The Republican People's Party (CHP) held a series of rallies under the banner "Millet İradesine Sahip Çıkıyor" (Protecting the Will of the Nation) in Amasya and Sancaktepe in early July 2025. CHP Chairman Özgür Özel criticized President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the ruling AKP, accusing them of mismanaging public funds and neglecting the needs of citizens. Özel highlighted the contrast between the luxurious presidential fleet, including one of the world's seven most luxurious airplanes known as the "Flying Palace," and the lack of essential resources such as firefighting aircraft. He also challenged Erdoğan's claims of repeatedly defeating the opposition, asserting that Erdoğan was defeated in the last election. At the Sancaktepe rally, Özel mocked Erdoğan for lacking university friends and attacked his credentials, prompting chants of "Diplomasız Erdoğan" (Diploma-less Erdoğan). Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, also affiliated with CHP, condemned politically motivated investigations against opposition figures and stated that those in power are the ones who need to justify themselves before the public. These events reflect ongoing political tensions ahead of upcoming elections, with opposition leaders calling for change and criticizing the current administration's governance and accountability.