Romanian President Nicușor Dan defended the head of the Romanian Protection and Prevention Service (SPP), Lucian Pahonțu, during a press conference in Chișinău. This followed reports raising questions about Pahonțu's conduct. Dan criticized the investigative journalism group Recorder for their reporting on the matter. His statements sparked significant negative reactions and a wave of criticism on his official Facebook page. Users expressed outrage over his defense of Pahonțu and his criticism of the media. The controversy centers on allegations regarding the SPP chief and the president’s public support for him. The situation highlights growing tensions between the presidency, the media, and public opinion in Romania.