The morning began with new revelations about Nawrocki's past, including alleged participation in football hooligan "arranged fights" and a property transaction involving a sex offender. Media outlets reported competing polls showing a tight presidential race.
By midday, Polish F-16s intercepted a Russian SU-24 aircraft performing "dangerous maneuvers" over the Baltic Sea, escalating regional tensions following yesterday's warnings about the Baltic becoming "a place of confrontation."
International developments impacted Poland with Trump announcing 50% tariffs on EU goods starting June 1, and Lithuania reportedly preparing for potential conflict with Russia.
The evening was dominated by the presidential debate between Trzaskowski and Nawrocki. Sharp exchanges occurred over foreign funding allegations, with Trzaskowski declaring he "prefers Soros to Orbán." The debate climaxed when Nawrocki approached Trzaskowski with a photograph, making allegations about a "pedophile from Targówek." Post-debate analysis generally favored Trzaskowski's performance.