E.Masiulis claims in his book that he received a request from current President Gitanas Nausėda, when he was a minister, to help employ Nausėda's nephew, a claim that the President's office denies as false.
E.Masiulis, a former transport minister in Lithuania, reveals in his new book that during his tenure, President Gitanas Nausėda, who was then an advisor at SEB Bank, had asked for his assistance in securing a job for his nephew. This claim has provoked a strong denial from the Presidential Office, which categorized it as a lie. Ridas Jasiulionis, the spokesperson for the President, stated that this response is the extent of what the President can say about allegations made by a former politician who has been convicted of corruption and is currently serving a sentence.
Masiulis responded to the President's denial with skepticism, rhetorically questioning the existence of both the nephew and the fence around the Presidential residence, which he suggests have similarly disappeared. He emphasizes that the reactions from the figures mentioned in his book were both predictable and natural. The controversy highlights ongoing tensions in Lithuanian politics and public discourse, particularly concerning past administrations and corruption allegations.
With the first print run of his book having nearly sold out, Masiulis indicates that there may soon be a second edition, and possibly a third. This suggests that there is significant public interest in the narrative he presents. Given the sensitive nature of the allegations involving a sitting president and the notion of accountability in governance, the book is likely to spark discussions not only regarding personal conduct but also systemic issues in Lithuanian politics.
