Turkish Influence Operations in the U.S. Uncovered by Investigative Reporter
Dissident Turkish investigative reporter Abdullah Bozkurt has revealed extensive lobbying and influence operations by Turkey within the United States. According to Bozkurt, Turkey has developed a sophisticated network of registered agents, legal advisers, political consultants, and public relations firms to shape U.S. perceptions of Ankara's policies. These activities are documented under the Foreign Intelligence Registration Act (FARA), which mandates foreign entities to disclose their lobbying activities to the U.S. Department of Justice. Bozkurt's findings indicate that Turkey retained 105 U.S. lobbying firms between 2001 and 2021. Additionally, Turkey's influence extends to funding media operations and political lobbying, with significant financial flows from Turkish-linked entities to U.S. organizations. 
