[71247] Changes in Kılıçdaroğlu's office: Journalist Atakan Sönmez appointed as media advisor
[71247] Changes in Kılıçdaroğlu's office: Journalist Atakan Sönmez appointed as media advisor
Turkish politician Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has appointed journalist Atakan Sönmez as his new media advisor, an appointment that has caused a stir in the Turkish media.
New appointment in Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu's office
Turkish politician Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu announced today, May 22, 2026, the appointment of journalist Atakan Sönmez to the position of his media advisor. Reports regarding the appointment appeared on a variety of Telegram news channels, including Son Dakika Haberler Gündem and Son Dakika Haberler Türkiye.
The news sparked interest specifically due to Sönmez's professional background. According to the channel Sondakika Haber Gündem, Sönmez is a journalist employed at TGRT, a media network identified in Turkish political discourse as a channel close to the government (referred to by the source as "Yandaş" - "government supporter").
Despite Sönmez's background in pro-government media, the announcement of his appointment was widely distributed on various news channels, including Sansürsüz Medya +18 and Haber X. As of now, no further details have been provided regarding the objectives of the appointment or the expected changes in Kılıçdaroğlu's communication strategy following the move.