Archive · 12 Dec 2025
Polish Senator's Attempt to Remove Journalist's Mic Sparks Outrage
A Polish senator named Wojciech Skurkiewicz got into an argument with a journalist named Justyna Dobrosz-Oracz in the Polish parliament.
The senator tried to turn off or grab the journalist's microphone, which was attached to her jacket.
The journalist told him not to touch her, and the incident was caught on video.
Many people on social media were upset and thought the senator's behavior was inappropriate and intimidating.
Some people defended the senator, saying the gesture was misunderstood.
The incident has sparked a debate about how politicians should treat journalists.
Polish senator Wojciech Skurkiewicz attempted to remove journalist Justyna Dobrosz-Oracz's lapel mic during a heated exchange in the Polish Sejm.
The incident occurred on December 11, 2025, during a discussion about Poland's role in potential peace negotiations for the war in Ukraine.
The journalist told the senator not to touch her, and the altercation was captured on video.
The incident has sparked public outcry and raised questions about press freedom and political accountability.
Social media reactions were mixed, with some condemning the senator's behavior and others defending him.
- Who
- Polish senator Wojciech Skurkiewicz and journalist Justyna Dobrosz-Oracz
- What
- A heated altercation where the senator attempted to remove the journalist's lapel mic
- When
- December 11, 2025
- Where
- In the corridors of the Polish Sejm (parliament's lower house)
- Why
- The discussion escalated during a debate about Poland's role in potential peace negotiations for the war in Ukraine
- Date
- December 11, 2025
- Location
- Polish Sejm (parliament's lower house)
- Journalist
- Justyna Dobrosz-Oracz (TVP Info)
- Senator
- Wojciech Skurkiewicz (Law and Justice party)
- Topic of Discussion
- Poland's involvement in potential peace negotiations for the war in Ukraine
- Action
- Senator attempted to turn off or grab journalist's lapel mic
- Public Reaction
- Mixed; some condemned the behavior, others defended the senator
