President Recep Tayyip Erdogan initially rose to power with the backing of preacher Fethullah Gulen, who provided vital support through a vast network of followers in key institutions.
The relationship soured over time, particularly after Gulenist prosecutors began investigating Erdogan’s government for corruption, prompting Erdogan to label it as a judicial coup and retaliate.
The rivalry between Erdogan and Gulen escalated significantly when a coup attempt linked to Gulen's followers occurred in July 2016, leading to a violent confrontation.
Ultimately, Erdogan managed to suppress the coup attempt, consolidating his power further by leveraging military and intelligence support to arrest the coup leaders.
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