The earthquake in Turkey could have political aftershocks | WWNO

The earthquake in Turkey could have political aftershocks Published February 11, 2023 at 4:34 PM CST MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: While the main focus in the disaster zone in Syria and Turkey is to try and rescue people and help the survivors, increasingly, some in Turkey are questioning the leadership of the country's longtime president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Given Turkey's history with earthquakes, critics are asking if his government did enough to prepare beforehand and if the response has been too slow or off the mark in the days since. Those questions are particularly important for Erdogan as he is seeking re-election and could face voters as early as May. More:The earthquake in Turkey could have political aftershocks | WWNO