Karol Nawrocki's different motion during the presidential debate triggered an avalanche of comments. Now the candidate supported by the PiS invites Rafał Trzaskowski for joint medical research. He wants to prove that he has nothing to hide – and that his rival should besides open up.
Controversial scene from the debate
During the Friday presidential debate Karol Nawrocki, president of the Institute of National Memory and candidate supported by Law and JusticeHe made a motion that immediately attracted the attention of the public. Cameras recorded a minute erstwhile a politician puts something in his mouth, simultaneously covering his face with his hand.
The video was rapidly broadcast by social media. Speculation on Nawrocki's behavior – from the explanation of drug usage to more controversial suspicions – led his staff to authoritative explanations.
“It was a dream to stay awake”
The situation commented Paweł ChiefernakerNawrocki's chief of staff. On platform X he wrote:
“I will solve this mystery: it was a dream (Karol Nawrocki himself calls it nicotine gum) to stay awake during the tirade of Rafał Trzaskowski. And those who have any unhealthy suggestions, we invitation you to open fitness and wellness tests.”
A akin version was presented by Nawrocki himself on the air RMF FM. – "These are nicotine bags. erstwhile I listened to what Rafał Trzaskowski said, as he repeats: 'I, myself, me, PiS, PiS, PiS, PiS', I took a nicotine bag' He explained.
Public investigating with Trzaskowski?
In consequence to Nawrocki's speculations, he decided to decision decisively. He invited Rafał Trzaskowski and the closest co-workers of both candidates to joint medical testsincluding the presence of drugs and another substances in organisms.
– "Public opinion has the right to know. I think this is simply a good time to show the wellness position and the presence of any substances in our organisms” said Nawrocki in an interview with Krzysztof Ziemec.
He proposed that research took place in WarsawWhere both candidates will be staying soon. – "I'll make it. Paweł Sziernaker will talk to Mrs Wioletta Paprocka, chief of staff of Rafał Trzaskowski.” – announced the PiS candidate.
"I am not in favour of legalising drugs"
In the context of the full situation, Nawrocki besides referred to his approach to drugs. – “I am not in favour of legalising drugs, I am not in favour of it, I will not participate” He stressed. At the same time, he pointed out that he had ‘freedom approach’in another areas of social life.
Symbolic meaning and political context
The invitation to joint medical tests is symbolic but besides is part of Nawrocki staff strategywho in fresh weeks has tried to show the candidate as a transparent individual ready for verification and confrontation.
It is worth noting that decision to carry out tests, even if it is not accepted by the staff of Trzaskovsky, it can service as a tool of political pressure, indicating Nawrocki's readiness to "clean the atmosphere" around candidates.
What's next?
Right now. No consequence by Rafał Trzaskowski On this different proposal. In a run where all motion and reaction are important, the decision of the president of Warsaw may be of crucial image significance.
It is surely expected that the subject of wellness tests and the usage of nicotine bags will be present in the media for a long time. Will Trzaskowski decide to survey together? Will he treat the proposal as a political theatre? The answer to these questions may affect the end of the run before the elections on June 1.
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