Trump cancelling Poland trip is a blow for ruling populists

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — President Donald Trump’s decision to cancel a planned trip to Poland to deal with a hurricane comes as a sharp blow to Poland’s populist government, which had been counting on the visit for a boost ahead of October elections.
Trump is instead sending Vice President Mike Pence to observances Sunday marking the start of World War II. He announced late Thursday that it was “very important” to stay home to deal with Hurricane Dorian, which is predi