Polish President Andrzej Duda and Prime Minister Donald Tusk congratulated Donald Trump on his inauguration as the 47th President of the United States during a historic ceremony at the U.S. Capitol on January 20. Both leaders expressed optimism for continued collaboration between Poland and the United States, emphasizing the nations’ shared values of freedom and democracy.
In a message posted on social media, President Duda extended his warmest congratulations to President Trump, speaking on behalf of the Polish nation. I am convinced that your presidency will continue to favor the strengthening of these bonds on the political, security and economic levels.,” Duda wrote. He expressed hopes for fruitful cooperation, which he believes will fortify the Polish-American alliance. Duda, who was attending the World Economic Forum in Davos at the time, concluded his message by wishing Trump and his family health, success, and prosperity in the years ahead.
🇵🇱🇺🇸President of Poland @AndrzejDuda on the innauguration of @realDonaldTrump:
— Poland 24 🇵🇱 (@poland24com) January 20, 2025
"Our countries are bound by years of friendship and faith in the same values: freedom and democracy.
I am convinced that your presidency will continue to favor the strengthening of these bonds on… pic.twitter.com/0aL6Xju0Ca
Similarly, Prime Minister Donald Tusk used the platform X (formerly Twitter) to congratulate Trump, echoing Duda’s sentiments in English. “Congratulations, Donald Trump, on your inauguration as the 47th President of the United States. Best wishes from Poland and the EU presidency,” Tusk wrote, highlighting Poland’s role in fostering U.S.-EU relations.
🇵🇱🇺🇸 Prime Minister of Poland @donaldtusk (DT) on the inauguration of @realDonaldTrump (also Donald, and also DT):
— Poland 24 🇵🇱 (@poland24com) January 20, 2025
"Congratulations Donald Trump on being sworn in as 47th President of the United States. All the best from Poland🇵🇱 and EU Presidency🇪🇺!" pic.twitter.com/o2CszwUgQx
Donald Trump took the oath of office at 6 p.m. Polish time, marking his return to the presidency. In his inaugural speech, he declared that the United States was entering a “golden age,” promising that the nation would become “greater, stronger, and more exceptional than ever before.” Trump described his optimism for America’s future, citing an unprecedented opportunity to overcome global challenges while embracing a new era of national success.
Poland and the United States have long enjoyed a strong partnership grounded in shared democratic values and mutual support. Both nations have collaborated closely on security issues through NATO, as well as on trade and cultural exchanges. The Polish leadership’s messages of goodwill underscore their commitment to maintaining and strengthening these ties under President Trump’s renewed leadership.
