President Donald Trump welcomed Polish presidential candidate Karol Nawrocki to the Oval Office

The May 1, 2025, meeting was a major boost for Nawrocki’s campaign.

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The White House: Discussions focused on security, energy, and U.S.-Poland cooperation.

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Wikipedia: Nawrocki, a historian, leads Poland’s Institute of National Remembrance.

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Polish media on X called the visit a “game changer.”

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Trump’s support strengthens Nawrocki’s conservative candidacy.

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Poland’s presidential election is set for May 18, 2025.

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Nawrocki held a press conference at the White House at 9 PM.

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