President Erdoğan's imprisonment of Istanbul Mayor İmamoğlu has sparked national protests, indicating significant public support against Erdoğan's increasing authoritarianism. Thousands rallied in Istanbul, alongside a surge of nearly 15 million votes supporting İmamoğlu in party primaries, highlighting his status as a formidable opposition leader ahead of upcoming elections. Analysts suggest Erdoğan'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.
“The timing of Erdoğan's targeting of İmamoğlu has everything to do with the return of U.S. President Donald Trump to the international scene.”
“Tens of thousands marched and clashed with riot police after fresh protests erupted Sunday…following the court's actions against İmamoğlu.”
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