Statement from Zafer Şahin regarding CNN Türk: It has absolutely nothing to do with it
Journalist Zafer Şahin reacted to reports circulating on social media claiming that he is 'protesting CNN Türk and will no longer appear on the channel.'
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Not by journalistscloseto the AKP,butby theirdeputiesinsteaditshould be explainedanddefendedas itis necessaryregarding the claimsfollowing the statements, the program he is a commentator on decided to le ave the program journalist Zafer Şahin, in astatement hemaderegardingtheand differe directions were takenby stat ing this, he made a new statement.
Sahin stated that his protest was limited only to the program in question and wasstatingthat he has no issues whatsoever with the channelandthatthese claimsarebaseless.stated clearly:
"Social mediahas a dangerous tendency to takeevery issue out ofcontext and twist it in a differentdirection...
It is completely aThe decision I made in response to the article has absolutely nothing to do with CNN Türk television. It has no connection whatsoever.
CNN Türk is a platform in this country where pluralism and every kind of opinion finds a voice.is Turkey's most-watched news channel.
And I am happy to say that I am a part of this channel. I am sorry that a personal grievance I experienced was misunderstood. I am sorry.
TakThe decision I made is only regarding one program.This is nothing more than that.I felt the need to make this statement to put an end to the discussion that has dragged on too long.Best regards......"
Social media has a dangerous tendency to take every issue out of context and pull it in a different direction...
— Zafer Şahin (@zafersahin06) December 26, 2025
The decision I made entirely as a reaction to a column has absolutely nothing to do with CNN Türk television.
CNN Türk is a platform in this country for pluralism, for every kind of idea...