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Public figures condemn online abuse of Polish president-elect’s daughter

05.06.2025 12:30
Public figures in Poland have condemned a wave of online abuse targeting the 7-year-old daughter of President-elect Karol Nawrocki, following her appearance alongside him on election night.
Since 7-year-old Kasia (left), daughter of Polands president-elect, appeared alongside her father on election night, she has become the target of online criticismprompting a wave of support from her mother, celebrities and politicians across the spectrum.
Since 7-year-old Kasia (left), daughter of Poland’s president-elect, appeared alongside her father on election night, she has become the target of online criticism—prompting a wave of support from her mother, celebrities and politicians across the spectrum.Photo: PAP/Leszek Szymański/FOTON Instagtam/@marta_nawrocka_/@thegirlwhofellonearth/@katarzynagrochola_official/@karolinamalinowska_official

Marta Nawrocka, the incoming first lady, shared a message on Instagram calling for empathy and stronger protection for children on social media.

"The heart of every parent beats for their children," she wrote. "A child’s smile, joy, and carefreeness are the most beautiful gifts in life."

Photo: Instagtam/@marta_nawrocka_ Photo: Instagtam/@marta_nawrocka_

'Words can hurt'

"Let’s pause and remember how words can hurt," she added. "Every child deserves to grow up in a world filled with love and acceptance."

She ended the post with a message of support for her three children—Daniel, Antek and Kasia—writing: "Kasia sends a heart to everyone."

Showbiz, media figures speak out

Actress and visual artist Matylda Damięcka, known for her satirical and socially engaged illustrations, shared a drawing of Kasia smiling, along with a message promoting peace and understanding.

Photo: Instagram/Matylda Damięcka @thegirlwhofellonearth Photo: Instagram/Matylda Damięcka @thegirlwhofellonearth

In a separate post, Damięcka criticized what she described as the hypocrisy of some public reactions and called on adults to keep children out of political conflict.

Author Katarzyna Grochola said no child should face such treatment, regardless of their parents’ political affiliations.

Photo: Instagram//@katarzynagrochola_official Photo: Instagram//@katarzynagrochola_official

Journalist Karolina Korwin-Piotrowska and model Karolina Malinowska, a mother of three, also condemned the attacks and stressed the importance of shielding children from hate, particularly online.

Model and certified psychologist Karolina Malinowska, mother of three sons, stood up in defense of the president-elect's harrassed daughter.
Model and psychologist Karolina Malinowska, a mother of three sons, stood up in defense of the president-elect's daughter. Photo: FOTON/PAP/@karolinamalinowska_official

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