"In early May, when Poland's presidential election campaign was in full swing, US President Donald Trump received right-wing conservative presidential candidate Karol Nawrocki in the Oval Office. The two men posed together for a photo, which caused a sensation online, and Trump bade farewell to Nawrocki with the encouraging words "You will win." The support of his idol proved to be a boost for Nawrocki, who went on to narrowly win the election."
"Situated as it is on NATO's eastern flank and, therefore, on the front line in terms of the threat from Russia Poland does not rely solely on NATO's security guarantees, but also fosters a close, bilateral alliance with the USA. At a time when Washington's interest in Europe is waning, Warsaw hopes to secure the ongoing support of the Americans through good personal contacts and generous arms purchases."
"About 10,000 American soldiers are currently stationed in Poland. A US missile defense site for intercepting short-to-intermediate range ballistic missiles went into operation in Redzikowo in northern Poland in 2024. The Polish army has or will soon have American Apache helicopters, Abrams tanks and HIMARS rocket launchers. Warsaw is also waiting to take delivery of 32 F-35 fighter jets."
Karol Nawrocki received visible encouragement from US President Donald Trump during the campaign and narrowly won the presidency. He will visit Washington with a primary focus on security policy and strengthening bilateral defence cooperation. Poland sits on NATO's eastern flank facing the Russian threat and maintains about 10,000 US troops and a missile defence site in Redzikowo. The Polish military is acquiring American Apaches, Abrams tanks, HIMARS launchers and 32 F-35 jets. Warsaw seeks continued US support through close personal contacts and arms purchases as US interest in Europe wanes. Domestic friction exists with Prime Minister Donald Tusk, and the president has vetoed seven government bills.
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