Polish Politicians Fall for Fake Tweet Mocking PiS Voters

A recent incident involving a fake social media post has drawn criticism from Polish MP Jan Kanthak. The post, falsely attributed to newly appointed government spokesperson Adam Szłapka, stated that Szłapka would "explain to the uneducated Law and Justice (PiS) electorate why life is better under the Civic Coalition government." The fake tweet gained traction when it was reportedly liked by Finance Minister Andrzej Domański and retweeted by MP Witold Zembaczyński, leading to accusations that ruling party politicians genuinely hold such views about opposition voters and lack discernment. MP Kanthak, in a video commentary, highlighted the incident, emphasizing how the fake post "beautifully exposes the thinking of Civic Platform politicians." He questioned how high-ranking officials could fall for such an obvious trap, suggesting it reveals their true perception of the PiS electorate. The event has sparked debate online regarding political communication and the perception of voters by elected officials.