Scandalous gaffe on CNN Türk: 'The Great Offensive took place under Erdoğan's command'

During AKP Chairman and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's visit to Anıtkabir for the August 30 Victory Day, a CNN Türk reporter's statement that "The Great Offensive took place under the command of President Erdoğan" sparked controversy. Future Party member Selçuk Özdağ shared the live broadcast and reacted by asking, "Will CNN TÜRK make a statement? Or will they just ignore it?"

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Scandalous gaffe on CNN Türk: 'The Great Offensive took place under Erdoğan's command'

AKP Chairman and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan visited Anıtkabir, the final resting place of the founder of the Republic of Turkey, Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, as part of the official ceremonies held for the August 30 Victory Day.

REPORTER'S GAFFE DURING LIVE BROADCAST BECOMES A TALKING POINT

As the visit was being broadcast live on CNN Türk, a remarkable gaffe by the reporter caused a major stir on social media. During the ceremony attended by Erdoğan, the expressions used while describing the historical significance of the Great Offensive drew backlash.

"UNDER THE COMMAND OF PRESIDENT ERDOĞAN..." STATEMENT SPARKS DEBATE

While describing the historical process, the reporter used the following words:

"After the ammunition levels and troop levels at the front were brought to an ideal point, the Great Offensive took place directly under the command of President Erdoğan."

REACTION FROM SELÇUK ÖZDAĞ

Future Party member Selçuk Özdağ reacted by sharing the live broadcast in question on his social media account. Özdağ stated, "Will CNN TÜRK make a statement? Or will they just ignore it? Let's listen carefully..."

Will CNN TÜRK make a statement? Or will they just ignore it? Let's listen carefully... pic.twitter.com/l8TbmiSBWd
— Selçuk ÖZDAĞ (@selcukozdag) August 31, 2025