Indonesian President Prabowo caught on hot mic asking President Donald Trump for meeting with Eric Trump – Reuters

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto was overheard on a live microphone asking President Donald Trump if he could meet with Trump’s son, Eric Trump, in a private exchange following a Gaza-focused summit in Egypt on Monday.

The conversation took place shortly after President Trump delivered remarks to world leaders gathered in the resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh to discuss the recently announced Gaza ceasefire agreement. Prabowo and Trump appeared unaware that microphones near the podium were still live as they spoke.

Video and audio of the exchange show Prabowo referring to a region that is “not safe, security-wise” before asking Trump: “Can I meet Eric?” Trump responds, “I’ll have Eric call. Should I do that? He’s such a good boy. I’ll have Eric call.”

Prabowo then mentions the name “Hary” and says, “We’ll look for a better place,” to which Trump repeats, “I’ll have Eric call you.” Prabowo adds, “Eric or Don Jr.”

Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. both serve as executive vice presidents of the Trump Organization, which operates a range of real estate, hospitality and blockchain ventures worldwide.

It was not clear from the audio whether the conversation related to Trump Organization business, personal matters, or diplomatic issues. The White House, Prabowo’s office, Indonesia’s foreign ministry, and the Trump Organization’s Indonesian business partner MNC Group did not respond to requests for comment.

The reference to “Hary” is believed to refer to Hary Tanoesoedibjo, the founder and executive chairman of Indonesia’s MNC conglomerate. Hary is a long-time partner of the Trump Organization and attended Trump’s presidential inauguration earlier this year.

MNC Land, a subsidiary of MNC Group, operates an integrated resort project in partnership with the Trump Organization roughly 60 kilometers south of Jakarta. The development has faced regulatory challenges, with Indonesia’s environment ministry ordering a halt to the project in February due to water management and environmental concerns.

Additionally, the Trump Organization and MNC Land are collaborating on a luxury resort and golf club project in Tabanan, Bali, listed as “coming soon” on the Trump Organization’s website. Both Indonesian ventures have experienced significant delays.

The hot mic moment underscores the overlapping political and business networks linking Trump and Prabowo at a sensitive time, as both leaders navigate diplomatic discussions and high-profile commercial interests.