Coverage of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s son, Bilal Erdoğan, in pro-government media has increased sharply in early 2026, coinciding with growing discussion—both domestically and internationally—about post-Erdoğan leadership scenarios within the ruling AK Party. Pro-government Turkish media outlets have dramatically expanded their coverage of Bilal Erdoğan, the son of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, in the opening … Continue reading Media Ombudsman: Media Coverage of Erdoğan’s Son Surges as Succession Debate Quietly Intensifies