Imamoğlu's harsh words for TRT after court hearing: 'May the money of 86 million be forbidden to you'
Ekrem Imamoğlu reacted sharply to TRT following the third day of the trial opened as part of the investigation into the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality. Stating that the allegations against him were presented as if they were true, Imamoğlu said, "I condemn TRT, which continues to act immorally with the nation's money. May the money of 86 million be forbidden to you."
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The third day of the hearing in the case opened as part of the investigation into the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality has concluded.
Following the hearing, Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Mayor and Republican People's Party presidential candidate Ekrem Imamoğlu made statements.
"I HEAR THE DISINFORMATION SPREAD BY TRT"
Ekrem Imamoğlu reacted to the situation, stating that the allegations made against him were being served to the public as if they were true.
Imamoğlu used the following expressions in his statement:
"All the allegations are baseless. They will all be debunked one by one, you will see. I hear the disinformation spread by TRT."
SHARP REACTION TO TRT
Imamoğlu continued his criticism by reminding that TRT is an institution financed by public resources.
Criticizing TRT's broadcasting policy, Imamoğlu said the following:
"I condemn TRT, which continues to act immorally with the nation's money. May it be forbidden to those who make this decision with the nation's money."
TRT'S NEWS COVERAGE SPARKS DEBATE
On the other hand, the way TRT, the public broadcaster, reported on the allegations against Ekrem Imamoğlu has become a subject of public debate.
The fact that TRT Haber, which is financed by the taxes of 86 million citizens, presented the allegations against Imamoğlu as if they were finalized, and also began to respond to criticisms directed at these allegations, has caused reactions.