The real meaning of US Ambassador to Ankara Barrack's statements: Bartu Soral and Namık Tan evaluate

Starting his post with the words "Let me interpret this speech with my international experience," Bartu Soral, Deputy Chairman of the Victory Party responsible for Economy and Development, stated the following:

"PREPARE FOR A POLICY OF TOTAL SUBMISSION TO THE US BY TURKEY"

"The US Ambassador says; President Erdoğan sometimes leans toward Russia, buys S-400s, establishes relations with Hamas, etc. But in reality, Erdoğan has only one desire: 'legitimacy.' US President Trump is tired of these back-and-forth shifts. We will give Erdoğan the legitimacy he wants.

In other words; we will give full support to Erdoğan to maintain his power. We will make him look strong in domestic politics. He will be 'like a leader who gets what he wants.' Of course, we will also meet his foreign currency needs by sending hot money. Naturally, in return, he will meet our demands.

For example, he will not make any serious move against the PYD-YPG structure that we support together with Israel in Syria. The Kurdistan that Israel wants will be established. For this, everything that needs to be done in Turkey, including a new constitution, will be done.

In Cyprus, the Denktaş theses will give way to softening. Natural gas, etc., explorations will not be carried out in the Eastern Mediterranean... In return, the EU will also send warm messages to Turkey.

Yes, Ambassador Barrack is saying these things in essence. Time will tell what will happen, but I would say prepare for a policy of total submission to the US by Turkey."

"THE MESSAGE IN HIS MIND IS CLEAR"

Interpreting the notable statements in the interview of US Ambassador to Ankara Tom Barrack, retired ambassador and 28th term CHP Istanbul MP Namık Tan made the following comment on his social media account:

The US Ambassador to Ankara, in his interview with Tom Barrack, says in summary:

• Turkey is a democracy, but a bit authoritarian

• Trump made a clever move and gave Erdoğan what he needs most: "Legitimacy"

Tom Barrack's words actually summarize everything: The issue is legitimacy! In other words, the US knows how deep a legitimacy crisis Erdoğan is facing in Turkey. It knows this and uses it for its own interests. And it does so without hesitation to express it openly... Actually, the message is clear: it is as if the message "If you don't behave as I want, I will confront you with this weakness" is being given.

These statements, which came after Marco Rubio's "they are begging at our door" outburst, are a new act of the game Trump has been playing for years. Trump, who cornered Erdoğan yesterday with the threat of "I will destroy your economy," is now appearing on stage today with a message that is, in a way, "Turkey is under my control." But what is truly painful is that those who should protect the honor of our nation and the reputation of our country remain indifferent to this rudeness, and no one can raise their voice.

How can all this be possible? Because there is a government in Turkey whose shortcomings have now become obvious and whose weaknesses have deepened.

Our responsibility is to remind people of this reality. To re-establish a system that does not make Turkey dependent on the grace or mercy of others.

The US Ambassador to Ankara, Tom Barrack, says in summary in the interview below:
• Turkey is a democracy, but a bit authoritarian
• Trump made a clever move and gave Erdoğan what he needs most: "Legitimacy"

Tom Barrack's words actually summarize everything:… pic.twitter.com/Puw6G38BOW

— Namık Tan (@NamikTan) September 25, 2025

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