The article centers on a controversy surrounding Karol Nawrocki, a PiS (Law and Justice party) candidate for president of Poland, concerning a document detailing his commitment to the lifelong care of Jerzy Ż. This document contradicts previous claims by Nawrocki and his supporters, including Minister Przemysław Czarnek, who asserted that Nawrocki had no formal obligation to care for Jerzy Ż. A caregiver for Jerzy Ż. also states that Nawrocki did not provide care.
The article highlights the discrepancy between the disclosed document and official statements from the PiS party, including the party's leader Jarosław Kaczyński. Kaczyński accused journalists of manipulation and involvement of special services, reacting defensively against the accusations surrounding Nawrocki's actions. PiS attempted to deflect attention from the scandal onto Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski. However, the article underscores the growing unease within PiS about their handling of the situation, with some party members expressing concerns about the damage caused and the possibility of the affair influencing the election results.
Internal conflict within the party is suggested, with some members believing that the document's leak might be the result of an internal power struggle. Although officially, high-ranking PiS members stand by Nawrocki, these statements lack conviction.
The article reveals internal divisions within PiS and a growing concern among its members that this scandal will hurt Nawrocki's chances in the upcoming elections. The conflicting statements, lack of a coherent defense strategy, and emergence of conspiracy theories within the party itself demonstrate the severe impact of this scandal.