Poland Elects Nawrocki as President Amidst Tighter US Relations

Following the vote count, Nawrocki secured 50.9 percent of the vote. His opponent, the liberal mayor of Warsaw, Rafal Trzaskowski, received 49.1 percent. Both candidates initially claimed victory before the official results were announced. Nawrocki, a 42-year-old historian, is supported by former U.S. President Donald Trump. He advocates for a stricter policy regarding support for Ukraine. U.S. flags were often seen at Nawrocki's rallies, reflecting his supporters' hopes for stronger ties with the United States. The first round of elections occurred on May 18. Subsequent polls indicated a close race between the two candidates. Nawrocki succeeds Andrzej Duda, who was also backed by the Law and Justice (PIS) party. In Poland, the president serves a five-year term.