Tudor Chirilă, către Nicușor Dan după interzicerea jurnalistului Ovidiu Vanghele la Cotroceni: „Pe mineri când îi chemați?”

Tudor Chirilă criticized Nicușor Dan for banning journalist Ovidiu Vanghele from Cotroceni, calling it an abuse of power. Chirilă expressed disappointment over Dan's actions, suggesting they undermine democracy and freedom of expression. He argued that if Vanghele had a larger following, the president would not have dared to impose such a ban. Chirilă hopes Dan will not be re-elected and sarcastically asked when he would call in miners, referencing past political actions. The decision has drawn backlash from civil society organizations, which deem it illegal and a violation of constitutional rights.