Polish icon Lech Wałęsa slams Trump victory as 'a disgrace for the world'

Former Polish President and Solidarity leader Lech Wałęsa shared his thoughts on the outcome of the U.S. election.

Former Polish President Lech Wałęsa comments on the U.S. election results. The photo was taken on October 18, 2024, during the 13th European Forum for New Ideas (EFNI) in Sopot, Poland, by the Baltic Sea.

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In a statement to the Polish state news agency PAP, he described the election of Donald Trump as "a terrible example for the United States and the world," calling it a "disgrace" and a "bad example for upbringing."

Wałęsa questioned how someone with such a questionable background and actions could be elected as the leader of the country, adding, "It’s a disgrace for the world."

He also noted that historically, the United States had set a positive example for the world, but this time, it was "something unbelievable."

Wałęsa expressed doubts about the potential consequences of Trump's victory for the West, NATO, and Ukraine, emphasizing that with Trump’s character and track record, it is hard to predict anything positive.

He questioned whether a presidency based on such questionable actions could serve as a good example for society.

According to the Associated Press, on November 6, 2024, Trump secured 277 electoral votes, seven more than the required minimum, while Democratic candidate Kamala Harris currently holds 224 electoral votes.

Presidential results From ⁦The Associated Press (AP)⁩.

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