The morning began with a 4.2 magnitude earthquake in Gümüşhane, while nationwide discussions continued about detained students and Mayor İmamoğlu. By midday, attention shifted to Justice Minister Tunç suggesting that house arrest might be appropriate for İBB Secretary General Mahir Polat, who was indeed released to house arrest by early afternoon.
The "cunta" controversy intensified as Erdoğan targeted İsmet İnönü in his comments while CHP leader Özgür Özel escalated tensions, directly calling Erdoğan both a "cuntacı" (junta member) and "the head of the junta" during an evening rally in Şişli where protestors had gathered against trustee appointments.
International economic tensions featured prominently as China raised tariffs to 84%, followed by Trump increasing levies to 125%. Erdoğan claimed Turkey would be "less affected" by this "severe storm."
Meanwhile, DEM Party representatives Önder and Buldan were set to meet Erdoğan tomorrow at the Presidential Palace.