Donald Trump's claimed victory in the U.S. presidential election dominated Turkish media. President Erdoğan congratulated Trump, referring to him as "my friend." The aftermath of trustee appointments to DEM Party-led municipalities continued to unfold, with protests entering their third day in Batman. CHP leader Özgür Özel criticized the appointments and offered self-criticism regarding recent party events. The detention of Esenyurt Mayor Ahmet Özer remained a focal point, with his appeal against detention rejected. In Kyrgyzstan, Emine Erdoğan opened the Bilim Bishkek Innovation Center. Domestic issues included discussions on cybersecurity, retirement models, and a controversial circumcision incident. By evening, Erdoğan had arrived in Hungary, continuing his diplomatic engagements.
Throughout the day, Turkish media closely followed U.S. election developments, analyzing potential implications for Turkey-U.S. relations.