Trump and Polish President Duda meet in Pennsylvania this Sunday

Donald Trump and Polish President Andrzej Duda are set to attend an event in Pennsylvania this Sunday, aiming to engage with the Polish-American community. This event is significant as Pennsylvania has a large Polish-American population, which both Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are vying for in the upcoming presidential election. Duda's office has indicated that a meeting between the two leaders is likely, contingent on Trump's attendance at the unveiling of a monument to the Solidarity movement following a Roman Catholic Mass at a Polish shrine. The political landscape in Pennsylvania is competitive, with Trump having won the state in 2016, while Biden secured it in 2020. During a recent debate, Harris criticized Trump’s stance on U.S. support for Ukraine, framing it as a threat to Poland's security. This backdrop highlights the importance of Polish-American votes in the election, making the meeting between Trump and Duda particularly noteworthy. Duda has previously expressed admiration for Trump, and their relationship has been characterized by mutual support. In 2020, Trump hosted Duda at the White House, which was seen as beneficial for Duda's reelection campaign. Duda's office has emphasized the importance of maintaining strong ties with the U.S., regardless of the administration in power, reflecting Poland's strategic interests in the region. As Duda prepares for the United Nations General Assembly next week, his attendance in Pennsylvania underscores the ongoing diplomatic efforts between Poland and the U.S. The potential meeting with Trump could further solidify their alliance and influence Polish-American voters ahead of the election.