Mateusz Morawiecki, erstwhile Prime Minister of Poland, and now president of the European Conservatives and Reformists (EKR), was at the heart of an different situation during his visit to Washington. His problems with entering the pre-inauguration rally by Donald Trump have echoed widely in the media, generating many questions about the organisation of the event and diplomatic protocol.
An extraordinary inauguration of Donald Trump's presidency
On Monday, the authoritative inauguration of Donald Trump's presidency will take place. Due to the cold weather conditions of the ceremony, traditionally held on the steps of the Capitol, it was moved into its interior. Trump and Vice president J.D. Vance will take an oath in the rotunda of Congress, which is an different situation – the last time akin changes took place in 1985, during Ronald Reagan's swearing-in at temperatures below -13 degrees Celsius.
Morawiecki's problems with entering the rally
On the eve of the inauguration, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump appeared at a rally at the Capital 1 Arena. Among those who wanted to participate in this event was Mateusz Morawiecki. According to Mikołaj Teperek, a videoblogger on American affairs, Morawiecki encountered difficulties in entering the rally.
According to the report, the erstwhile Polish Prime Minister tried to convince US National defender soldiers to let him in. The recording of this situation was rapidly announced by social media. Teperek described the event on his channel: “Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki was recorded erstwhile he tried to convince US National defender soldiers to let him into the pre-inauguration rally of Donald Trump, on which Connor McGregor, an MMA player, was allowed. The author of the video material claims that Morawiecki showed soldiers his website on Wikipedia to prove who he is.
Voices of criticism and questions about organization
The video triggered a wave of comments. Many observers stressed that this situation was incomprehensible and embarrassing for Polish diplomacy. "Who didn't get it? This situation is simply a shame: did Prime Minister Morawiecki receive an invitation to this or another event? In D.C. are held 2 centuries before and after the inaugural (19 and 20 January) in the same place in the Capital 1 arena. Why wasn't Morawiecki allowed in? Are the invitations coming through the embassy or any kind of office? Who's in charge? Morawiecki had the right to anticipate him to be admitted to the rally as VIP: erstwhile Prime Minister of an crucial allied country. It's a unusual situation. What do you think?" wrote 1 commentator on social media.
Diplomacy in hard Times
Morawiecki's problems with the entry to the rally of Donald Trump rise questions about the organisation of events involving global guests and about the effectiveness of Polish diplomacy in the United States. Has there been a misunderstanding or has the erstwhile Prime Minister not been decently notified? This situation shows the importance of precise planning and coordination of the protocol in relations between countries, especially in the context of specified prestigious events.
An event with Mateusz Morawiecki, despite its awkwardness, can be a lesson to the future for Polish representatives abroad. Diplomatic cooperation and organisational diligence are key to avoiding akin situations.
PMM @MorawieckiM was recorded erstwhile he tried to convince US National defender soldiers to let him into the pre-inauguration rally of Donald Trump, on which for example Connor McGregor, an MMA player, was allowed. The video author claims that Morawiecki showed... pic.twitter.com/Gbq0pDtwec
— Mikołaj Teperek (@MikolayVonskyT) January 20, 2025
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"He showed his website on Wikipedia". Morawiecki had problem entering Trump rally
