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Turkish Outrage Over Photo Depicting Erdogan's 'Arrest' by DEA

Published January 5, 2026, 07:12
Turkish Outrage Over Photo Depicting Erdogan's 'Arrest' by DEA

A post by Greek lawyer Faios Kranidiotis on X (formerly Twitter) has sparked outrage in Turkey. The post, published on January 3, 2026, featured a photo of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan surrounded by DEA agents, with the caption "Next," implying a possible arrest. The post has garnered millions of views and thousands of comments, mainly from Turkish users, who expressed anger, irony, and a defensive stance. Many characterized the post as psychological warfare from Greece, referencing historical events. Turkish users and journalists commented on the reaction, highlighting the strong sense of defense displayed by Turkish citizens. The post has ignited a widespread discussion on Turkish social media.