President ErdoÄan's imprisonment of Istanbul Mayor Ä°mamoÄlu has sparked national protests, indicating significant public support against ErdoÄan's increasing authoritarianism. Thousands rallied in Istanbul, alongside a surge of nearly 15 million votes supporting Ä°mamoÄlu in party primaries, highlighting his status as a formidable opposition leader ahead of upcoming elections. Analysts suggest ErdoÄan's actions are a strategic move related to international shifts, particularly with Donald Trump's resurgence in global politics, as he seeks to consolidate power and diminish democratic institutions in Turkey.
âThe timing of ErdoÄan's targeting of Ä°mamoÄlu has everything to do with the return of U.S. President Donald Trump to the international scene.â
âTens of thousands marched and clashed with riot police after fresh protests erupted Sundayâ¦following the court's actions against Ä°mamoÄlu.â
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