Özgür Özel evaluated Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu's expression 'FETÖ remnants.' Özel said that Kılıçdaroğlu used these words by quoting slanders previously directed at him by TGRT and A Haber. Özel stated, "Mr. Kemal now embraces the slanders of those who previously accused him of 'working with FETÖ remnants.'" Özel also recalled TGRT's insults and slanders against mayors, saying, "They have been calling our friends 'thieves' with insults and slanders for a year. Look at the situation in Ankara, look at the tears in my eyes!" Meanwhile, Kılıçdaroğlu, in a speech in front of the CHP Headquarters, accused some mayors in the party of corruption and apologized to party members for not noticing individuals linked to the organization in time. Özel's statements were considered a harsh response to Kılıçdaroğlu's remarks. These developments within CHP indicate that the tension in the party continues.