Despite facing various challenges, Nawrocki continues to resonate with the conservative, nationalist, and religious voter base that forms the core of the Law and Justice (PiS) party’s support.
Adriana, a 49-year-old teacher from Warsaw, expressed dissatisfaction with Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski’s leadership since he took office in 2018.
“Nawrocki holds values similar to mine—Christian and Catholic. Even if I don’t agree with everything he says, at least I know where he stands. With Trzaskowski, it feels like his values could change at any time,” she said, requesting her last name not be published.
She also voiced concern about political balance in the country. “I don’t think all the power should be in the hands of the current government coalition. In my view, they’re doing a poor job running Poland.”
Challenging the Mayor
Tapping into these frustrations, Nawrocki frequently labels Trzaskowski as “Tusk’s deputy,” aiming to tie him to the national government’s policies on defense, security, and controversial EU decisions, particularly around immigration.
At a recent rally in Białystok, near the Belarusian border, Nawrocki declared, “I say no to immigrant integration centers. I want deportation centers!” His remarks were met with strong reactions, underscoring the sharpened rhetoric of his campaign.
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