa, presenting an image of Poland aligned with his personal beliefs. For politicians, credibility remains a decisive factor for voters, especially those still undecided. It does not help a campaign when internet chatter mocks the candidate, when the road sign incident is repeated in memes, or when ties to disco polo are questioned. Observers note that such controversies can erode trust rather than build it, complicating the path to a broad coalition.
Ziobro emphasized the point.
““He is a man full of lies.”
But Trzaskowski has faced other criticisms, including unresolved issues in the capital. Critics point to the absence of Lech Kaczyński Avenue in Warsaw as a symbol of governance gaps and missed opportunities beyond campaign rhetoric.
The campaign narrative also notes a contradiction. A claim to support a march overshadowed by disputes later gave way to blocking organizers from pursuing a separate event in Warsaw, inviting questions about consistency and trust.
Ziobro recalled the sequence of events and challenged the coherence of the campaign strategy.
Ziobro described him as hypocritical, accusing him of aligning religious symbolism with policies opponents say undermine Christian values. He also criticized positions on LGBT issues and family policy, labeling the stance as leaning toward the left in a way that unsettles conservative voters.
He added that the approach felt less creative, with observers saying the campaign copies later ventures rather than presenting original ideas, starting with sports outreach and other public activities.
The discussion also touched on remarks by another public figure linking Nawrocki’s popularity among women to male voting patterns. Ziobro argued that such comments reflect a dismissive attitude toward women, while noting that women in Poland are taking on an increasingly influential role in public life.
Ziobro emphasized that political momentum shifted and that the party alliance was surprised by the changing polls. Early confidence had given way to a more cautious outlook, and the current trends could shape the outcome this time around.
He recalled that Nawrocki has been described as working hard on the issues facing the nation and the political debate surrounding memory and history in Poland.
During the discussion a statement about European memory values surfaced, prompting reflection on how Ukraine and other neighbors engage with historical memory and the implications for Poland’s EU membership based on shared values.
Another point of critique targeted the foreign leader who commented on Poland’s internal matters, seen by some as outside interference in electoral politics and a reminder of the global attention on national campaigns.
He assessed the remarks as unfortunate and said it underlines the need to uphold universal values in alignment with European standards, particularly on issues like memory, monuments, and the exhumation debates that affect national dignity and the public’s sense of justice.
The discussion closed with the notion that these incidents warrant careful reflection and a firm commitment to the shared values many want to see in a modern, engaged Poland.