CHP Youth Branch President Cem Aydın's morning detention set off a chain of investigations targeting opposition figures. By afternoon, Zafer Party leader Ümit Özdağ was also detained, while prosecutors announced investigations against social media users who shared similar posts.
Trump's inauguration for his second term dominated international coverage, with Erdogan emphasizing the importance of maintaining friendship with the returning US president. Netanyahu expressed anticipation for renewed cooperation.
Slovak Prime Minister Fico's Ankara visit resulted in three bilateral agreements, with the Slovak leader praising Erdogan as "a major international actor." The government maintained pressure on municipalities, with new investigations targeting İmamoğlu and continued scrutiny of school administrators over graduation ceremonies.
Evening brought news of former Esenyurt Mayor Ahmet Özer facing additional detention requests, while reports emerged of Iran sentencing to death a rapper previously deported from Turkey.